Thursday, March 31, 2005
News
4 Individuals, Nishimatsu May Be Charged With Nicoll Highway Collapse
State prosecutors have recommended that four individuals and Nishimatsu be held criminally liable for the Nicoll Highway Collapse.
Many Younger Singaporeans Open To Casino: MM
Decision on whether or not to allow gaming in Singapore is one that the younger generation of ministers have to make, Lee Kuan Yew said yesterday.
Burma Under Pressure To Reform As Singapore PM Makes Official Visit
Singapore's prime minister is now visiting Burma, not long after his government expressed concern over the slow pace of reforms.
Stick To Business, Singapore Founder Tells Hong Kong
Mr Lee Kuan-yew advised people in Hong Kong today to stay away from politics and stick to business, saying Beijing has no intention of allowing greater democracy in the territory.
Opinion
Passports Will Not Be Cheaper
If every time a public agency decides to increase fees by such a large margin, 'to incorporate new technologies more rapidly', then the cost of living and inflation in Singapore may go up even more.
Why IDA Keeps Hands Off SingTel-SCV Row
The facilities involved are not bottleneck facilities.
The Early Resignation Penalty Is Inadequate
Our practices are completely legal and sensible.
Affect05 Concert Did Not Comply With MDA's Guidelines
The application was rejected because it did not comply with the Media Development Authority's guidelines, which prohibit performances that promote alternative lifestyles.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
News
Singapore's PM Arrives In Myanmar
SingPost Calls Off Plan To Buy ACCS Stake
Singapore Flies High
While the flying public has certainly gained from low-cost carriers, the biggest winner may yet be the Singapore government. This is likely not only from its investments in two of the low-cost airlines, but also from the jump in passenger traffic at Changi Airport and the growing number of tourists entering Singapore.
Government Urged To Demarcate Border With Singapore
Indonesia needs to demarcate its border with Singapore as geographically the latter's expansion through reclamation work using sand from Indonesia does not provide any advantages for this country, an executive of the Indonesian Fishermen's Association (KPI) said on Wednesday.
Hong Kong People Have To Decide What To Make Of Its Future: MM Lee
Lee Kuan Yew said the Hong Kong people had to decide what to make of its future and how to work with its new Chief Executive.
MOE Drops Plans For Single Intake In March 2006 For JCs And Centralised Institutes
Instead, it wants to implement a single intake system in the middle or end of January each year. And it expects to introduce this within a few years following a review of the academic calendar of JCs and the centralised institutes.
218m-Tall Landmark To Boost Shopping Belt
Panel to study designs for iconic 40-storey skyscraper on top of Orchard MRT.
Jemaah Islamiah Expanding Network: Singapore
Remnants of al Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiah militants are regrouping and expanding with the help of regional allies despite a crackdown by Southeast Asian authorities, Singapore's government said on Tuesday.
Why Only Parts Of Singapore Felt The Quake...
The movements depended on the type of rocks the buildings were built on.
Tremors Felt In Many Parts Of Singapore After Inodneisan Earthquake
Opinion
Singapore Should Get Rid Of The Word 'Elite'
Why must the leader be elite if leadership cannot be accomplished without the synergy of society in unison?
Extradition: Singapore And Ba'asyir
An extradition treaty with Singapore is essential for the government.
Is Penalty For Early Resignation Fair?
Has NTUC Income structured its employment contracts as training contracts so that it can get around ordinary employment law restrictions?
Entertainment
Singapore Strings
Apparently, this is the first time a living western composer has written for the Singapore Chinese Orchestra.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
News
Economists Slash Singapore's Q1 Growth Forecasts
Economists yesterday sharply slashed their forecasts for Singapore's first quarter economic growth after output in the key manufacturing sector went into a dramatic and unexpected reverse in February.
Singapore Wants 212 More Weekly Flights To India
This is the highest number of frequencies proposed by any country in a bilateral civil aviation consultation with India.
