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  • NUS Law Prof Lynette Chua Launch Book Called Mobilizing Gay Singapore

    Credit: http://www.usp.nus.edu.sg/
    Credit: http://www.usp.nus.edu.sg/

    SINGAPORE — What are the legal restrictions and political norms that affect the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community? How did they organise themselves and engage the state, eventually organising the first public gay rally, Pink Dot, in 2009?

    These are the themes examined in a new book by law professor Lynette Chua from the National University of Singapore (NUS) on the LGBT movement. Launched yesterday, the 168-page volume was based on in-depth interviews with gay activists here and government statements and media reports on the issue. Called Mobilizing Gay Singapore, it looks at the LGBT movement’s emergence, development and strategies, and how the roles of law and rights play out in the process.

    Speaking to TODAY at the book launch at the NUS Centre for Asian Legal Studies at the Faculty of Law, Associate Professor Chua said the book is aimed at trying to understand the social-legal history of the movement. The book, she said, could have a reflective impact on activists regarding their roles and could be informative for those who are not knowledgeable about the movement. The book was written in her personal capacity as a social-legal scholar and does not represent NUS’ views, she said.

    During the panel discussion at the launch with Assoc Prof Chua, NUS law professor Michael Hor and NUS Department of Sociology Assoc Prof Daniel Goh, an audience member asked how local political parties could take a stronger stand on the LGBT movement.

    In response, Assoc Prof Goh said political parties have to be pragmatic to remain in the game and cannot be the vanguard of a movement that is about minority rights.

    Added Assoc Prof Chua: “Like it or not, many of the activists believe the desire for a state of equal rights for LGBT or legal reform will not come from the opposition party … The Opposition is simply too weak just trying to get a foothold in local politics.”

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    Source: TODAY, singaporelawwatch.sg

     

     

  • Part-time UniSIM Degree Not Recognized

    Photo Credit: The Straits Times
    Photo Credit: The Straits Times

     

    Dear R1C,

    I used to work in the public sector and several years ago I graduated with a UniSIM degree. After an extremely long wait and several email exchanges with the HR department, they finally got back to me with the news.

    Yes, I was not given any upgrade and remained as a junior officer.

    I recall Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in the National Day Rally 2012, announced that Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and SIM University (UniSIM) will become the republic’s 5th and 6th universities. Both institutions will participate in the Government’s plan to increase the number of publicly funded full-time university places.

    As we already know SIM collaborates with foreign universities in some of their degree courses. UniSIM also confer their own degrees and I obtained my degree from there.

    It appears that there is no standardization in the public service. I asked around and found that only certain stat boards and ministries fully recognized UniSIM degrees. Not all stat boards or ministries share the same vision as PM Lee, let alone ready to offer better remuneration package to those who managed to graduate from their part-time degrees.

    For people like me who wanted upgrade themselves and take up part-time degrees from so called recognized universities like UniSIM, it takes a lot of perseverance, sacrifices and determination. I have two young children, the youngest is 7 months old and another one in primary school. Besides juggling work commitments and studying, I have to be a father and husband. Not forgetting, that I have to manage my relationship with my parents who are old and unwell.

    At that time, my wife also wanted to pursue her part-time degree but she had to put that plan on hold until I completed my studies. This is to ensure that the children don’t feel left out or neglected when our other half is busy studying. Alhamdulillah, my wife is currently pursuing her part-time degree in UniSIM.

    Except for several ministries and stat boards, UniSIM graduates working in public service are offered lower starting pay as compared to NUS/NTU/SMU graduates. Some I heard are offered upgrades but no jump in pay or change in career progression.

    I really enjoyed what I did in the public sector. Unfortunately, I cannot find any more good reason to continue this path. I found a job opportunity in private sector which offered me the same pay but better career prospects. As the cost of living is increasing in Singapore, I need to think about my family and our future. No one can make the change except ourselves.

    I do hope that part-time graduates will be treated more fairly especially in the government sector.

    Not just lip service.

     

    Authored by Mohd Syahrizan

     

    letters to R1C

  • STB Video Ranked 2nd in Worst Promotional Tourism Videos For Cities

    Hastily pulled by embarrassed authorities after an explosion of internet parodies, this 3-minute video for the Singapore tourism board follows a couple on their anniversary break in the city. With a script as varied and exciting as Singapore itself, featuring lines like “Honey, look!” and “Honey, look at that!” and “Wow, amazing!”, this is truly a classic of the genre. Be sure to watch until the end for the plot twist.

