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By Abdul Gafoor, Social Correspondent Singapore is a strange country where everything suggested, which is contrary what the government, politicians and policy makers claim, has to be “substantiated with evidence” even though the same government, politicians and policy makers are not required to substantiate their claims... 

I refer to the letter "How family's fortunes have grown over the years" by Ms Mabel Tan dated 26 Sept 2009. (read letter here) Ms Tan's bemusement is understandable. She is bemused because she and her family are totally unencumbered by the recent sharp increases in property prices. Like the person watching a fire from the safety... 

By Damon Yeo, Business Correspondent This time last year, Singapore was not in recession yet and every single ticket for the first ever night race in Formula One was sold as the nation was abuzz with the excitement generated by the inaugural Grand Prix. A year on, amidst the global financial crisis, the “crashgate” scandal...