Clementi Town Centre's Makeover To Include Air-Conditioned Bus Termainal
Tremors Felt In Many Parts Of Singapore After Indonesian Earthquake
Tremors were felt in many parts of Singapore following a powerful earthquake in Indonesia on Tuesday.
Opinion
Protecting Singaporeans' Rights
How open can we be if we deny basic human rights to people who are merely suspects?
Proposed Singapore Blogger's Conference: Observations And Lessons Learnt
Monday, March 28, 2005
News
Singapore's Manufacturing Unexpectedly Shrinks
Singapore's manufacturers, including makers of electronics goods and pharmaceuticals, unexpectedly cut production in February for a second month, curbing economic growth in the Southeast Asian city-state.
Parental Maintenance: Some Ab use Process
Small rise in number of claims but abuse worries tribunal in charge.
MRT Tunnelling In Downtown Area Ends
MRT Circle Line engineers are through with tunnelling in the downtown area, and hope to put back the roads and take down the hoardings next year.
Singapore Drops Private Pensions Plan
Singapore has decided to shelve plans to introduce private pension plans because of fears that the schemes are too small to offset high management fees.
Singapore Not To Ink Bilateral Pact On Flights
Singapore has refused to sign the bilateral agreement for flights with India. This means the hoped-for increase in the number of flights between the two countries is unlikely to happen.
Opinion
Resident Pressured To Vote For Lift Upgrading
Respect Our Constitution
A lawyer's mere presence without him having to utter a single word throughout the interrogation process, would be suffficient to deter police investigators and interrogators from making any threats against, or inducements or promises to the accused.
Sunday, March 27, 2005
Ramblings
Singapore is more costlier than New York, yet we have none of the energy, excitement, prestige, power, and variety of New York.
Can I have my money refunded?
News
Myanmar Says Reforms Being Accepted; ASEAN Disagrees
Suu Kyi's opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) spokesman U Lwin said he was not that excited about Malaysia's hardening stance, but was glad to hear that other prominent ASEAN members, especially Singapore — a major investor in Myanmar — was having a rethink.
Losing Out In Asia: The Perils Of Principle
Europe took the high road, shunning narrow trade deals to pursue the greater global good, and now it's paying the price.
Dropped Something? Let 'Snake-Catcher' Do Its Job
If you drop anything on the MRT train tracks, don't go after it yourself. Every over-ground station has a special pair of 1.85m-long metal tongs, called a 'snake-catcher', which officers use to pluck items from the tracks without risking lives.
Asean Nations Turn Up Heat On Burma
Asean fears that its failure to deal with Burma could hurt the region's relations with the US and the EU.
Family Deaths Stir Casino Debate In Singapore
With citizens currently deeply split over plans to open Singapore's first casino, the family tragedy gave opponents a vivid argument against the scheme.
Singapore costlier Than New York
Singapore remains among the world's 20 most expensive cities to live in, pricier than New York, according to a new survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Air Quality Approaching Unhealthy Levels In Singapore
Singapore Says 'No' To Gay Concert
An application by a Singapore gay Christian support group to hold a concert in April has been rejected because it will promote a homosexual lifestyle, a Singapore government agency said on Wednesday.
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Announcement
This website is taking a break, and there will be no updates until Monday, 28 March 2004.
What am I doing? I'll be back in the army for my reservist duty — 4 days, 3 nights. After that, I'll just relax and think about the future of this website. (If you have any suggestions, please feel free to e-mail me.)
News
More MRT Stations To Have Shops & Food Outlets
More stations are being redeveloped to cater to Singaporeans' favourite pastimes — shopping and eating.
China, Malaysia Likely To Be Cuatious On Currency Move, Says Lee
China and Malaysia will be able to change their fixed exchange-rate regimes without disrupting financial markets, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in an interview.
Opinion
Curing The Plague Of Piracy
To outside observers, it must look rather odd that so many governments bordering one of the world's most vital sea lanes are still unable or unwilling to take the necessary measures to restore calm and safety to the area. It is equally odd that a few criminals are able to take advantage of regional misunderstandings, national pride and sensitivities to revive a bygone era of erilous seafaring.
