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Archive for the ‘Society’ Category

A question of commitment, not xenophobia

It seems that nowadays, the charge of xenophobia is often leveled against anyone who questions or posts anything critical of foreigners or non-citizens in Singapore. Is this an accurate portrayal of sentiments of those who object to their presence? When Brian Carillo, a Filipino who moved to Singapore four years ago wrote...

Caterpillar Mentality, Unemployment Welfare and Fringe Lunatics

Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Major-General Chan Chun Sing, recently shared his provocative thoughts on welfare system for unemployed Singaporeans similar to Australia. That YPAP “dialogue” session left some unfinished business. http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/chan-chun-sing-offer-ideas-instead-attacking-gov-071944841.html His...

Take courage – don’t let Gilbert Goh stand alone

There wasn’t a big crowd of people. The late afternoon was hot. 200 or so turned up to support the event titled, “Employ Singaporeans First”, at the Speakers’ Corner on Saturday. The speakers – eight in all – were well-known personalities. The top of the list was Mr Tan Kin Lian, for mer Chief Executive Officer...

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