Rebutting Chan Heng Chee on learning to talk through differences
Prof Chan Heng Chee Dear Ms Chan Heng Chee, I refer to your 2 Aug 2014 Straits Times column “Learning to talk through our differences”. Never static doesn’t mean Singapore’s national identity should be rapidly and artificially changed. PM David Cameron’s call for Britishness has little to do with Scottish independence...
The CPF system has failed Singaporeans
Two elderly cleaners going through their stuff at Tiong Bahru MRT station (left) and a LRT station at Punggol (right). Many Singaporeans speculated that these elderly workers have nothing to do at home so they venture out to work. But ask yourself - will you do these menial jobs after retirement in your 60s and 70s just because...
SGs, be proud you have the courage not to fly the flag
I refer to the 5 Aug 2014 Straits Times letter “Be proud S'poreans, fly the flag” by Mr David Tan Kok Kheng. National pride and political affiliation ought to be separate issues but sadly in real life they are not. On National Day, there will be a PAP and an NTUC contingent in the parade square. Every title, every accolade...
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