Why I am a Singaporean
I WAS born in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), lived in Britain and Sierra Leone (West Africa), came to Singapore in the 1970s as an economic migrant and then became a Singaporean.Whenever I wonder why I am a...
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Low refutes claim of 'inciting xenophobia'
Member of Chinese clan body says WP chief was doing so in White Paper speechBy Andrea Ong, The Straits Times, 19 Feb 2013WORKERS' Party (WP) chief Low Thia Khiang has refuted a charge that he was...
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Who is Singaporean?
A new play examines the divide within the Indian diaspora here and lets the audience have its sayBy Corrie Tan, The Straits Times, 19 Feb 2013She is arguably most recognisable as the garrulous...
View ArticleThe new Singapore team
By Lingaraj Krishna, Published TODAY, 19 Feb 2013I am a Singaporean and I am proud to be one. Like the previous three generations of my family, I was born and raised here. I received all of my formal...
View ArticlePerspectives on the Population White Paper
Help people see the big pictureTHE Population White Paper is unpopular because its projections go against our natural instincts and sentiments ("Positives from the population debate" by Mr Viswa...
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The merits of an unfinished city
Singapore is a global city, says the don who coined the term, but it has to resist the urge to plan everything and perhaps focus more on improving the social order to be more resilientBy Cheong...
View Article3 new panels to spur Malay usage
By Poon Chian Hui, The Straits Times, 19 Feb 2013IN A bid to ensure that Malay survives this generation and beyond, three committees have been set up to further promote the use of the language in...
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Shipping slump? Not for our ports
By Jonathan Kwok, The Straits Times, 19 Feb 2013CASUAL observers of the global maritime sector will be familiar with the five-year shipping slump, which has seen many smaller firms go under, be forced...
View ArticleGermany: A land without children?
By Jonathan Eyal, The Straits Times, 20 Feb 2013GERMANY remains Europe's biggest nation and the continent's most successful economy. However, when it comes to managing its population strategy, the...
View ArticleSustaining social mobility
By Soon Sze Meng, Published TODAY, 20 Feb 2013The Government’s spending plans traditionally aim to sustain a strong economy and robust defence force to ensure the political goal of national survival....
View ArticleHow SMEs can jump productivity hurdle
By Tan Khay Boon, Published TODAY, 19 Feb 2013Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of an economy as they contribute a large proportion of the GDP and employ the largest number of...
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More SMEs turning to SPRING for a boost
Firms tap grants to raise productivity amid tough business environmentBy Yasmine Yahya, The Straits Times, 20 Feb 2013AS RISING business costs and a tight labour market put the squeeze on businesses,...
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PM Lee, PM Najib launch joint developments in Singapore and Johor
Marina One set to raise bar for future integrated developmentsBy Saifulbahri Ismail, Channel NewsAsia, 19 Feb 2013The Marina One mixed-use development in the heart of Singapore's Central Business...
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S'pore to KL in 90 minutes by rail
PM Lee and Najib reach 'game-changing' deal for high-speed rail link by 2020By Robin Chan, The Straits Times, 20 Feb 2013SINGAPORE and Malaysia have agreed to have a high-speed rail link that will...
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New links usher in new era of growth
By Mushahid Ali, Published The Straits Times, 21 Feb 2013THE announcement by the leaders of Malaysia and Singapore this week of increased rail, road and sea links between the two countries in the next...
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Median Household Income from Work Increased in 2012
Incomes up for most, not for poorestBut real income of bottom 10% rose last year if imputed rentals taken outBy Goh Chin Lian, The Straits Times, 21 Feb 2013SINGAPOREAN households are earning more...
View ArticleCall for laws on flexi-work for mums
Proposal is part of PAP Women's Wing's suggestions to MOMBy Tessa Wong, The Straits Times, 21 Feb 2013THE People's Action Party Women's Wing is calling for new laws to compel employers to give mothers...
View ArticleRefreshed Kindergarten Curriculum Framework
Clearer learning goals set for pre-schoolsNew guidelines will push a common standard and discourage 'overteaching'By Stacey Chia, The Straits Times, 21 Feb 2013PARENTS will now have a better idea of...
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Watch Singapore short films online
SGFilm Channel on YouTube will offer 40 works in its first yearBy Boon Chan, The Straits Times, 21 Feb 2013You read about an awardwinning short film by a local film-maker - but then have no idea where...
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