The crossing of swords in Parliament last month between Minister Masagos Zulkifli and opposition MP Faisal Manap on a religious issue (wearing of tudung by nurses and uniformed officers) provides an opportunity to reflect on the appropriateness of bringing religion…
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Singaporeans have been concerned about the recent announcement by Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong that the value of older HDB flats will decline and, eventually, be worth nothing at the end of their 99-year lease. HDB owners go into…
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Epigram Books came under the spotlight earlier this month for a series of illustrated handbooks released by the independent local publisher. Authored by Edmund Wee, the founder of Epigram Books, ‘The Understanding Singaporeans’ series consists of four illustrated handbooks. Each handbook…
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I am not sure how long this scene of Malaysians getting special benefits from MOM (to get EP below the salary criteria) has been going on, but it has definitely been around for at least 3 years. I know this…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Komen-komen negatif pendakwah yang penuh kontroversi, Dr Zakir Naik, terhadap agama lain boleh mencetuskan bahaya ke atas negara berbilang kaum dan sekular seperti Malaysia. Demikian menurut kumpulan bekas penjawat awam Melayu di Malaysia, dipanggil Kumpulan 25 Melayu Terkemuka…
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