Wednesday, May 31, 2006
News
Government To Review Media Policies For Next GE
The government will review the way it manages new media such as the internet and podcasts and work towards a 'lighter touch' in the next general election, said Information, Communications and the Arts Minister Lee Boon Yang.
Resolving Issue With Singapore
The Immigration Department has been directed to iron out with Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority "technical issues" concerning the suitability of MyKad as a travel document for entry into the island republic.
Opinion
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
News
Las Vegas Sands Hopes To Break-Even On Singapore Casino Project In 5-8 Yrs
Singapore Plans To Deploy New Security Vehicles When IMF Meet Starts
On The Use Of MyKad And Cancellation Of Malaysian Restricted Passports
In Singapore, A Censor's Cuts And Sensibilities
Singapore's sensitivities extend beyond sex, violence and swear-words to political, racial and religious issues, reflecting more than four decades of one-party rule and a population mix of ethnic Chinese, Malays and Indians.
India And Singapore To Discuss Cooperation On Combating Terror
J B Jeyaretnam Says Current WP Should Confront More
Singapore Seeks Open Skies Review In FTA
Singapore is seeking a wholesale review of Australia's open skies policy as part of free trade negotiations just months after the Howard government rejected a bid by its national airline for access to the Sydney-Los Angeles route.
Singapore Relief Teams Start Operations In Quake-Hit Java
ICA Did Not Request Scrapping Of Malaysian Restricted Passports
Singapore's Immigrationa nd Checkpoints Authority has responded on the issue of Malaysian Restricted Passports, saying it did not request that Malaysia do away with such passports.
Opinion
Who Will Build The Largest Observation Wheel?
The Great Singapore Scam
By coopting labour unions into the NTUC, low wages are legitimzed because there's no one to bargain with the government.
Cheng San Voluneteers Pay $260 Each For Retreat
The volunteers pay for the travel expenses themselves.
PAP's Dismal Performance In GE 2006
PAP has become prisoner of its own past success.
Entertainment
Monday, May 29, 2006
Ramblings
You know what, the first thing that came to my mind when I first saw the proposed design of the Marina Bay casino are nuclear power plants...
News
Genting's Odds Stronger For Singapore's Next Casino
Singapore's decision last week to award its first casino to outsider contender Las Vegas Sands Corp. has raised the odds for Malaysia's Genting group as the winner for its second casino license.
Singapore Turns To Creativity During Time Of Rapid Transition
Singapore has prospered, but its critics ask: At what cost? Yet like most of the so-called Asian Tigers, it is a country now in transition.
Output Falls In Singapore
Singapore's manufacturing fel in April as orders for drug production and production of disk drives dropped.
Changi To Become More Taxi-Friendly
New taxi management system to be launched next year to cut down queues and waiting times for taxi.
Opinion
Singapore Opposition's Loyalists
Yes, we are lonely sometimes. Yes, we do fight, like all families do. But there is always time to heal the wounds and move on.
Cost Of Leaving In Singapore
The cost of leaving Singapore must be getting lower.
So Do I Exist Or Not?
My question is to whom did MFA issue this advisory to? Cos' I surely did not receive one phone call or SMS from MFA officials sitting in their cushy offices at Minden Road.
Bank Cleared Three Cheques With Someone Else's Signature
A Waste That Public Cannot View Original WWII Murals
Paltry $20-Fine Is Insufficient To Deter Cycling On Pavements
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Opinion
Entertainment
Saturday, May 27, 2006
News
Chee's Case To Be Heard In Open Court
The High Court informed Singapore Democratic Party's Chee Siok Chin yesterday that her application to annul the General Election results would be heard in open court.
What Now, Mr Chiam?
Own party chairman blasts opposition leader, says that he is not renewing party.
Opinion
Was This What The PAP Boasted About?
There is a reason why the idea of a standard minimum wage was introduced, and why labour rights nad unions continue to be upheld in all "first world" countries.
