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Soccer coach saves 4 from fire
He also ran up and down the stairs to warn othersBy Carolyn Khew, The Straits Times, 18 Feb 2014MR FAIZALTULAMRI Noorali has emerged as a local hero after a fire broke out in a unit of his Housing...
View ArticleShort cuts just don't work
The productivity efforts of local firms so far have focused more on cutting costs than on innovation. But this may not be the right approach to a sustainably higher level of productivity.By Fiona Chan,...
View ArticleHelp not just with healthcare, but also health
By Jeremy Lim, Published TODAY, 17 Feb 2014As Singapore gets ready for Budget 2014, health issues may not be the most terribly interesting item on the agenda. Many of the major policy announcements...
View ArticlePM Lee’s interview with Caixin (财新 新世纪)
Finding 'yin-yang balance' for S'poreMore must be done to shift from competitiveness to caring for one another: PMBy Charissa Yong, The Straits Times, 18 Feb 2014IN THE balance between competitiveness...
View ArticleSATS manager put up tourists in her own flat, paid for their flight home
She was stranded Polish family's 'angel'By David Ee, The Straits Times, 19 Feb 2014SHE put them up in her own home, showed them Sentosa and even footed the more than $5,000 bill for their air tickets...
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When cardboard is gold
By Zaihan Mohamed Yusof, The New Paper, 18 Feb 2014I keep that $2 note in my wallet's coin compartment. This way, I'll not spend it by accident.Sure, the amount is small change by today's standards....
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Income inequality here lowest in decade: Report
Household incomes of all groups rise except for top 10%, figures showBy Janice Heng, The Straits Times, 19 Feb 2014MOST households here earned more last year, with incomes rising amid a tight labour...
View ArticleS'pore won't allow Indonesian ship Usman Harun to call at its ports
By Monica Kotwani, Channel NewsAsia, 18 Feb 2014Singapore will not allow the Indonesian warship, named after the MacDonald House bombers, to call at its ports and naval bases.Nor would the Singapore...
View ArticleMoving forward with great expectations
High public expectations are a good thing. They become a problem only if the government views public expectations as a problem in policy and governing.By David Chan, Published The Straits Times, 19 Feb...
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Auditor-General to study WP town council's accounts
By Leonard Lim, The Straits Times, 20 Feb 2014FINANCE Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has directed the Auditor-General to audit the accounts of the town council run by the Workers' Party (WP).The...
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PA responds to online reports on its accounts
It explains why auditors gave adverse opinionBy Andrea Ong, The Straits Times, 21 Feb 2014THE People's Association (PA) last night responded to reports that independent auditors had raised concerns...
View ArticleOut soon: Transparency ratings for charities
New system aims to improve their effectiveness, boost public confidenceThe Straits Times, 20 Feb 2014A NEW system that will give the transparency ratings of charities is expected to be unveiled by the...
View ArticleGovt seeks feedback on law on haze
Proposed Bill will hold parties liable for causing haze that affects S'poreBy Grace Chua And David Ee, The Straits Times, 20 Feb 2014THE Environment and Water Resources Ministry is seeking public...
View ArticleURA gives free access to building database
By Rachel Au-Yong, The Straits Times, 20 Feb 2014FINDING out what a property here can be used for, or the renovations it went through, has been made simpler, and free.The streamlined Urban...
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Chan Chun Sing's poser at NUS forum: Define real success
Students challenged to broaden the term beyond personal achievementsBy Charissa Yong And Tham Yuen-c, The Straits Times, 20 Feb 2014MINISTER for Social and Family Development Chan Chun Sing yesterday...
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Little India Riot COI: Day 1 - 19 Feb 2014
Wet roads and intoxication caused construction worker's fallCCTV footage on day of riot shows he tripped on his own, falling into bus' pathBy Francis Chan, The Straits Times, 20 Feb 2014IN LESS than...
View ArticleThe spider-like nature of the property market
Some developers are calling for property curbs to be eased. There is no compelling reason to do so now, but the Government does have to monitor sentiments closely.By Dennis Chan, The Straits Times, 20...
View Article$10m fund to cut noise at worksites
Firms will be reimbursed partially if they buy noise-limiting equipmentBy Audrey Tan, The Straits Times, 21 Feb 2014RESIDENTS living near worksites may have less to complain about with the launch of a...
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Tan Cheng Bock talks politics
By Tessa Wong, MyPaper, 21 Feb 2014THE People's Action Party (PAP) Government may be trying hard to fix problems caused by the large inflow of foreigners, but it has got itself in a tight bind, said...
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