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Are Singaporeans mere ‘Noises’ or ‘Voices’?

Whether Singaporeans are mere "noises" or "voices" to the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) will be decided today, 16 February 2013, in an event hailed by the organizer as the “historical (sic) event that could change Singapore”. The event, a mass protest against the Population White Paper for 6.9 million recently bulldozed...

Lee Kuan Yew falls sick and skips Lunar New Year dinner

Mr Lee Kuan Yew Mr Lee Kuan Yew did not attend the annual Lunar New Year dinner at his Tanjong Pagar GRC this evening (15 Feb). He was scheduled to make a speech at the dinner as the guest-of-honour. Senior Minister of State for Law and also MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC, Ms Indranee Rajah, told grassroots leaders and residents at...

Dr Ng: We’re reviewing policies to help SGs serving NS feel appreciated

Dr Ng Eng Hen (Photo ST) Speaking to the media at the Total Defence Day ceremony today (15 Feb), Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said the government is reviewing policies to help Singaporeans serving NS feel more appreciated. He said it is important for citizens to feel they have benefited from the sacrifice of protecting the nation. The...