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Dr Patrick Tan's deferment of his national service (NS) for 12 years ('Patrick Tan on his medical studies'; last Saturday) brings to mind the stories of many other talented Singaporeans who were not allowed to defer their NS. Some are talented musicians, sportsmen or artists who have qualified for prestigious schools or have... 

I noticed that there is a growing trend of Singaporeans and foreigners having financial problems as many are now borrowing money from licensed moneylenders. The interest rates charged by these “licensed moneylenders” are as high as 120% per annum. If you look at the Chinese evening newspapers: 新明日报, 联合晚报,you... 

The Clash of the Tri-Tans looks to be a 4-way contest, with Tan Jee Say having entered the fray. But which of the 4 would be most independent of the PAP? GET THE FACTS First it was Tan Cheng Bock, Tan Kin Lian and Tony Tan. But things have gotten more exciting with Tan Jee Say saying he, too, wants to run for Singapore’s Elected...