Friday, March 18, 2005
News
StarHub Delays Launch Of Racing Channel
No details were given, nor any word about the new launch date.
Review COmmittee Blames ConocoPhillips For 2004 Blackout
Equipment failure, inadequate staff training and maintenance were some of the contributing factors.
Just How Dead Are Private Pensions In Singapore?
It seems private pension plans are not just on hold; they are dead.
The Sorry State Of Business At Bukit Merah
The HDB moved its nerve centre in June 2002 to Toa Payoh. Since then, the once-bustling complex of five buildings at Bukit Merah has almost become a ghost town.
Technology
SembCorp Industries Sells Remaining PacNet Stake
SembCorp Industries has finally sold off its remaining shares in Internet service provider Pacific Internet.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
News
Death Row Assuie Helps Singapore Police
An Australia man jailed in Singapore for drug trafficking may escape execution by helping police nab the bosses of an international drug syndicate.
Singapore Employers Face Jail Over Maids' Unpaid Salries
Employers in Singapore may be jailed if they fail to pay their maids' salaries promptly under a new law aimed at protecting the rights of foreign domestic workers, the Ministry of Manpower said Thursday.
Singapore Air May Delay A380 For Pacific Route
Singapore Airlines may agree to delay the introduction of new superjumbo planes on flights from Sydney to Los Angeles in return for access to the sought-after trans-Pacific route, it said yesterday.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
News
Singapore Warns Of Health Risks As Obesity Grows
More Singaporeans risk suffering stroke, diabetes and other diseases as obesity levels rise in the affluent Southeast Asian city-state, a new government system of measuring body fat shows.
Singapore Opposition Leader Defiant After Losing Battle
Chee Soon Juan told AFP he had not paid 500,000 Singapore dollars in damages to Goh Chok Tong and Lee Kuan Yew, as ordered by the High Court.
Sydney Airport Backs Singapore
Airport CEO Max Moore-Wilton told reporters Singapore Airlines should be allowed to compete with Qantas on the Sydney-Los Angeles route and said the airport would lobby the Federal Government on the issue.
Technology
Singapore Eyes National Authentication Infrastructure
Singapore is studying the feasibility of implementing a Naitonal Authentication Infrastructure which will enable the government and businesses to offer more secure e-services by leveraging on a common, trusted identification and authentication framework.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
News
Nations Scramble To Rescue Kidnapped Crewmen
Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan scrambled on Tuesday to rescue four ship officers and a sailor kidnapped by pirates in audacious armed raids on a tanker and a tugboat in the Malacca Strait.
Japanese Government Seeks Singapore Help On Attacked Vessel In Malacca Strait
The Japanese government has officially asked the Singaproe government for help in providing any informaton on a pirate attack on a Japanese vessel in the Strait of Malacca.
Singapore Inflation Hits Poor Hard
Poorer Singaporeans were hardest hit by inflation last year, according to figures released by the Statistics Department on Tuesday.
No Decision On Singapore Route Yet; Government
The federal government was yet to make a decision on whether Singapore Airlines could enter the lucrative Australia-US route despite strong signals from the carrier this was likely to happen, Transport Minister John Anderson said.
Singapore Airlines Hopes To Get Australia-U.S. Access
"Things are moving along the right direction. We're hoping it will be sooner rather than later, somewhere in the region of 12 to 18 months."
Singapore's 4Q Unemployment Rate Drops
The Manpower Ministry attributed the decline to Singapore's strong economic performance in 2004, and said most of the job gains were in the services and manufacturing sectors.
Entertainment
Shiver As You Drink At New Ice-Cold Bar In Steamy Singapore
The new hot spot in Singapore is leaving patrons in the cold.
Monday, March 14, 2005
News
Casino Resort Will Be Positive For Singapore — Merrill
The development of a casino resort in Singapore would not only boost the construction and tourism industries but also signal the island's ability to reinvent itself as a more dynamic, services-driven economy, U.S. investment bank Merrill Lynch said Monday.
