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Podcasts didn't decide GE2025Podcasts didn't decide GE2025 I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: Podcasts didn't decide GE2025, but they changed how Singaporeans engage with politics (May 9). The 2025 General Election has several features/characteristics that deserve our attention, discussion and reflection: In today era, technological revolution, innovation and advancement...

GE2025: Stunning victory for PAPGE2025: Stunning victory for PAP I refer to the CNA’s report, “GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP, winning 87 of 97 seats with higher national vote share in PM Wong's first electoral test” (May 4). GE2025 has clearly delivered the following key messages/notes from the vast majority of voters: The Workers’ Party (WP) has done a fantastic good...

This is not a game of cardsThis is not a game of cards I can appreciate parties wanting to hold their cards close to their chest, but the smoke and mirrors games on nominations day, the shuffling of the DPM from a seat he had openly been declared to be defending, and other ministers shuffling constituencies leaves one feeling the PAP thinks it is playing a game of cards. Constituency...

Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans? I refer to The Online Citizen GE2025 news report, “Lee Hsien Yang: Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?” - (April 14), and “The Straits Times’ report, “GE2025: Singaporeans will go to the polls on May 3, Nomination Day on April 23” (April 15), and The Online Citizen GE2025 report,...

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝... Is the PAP of today exceptional, with unmatched competence and delivery? Afterall, that is their justification for the highest salaries in the world. Let’s look at its more recent track record. Large numbers of NRIC numbers were recently unmasked, leaving Singaporeans exposed to identity theft, fraud, abuse and scams....

GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit TimahGE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah I refer to the CNA news, “GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC but may make way for Singapore Democratic Party” (April 10), “More opposition 'star catches' are emerging. Is Singapore's political scene maturing?” (April 10) and “PSP says government response to Trump tariffs 'overblown',...

GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politicsGE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited... I refer to CNA’s news, “GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politics” (Mar 28). It is not surprised to notice that in recent weeks, two NMPs and top ministry officials have resigned, fuelling speculation they could be fielded as potential candidates for the ruling People's Action...

More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote in GE2025More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote in GE2025 I refer to The CNA’s News, “GE2025: More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote” (Mar 25). As Singapore’s General Election is due to be held within this year, the following factors will more or less influence the election situation this year: A)The general mentality of voters Voters are generally...

How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning US supportHow the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning... I refer to the CNA’s commentaries, “How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning US support” (Mar 4), “Lessons from the Trump-Zelenskyy meltdown- for friends and foes” (Mar 1) and “Will Trump tariffs push China to change economic tack?” (Mar 3). Foremost, we need to recognise the reality...

Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum WageSingapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage: National Service Should Not Come at the Expense of Opportunity Costs Singapore’s National Service (NS) has long been a cornerstone of the nation’s defense, requiring young men to dedicate two years of their lives to military, civil defense, or police service. While...

Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of reckoningTrump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of... I refer to the CNA’s Commentaries, “Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of reckoning” (Feb 20) and “Ukraine can survive with the ‘least worst’ peace” (Feb 22). Now, In the eyes of European Union, they have lost trust and confidence in the United States, it is solely due to the flip flop...

From Deepseek to Huawei, US tech restrictions on China are backfiringFrom Deepseek to Huawei, US tech restrictions on China are... I refer to the CNA’s Commentary, “From Deepseek to Huawei, US tech restrictions on China are backfiring” (Jan 31). Would it be practical, useful and effective for the United States to continually pursue an aggressive containment strategy to hobble China’s tech push? Undoubtedly, the answer is obviously not. There...

Don't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picksDon't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picks I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: “Don't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picks” (Nov 25), and “'No one will win a trade war’, China says after Trump tariff threat” (Nov 26). As everyone knows, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will return to power on January 20, 2025. Trump has dismissed...

Putin escalates Ukraine warPutin escalates Ukraine war I refer to The CNA’s Commentary: “Putin escalates Ukraine war by a step, not a leap, with missile experiment” (Nov 23). Foremost, Zelenskyi’s intention to join Nato has greatly threatened the security and survival of Russia. Hence, Zelenskyy has offended Putin and Putin has no choice but to launch a war with...

Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries?Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries? I refer to The TR-Emeritus opinion article, “Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries” (June 14) by Mr Yoong Siew Wah. It has always been a controversial topic which concerns about our top political leaders who receive their salaries that are many times higher than those foreign political leaders. Our...

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Strong hailstorm strikes China's Xi'an causing airport...

Strong hailstorm strikes China's Xi'an causing airport...

On the evening of May 8, Xi’an, the capital city of China’s Shaanxi Province, was struck by a powerful...
Four parties lost their election deposits in GE2025

Four parties lost their election deposits in GE2025

A total of four opposition parties, the Singapore United Party (SUP), People's Power Party (PPP), People’s...
Level 16 super typhoon devastates multiple cities in...

Level 16 super typhoon devastates multiple cities in...

Northern China was hit by an extreme weather event on Thursday as a massive cold front swept south, colliding...
Level 15 winds destroy buildings rooftops and cause...

Level 15 winds destroy buildings rooftops and cause...

On April 30, northern China was struck by an extreme weather event as a massive cold vortex surged southward,...
TR Emeritus to 'shut-up' on 2nd May 2025

TR Emeritus to 'shut-up' on 2nd May 2025

Please be informed that TR Emeritus (TRE) will shut down its comment function site-wide at 0000 hours...
Chaos in China as extreme storm destroys homes and...

Chaos in China as extreme storm destroys homes and...

Beijing’s 22 million residents were asked to stay indoors on Saturday, as powerful winds swept across...
China, Thailand, and Myanmar in ruins after devastating...

China, Thailand, and Myanmar in ruins after devastating...

On March 28, 2025, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Mandalay, causing...
Myanmar 7.7 earthquake collapses buildings in Thailand,...

Myanmar 7.7 earthquake collapses buildings in Thailand,...

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, causing widespread panic...
Beijing shocked by earthquake and mega sandstorm

Beijing shocked by earthquake and mega sandstorm

Since March 24, 2025, northern China has been battling extreme weather as a massive sandstorm swept through...
Mega hail causes mass destruction in Fujian and Guangdong

Mega hail causes mass destruction in Fujian and Guangdong

An unexpected and severe hailstorm struck multiple cities in Guangdong and Fujian between March 3 and...
Extreme weather struck multiple regions in China

Extreme weather struck multiple regions in China

On March 2, 2025, extreme weather struck multiple regions in China, with parts of Henan province experiencing...
Happy Chinese New Year 2025

Happy Chinese New Year 2025

Wishing all our Chinese readers:     Team@TR Emeritus  
Huge snow caused numerous disruptions on China's major...

Huge snow caused numerous disruptions on China's major...

As the Chinese New Year approaches, millions of people across the country are making their annual journey...
The rapidly spreading HMPV virus you haven’t heard...

The rapidly spreading HMPV virus you haven’t heard...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is making headlines as cases surge, especially among children and vulnerable...
4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Shanxi's Linfeng city

4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Shanxi's Linfeng city

On the evening of January 10, 2025, Linfen City in Shanxi Province was struck by an earthquake. The tremor,...
7.8 magnitude earthquake devastates Tibet

7.8 magnitude earthquake devastates Tibet

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has hit Tibet, in the region of Shigatse, which is near the border with Nepal. According...
Outbreak of mystery virus in China

Outbreak of mystery virus in China

China is r eportedly facing a new health crisis as the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak rapidly...
Unknown Virus Rampages in China; Hospitals Utterly...

Unknown Virus Rampages in China; Hospitals Utterly...

A blogger in China has shared a video, claiming that this isn’t China’s Spring Festival travel rush;...
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The three of threes about DPM Heng Swee Kiat

The three of threes about DPM Heng Swee Kiat

The first part of the threes is about the when, the how and the why? And it is about his retirement...
我们是否该重新思考国防开支的优先顺序?

我们是否该重新思考国防开支的优先顺序?