Doing NS Might Harm The Ears And Hands Of A Violinist
Mindef's Hands Are Tied In Ike's NS Deferment Appeal
As long as Singaporeans are unable to recognise and cherish musical prodigies as rare national resources to be treasured, zealously guarded and fully exploited to enhance the standing of Singapore, Mindef's hands will always be tied.
PAPpy Asked For It
How can one expect the internet media and those who inhabit it to support you when, in the first place, you have launched an assault on the very core and spirit that is the internet?
Entertainment
Friday, May 26, 2006
News
Las Vegas Sands Wins Bid To Build Singapore's First Integrated Resort
Las Vegas Sands has hit the jackpot by winning the bid to build Singapore's first integrated resort, to be called The Marina Bay Sands.
Sands' Integrated Resort Offers Wide Spectrum Of Experiences
Opinion
A Case For Double Standards
If The Da Vinci Code were a fictional story about how another religion was founded on a lie, would it have been similarly allowed for screening in Singapore? Probably not.
No, Ike Don't See
What really, really pisses me off is that the gahrermen readily hands out dispensations and deferments to their own scholars to go study abroad, but won't allow Ike to defer his own NS.
Banned In Singapore
Malaysian newspapers?
Concentric Model Of Obligations / The Social Versus The Political
This incomensurability is not something that any person can resolve, because the problem resides in the very nature of any society that is not made up of clones.
In The Morning Light
We remember — not because we have to, but because it's the right thing to do.
No GO For POSB Card, No Thanks
POSB had tried to make me take up a credit card in an unethical manner.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
News
James Cameron May Offer 'Titanic' Ride In Singapore Casino Bid
James Cameron, the Hollywood director of "Titanic" and "Terminator," plans to create rides based on his movies in his bid to win Singapore's first casino-resort as a partner of Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
Opinion
The Story Of Ike See
To be fair to Mindef, it is a tough decision to make.
Does Singapore Really Value Its Talents?
The difference here is that NUS and NTU are willing to wait for us, Curtis can only wait a year.
Did You Know - Ministers On Pension Scheme
Citizen Reporting
Citizen reporting will grow in leaps and bounds as more people flock to the net to hear alternative and refreshing views and voices.
Lucky Plaza For Filipinos
I was told to go to Lucky Plaza by my Singaporean boss. There he said where all Filipinos come and dine every Sunday.
'Desperate Housewives' On TV Mobile Not Good
If a parent deems it unsuitable for his children to be watching this show, there is no way of switching to another channel or turning it off if they are travelling in the bus.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Ramblings
I do support public / government funding of minority, arts, public affairs, and children programming. What I want to see changed is that all Singaporeans should pay for the programming, regardless whether one owns any televisions or radios.
After all, with mass-market entertainment available on mobile phones, internet, DVDs and other alternate channels, the rich and the elite do not need to purchase a television or radio set in order to consume mass-market entertainment. Even MediaCorp programming is available on the internet and mobile phones.
Abolish television and radio licensing, and use money from the general taxation to fund public television and radio programming. It's simply more fair that way.
(The state is expected to get a boost in taxation income from gambling, which should easily cover the loss of income from the licensing scheme.)
News
Singapore Seeks To Capitalise On Interest In Asian Films
Singapore is planning to produce 15 movies a year within the next three years, to match countries like Australia.
Singapore Polls Undemocratic, Says Opposition Candidate
"During the time of polling, there were many threats and vote-buying tactics that are clearly unconsittutional."
Opinion
The Line Between Defamation And Debate
Not everything can be proven in court. But that does not mean that they are not true or should not be discussed. Still, one cannot doubt that persons defamed have a right to clear their name in court.
So, Is This A Part Of Lee Kuan Yew's "Asian Values?"
Now, it seems, the Lees themselves have pretty much given up trying to distinguish a morally righteous Singapore from a hopelessly debauched America.
More WMDs From Dr Mahathir
Dr Mahathir has revealed that it had been the Malaysian side who offered the sand and airspace to Singapore.