Government Criticized Over Toxic Waste Import
Force Of Law To Fight The Aids Ephidemic? Law May Ask Victims To Reveal Names Of Partners
The Communicable Disease Centre (CDC) may soon be empowered to ask HIV/Aids patients for information that will facilitate contact tracing.
Sunday, March 13, 2005
News
The Singapore Clones
Temasek started as a novel experiment in state-run investing, but now its success is inspiring copycats.
Singapore's Temasek Emerges As An Asian Powerhouse After Regional Expansion
Singapore's Temasek Holdings is stamping its mark as an Asian powerhouse investor after a trailblazing multi-billion dollar shopping spree in the region over the past two years, analysts say.
They Studied For Exams With Wrong Textbooks
St Anthony's convent O-Level slip-up.
Singapore Denies Exceeding Entitlement For Flights To Indonesia
Singapore carriers have not exceeded their entitlement for flights to Indonesia, and both countries have gained from their air links, authorities said on Saturday.
Opinion
The Yin And Yang Of Gambling
With Singaporeans already gambling $3.7 billion a year, you might think the decision is a no-brainer. In fact, the odds are but 50-50, largely for fear of the so-called social costs associated with Las Vegas-style gaming.
Saturday, March 12, 2005
News
Youths Cheer New Land Space Given To Them
Bye, Beloved Monorail
After chugging round Sentosa Island for 23 years, the monorail will make its last trip on Tuesday.
Friday, March 11, 2005
News
Ministerial Statement On Casino Decision Due On April 18
A Ministerial statement on whether Singapore will proceed with the casino proposal will be made in Parliament on April 18.
CPF Board Studying Ways To Enhance Members' Savings
Bedok South Student Survives Jump Off Ledge
"I was just sick of everything."
LTA Outlines Plan To Improve Traffic Around Orchard Link
New Indonesian Restriction Stops AWAIR's Flight To Singapore
In a new twist on Thursday, the CAAS said it was unable to proceed with the application because Indonesian authorities intended to introduce a new restriction on services by low-cost carriers to and from certain points in Indonesia.
AWAIR: "Very Disappointed" With Singapore CAAS Delay
AWAIR alleged that "it has now become evident that the delay tactic adopted by CAAS in processing our application to fly into Changi International Airport was a deliberate attempt to gain greater bargaining position vis-a-vis the Indonesia government during the recent bilateral talks on Air Service Agreement on Jan 25 and Jan 26 2005."
Singapore Aviation Body Blames Indonesia For AWAIR Rejection
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore said in a statement AWAIR had submitted the required documents but the Indonesian government's decision meant it could not proceed with the application.
Opinion
Budget Airline Dispute Shaping Up Between Indonesia And Singapore
This should be a reminder that when you make a living off others, a conspicuous advantage tends to invite a backlash from the latter, even when the advantage is gained in fair competition.
New Passport No. Is In Line With International Recommendations
Technology
Singapore Airlines To Offer Live TV In-Flight From June
Singapore Airlines this week began offering Internet access to passengers on flights between Singapore and London and will add live television to the service from June this year.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Top Stories
Harmful Waste Too Close At Home
Environmentalists doubt the waste will actually leave the country and believe the minister is being duped by those responsible for the dumping.
News
Singapore Govt AIDS Comment Outrages Gay Activists
Gay activists accused the government of promoting homophobia and being irresponsible.
Government Will Not Legalise Baby Drops
The Community Development and Sports Ministry said legalising such drops would lead to more problems, and would send the signal that it is alright for parents to abandon babies.
Is Law Unfair To Domestic Help?
Singapore: Gay Party Blamed For HIV Surge
A senior health official in Singapore told lawmakers this week that a popular gay party may be responsible for the increase in HIV infections in the country's gay population.
Opinion
Entertainment
Zoo Celebrates Birth Of Flying Squirrel
Singapore's zoo is celebrating the birth of a red giant flying squirrel, believed to be the first born in captivity in Asia. Last year, the baby's mother and other members of the mysterious species were saved from being eaten in restaurant in China.
