More stringent criteria needed for PR application
From our Correspondent The issue of foreign talent cropped up again recently during Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's National Day speech. He urged Singaporeans to welcome new citizens and make them feel part of the community. This is followed a few days later by MM Lee Kuan Yew who reiterated the importance of having more foreign...
When will our foreign ministry start showing some ‘spine’ against recalcitrant Burma?
From our Correspondent With the exception of the government-controlled media, few in Singapore and the world are applauding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' ambivalent, if not sycopantic press release on the verdict of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's trial. The statement began decently enough: "We are disappointed to learn that Daw Aung...
Sense of belonging lacking among the young
By Seah Chiang Nee from The Star [This article was first published on 8 August 2009] FOR a few hours tomorrow, central Singapore will be turned into a fairyland of flashing lights and fireworks, and ringing to patriotic songs. It’s the nation’s 44th National Day. The centrepiece parade will comprise thousands of costumed...
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