Race politics all over again
Back in 1965, it was differences in race policy that led to Separation of Singapore and MalaysiaBy Han Fook Kwang, The Sunday Times, 12 May 2013A week after Malaysians voted in their 13th General...
View ArticleSpeakers' Corner event on Malaysian polls goes ahead
KL envoy: Those who break S'pore law must face consequencesBy Tessa Wong And Derrick Ho, The Straits Times, 13 May 2013MALAYSIA'S High Commissioner to Singapore said yesterday that Malaysians who...
View ArticleMigrant Workers' Centre expanding to help more foreign workers
By 2014, the Migrant Workers' Centre will have a larger head office, a Geylang branch and a help centre for migrant fishermenBy Tan Qiuyi, Channel NewsAsia, 12 May 2013The Migrant Workers' Centre is...
View ArticleNew telephone helpline for maids from 1 June
By Olivia Siong, Channel NewsAsia, 13 May 2013From June 1, there will be a new telephone helpline (1800-FDW-HELP or 1800-339-4357) for foreign domestic workers to call for any work-related...
View ArticleMore help on the cards for feuding neighbours
Mandatory mediation, new tribunal being considered for difficult casesBy Robin Chan, The Straits Times, 13 May 2013SOME feuding neighbours who cannot resolve their differences may have to undergo...
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Singa to raise courtesy standards on social media
Kindness movement studying online interactions to see how it can helpBy Priscilla Goy, The Straits Times, 13 May 2013SINGA the Lion is venturing into cyberspace as the Singapore Kindness Movement takes...
View ArticlePublic sector taps mature staff for contract work
Older workers attracted by flexibility, better work-life balance of such jobsBy Janice Heng, The Straits Times, 13 May 2013AFTER two years of travelling and sightseeing following her retirement, Madam...
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Ensuring a higher degree of pay-off
By Sandra Davie, The Straits Times, 13 May 2013LAST year when the Government announced a generous expansion of university places, it assured Singaporeans that this will not undermine the value of a...
View ArticleTown councils political by nature: Khaw
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View ArticleDon’t blame democracy for rise of populists
By Philip Stephens, Published TODAY, 15 May 2013Democracy is in trouble.Barack Obama has become an “if only” President — he would love to fix America’s finances, tighten controls on gun ownership and...
View ArticleS’pore cannot afford to import M’sian politics
By Bilveer Singh, Published TODAY, 15 May 2013As a Singapore citizen, and student of politics and security, it was gravely troubling to witness the knock-on effect of the Malaysian general election on...
View ArticleMOM made 300 inspections on foreign worker housing this year
By Janice Heng, The Straits Times, 15 May 2013THE Ministry of Manpower (MOM) seems to be stepping up efforts against the unacceptable housing of foreign workers, having already made 300 inspections in...
View ArticleDo-Not-Call registry to come into effect Jan 2, 2014: Yaacob
By Sharon See, Channel NewsAsia, 15 May 2013The Do-Not-Call Registry will come into effect on January 2, 2014, said Minister for Communications and Information Dr Yaacob Ibrahim.Consumers can sign up...
View ArticleSingapore acts to curb cross-border tax evasion
Moves include easier sharing of tax details and inking US govt dealBy Yasmine Yahya, The Straits Times, 15 May 2013SINGAPORE is getting tougher on cross-border tax cheats by making it easier to share...
View ArticleMBFC development helps to keep Singapore competitive
Channel NewsAsia, 15 May 2013The development of the Marina Bay Financial Centre (MBFC) and a new financial district downtown has helped to keep Singapore competitive.Speaking at the grand opening of...
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S'pore gains observer status on the Arctic Council
It gains platform to participate in body that shapes future policies in icy northBy Esther Teo, The Straits Times, 16 May 2013SINGAPORE has been granted permanent observer status in the Arctic Council,...
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New scheme offers relief for caregivers
Short stay for patients, subsidies for those who pass means-testingBy Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 16 May 2013CAREGIVERS can now take a breather from looking after their family members or relatives...
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Govt seeks 'more equitable' COE system
Among the ideas: Impose surcharge on multiple-car ownershipBy Christopher Tan, The Straits Times, 17 May 2013OWNING a second car could attract a surcharge, as the Government considers ways to make the...
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Face-off over WP town council
'Still no answers on dealings with agent'Teo Ho Pin slams WP's silence on queries over $26m contracts, ratesThe Straits Times, 17 May 2013THE war of words surrounding the Workers' Party's dealings with...
View ArticleA good career does not depend solely on qualifications: Heng Swee Keat
Channel NewsAsia, 17 May 2013Singapore's Education Minister Heng Swee Keat said a good qualification alone does not guarantee a good career, let alone a job.Mr Heng said what is also needed is relevant...
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