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
News
Singapore And Indonesia Locked In Dispute Over Shipment Of Organic Fertilizer
Singapore Reiterates Position On 'One-China' Policy
"It would appear that the law restates China's known position against Taiwan's independence with a strong emphasis on peaceful resolution."
Singapore Tops Tech Economy Table
Singapore has toppled the US from top spot in a ranking of world economies that make the best use of information and communication technoogy (ICT).
Hotels Here Still Short Of Singaporean Staff
While fatter pay cheques are here with an improving economy, hotel chiefs say they still cannot convince Singaporeans to wait on tables, or change sheets.
Opinion
Give Broad And Balanced Range Of Views
When [foreign journalists and writers] go beyond straightforward reporting to expressing opinions on regional issues, the [local] newspaper should make it clear that these are the views of foreign nationals and take extra care to maintain overall balance in its reporting and commentary.
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
News
MPs Raise Concerns About Healthcare Costs, Medisave
Singaproe Widens Smoking Ban To More Public Spots
Singapore said on Tuesday it would widen its ban on smoking to include bus shelters, public toilets, swimming complexes, stadiums and community clubs by oct 1, as part of its aggressive anti-tobacco campaign. This may be extended to pubs and bars by year-end, while a decision on areas like hawker centres and coffee shops will be made by then, said a spokeswoman from the National Enviornment Agency.
Church Reveals Gambling Problem That Plaugued Man Who Jumped To His Death
A compassionate family man who loved helping the elderly, but a man who had a weakness for gambling — this was the picture painted by pastors of 40-year-old Simon Lee, who jumped to his death from a flat at Tampines.
Singapore Will Pursue Financial Opportunities In Middle East
Singapore On Target To Achieve Self-Sufficiency In Water
Environemnt and Water Resources Minister Yaacob Ibrahim said that Singapore is well on its way to self-sufficiency in water — even beyond 2061 when Singapore's second water agreement with Malaysia ends.
Urban Dwellers Go Rural At Singapore's Hot New Tourist Attraction
With organic vegetables on sale rather than branded handbags and a quiet rural setting instead of Orchard Road's bustling malls, a small group of farmers in ultra-modern Singapore is fast becoming one of the city-state's surprise tourist attractions.
Orchard Road Area May Soon Undergo Major Change
Several new initiatives put out by the Urban Redevelopment Authority could pave the way for the Orchard Road area to be among the first to undergo a significant transformation.
Morgan Stanley Says Doubtful If Singapore Casino Can Attract Enough Foreigners
Morgan Stanley said it doubts if the proposed casino in Singapore will attract a critical mass of foreign gamblers, given the prevailing competition in the region.
Opinion
Employent And Globalisation
On a more fundamental level, we need to ask whether the almost-single-minded pursuit of economic growth is realistically compatible with the true wishes of individual Singaporeans.
Entertainment
The Lion City Is On The Loose
The day is for business, but the night belongs to great food and long, cool cocktails.
Monday, March 7, 2005
News
Tharman Apologises Over Joint Admissions Exercise Problem
Education Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has apologised to students for his ministry's mishandling of the Joint Admissions Exercise for post-secondary education.
MPs Ask About Limits Imposed On Parliamentary Debate Questions
Singapore Women Say They Are Not Paid Enough Compared To Male Counterparts: Survey
Codeshare Deal Between Malaysian, Singapore Carriers Baffles AirAsia
AirAsia questioned how the deal would help the Malaysian government's ambitions of making Kuala Lumpur International Airport a major regional hub and supplant Singapore's Changi Airport.
Women MPs Urge Singapore Women To Venture Into New Areas Of Work
Singapore Braces For Higher Joblessness
Singapore's jobless rate may climb from 3.7 percent as Maxtor and other companies shift production out of Singapore to take advantage of lower costs elsewhere in Asia, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said.
Sunday, March 6, 2005
News
10-Year Masterplan To Chart Singapore's Future In Infocomm Technology
Called iN2015 (Intelligent Nation 2015), this vision aims to develop a national infocomm infrastructure for the future, develop the local industry and its capabilities, and create innovative systems that will transform the way Singaporeans work, live, learn and play.