Singapore Politics, From An Economist's Viewpoint
The essence is that what is crucial for consumers' welfare is not whether an industry is actually a monopoly or competitive, but whether there is a real threat of competition.
Why Pattaya When Sentosa Can Do?
To understand the residents better, the grassroots leaders should walk into the estate and get closer to them. Perhaps they can discuss at a community club or school during the holidays in June.
Entertainment
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
News
Amnesty International Report 2006
Singapore Inflation Rises 1.1 Pct In April
Singapore's consumer prices rose slightly in April, with a fall in transportation and communication costs offsetting a rise in food prices.
Rent-A-Womb Scheme In India Allows Singapore Couple To Have A Baby
A childless Singapore couple's prayers for a baby have been answered, thanks to a woman in India who rented her womb to them for about 6,600 US dollars, a report said Tuesday.
Nanny State Singapore Shows Some Ankle
In many ways, the casino project is a test of Singapore's ability to transform itself once again. It is also a chance for the casino executives to prove their mettle in a new dimension.
Taxman Gets More From GST Errors Than Income Tax Ones
Tax experts say one key factor explaining this surprising outcome is that a number of businesses mistakenly believe that some of their transactions are GST-exempt, when they are not.
Opinion
What's With The MC?
I just don't understand the concept (and hassle) of getting a medical certificate if one is feeling under the weather.
On Raising A Child
Parenthood is a hands-on endeavour. This seems to be an often forgotten fact bymany Singaporeans.
Monday, May 22, 2006
News
PM Lee Announces Changes To Cabinet Line-Up
Most of the changes involve new or additional portfolios for the younger Ministers who entered parliament following the 2001 general election.
Singapore Hlpes Myanmar Continue To Make Progress
Singapore hopes Myanmar will build on the visit by the United Nations Under-Secretary Ibrahim Gambari on Saturday and work closely with the international community, including the UN and Asean to make further progress.
No Blanket Nod For Exclusive Pay-TV Deals: MDA
Hundreds More Camera On Streets To Bolster Security
Apart from a check against terrorism, new CCTV schemes are aimed at crime, traffic problems.
Creative Sentencing?
Community Courts may set a marker for other courts to follow.
Opinion
Why Contest Ang Mo Kio GRC?
It is really a win-win situation for us all, including WP and PAP. Of course, we will still have to solve the problem of "walkover ministers" and "walkover MPs" but at the very least, we do not have a "walkover Prime Minister" to start with.
Schools Should Be Transparent About Their Fundings
Sunday Ride
Then came the best part of the route, which was to cycle through Neo Tiew. I always enoy cycling through this road because on either side of the road throughout, it is either farms or verdant grasslands inhabiting the landscape. I'm not sure if there is anywhere else in Singapore where you can find such idyllic, pasture-li,ke environment for a considerable stretch.
General Election: I Swear This Is The Last...
After Lim Boon Heng transferred his NTUC portfolio to Lim Swee Say, he is practicaly the Minister of nothing. In addition, he scored some spectacular "own-goals" by setting an 80% winning target for PM Lee's Ang Mo Kio GRC prior to the polling. However, he is the chairman of the PAP Central Executive Committee, which is a powerful position itself.
Singapore Urban Legends Part Deux
My Government Or My People?
When would the Singaproeans said enough is enough, that no government should ever mistreat them like trash or to be trashed around?
Children Treat National Library Like A Playground
No Excuse For Bad Design In Immigration And Checkpoints Authority Machines
Singapore Urban Legends
There was no account of Paplee issuing threats to find out who voted for whom.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
News
Never Too Young To Be Part Of The Game
Malaysia's Confinement Help
The demand for Malaysian confinement nursemaids is rising across the Causeway as Singapore pushes to raise birth rates.