    Best line: “Look, honey!”

    This video is so cringe-worthy that Singapore Tourism Board has removed it from its own channel.

    Watch to know why it was deleted by its creator.

    This video was apparently uploaded on Singapore Tourism Board’s site, but promptly taken down after it became ‘viral’ for being such an ‘awesome’ well produced video. Mistake, or intent, we will never know.

    The actors are NOT Singaporean. They are Filipinos.

    But for the rest of Singapore, revel in the ingenuity of STB’s video to attract tourism.

     

    Source: SLF TV

  • DJ KC Berkongsi Pengalaman Di Jalanraya

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    Credit: https://www.facebook.com/djkcpage
    Credit: https://www.facebook.com/djkcpage

    Topik menarik perhatian saya dalam singamaksima. Saya ingin berkongsi pengalaman peribadi saya.

    Jumaat lalu kenderaan saya dilanggar dari belakang dan bumper kenderaan saya kelihatan kemek. Beberapa minit ketika sedang bertukar butiran bersama pemandu, datang seorang jejaka dan menghampiri saya suruh bawa kenderaan saya ke workshop-nya untuk diperbaiki dan dia boleh tolong claim. Pelik juga, dengan cepat dia sampai dan dari mana dia menjelma.

    Auntie yang melanggar saya kelihatan marah, bingit tapi saya kata baik-baik I will call you dan beredar pergi. Saya ada juga tanya pendapat beberapa pihak apa perlu buat ada yang kata – claim ajer. Setelah 2 hari, saya cuba tolak bumper yang termasuk dan kereta kelihatan seperti biasa *tadaaa (cuma ada 2 garis ajer)

    Bukan apa tak sampai hati pula nak menyusahkan orang lain. Hari ini kita buat orang takut lain kali kita pula kena cukup-cukup dengan orang lain.

     

    Authored by DJ KC who works at RIA89.7FM

     

  • Muslim Butcher Paste Hijab Sticker on Stall to Promote and Support Hijab Awareness

    Support for Hijab sticker logo seen on a local Muslim food stall.
    Support for Hijab sticker logo seen on a local Muslim food stall. Credit: Mohd Saiddhin Abdullah

     

    Support for Hijab sticker logo seen on a local Muslim food stall.
    Support for Hijab sticker logo seen on a local Muslim food stall. Credit: Mohd Saiddhin Abdullah
    Hijab sticker in conjuction Singapore hijab movement seen on Facebook profiles of many Muslims who helped to spread the awareness
    Hijab sticker in conjunction Singapore hijab movement seen on Facebook profiles of many Muslims who helped to spread the awareness
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    Support for Hijab sticker logo seen on a local Muslim food stall. Credit: Mohd Saiddhin Abdullah

    Dear R1C,

    I would like to share something wonderful that I found over the weekend. I saw one of my friend shared a photo of a local Muslim butcher stall owner who pasted hijab movement sticker on the stall. The stall is located at Blk 4A Eunos  Crescent Market & Food Centre S402004. I want to express how happy I am to see this. I believe more people should paste all these stickers at their work place, their food stalls, their home and even their car. As Muslims, it is our duty to spread this awareness.

    As a proud Muslim, I am happy to find a growing number of Muslims who are supporting the hijab movement. Hijab is a command of Allah and every command of Allah is full of wisdom.

    Wearing a hijab for me feels great. It definitely makes you feel different somehow as if your spirit is being up lifted. For myself I wear a hijab with guidance but also as I feel comfortable. I don’t try to push myself too hard but still stay within boundaries of what Allah would want.

    I started by wearing the hijab and practicing how to wear it when going out with friends and incorporated a new wardrobe along the way as hijab is not just covering the head. I made people around me aware of my interest in Islam and that I was serious about becoming Muslim and in doing so following “it” and respecting Islam as much as I can and that means representing the faith and we should as well as Muslims following their book of guidance and Muhammad who was a great teacher.

    Allah wants us to be protected from harm and get maximum benefit so keep in that in mind. It is all about believing in yourself and that you can do it. Take the hijab as a stepping stone to a new direction. Once you wear it you will understand that it is not difficult. You have to have the courage to wear it as it will protect your beauty.

    Hijab is dignified, not dishonoured, noble, not degraded, liberated, not subjugated, purified, not sullied, independent, not a slave, protected, not exposed, respected, not laughed at, confident, not insecure, obedient, not a sinner, a guarded pearl, not a prostitute…

    Khadijah Abdul Majid

     

     

     

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