Saturday, March 5, 2005
News
Workers' Party Wants Casino Decision To Be Put To Vote At Next Election
The Workers' Party wants the casino decision to be put off till the next general election — so that people can decide on the issue at the ballot box.
Singapore PM: Unemployment Could Rise
Singapore can expect higher unemployment as it faces competition from China and India, and the government will alunch a program to make jobs more attractive for its citizens, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Saturday.
Maxtor Cutting Jobs In Singapore But Is Hiring Rapidly In China
The company is moving its desktop drive manufacturing to China to slash costs in a cutthroat market for disk drives.
Singapore Reiterates One-China Policy: FM
Singapore sticks to its one-China policy and has no official relations with Taiwan, said Foreign Minister George Yeo on Friday.
Opinion
Singapore Embassy Responds
It is puzzling how Abdillah Toha came to the conclusion that the recently held negotiations between Singapore and Indonesia officials on the extradition treaty issue "did not yield much". Both the Indonesia and Singapore governments are pelased with the progress of the extradition treaty negotiation.
Not Wanted In Singapore
Narrow mindsets drive citizens abroad for employment, education.
Entertainment
Singapore Orchestra Celebrates With U.S. Tour
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra, which was founded in 1979 in part to bridge the cultural divide between the East and West, has toured extensively through Europe and the United Kingdom. To celebrate its 25th anniversary last year, the 96-member orchestra is making its first trip to the United States.
Friday, March 4, 2005
News
Deadline For E-Filing Submission Of Tax Returns Extended
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has extended the deadline for the submission of income tax returns via e-filing till end-April.
You're A Pain, But Let's Get Married Anyway
Couples may not be happy with their partners but they will still marry them anyway, a global survey on relationshiops shows.
MPs Ask For Another Malay Language TV Channel, Captioning TV Programmes
Maxtor To Cut 5,500 Jobs In Singapore; Half By Firing
Maxtor, the world's No. 2 disk-drive maker, is cutting 5,500 jobs in Singapore factories, or about 42 percent of its total workforce, as sales slow.
Biometric Passports For Singaporeans By October
Singaproeans will get a new biometric passport by October, and passport numbers will be changed so that they are different from those for the identity card.
Opinion
Effectiveness Of Online Admissions Exercise Being Questioned
Since the release of the O-level results, students and parents have gone through much frustruation and stress.
Some Things Are Still Free... If Not Reading A Certain Newspaper Online
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Top Stories
Singapore Gambles On Open Debate
Putting it in nanny-state terms, it's as if the government finally may be acknowledging that its charges are growing up.
Singapore's Trump Card
Singapore's decision appears to be a foregone conclusion.
Singapore's Plan For Retirees Offers Lessons For U.S.
System of private investment generates returns for workers, but not without shortcomings.
News
Singapore Plans To Regulate Pre-Paid Phone Cards To Curb Terrorism
Wong Kan Seng said that in terrorist incidents abroad, militants had exploited the anonymity offered by pre-paid cards to carry out their deadly missions.
Economists Expect Costs Of Doing Business In Singapore To Rise
The cost of doing business in Singapore is expected to rise slightly over the next few years due to an expanding economy, according to economists.
Las Vegas Companies Bidding To Build Casinos In Singapore
Four major Nevada-based gambling companies are bidding to develop casino resorts in Singapore.
No Aussie Deal For SIA Yet
Putting to rest speculation that it was a done deal, the Australian government said it is at least four months away from granting SIA the lucrative trans-Pacific route.
No Referendum On Casino Issue
"It is good that so many people are so actively engaged in this debate... this is what an active citizenry is about. But an active citizenry does not mean government abdicating its responsibility."
No Referendum On Singapore Casino
The government cannot govern by referendum, Lee Hsien Loong said. The casino is not an issue of national survival or sovereignty that deserves to be settled by a referendum.
