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United Nations intervention sought on contempt charges against Arun Kasi

United Nations intervention sought on contempt charges against Arun Kasi

Mr M. Ravi (left) and Mr Arun Kasi (right) The recent news of Arun Kasi, a Malaysian lawyer facing contempt charges for allegedly scandalising the judiciary in relation to 2 articles he wrote on Aliran- a news website covering issues of social importance, should come as a jolt at the heart of civil society. The 2 articles- titled... 

Home ownership in Singapore vs Taiwan

Home ownership in Singapore vs Taiwan

Do you know that when the Taiwanese buy an apartment in Taiwan, they are given a breakdown for: (1) How much of the price is for the apartment, and (2) How much of the price is for the land. In other words, they are told how much the house and land is priced separately. Also, after they have paid for the house, they are given: (1)... 

Is it wise to align ourselves so closely with the US when China is on the rise?

Is it wise to align ourselves so closely with the US when China is on the rise?

Maliki Osman I refer to Maliki Osman's recent announcement in Parliament that Singapore will renew a 1990 landmark agreement to grant the United States access to our military facilities in Singapore. I have no arguments with most of what Maliki Osman said - the United States has been a stabilising force in the Asia-Pacific region... 



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