What has Soh Rui Yong ever done for Singapore?
The attention seeking runner is trying to stir controversy again - but is he in a position to preach?
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Pro-Palestinian protesters from Singapore should just move to Malaysia
If you don't like Singapore's allegiances you can always change the country for one that sides with terrorists. Just cross the northern border.
Everybody sneering at training for cleaners should be sent to work as one for a year. Without training.
Why is it that so many people in Singapore (but everywhere else too, really) think they know how to run an entire country? And why so many are so eager to comment without reading? Someone posted a screenshot of a Skills Future training course on cleaning toilets and widespread netizen
Were Singapore’s public media hijacked by opposition supporters?
Whenever I see some Singaporeans whine about how the government is allegedly controlling the media I both laugh and cry. Do you even read the garbage they publish? This is not journalism, this isn't even reporting - which should entail simply relaying information as it is presented at
LTA’s SimplyGo is like a Tesla
I'm not surprised that so many people in Singapore are up in arms about the upcoming transition to the new SimplyGo-powered cards over the good old EZ Link. The problem? The new cards show neither the fare nor the balance remaining on the card at the gate. Now,
Should Workers’ Party members take mandatory English tests instead?
When Pritam Singh suggested mandatory English testing for new citizens of Singapore, little did we know that the inspiration must have come from within his own party. Every few weeks now it turns out another one of its MPs tries to convince us all that what he said means something
Does Pritam Singh have a problem with Chinese immigrants?
How easy is it to get Singaporean citizenship? Well, contrary to the popular belief, SG is no USA nor Europe. And I think it is important to understand just how heinous the spin about verifying English proficiency for all new citizens is. I assume, of course, that Pritam Singh understands
Will Pritam Singh ever acknowledge the existence of objective figures?
So, Pritam Singh chose to grandstand again, this time preaching about the dangers of division of the country into two Singapores. To fight it he urges more wealth redistribution! And then he chose to circulate what I'm sure his party colleague would call "folksy wisdom", that
No, Singapore is not the most expensive place to live. Not even close.
This is why I hate "journalists". Some years ago people at the Economist had a decent idea to create a tool for comparing living costs for EXPATS in different, major cities of the world, to allow companies estimate complete relocation and employment expenses. Of course, with time they
Inquiry into Christopher de Souza is a welcome development for Singapore
I have to say I find the disciplinary inquiry into Christopher de Souza's, PAP MP and Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, alleged professional misconduct a most welcome and valuable development. Here's why: 1. It should finally convince all of the conspiracy theorists that nobody in Singapore
Is gay marriage on the table after 377A repeal?
Many people appear to be concerned that LGBT groups in Singapore are going to demand marriage equality, now that 377a is heading for a repeal. After all, anything can be painted as discrimination, no? Let's unpack this. 1. Yes, LGBT groups are going to keep demanding - perhaps
Workers’ Party has just managed to offend everyone
Sometimes I really hate politics. But even when that happens it may still be very entertaining. It seems that 377A has posed some serious challenges for the Workers Party and how they handled it backfired in the most hilarious way. They appear to be trying to reconcile their earlier positions,