Singapore Courrt Throws Out Opposition Leader's Libel Suit
The High Court on Tuesday threw out the suit after Chee Soon Juan failed to answer questions from the court about the source of his funding, the Straits Times newspaper said.
PM Says Singapore Received 19 Bids For Proposed Casino Project
MFA Says Malaysian Media Report On Bridge Issue Inaccurate
Singapore's Foreign Affairs Ministry has described as inaccurate a Malaysian newspaper report which says that Singapore has agreed to construct a new bridge to replace the Causeway.
Opinion
Technology
More Schools Expected To Swop Textbooks For Digital Ones
More students can soon throw out their textbooks and replace them with tablet PCs.
Entertainment
Singaporeans Blitzed With Aussie Culture
Singaporeans will be bombarded with all things Australian this month as part of a campaign to attract big spenders down-under.
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
News
Singapore Man Wrongfully Jailed While Claiming Lottery Jackpot
A Singaporean man who was wrongly detained while collecting a US$1.2 million lottery prize has finally received his winnings after a woman who claimed to be the rightful winner was jailed.
Chee's Counter-Suit Against MM Dismissed
The minister mentor's press secretary said that Dr Chee knows that his answers would "reveal that he is colluding with foreigners who are paying him to run down Singapore and its leaders."
S$778mil Bid For New Downtown Singapore Site
The city-state launched yesterday a tender to sell harbour-front land for a new downtown financial centre, the first government land sale in three years, securing an initial bid of about S$778mil.
Further Talks On Steps To Settle Issues
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Singapore Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong today have agreed on the steps to move forward discussion on the outstanding bilateral issues.
Singapore, Malaysia Talks Make Progress
However both sides agreed it would not be helpful to make public the details of the discussion, a joint statement said.
Pacific Opening For Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines will get its long cherished wish of direct Australia-US flights in a deal that will soon go to the federal Cabinet. But the Herald Sun has learned that Qantas will be offered at least one extra daily service to London via Singapore as a trade-off. SIA's upcoming super jumbos would not be allowed on the route until at least 2008 when the A380 Airbus is in service with Qantas.
The Johore Factor In Malaysia-Singapore Bilateral Talks
What significance do Johor's concerns have for bilateral issues?
Opinion
Speakers' Corner For Young People?
The Esplanade could fill the bill, providing a chance for Singapore youths to express their views.
Entertainment
A Mosaic Of Music In Singapore
Normally staid Singapore is trying to jazz things up. With 10 days of eclectic performances by internationally known jazz musicians and world music award winners, the Mosaic Music Festival will gather masaters and upstarts alike for jam sessions celebrating a wide spectrum of music.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Top Stories
Extradition Talks And Singapore's Lectures
What is particularly vexing is that rather than earnestly seeking ways to settle this extradition matter with the Indonesian government, Singaporean state leaders just seem to want to give lectures.
News
Malaysia, Lion City Renew Push To Improve Strained Ties
A second round of talks between Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and former Singapore premier Goh Chok Tong this week will see a renewed push to boost strained ties, Malaysia's foreign minister said.
MP Urges Parliament To Lift Whip On Casino Debate
Singapore Jails Man For Taking Ecstasy
Singapore authorities have jailed a 57-year-old Dutch businessman for nearly a year for consuming the designer drug ecstasy despite the man's lawyers pleading that he had hoped to use the drug to alleviate impotence.
MPs Raise Concerns About Healthcare Costs, Varsity Fees, HDB Rentals
Singapore Casino Bidders Identified
Qantas Fears Opening Skies To Singapore Airlines
Having faced little competition on this lucrative route, Qantas is screaming foul, despite flying Singapore to Europe for decades.
Opinion
Budget Crunch?
So before anyone concludes that the Singapore government is facing a budget crunch, better go crunch the numbers again.
Technology
E-Government: Singapore's Vision And Practice
Ranked among the world's top three e-Governments by World Economuc Forum in 2003, Singapore adopted the visiion of e-Govermnment even some two decades ago and has since paved the way on under the direction of several action plans.