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Accounts: PA fixed so WP could get fixed?
The usual suspects and other anti-PAP netizens are outraged that Khaw’s ministry has highlighted various concerns regarding the auditor’s report on the financial statements of Aljunied-Hougang Town...
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Detaining Singaporeans without trial is not an act of Democracy
The President, Dr Benjamin Henry Sheares in his address to parliament delivered on 8 Feb 1977 said: “My government has again been returned to office. The PAP won in all constituencies. This government...
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Employers of maids also need protection
LAST June, I hired a domestic helper from Indonesia to look after my 80-year-old disabled father.For the past eight months, we were happy with her and were told by the maid agency that she had no...
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Pioneer Generation Package – The brass tacks
While the euphoria is still in the air that the 2014 budget is as generous as one could expect, let’s get down to brass tacks to know what it really means to the beneficiaries. As a 65er, it is up...
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南洋视界: 信报：李显龙继续派钱之路
财政司司长曾俊华将于本周三（26日）发表新一份《财政预算案》，他已事先张扬会缩减「派糖」规模，因为「连续多年的一次性纾困措施有其弊处，足以对社会建设造成长期的制肘」。不过，新加坡总理李显龙似乎不太认同，新加坡上周五公布新年度财政预算案，不单继续派糖，还进一步加大火力，愈来愈「甜」。新加坡今年的预算案题为《为未来创造机会，为长者提供保障》，但从具体内容及舆论反应来看，明显着重后一句多于前一句。其中最瞩...
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Are public hospitals charged for land like HDB flats? (part 2)
Further to my article “Are public hospitals charged for land like HDB flats?” (Feb 24) – I went to the National Library to seek the help of our ever friendly and helpful librarian, to find the latest...
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Singapore Should Bid for the 2022 or 2026 Commonweatlh Games
Glasgow will host the 20th Commonwealth Games from July 23rd to August 3rd. The next Games is due to be held in Australia's Gold Coast in 2018. However to date no nation or city has formally bid to...
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MRT breakdowns and chewing gum
So just in case you’ve missed it, the MRT has broken down again; no real surprises there. How many times has it broken down since the start of the year? What about all the maintenance and inspections...
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I'm a Pro PAP and I'm proud of it
Dear The Real Singapore,I know how politics can be a Really sensitive topic. And I know that writing an article on this will garner alot of opinions or criticism lashing out on me. Saying things like...
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Is the taxi booking landscape in Singapore going for a major reform?
Two Apps have appear into Singapore Taxi Booking systems, namely the Easy Taxiand Grab Taxi. They allowed commuters to book the taxi via their apps, taxi drivers to get their booking who have sign up...
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The Meritocratic Ladder of Singapore
I get very troubled when someone from humble origins experiences social mobility and then suddenly becomes a diehard evangelist for 'meritocracy'--without taking into account other contributory factors...
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Hidden Treasure: Government hoards millions of unclaimed money
A relative had passed on, but he made sure his worldly affairs were put in order first. Although he listed all his bank accounts and particulars, he missed out on the names of nominees for his Central...
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ST’s Denise Chong’s agenda of having more immigrants
The ST does not publish articles on social and political issues in the city for no reasons and one is not wrong to assume that every article is carefully screened and approved before appearing on...
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Echoes from within I cannot ignore - Homosexuality concerns me!
Minus all the noises raised about the recent HPB saga from the different camps, with different agendas and beliefs, I am writing in simply as a concerned Singaporean and most of all, a concerned...
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FACTS You Need To Know About Singapore’s Finances
Two Saturdays ago, we had a Pre-Budget 2014 Forum at the TKP Conference Centre.The forum was held to share with Singaporeans how much money Singaporeans are actually paying to the Government, and to...
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Time to review whistle-blowing policy
Last year, I suggested that the civil service implement a servicewide whistle-blowing policy ("Spell out clear rules for civil servants"; Aug 1, 2013).The Public Service Division replied that "there is...
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Singapore needs a reboot
Dear The Real Singapore,Singapore needs a rebootI hope come 2016 Workers Party will wins the 2016 election and form the “New Government”. Although the Workers Party may not have the experience to run...
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MOE doesn't know the Foriegn scholar bond default rate
Parliament should not continue to allow questions to be sidestepped as if they were never raised or it risks becoming a farce.The unfortunate situation Singaporeans have found ourselves in today...
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Thoughts of an 18 year old Sinkie
‘I often think about how to repay my parents for they have given up so much for me just to keep me living and educated in hopes for a better future. I also often wonder if it’s easier or cheaper for me...
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Budget 2014: Three Things We Missed About The Budget
Budget 2014 was announced last week. But there are 3 things that you might not know.(1) Education: Expenditure Drops In 2014 & Singapore Government Still Spends The Least Among High-Income...
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