The lion, the haze and the people
By Pravin Prakash, Published TODAY, 23 Jul 2013Civil society in Singapore stands at a crossroads. Sociopolitical issues are actively debated, opinions are readily offered and there is, in general, a...
View ArticlePM lauds effort put into Our Singapore Conversation
By Andrea Ong, The Straits Times, 24 Jul 2013PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong hosted about 30 members of Our Singapore Conversation (OSC) to tea yesterday, to thank them for their efforts and good work...
View ArticleCPIB officer accused of embezzling over $1.7m
Graft agency veteran said to have used siphoned-off funds to gambleBy Bryna Singh, The Straits Times, 25 Jul 2013AS A department head in the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), Edwin Yeo...
View ArticleCoping with foreign labour cuts
New foreign labour cuts since July 1 put even more pressure on firms here. But companies are coping. In a five-part series starting today, The Straits Times looks at how they are doing it.Help...
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UN declares Nov 19 as World Toilet Day
Resolution is the first that S'pore has tabled in 48 years as UN memberThe Straits Times, 25 Jul 2013SINGAPORE made a big splash at the United Nations last night: Its move to promote good sanitation...
View ArticleContempt of court action against cartoonist
Man behind online comic strip accused of 'scandalising judiciary'By Walter Sim, The Straits Times, 26 Jul 2013THE Attorney-General has taken legal action against cartoonist Leslie Chew Peng Ee, the man...
View ArticleAGC clarifies why no Coroner's Inquiry was held for prison inmate's death
By Jalelah Abu Baker, The Straits Times, 26 Jul 2013THERE was no coroner's inquiry into the death of prison inmate Dinesh Raman Chinnaiah because criminal proceedings had already shown how he died, the...
View ArticleResetting mindsets about disability
By Alvan Yap, Published TODAY, 25 Jul 2013Nine days after Singapore celebrates its 48th birthday, the local disability community will mark its own momentous milestone.On Aug 18, the United Nations...
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Clan bodies throw open their doors to visitors
Artefacts go on display to showcase rich culture and heritageBy Melody Zaccheus, The Straits Times, 26 Jul 2013"ALL are welcome."For the first time, nine clan associations in Chinatown are rolling out...
View ArticleBringing back the kampung spirit
Engaging and empowering Singaporeans can reinforce a sense of ownership in the communityBy Laurence Lien, Published The Straits Times, 27 Jul 2013THREE years ago, I spent seven weeks in the United...
View ArticleNarrowing the empathy gap
To be more empathetic, PAP may need to swerve from core beliefsBy Rachel Chang, The Straits Times, 27 Jul 2013IN 2006, then United States Senator Barack Obama said that America's "empathy deficit" was...
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Public service graft cases: Half were in enforcement
Most offenders were male and money was most common bribe: PMO studyBy Bryna Singh, The Straits Times, 27 Jul 2013ENFORCEMENT officers, nearly all of whom were men, made up half of public officers...
View ArticleOnline sources of information: Navigating the maze
Online posts that spread misinformation have heightened concerns over how this can cause panic and erode trust in public institutions. Tessa Wong surveys the changing landscape and suggests ways to...
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'Toilet Man' Jack Sim has the last laugh
Ridiculed and scorned by some, he gets the world to focus on dire sanitation crisisBy Robin Chan, The Sunday Times, 28 Jul 2013Oddball. Joker. Troublemaker. Toilet cleaner. Jack Sim has been called all...
View ArticleMeritocracy works but beware of elitism: ESM Goh
Top schools can help ensure bright students avoid having a sense of entitlement, he saysBy Goh Chin Lian, The Sunday Times, 28 Jul 2013The danger of Singapore's best and brightest young people thinking...
View ArticleSocial safety nets being strengthened: PM Lee
By Vimita Mohandas, Chennel NewsAsia, 28 Jul 2013Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said the government is strengthening national safety nets and reviewing policies to help vulnerable groups more.He...
View ArticleEasier for needy elderly to apply for help
By Lim Min Zhang, The Straits Times, 30 Jul 2013NEEDY elderly people in Singapore are finding it easier to apply for wheelchairs and other aids they require.Before July 1, all applications for...
View ArticleBest to leave CPF Special Account money untouched
Many commercial funds find it tough to beat the return guaranteed by GovtBy Goh Eng Yeow, The Straits Times, 29 Jul 2013RECENTLY, a study commissioned by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) throws up an...
View ArticleNews website told to register under MDA licence rules
In complying, The Independent agrees not to accept foreign fundsBy Tessa Wong, The Straits Times, 30 Jul 2013A NEWS and current affairs website called The Independent, due to launch officially on Aug...
View ArticleA louder, uncensored discourse on censorship
By John Lui, The Straits Times, 29 Jul 2013COMPLAINTS still dog Singapore's film censorship policy, more than 20 years after a ratings system was put into place.Earlier this year, there was some online...
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