Opinion
Island In The Stream
This is the other side of Singapore, the Big Brother breathing down its citizen's necks, the autocratic nanny state that inflicts corporal punishment (caning) and imposes lists of rules and regulations in their thousands. It's this regimented social hegemony and mind-set that disturbs Westerns and Indonesians alike.
Fountain Of Annoyance
The sounds of water fountains are supposed to engender feelings of calm and serenity. Not the one in the basement of Raffles City, though.
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Ramblings
Lim Swee Say is asking the low income to "make quantum leap in producitivty" in order to move ahead. Great, let's ask your favorite food court's dish clearing auntie how exactly is she going to clear "quantum leap" number of tables?
I guess most folks' answer will simply be either OT or Second Job.
Is that all NTUC can do?
News
Singapore's Own Toy Museum Opens
Help On Way For Children Who Are Not In Pre-School
The Education Ministry plans to identify low-income families whose children do not attend pre-school and work with variou sagencies to get them enrolled.
Opinion
Art And Social Status
Art is me, and I am art.
Singapore Cars In Malaysia
My friend escaped a possible death sentence should that package be drugs. But the next victim may not be so lucky.
How To Ensure NRIC Copy Is Not Misused?
Time To Take Stock Of Housewives' Economic Worth
How Does The Government Know How Malays Island-Wide Voted? Singapore Should Be For-And-By All Singaporeans
Entertainment
Le Restaurant At Crazy Horse Paris, Singapore
The portions were fine-dining sized (read: small) and tasty but there wasn't really anything grand about it except probably for the price (S$120 for the whole meal) but plus points for the plating.
Crazy Horse Paris, Singapore
The show was pure eye-candy and because of the fantastic lights, most of the time, I couldn't even tell if the performers were nude. The theater is pitch black and the playful lights are perfectly choreographed with the dancers such that you think you're in a dream.
Friday, May 19, 2006
News
The Da Vinci Code Opens In Singapore Amid Controversy
The Da Vinci Code opened in predominantly Buddhist Singapore on Thursday despite attempts by Christian groups to ban the controversial movie.
Citibank Ups Ante In Personal Loans Market
The bank announced yesterday that it will deliver $2,000 to $15,000 in cash to its existing Ready Credit customers within three hours of a request. And new customers are guaranteed one-hour approval for applications and cash withdrawals.
Opinion
Small Singapore
We build and re-build Singapore, physically and mentally, with the urgency ingrained in us that there is a lack of space.
The Beauty Of Being Small
I am not a politician or a statistician, but I would like to think that Singapore has one of the best transport system in the world.
Musical Talent Crushed
Year after year after year, as schools like RJC and NJC and VJC continue to manufacture, by the hundreds, perfectly straight-A students who have memorised their way to great success in standardised exam formats. While the really rare, special ones — like Ike See — will continue to be overlooked, and will continue to languish.
Entertainment
Thursday, May 18, 2006
News
Singapore's Tiger Airways Seeks To Block Qantas/Jetstar Asia Cooperation
Budget carrier Tiger Airways said it has asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to reject a proposed cooperation between Qantas Airways and newly-merged Singapore-based budget carriers Jetstar Asia and Valuair.
LTA Seals Drains On Bus Stops Ahead Of Mosquitoes' Peak Breeding Period
Singapore Wants 752 Items Off Import Negative List
Singapore has asked India to remove 752 trade items ranging from condensed mlk to shrimps and a whole range of fabrics and yarns from its 'negative list' of imports under the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement and bring these under the tariff liberalisation scheme.
Indonesians Main Buyers Of Singapore Apartments
Indonesians are registered as the largest foreign byers of high-end homes in Singapore, exceeding other traditional buyers like Malaysian and Hong Kong, a report said.
PM Lee Tells PAP MPs To Be Wary Of "Social Lubricants"
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has reminded the PAP members of parliament to be wary of what he termed as "social lubricants" which some people used to make the MPs obligated to them.
Forget CPF Cut, There Are Other Rewards
Lim Swee Say: " You ask [the workers]. They prefer to have whatever rewards in the form of cash because they can access it."
