Water is a vital resource and a basic human right. Yet, the Government of Singapore sees it fit to use utilitarian or volume based pricing model for the provision of water. Such a model affects both the rich and poor…
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Thought of the Day – Dirty Politics Politics are dirty, many people say. I always reply that it is only as dirty as the politicians. There are numerous political assassinations in history along with persecution by means of false accusations…
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Deputy Attorney-General-designate Hri Kumar Nair is no longer a member of the People’s Action Party (PAP), the party said on Friday (Feb 17) in response to TODAY’s queries, although it declined to say when Mr Nair had resigned. Mr Nair’s…
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If contested, the next Presidential Election, which has been reserved for Malay candidates, will be held in September rather than in August, which is when voting typically takes place. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Chan Chun Sing, announced this…
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I read with sadness about the Surbana’s sacking of 54 workers. As an HR practitioner for 10 years, I’ve gone through many firing exercises. Businesses will always place its profitability above everything else. That’s nature. But what is not acceptable…
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