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WP Town Council Saga: Why lapses cannot be swept under the carpet
By Lawrence Wong, Published The Straits Times, 5 Jun 2015THE judgment on the AHPETC (Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council) case is out.The Workers’ Party is thrilled that the Ministry of National...
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2,500km in 50 days: Relief and joy as duo complete epic run to mark SG50
They overcame injuries and illness, while being lifted by strong supportBy Kash Cheong And Rei Kurohi, The Straits Times, 5 Jun 2015RELIEF and joy were etched on the faces of ultramarathon runners Yong...
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Life lessons from cockroaches
By Tan Chin Hwee, Published The Straits Times, 5 Jun 2015COCKROACHES are known as pests and even the mere mention of their name would send shivers down one's spine. However, there is an important fact...
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SingPass beefs up security with one-time password
Users checking e-govt accounts will have option from next monthBy Irene Tham, Technology Correspondent, The Straits Times, 5 Jun 2015FROM next month, SingPass users checking their Central Provident...
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Built in rises for low-wage workers showing results
Almost 60 per cent of employers with low-wage staff gave or intend to give rises last year: ReportTODAY, 5 Jun 2015Three years after the National Wages Council (NWC) urged built-in wage increases for...
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SEA Games 2015 Opening Ceremony
Singapore says 'hello' to region's athletesSEA Games opens with celebration of the past and a nod to futureBy May Chen, The Straits Times, 6 Jun 2015IT WAS a visual spectacle that began with fantasy,...
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900 HDB blocks, eight govt sites to be equipped with solar panels
First batch of installations expected to be complete by the end of 2017By Siau Ming En, TODAY, 5 Jun 2015Less than four years after it explored solar leasing as a power option, the Government has...
View ArticleMulti-pronged effort to fight money laundering
MR RAYMOND Koh Bock Swi raised some important issues related to Singapore's anti-money laundering regime in his letter ("Are we well equipped to fight money laundering?";May 28).In a subsequent letter...
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Let's talk about commitment
Commitment can be instrumental, normative or emotional. Fostering the right kind anchors people to the nation, with no inclination to leave when the going gets tough.By David Chan, Published The...
View ArticleLeadership should be inside-out, not outside-in
By Pratap Nambiar, Published The Straits Times, 6 Jun 2015I WAS recently having lunch with two very senior corporate leaders and I asked them what they considered to be their biggest challenge in a...
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George Yeo: Much has changed about Govt
By Wong Siew Ying, The Straits Times, 6 Jun 2015FORMER foreign minister George Yeo said the Singapore Government has changed substantially since the 2011 general election."You asked, has the Government...
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PM Lee interview with ASEAN journalists
PM: Singapore's democratic system evolving over timeQuality of parliamentary debate matters more than number of opposition MPsBy Wong Siew Ying, The Straits Times, 6 Jun 2015SINGAPORE'S democratic...
View ArticleInternships for JC grads to give back to community
Programme's projects include neon party in Tampines, with youth focusBy Kok Xing Hui, The Sunday Times, 7 Jun 2015Wanting young people with spare time to contribute to their communities, Education...
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Portal to curb wasting of aid resources
NUS student teams up with others to create website to prevent duplication of volunteer effortsBy Kok Xing Hui, The Sunday Times, 7 Jun 2015When National University of Singapore economics student Chua...
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Sabah earthquake: Day of National Remembrance in Singapore on June 8
Day dedicated to memory of fallen climbersNation to observe remembrance day today; more bodies are identifiedBy Rahul Pathak, Associate Editor, News, The Straits Times, 8 Jun 2015FRIENDS broke down and...
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Where efforts to counter radicalisation fall short
Families and schools need to help prepare youngsters from religiously devout homes for life in a multi-cultural society. They need to start early if they are to prevent the alienation that has driven...
View ArticleMost flaws in flats are 'surface imperfections'
They don't affect structural integrity and can be rectified easily, says HDBBy Yeo Sam Jo, The Straits Times, 8 Jun 2015DESPITE a slew of complaints about new flats, about one defect is reported per...
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Singapore ranks high in study on well-being
Republic made particularly strong progress in education, governanceBy Phyllis Ho, The Straits Times, 8 Jun 2015SINGAPORE has scored high in a study that attempts to assess the elusive concept of...
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Foreign policy is no laughing matter
As Singapore and the region change, foreign policy will be drawn into domestic political discussions. Singaporeans need to develop common instincts on foreign policy and not be swayed by big powers'...
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From the era of MNCs to today's diverse businesses
As Singapore celebrates its 50th year of independence, the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce looks back on its contributions to the nation.By Victor Mills, Published The Straits Times, 8 Jun...
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