My ability to speak Mandarin does not determine how Chinese I am
I speak mandarin Chinese. I took higher Chinese and been to mainland China for countless of immersions. I have also travelled to places in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia with sizeable Chinese population. I just could not stand the sweeping statements made by several individuals suggesting that having a poor command of mandarin...
Teach your child to remain silent until help arrives
About the recent case about the boy who was questioned by police and later jumped down, I have a suggestion. I recently read Mr Brown's comment saying that we should teach our children to keep quiet when questioned by the police until parents or lawyers arrive. I think that may be the only way normal citizens like us can deal...
Aviation jobs: 80% Singaporeans?
I refer to the article “Jobs growth taking off amid aviation boom” (Straits Times, Feb 19). 80% are Singaporean workers It states that “Employment in the sector has been growing steadily, from 9,200 in 1995 to 16,000 in 2005 and 20,000 now, of whom 80 per cent are Singaporeans”. If can breakdown for aviation sector –...
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