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Terror's evolving threat to Singapore
By Zakir Hussain, Deputy Political Editor, The Straits Times, 27 Apr 2015A FEW weeks after the Sept 11, 2001 terror attacks on the United States, two Al-Qaeda operatives arrived separately in Singapore...
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Shift in attitudes towards death penalty
More countries either abolishing it or scaling back crimes it applies toBy Melissa Sim, US Correspondent, In Washington, The Straits Times, 28 Apr 2015THE global attitude towards the death penalty...
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Wong Kan Seng: Neutral Singapore can facilitate frank speaking
Hosting global and regional meetings is critical to putting Singapore on the world map, says former deputy prime minister Wong Kan Seng, 68, who helped organise the inaugural Singapore Forum earlier...
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Free train, bus rides on National Day
By Lester Hio And Jalelah Abu Baker, The Straits Times, 28 Apr 2015TRAIN and bus rides this National Day will be free.Public transport operators SBS Transit and SMRT announced this yesterday in a joint...
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Singapore posts largest decline in financial literacy across Asia Pacific:...
By Ann Williams, The Straits Times, 28 Apr 2015SINGAPORE has fallen to sixth place for financial literacy, recording the largest decline out of 16 Asia-Pacific markets, according to a annual survey by...
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Lessons from INTRACO, Singapore’s original trailblazer
By Dr Faizal Yahya, Published TODAY, 28 Apr 2015Former government-linked companies such as DBS Bank and Singapore Airlines have become world-class Singapore brands. But not many people would...
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Lim Swee Say: Singapore 'must act to avoid regressing'
Republic risks becoming ordinary if it fails to boost jobs, skills: Swee SayBy Joanna Seow, The Straits Times, 28 Apr 2015SINGAPORE risks regressing to become "just a normal country" unless it moves...
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Lee Kuan Yew’s Public Service: How has it changed and how will it continue to...
Values that stand the test of time in public serviceThree abiding values in Singapore's system of governance - the pillars of incorruptibility, meritocracy and impartiality - need to remain in the...
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Next-gen leaders: Who's in the frame?
The latest Cabinet changes are likely to be the last before the next general election. How is Singapore's political succession plan progressing? Insight finds out.By Tham Yuen-C, The Straits Times, 25...
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Ageing at home: Old folk in a smart new world
Technology is powering solutions for seniors and caregiversBy Radha Basu, Senior Correspondent, The Sunday Times, 26 Apr 2015Mr Goh Ban Kim, 98, is too feeble to walk, cannot talk, uses a catheter and...
View ArticleNew NUS centre to help tackle population woes
By Rachel Au-Yong, The Straits Times, 29 apr 2015SINGAPORE'S citizen population by 2060 will shrink to that of the early 1990s if the country's low birth rates persist and it shuts its doors to...
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Hoarding in HDB flats: Pest-infested flat plagues neighbours
Family live in fear of roaches for 16 years with hoarder next doorBy Yeo Sam Jo, The Straits Times, 29 Apr 2015EVERY night for the past 16 years, Ms Nur'Ashikin Zainol and her family have shut the...
View ArticleSCDF investigating video of 'wrecked' dorm
SCDF 'will leave no stone unturned' in video probeTrashing of dorm, swearing and smoking an 'isolated incident', it saysBy Amelia Teng, The Straits Times, 29 Apr 2015THE Singapore Civil Defence Force...
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Operation WE Clean Up! - Pick up litter, spruce up Singapore
Over 8,000 volunteers expected at event on Sunday, cleaners get Saturday offBy Feng Zengkun, Environment Correspondent, The Straits Times, 29 Apr 2015THIS Sunday, step outside and join thousands of...
View ArticleFinnish millionaire feels sting of $78k fine for speeding
The Straits Times, 28 Apr 2015HELSINKI - Getting a speeding ticket is not a feel-good moment for anyone. But consider Mr Reima Kuisla, a Finnish businessman.He was recently fined €54,024 (S$78,295) for...
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A manpower-lean economy driven by productivity: Chuan-Jin
Outgoing Manpower minister paints future scenario for SingaporeBy Lee U-Wen, The Business Times, 29 Apr 2015THE future of Singapore is one where the economy must grow with fewer workers and a higher...
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Expect letters on MediShield Life from tomorrow
By Kash Cheong, The Straits Times, 29 Apr 2015FROM tomorrow, Singapore citizens and permanent residents will receive letters from the Government telling them about MediShield Life and how to update...
View ArticleNg Teng Fong General Hospital to open on June 30
Staggered opening will give it time to 'build up competency', says ministerBy Salma Khalik, Senior Health Correspondent, The Straits Times, 30 Apr 2015THE new Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) in...
View ArticleYouth Day extravaganza in July to mark SG50
By Kash Cheong, The Straits Times, 30 Apr 2015THIS Youth Day, more than 53,000 performers and spectators will gather to celebrate Singapore's 50th birthday, in the largest youth event among the SG50...
View ArticleBoat Quay to get $5m makeover
Revamp will see standardised new look; new curbs on touting to be setBy Melissa Lin, The Straits Times, 30 Apr 2015EXPECT a Boat Quay that is friendlier to visitors and less cluttered when it completes...
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