新加坡政府近日宣布将采购两艘额外的“无畏级”潜艇,引发了一个重要问题:我们的国防力量,到底需要多强? 毫无疑问,一个强大且可信的军队对于保障国家主权与威慑潜在威胁是不可或缺的。新加坡地处战略要冲,国土面积有限,因此需要一支现代化的武装部队。然而,当我们对比邻国——马来西亚拥有两艘潜艇、印尼正逐步扩展至十二艘——新加坡在水下战力上已处于领先地位。这不禁让人质疑,我们是否正引领着一场无声的区域军备竞赛? 问题在于:当威慑的需求被满足后,继续扩军是否已经超出必要? 一艘“无畏级”潜艇的估价超过十亿新元,还不包括长期的运营与维护成本。这两艘新潜艇的资金,若能转用于迫切的民生需求,例如医疗保健、老龄化支援、教育及弱势群体扶助,或许对社会的整体韧性更具意义。 政府一再强调国防开支是经过审慎规划的,但当生活成本日益上升,政府却仍需将消费税(Gst)提高至9%甚至更多,这种矛盾不禁令人困惑。如果某些战略性国防项目能够延后或循序推进,节省下来的资源是否可以用于社会发展呢? “全面防卫”不仅仅是硬件实力,更是要赢得人民的心与信任。让人民感到安心、有保障、受到重视,这种安全感无法靠潜艇来衡量,而是通过每一位国人的生活实感体现出来。 这并非是在呼吁削弱我们的国防,而是呼吁我们重新思考国家的优先事项。当我们继续推进军事现代化的同时,也不要忽视同样重要的任务——巩固社会契约、增强国民凝聚力。   Cwc-Ai  
Cutting down reliance on US military equipment

Cutting down reliance on US military equipment

There is a rampant rumor going around that claims Egypt has ordered 48 J10C with a price tag of USD$25B...
2025大选—明确授权,变化中的政治格局

2025大选—明确授权,变化中的政治格局

2025年大选结果无可争议,政府再次赢得了强有力的授权,稳固了其在新加坡政治格局中的主导地位。尽管选举结果并不令人意外,但胜利的过程却并非没有争议和复杂性。 值得注意的是,选区划分的变化在本次选战中发挥了重要作用。陈清木医生与徐顺全医生等资深反对派人物,因选区重划而受到显著影响——传统支持基础被分割或并入他区,无疑左右了某些关键选区的最终结果。虽然选区调整在新加坡选举历史上并不罕见,但其公平性与透明度仍持续引发讨论。 工人党虽稳守东北区的传统堡垒,但未能在本届大选中攻下新的选区。不过,该党仍获得两个非选区议员(Ncmp)席位,虽属安慰性质,却在象征意义上维持了国会内多元声音的存在。 更值得关注的是,本届大选所处的人口背景正经历剧烈变化。新加坡人口从2000年的约300万增长至2025年的超过500万。考虑到多年来出生率持续偏低,这一增长几乎可以肯定主要归因于移民流入,尤其可能在华人群体中增长显著。这一趋势对国家的社会结构和政治生态产生了深远影响。 展望2030年大选,各政党不仅要面对一如既往的选区调整与突发的全球事件,更需正视一个不断演变的社会结构。随着越来越多新移民成为国民,选民构成日益多元,政党在政策制定与信息传递上必须更具包容性与前瞻性。他们必须同时争取老一代公民与新加坡新公民的认同,回应共同关切,并跨越代际与文化差异的鸿沟。 在新加坡持续向前迈进的过程中,其政治也必须与时俱进——反映日益多元的人口现实,同时坚守国家的核心价值观:团结、韧性与务实。 Cwc-Ai
A jaw-dropping election

A jaw-dropping election

This is a jaw-dropping election. For the opposition. SDP’s Dr Chee and PSP’s Leong were deeply disappointed....
The Nation has rejected multi-party Parliamentary representation

The Nation has rejected multi-party Parliamentary representation

Our party suffered great losses and I personally have suffered the greatest hit. But these personal losses...
A False Analogy That Insults the Intelligence of Singaporeans

A False Analogy That Insults the Intelligence of Singaporeans

Minister Ong Ye Kung’s recent assertion that a “co-driver” bears no responsibility if a car crashes...
There is a cost to losing

There is a cost to losing

There is a cost to losing. At least in PAP’s books. And one of the costs is a policy of priority. That...
Hougang Belongs to the People

Hougang Belongs to the People

Thank You for the Reminder, Mr Marshall Lim. It is with no small measure of amusement that one reads...
Its all about trust

Its all about trust

Dr Ng Eng Hen from PAP has pointed out the most important key point about this General Elections, it...
Misunderstanding What Singaporeans Truly Expect from...

