Minister Lawrence Wong has called on Singaporeans to be active in seeking solutions to improve Singapore. This seems a curious statement given that many have been suggesting ways only to be met by a deaf ear. The SDP, for example, has been…
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SINGAPORE: The Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council’s (AHPETC) “persistent poor performance” in several areas is of “grave public concern”, the Ministry of National Development (MND) said. The comments were made in the annual Town Council Management Report, released on Tuesday (Nov…
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SINGAPORE – The Public Service Division has announced several changes in permanent secretary appointments, which will take effect from Dec 1. Mr Leo Yip, chairman of the Economic Development Board (EDB), will be Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs. He will…
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Feminist Naomi Wolf has met her match in Singapore. The outspoken advocate against cosmetics and plastic surgery industries could not persuade women rights group Aware (Association of Women for Action and Research) to change their minds about adopting a more…
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Former Opposition MP Chiam See Tong’s reputation over the years has been recast to one of an elder statesman, well-respected by the ruling party and the opposition alike. One observed how Chiam is respectfully treated by the Prime Ministers this…
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