Explorer finds remains of 1887 lunatic asylum
By Lee Gui Ping Amanda, TODAY, 18 Nov 2014For more than a century, the remains of a lunatic asylum, the island’s third-oldest psychiatric hospital, lay forgotten in the heart of Singapore General...
View ArticleStreet dance steps up in Singapore
By Chan Luo Er, Channel NewsAsia, 17 Nov 2014Street dance has moved off the streets in Singapore, into mainstream schools and even onto the global stage.There is now a street dance club in every...
View ArticleAccord public officers with respect and dignity, says Khaw Boon Wan
Channel NewsAsia, 18 Nov 2014The Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan on Tuesday (Nov 18) called on Singaporeans to continue to respect public officers.In a blogpost, Mr Khaw noted that...
View ArticleProviding quality arts learning for all students
WE THANK Ms Tan Seow Puay ("Brush up art curriculum in primary schools"; last Friday), Mrs Veronique Dawson ("How pupil benefited from art lessons"; yesterday) and Mr Kanagavelu Paramasivam ("Guide...
View ArticleBilingualism is key to maintaining Singapore's competitive edge: DPM Teo
By Nicole Tan, Channel NewsAsia, 18 Nov 2014Singaporeans must sharpen their bilingual and bicultural edge to sustain the country's competitive advantage, urged Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee...
View ArticleEmpowering foreign domestic workers
ASK: NUS ECONOMISTSBy Slesh Anand Shrestha, Published The Straits Times, 19 Nov 2014Does sharing information on foreign domestic worker(FDW) labour laws and market conditions help improve employment...
View ArticleForeign militants: Rebels without a cause
Young people who are drawn to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria's cause need to realise that lasting change can never be wrought through violence.By Farish Ahmad-Noor, Published The Straits Times, 19...
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No society is immune to radicalisation: Wong Kan Seng
By Hetty Musfirah Abdul Khamid, Channel NewsAsia, 18 Nov 2014Former Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng said there is no immunity to the threat of radicalisation for any society, including...
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More studying part-time at UniSIM
Enrolment up 6% as working adults are keen to improve career prospectsBy Sandra Davie Senior Education Correspondent, The Straits Times, 19 Nov 2014THE enrolment for part-time degree programmes at SIM...
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Raise rehiring age by Budget 2016: Halimah
But move hinges on outcome of govt incentives for companies, she saysBy Rachel Au-Yong, The Straits Times, 19 Nov 2014MADAM Halimah Yacob, who heads the senior advocacy group in the People's Action...
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Singapore corporate governance rules 'top in Asia-Pacific'
Republic also ranked No. 3 overall in study of 25 markets globallyBy Melissa Tan, The Straits Times, 20 Nov 2014CORPORATE governance requirements in Singapore are the clearest and most comprehensive...
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Debt collectors team up to improve image
By Laura Elizabeth Philomin, TODAY, 20 Nov 2014With debt collectors facing a growing image problem amid reports of their unethical tactics, 10 firms from the industry have banded together to form a new...
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PUB ready to tackle looming threat of flash floods
By Audrey Tan, The Straits Times, 20 Nov 2014SINGAPORE has the infrastructure in place to minimise disruption from flash floods during the oncoming north-east monsoon season, said PUB, the national...
View ArticleKeep public transport affordable, urges Transport Minister ahead of fare review
Cushion vulnerable groups from impact of hikes, urges minister ahead of fare reviewBy Lester Hio, The Straits Times, 20 Nov 2014PUBLIC transport must remain affordable to all Singaporeans, Transport...
View ArticleSMRT Sleeper Replacement: Tireless work to keep project on track
I RECENTLY went on a night-time field trip to observe workers involved in the MRT sleeper replacement project, where timber sleepers are replaced with concrete ones.The project will take years to...
View ArticleLam Ann Association gives S$880,000 to Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Clan group gives almost $1m to centrePM: Donation will help in promoting Chinese cultureBy Walter Sim, The Straits Times, 21 Nov 2014A CLAN group, whose legacy can be seen in iconic landmarks such as...
View ArticleSungei Buloh Wetland Reserve extension opens Dec 6
By Alice Chia, Channel NewsAsia, 20 Nov 2014Visitors to the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve extension will be able to step onto mudflats and get up close with creatures, and enjoy a scenic mid-canopy walk...
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Workers' housing issues need immediate attention
More can be done to educate workers and prosecute errant employersBy Amelia Tan, The Straits Times, 21 Nov 2014SINGAPORE is known for its squeaky-clean roads and parks pruned to perfection.But an ugly...
View ArticleBigger role for Home Team NSmen
More opportunities for them to take on frontline roles in keeping S'pore safeBy Amir Hussain, The Straits Times, 21 Nov 2014THE Home Team's national servicemen will get to play a bigger role in keeping...
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Singapore named best place in the world to do business for seventh year running
By Ann Williams, The Straits Times, 20 Nov 2014The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has once again ranked Singapore as the best place in the world to do business because of its efficient and open...
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