Misunderstanding What Singaporeans Truly Expect from...

The government's repeated assertion that it is "easy for the opposition to ask the government to give...
Punggol GRC

Punggol GRC

Punggol GRC is without question one of the most hotly watched, followed and contested constituency in...
Should Singapore Be Concerned About David Neo’s “Action-Takers,...

Should Singapore Be Concerned About David Neo’s “Action-Takers,...

Singaporeans should pause and reflect on the recent remark by PAP candidate David Neo, who said that...
Why Singaporeans Must Reconsider the Dismissal of SDP’s...

Why Singaporeans Must Reconsider the Dismissal of SDP’s...

The Singapore government’s blunt assertion that the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP)’s proposals...
Expect the exchange of barbs in politics

Expect the exchange of barbs in politics

In a political contest, expect the exchange of barbs. And we do not lack any of it in the rallies held...
Don't Be Swayed by the Noise—Think Critically Before...

Don't Be Swayed by the Noise—Think Critically Before...

In recent weeks, the political buzz in Singapore has reached a new high. Massive crowds at opposition...
We vote whoever is deserving of our vote

We vote whoever is deserving of our vote

I am surprised that Lee Hsien Loong chose to remind us of the 1997 shameful episode when he, his father...
The Case for a Diverse and Balanced Parliament

The Case for a Diverse and Balanced Parliament

The Singapore government has recently stated that "Good government needs good people" and cautioned against...
Letters
Podcasts didn't decide GE2025

Podcasts didn't decide GE2025

I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: Podcasts didn't decide GE2025, but they changed how Singaporeans engage...
GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP

GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP

I refer to the CNA’s report, “GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP, winning 87 of 97 seats with higher...
Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?

Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?

I refer to The Online Citizen GE2025 news report, “Lee Hsien Yang: Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs...
GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit...

GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit...

I refer to the CNA news, “GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC but may make...
GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are...

GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are...

I refer to CNA’s news, “GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politics”...
More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote...

More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote...

I refer to The CNA’s News, “GE2025: More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote” (Mar...
How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with...

How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with...

I refer to the CNA’s commentaries, “How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning...
Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage

Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage

Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage: National Service Should Not Come at the Expense of Opportunity...
Snippets
Singapore’s Sports Industry: A Rising Powerhouse...

Singapore’s Sports Industry: A Rising Powerhouse...

Singapore’s sports industry is on the cusp of greatness, leveraging cutting-edge infrastructure and...
What are the most popular hobbies in Singapore in 2025?

What are the most popular hobbies in Singapore in 2025?

As work-life balance remains a constant talking point in the fast-paced city-state of Singapore, residents...
10 Most Popular Mobile Games in Singapore

10 Most Popular Mobile Games in Singapore

Singaporeans can't get enough of their phones these days, spending tons of time battling opponents, building...
Langkawi to Koh Lipe Ferry: Complete Travel Guide

Langkawi to Koh Lipe Ferry: Complete Travel Guide

Planning a tropical escape from Malaysia to Thailand? The journey from Langkawi to Koh Lipe offers a...
This is not a game of cards

This is not a game of cards

I can appreciate parties wanting to hold their cards close to their chest, but the smoke and mirrors...
𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝...

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝...

Is the PAP of today exceptional, with unmatched competence and delivery? Afterall, that is their justification...
The sleep science revolution in elite sports

The sleep science revolution in elite sports

Professional sports have entered a new era where recovery science directly impacts performance outcomes....
Sports Betting in Online Casinos as a Way to Improve...

Sports Betting in Online Casinos as a Way to Improve...

