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The ‘Squid Game’

The popular Korean series 'Squid Game' depicts a dystopian world about a group of debt-ridden contestants competing to win a grand prize of $38.5 million. The games are based on traditional children's games, some of which are unique to Korea, while others, such as "Red Light, Green Light," are well-known globally. However, unlike...

Debunking an age old myth that Ministers are not all that capable as the PAP makes them out to be?

Health Minister YK Ong I refer to the article "Singapore tightens COVID-19 rules despite 80 per cent vaccination rate" (The Sydney Morning Herald; Sep 24) It states that "Residents are airing grievances over not being able to reach the health ministry quickly to discuss their concerns and fretted over the long lag between testing...

Cutting the strings of foreign meddling or shutting the voices of dissent?

What is FICA? On 25 Sep, ST published an article “From black ops to bots - countering hostile meddling by foreign actors” to help to justify the “Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act ("FICA"). The Act was unveiled on 13 Sep and due for second reading in Parliament on 4 Oct - a period of only three weeks for a bill...