When will our foreign ministry start showing some ‘spine’ against recalcitrant Burma?
From our Correspondent With the exception of the government-controlled media, few in Singapore and the world are applauding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' ambivalent, if not sycopantic press release on the verdict of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's trial. The statement began decently enough: "We are disappointed to learn that Daw Aung...
Sense of belonging lacking among the young
By Seah Chiang Nee from The Star [This article was first published on 8 August 2009] FOR a few hours tomorrow, central Singapore will be turned into a fairyland of flashing lights and fireworks, and ringing to patriotic songs. It’s the nation’s 44th National Day. The centrepiece parade will comprise thousands of costumed...
A people united by apathy and ruled by fear
From our Correspondent A decade ago, national flags were hung by more than half the households in Singapore in the weeks leading to 9 August to celebrate the country's independence. There was a prevasive fear in the community that they will be 'punished' by the government if they do not express their "patriotism" explicity. Later...
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