In today's world, online sports betting has become not only a popular form of entertainment but also...
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致新明日报就其污蔑大戏党网站的诽谤文章要求该报公开道歉

致新明日报就其污蔑大戏党网站的诽谤文章要求该报公开道歉

[编者按:我们已就此事征询律师的意见,并已将以下信函发予新明日报,要求 该报就其刊于2009年5月26日的报道中的错误公开道歉。]   致新明日报编者:   新明日报2009年5月26日于第6页刊登一篇文章,文中宣称有个本地博客借“刘国栋风波”在网上大肆炒作,以增加读者群:       尽管文中并未明确提及有关博客名称,但该文明显针对本博客“大戏党”,原因是:   1.我们是唯一声称与刘国栋保持联系的博客,并曾于2009年5月23日发表与刘 国栋进行的电话访谈报道。(http://wayangparty.com/?p=9702)   2.我们针对刘国栋风波的报道在主流媒体获得广泛的宣传。海峡时报、亚洲新闻台和联合晚报在其报道中都曾转述大戏党博客的内容。   3.鉴于本博客读者群的规模,阅读过新明日报该文的大戏党读者即刻会看出该文中的组织即大戏党博客。   新明日报该文引述刘的话,说他根本没有接到我们的电话,间接表明我们未曾联系刘国栋。   我们未曾接获新明日报记者就大戏党文章与刘国栋答复有出入而提出查询的任何电邮,否则我们会很乐意对此提供详尽的解释。   我们的记者并未将自身来自“大戏党”的身份告知刘国栋。该记者向刘介绍自己为在线新闻网的自由记者。因此,刘国栋不知道我们一直在网站上为他辩护。刘国栋也不知道我们将于下星期六在芳林公园展开支持他的请愿活动。   新明日报这篇不负责任、缺乏职业道德和违反职业准则的报道含有无事实根据的主观臆测,文中暗指我们为轻易取得宣传效应,编造谎言以误导并欺骗读者,因此已对我们构成恶意中伤。   不疑有他的读者阅读该文后,将被误导而认为我们是不诚实、不可信赖、无原则、腐化且不道德的博客。   我们有5份文件可证明我们曾联系刘国栋,而我们和他的访谈亦属事实,我们很乐意将之呈堂以维护我们的名誉:   1.1张大戏党记者在刘国栋2009年5月22日晚上离开新加坡前于文华大酒店大厅与他合影的相片。 2.2张新加坡乒总草拟文件的相片,乒总要刘国栋签署该文件。   3.刘国栋在新加坡的手机号码。   4.刘国栋在中国的手机号码。   5.我们的记者于2009年5月23日与刘国栋进行的15分钟访谈,这可轻易从电话局档案中取得。   6.如有必要,我们将传召刘国栋出庭作证,以证实他曾于2009年5月22日与我们的记者会面,并于2009年5月23日与我们的记者通过电话交谈。   大戏党是新加坡两个顶尖的社会政治博客之一,每天有1万名以上的读者群。   新明日报该文间接表明我们编造谎言和杜撰报道以欺骗、误导和蒙蔽读者,如此作为经已严重打击我们的诚信和正直声誉。   有鉴于此,我们专此要求你们即刻就该报道中的错误作出更正和道歉。   你们也必须向我们提供以下资料:   1.撰写该文的一或多名记者的姓名。(该文由3名记者联合报道)   2.该记者(一或多名)的个人资料、联系号码和地址,以便我们送达法定通知。 我们将给予你们自2009年5月28日算起的二周宽限期,你们必须于此期限内在新明日报上公开道歉,承认该报道在事实上出错,并如上所述据实报道,同时为你们的疏失承担责任,否则我们将严正考虑对你们的记者和报章展开法律程序。   大戏党管理人  Read More →

