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Dominant no more?
By Norshahril Saat, Published The Straits Times, 23 Dec 2014TWENTY years ago, dominant single-parties were a recognisable feature of South-east Asian politics. Indonesia's Golkar, Malaysia's Umno and...
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HDB should have access to flats for ceiling repairs: Khaw
By Yeo Sam Jo, The Straits Times, 23 Dec 2014THE Housing Board should be empowered to enter a flat so that repairs on ceiling leaks can be performed more promptly, National Development Minister Khaw...
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LTA raises fines for illegal parking
Stiffer fines for repeat parking offendersTiered penalty system, cameras at 40 more locations from next yearBy Adrian Lim, The Straits Times, 23 Dec 2014UNDER a new tiered system, motorists who are...
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Rat infestation at Bukit Batok
Stop feeding stray dogs in Bukit Batok, public urgedRat woes blamed on leftovers; SPCA says feeding can be left to core groupBy Danson Cheong And Linette Lai, The Straits Times, 24 Dec 2014THE Society...
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Museums remind us dinosaurs still fly
By Peter Ng, Published The Straits Times, 24 Dec 2014WHAT is a museum?The Oxford Dictionary defines it "as a building used for storing and exhibition of objects illustrating antiquities, natural...
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Old flats in Tiong Bahru get new lease of life
120 units in five blocks to be rented to couples waiting for their new flatsBy Yeo Sam Jo, The Straits Times, 24 Dec 2014FIVE old blocks of flats in Tiong Bahru are being given a new lease of life,...
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SGH's new computerised system allows tool tracking
Surgical precision for SGH's supplies unitComputerised system makes it easier to keep track of tools used in surgeryBy Linette Lai, The Straits Times, 24 Dec 2014THE Singapore General Hospital's (SGH)...
View ArticleMediShield Life: Extend it to less common diseases
By Jeremy Lim, Published The Straits Times, 24 Dec 2014BY THIS time next year, the risk of financial catastrophe from large health-care bills will be much reduced for cancer patients.Why? Simple:...
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CGH, St Andrew's offer specially designed wards
New 280-bed facility will help patients transition better after dischargeBy Salma Khalik, Senior Health Correspondent, The Straits Times, 25 Dec 2014CHANGI General Hospital (CGH) and St Andrew's...
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Hello, have you seen the doctor for a follow-up?
Volunteers call people with abnormal screening results to go for checksBy Samantha Boh, The Straits Times, 25 Dec 2014"EXCUSE me, madam, may I have just two minutes of your time?"Before the other party...
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The gift of liver and life from someone he knew only casually
By Salma Khalik, Senior Health Correspondent, The Straits Times, 25 Dec 2014MR ANDY Toh, 49, would not be celebrating Christmas this year if Mr Ralph Chua, 42, had not given him part of his liver.The...
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More people seeking help to break chains of addiction
Increased awareness that they can be treated key reasonBy Amir Hussain, The Straits Times, 25 Dec 2014MORE people here are seeking help to kick their addictions, which include drugs, alcohol and...
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S'pore ranks third globally in time spent on homework
15-year-olds here devote 9.4 hours weekly, above global average of 5 hours: OECD studyBy Amelia Teng, The Straits Times, 25 Dec 2014STUDENTS in Singapore are among the world's most hard- working at...
View ArticleYours gracefully, ex-president George W. Bush
By Cass Sunstein, Published The Straits Times, 24 Dec 2014IN THE domain of foreign affairs, 2014 has brought heated national debates on an impressive range of subjects: Russia, Ukraine, Iran, Syria,...
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The hero is the one who stays home
The struggle against ISIS and militant violence cannot be fought by firepower alone. It has to be fought by society, in giving respect and dignity to those who feel marginalised and invisible in...
View ArticleYaacob: A good year for Malay/Muslim community
New mosques coming up plus progress in education, but terror threat loomsBy Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh, The Straits Times, 24 Dec 2014THE Malay/Muslim community enjoyed a good year, with new mosques on...
View ArticleDeflation in Singapore – First time in five years
S'pore gets its first taste of deflation in five yearsCheaper oil and COE premiums see prices dip, but demand still healthyBy Chia Yan Min, The Straits Times, 24 Dec 2014THE relatively rare phenomenon...
View Article2004 tsunami showed importance of resilience in face of adversity: PM Lee
By Fiona Chan, The Straits Times, 26 Dec 2014The Boxing Day tsunami off Sumatra that claimed nearly 230,000 lives in 2004 displayed the fragility and uncertainty of human life, said Prime Minister Lee...
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The story of a Polish architect in Singapore
By Zenon Kosiniak-kamysz, Published The Straits Times, 27 Dec 2014SINGAPORE will be celebrating its 50th year of independence next year. With an array of anniversary programmes and festivities, one can...
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HDB satisfaction levels down, but are still above 90%
By Janice Heng, The Straits Times, 27 Dec 2014THE proportion of Housing Board (HDB) residents who are satisfied with their homes and neighbourhoods has dipped, though satisfaction levels are still...
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