Singapore Bicentennial 2019 – The Johor Connection
Calvin Cheng A cheeky thought - one group of people who should be celebrating 1819 are the current Johor Royal Family. It was these few days, between 31 January and 6th February 1819 that the ancestor of the current Johor Royals sealed the deal of the century that eventually led them to become the new Sultans of Johor. When...
Political Opposition in Singapore
Former NMP Calvin Cheng A bit late to comment on Tan Cheng Bock’s entry into opposition politics but here is my take: 1) Have seen international media calling TCB a political heavyweight. Also saw Cherian George’s post opining that TCB might inspire other PAP chaps to breakaway. I think this overstates TCB’s importance. Yes,...
Sad news while on In-Camp Training
I have been back in green since Monday on ICT. Like many Singaporeans, I have been both anxious and worried about one of our NSmen who suffered a training accident in New Zealand, particularly after his medical condition deteriorated. Having been in uniform for the last four days, the news of his death last night is more acute,...
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