Background story behind why the following post did not appear on Dr. Lee Wei Ling’s regular article on Straits Times but on her Facebook page instead. Lee Kuan Yew would have been distressed by the hero-worship at one year anniversary…
SMRT latest incident is a manifestation of what’s wrong with Singapore
“I tremble for my country when I think we may in fact get the kind of leaders we deserve.” – Gary Hart [Added 24th Mar 2016: Is it me or it is the Government-controlled cencored mass media is playing down…
The real reason behind resignation of MP David Ong
It is probably public knowledge by now that MP David Ong has resigned from his MP post and PAP membership with immediate effect for “personal reason”. The announcement has been very cryptic about what the real reason for his resignation…
To improve education, go beyond classroom
Han Fook Kwang Source: Sunday Times Feb 14, 2016 Examine parts that fall outside the system which will impact community and society At the beginning of the video, the Primary 5 pupil shows what’s in her school bag. Apart from…
Dramatic Car Crash Along SLE By Drunk Driver
What on earth is this 22 year old driver getting drunk in the early morning 9am? The way he drove, it was sheer luck that no one was seriously hurt, in fact, both the vehicles drivers can be seen coming…
The Broken Political System of Singapore
Askmelah note: PAP has meddled with the political system so much that it creates a whole new set of problem that are even more difficult to solve and detrimental to the long term political development of Singapore. The fact that…
The most brilliant idea to boost Singapore Economy
CIMB Private Banking economist Song Seng Wun said it may be helpful to consolidate the functions of the relevant agencies – IE Singapore, Spring Singapore and the Economic Development Board – as they share the common underlying objective of promoting…
Parts of Civic District and CBD to go car-free on Sunday mornings next year
Source: Straits Times 29 Dec 2015 The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is planning to launch “car-free Sunday” in parts of the Civic and Central Business Districts starting from Feb 28 next year. Under a six-month pilot programme, URA has…
The new National Gallery Singapore opens to public
The National Gallery Singapore, home to the world’s largest collection of South-east Asia art, officially opens on 24 Nov 2015. The $532-million museum is created from two historical landmarks, the former Supreme Court and City Hall.
Customer wanted dishwasher with genetic disorder fired
Source : The Straits Times 18 Nov 2015 SINGAPORE (THE NEW PAPER) – Jobs do not come easy for Mr Jimmy Wee. And when they do, he tries to hide from the public eye. That is because he suffers from a…
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