Singapore journalists should be at the forefront of the new media revolution

Singapore journalists should be at the forefront of the new media revolution

By Fang Zhi Yuan and Lim Siow Kuan Though Singapore is the most wired nation in the world with 99% of households having broadband access, the new media revolution has not quite taken off here. The traditional media still dominates the local media industry and remains influential in shaping public perception and opinion in the realm of local politics which is kept out of bounds to foreign players. The government-controlled Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) whose Chairman is an ex-Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Dr Tony Tan owns, runs and prints all the news dailies in Singapore. Not surprisingly, most graduates from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) school of Mass Communications end up being employees of SPH with few plying their trade in reputable foreign news agencies. In spite of a vibrant new media scene, no credible news blog in the mould of Malaysiakini has emerged so far to provide a formidable challenge to the mainstream media. The low level of political awareness and interest in the general populace may explain the dearth of socio-political bloggers in Singapore's new media landscape. For the last few years, the top blog in Singapore with the most hits is a lifestyle cum entertainment blog run by Xiaxue aka Wendy Cheng. In a recent seminar organized by the Institute of Policy Studies (read article here) on the two leading socio-political blogs in Singapore - The Wayang Party and The Online Citizen, researcher Tan Tarn How opined that while blogs commenting on current affairs have seen a growth in their readership lately, their reach is still limited compared to the mainstream media. The result is not surprising given that both blogs are run on a shoestring budget by part-time amateurs which leaves the quality of their writing and reporting much to be desired. Are Singaporeans averse to the new media? This is unlikely given that there is a ready market for bloggers to leverage on which results from the state media's continued reluctance to report on sensitive and controversial issues. The absence of professionally trained journalists in the new media may be the cause of this anomaly. In Malaysia, the two most popular and influential online media - Malaysiakini and The Malaysian Insider are both helmed by journalists. The Editor-in-Chief of Malaysiakini Steven Gan is an ex-editor of The Sun while the founder of The Malaysian Insider, Sreedhar Subramaniam is the former Chief Operating Officer of ntv7.   The Malaysian Insider was set up only a year ago and it achieved a remarkable traffic ranking of 61 in Malaysia in the span of months. Singapore is ready for a similar new media revolution to take the media industry by storm. What it lacks are journalists who are willing to brave the risks to lead the online community. An online daily offering news from a different perspective and run by a team of professionals will surely become a hit in Singapore immediately. Unfortunately, it appears that respected journalists like Cherian George and P N Balji are unwilling to start a new venture in the prime of their careers while fresh journalism graduates out of school are too preoccupied with earning their keep. It is high time that Singapore have its own "Malaysiakini" to provide a credible alternative to the mainstream media. We need journalists to take the lead and not stay in the background.  Read More →

没有同情和共鸣的领导人

没有同情和共鸣的领导人

Original Blog by Lucky Tan HERE 有时我真想知道PAP政府怎么搞的…他们怎么挑选那么多与普通人似乎没有任何共鸣 (empathy) 的议员。一位议员叫我们为平凡的人(lesser mortals),另一位议员说我们是娇生惯养的 (mollycoddled),还有一位议员喜欢向请求她帮忙的人发问尖锐的问题。我们的领导阶层发生了什么事情呢?俗语有云:在危机期间将可看见人的真正本色。在微型债券 (minibonds) 事件期间我们略见一二:他们首先否认责任,然后他们忽略需要帮助的人民,并且,最后他们设法推捨责任给受害者。 这是我国自独立以来面对的最恶劣的世界经济危机,而PAP领导人问人民能为政府做什么而不是政府可以为人民做什么。普通人就是被指定要捱苦和呑吃苦药的人民。从这事可以认识到更多关于我们的领导人,并且可见他们怎么首先照料他们自己的利益多过人民的利益。 PAP管理的经济体将是现今亚洲表现最恶劣的经济体,而这困境所引来的责备则落在普通人的身上。人民被指责为花费太多,没有足够储蓄,并且拒绝改变他们的生活方式,因此人民要对他们自己所有的痛苦负责。 无论如何,许多人不可能调整他们的生活方式,因为他们已经生活在最低下的水平,他们己经无法支付基本的日常需用品,并且由于PAP从人民征收不断上升的生活费用,使到许多人很难积蓄金钱。这些是人民的错误致使他们自己受痛苦。人民应该要调整,但政府不需要调整:不需减GST,不需减交通运输费。人民需要更加坚强,吃苦药和承担经济过失的责任。PAP创造了一个世界,精英(elites)可以走去丢失亿万金钱而不受影响,但普通的老人家则可能失去生计,因为他们需要请多天病假,而年老的雇员并没有受到保障。 我有时想知道他们采取什么样的挑选标准来选得领导人,而这些人展示出他们深信精英统治论(elitism)和非常傲慢,并且藐视普通人和心甘情愿地去服务既成权力机构(the establishment)的利益而超越普通市民?我们正在身处一个黑暗的时刻:普通人民已经遭受失业率上升和工资低降之苦,并且恐惧他们无能力供养他们的家庭… 但我们仍然必须从我们领导人的口中听见这些无用和令人伤痛的评论。在这困难时期的言词与行为真实地反影了我们领导人的品格。  Read More →

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