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It is shocking – the way the entire Mas Selamat Kastari escape is being painted as a racial-religious issue by the Government and Members of Parliament. While trying to assure Singaporeans of our peace and harmony between the races, the Government may, inadvertently or ignorantly, be stoking unhappiness among one particular... 

SINGAPORE'S water polo team at the 2010 Asian Games have caused waves with their custom-made swimming trunks featuring the Singapore flag's crescent moon and stars at the groin. Previously, the team would wear plain black trunks. Some Singaporeans have voiced their approval of the design on the discussion board of Straits Times... 

Parliament has passed amendments to the Maintenance of Parents Act (MPA), with a slew of enforcement mechanisms to make children provide for their aged parents. But even as rules are strengthened, the spirit of the Act, enacted 15 years ago, remains - that is, a conciliation-first approach, with the arm of the law striking only...