Opinion
The Most Important Success — Political Awakening
Razor Apartments
That's one up for the Brits and a woeful zero for HDB.
Claustrophobia
I value open space, I value the emptiness of undeveloped grassland the presence of vast greenery. But this is becoming so difficult in Singapore.
A New Dimension In Cyberspace
When the media talked nonsense, they will be exposed.
Get Good Leaders In Government
We do not need all ministers to be members of parliament at the same time. If necessary, we can appoint a minister from outside of parliament, if they get the approval of a select committee of the parliament.
The Opposition And Its Future
If all the opposition parties follow simple principles gleaned from the WP's example, and if Ms Sylvia Lim can perform as well in parliament as she did at the rallies, then the PAP could face an even tougher challenge in 2010 or 2011.
Entertainment
Le Papillon
There had definitely been opening teething problems with the erratic service, which hopefully will be rectified soon, but had nonetheless been a distraction through the evening. The food itself had been perfectly executed, with charming combinations of flavour and colour. Aside from my mom's dubious tenderloin, quality was definitely not an issue.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
News
Government Says Wage Increases Should Lag Behind Productivity, Agrees With NWC
A Tale Of Two Elections
In Singapore, the opposition parties retained their strongholds in Hougang and Potong Pasir, and scored an overall increase in popular votes. But what next?
Singapore Upgrades Growth Forecast
Six SDP Leaders Agree To Settlement Terms In Defamation Suit
Opinion
Who Are You Calling A Liar, Liar?!
We "Scratched" Your Car, Haha
I am also very unlikely to patronise a car grooming company that let their agency do shit like this to my car.
Dubai's Bawadi Project
No matter how hard Singapore tries with its teeny weeny mega expensive casinos/IR, we are not going to be out of this world successful like the UAE.
Doing Away With The MC Hassle
This will eventually help reduce the healthcare burden and costs for the government, and also for the people.
Smutocracy Is A Facade For Democracy
North Korea is politically stable but who wants to invest there? And Australia periodically changes government, has a free media and attracts plenty of investors, including many from Singapore.
Entertainment
The Detour Is The Tour
Sampling the food prepared by Michelin-starred chefs at the World Gourmet Summit proves a challenge for visiting journalists.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
News
Single Route For Passengers Within Changi's Terminal 3 To Maximise Shopping
When Changi's Terminal 3 opens in 2008, it will not only sport spanking new halls with glass facade and bright interior, it will also feature a single-street passageway-shopping arcade to maximise retail and food and beverage (F&B) potential.
Opinion
Singapore Prude Versus Sex Ring! Fight!
Singaporeans is bloody fucking prude like shriviveled raisin when talk topic is sex.
I Am Depressed. Am I The Only Libertarian From Singapore?
Is Politics All About Pursuit Of Party Interests?
On what basis does Miss Ng make this serious and derogatory claim of alternative parties, and what exempts her own party from her apparent view of politics as ultimately the pursuit of party interests? Is politics ultimately about the pursuit of party interests, with the interests of citizens being incidental?
Voting Must Be seen To Be Secret
The serialisation of ballot slips neither prevents nor deters ballot stuffing.
Entertainment
Best Place To See An Angel: Divine Wine Extraordinaire
Normally, the sight of a winged fairy floating several meters above the bar top bearing a bottle of Dom Perignon would be an excellent signal to stop. But at Singapore's Divine Wine Extraordinaire it means you're just getting started.
Monday, May 15, 2006
News
Did Temasek Pay Too Much?
The first-quarter performances of Shin Corp and it ssubsidaiaries have raised questions as to whether Singapore's cash-rich Temasek Holdings may have overpaid for its investment.
New Newton Food Centre Gets That Old Colonial Charm
It reopens on July 1 after $4.8m upgrade that is a throwback to bygone era.
Two Factors That Swayed Aljunied Votes
They were the Gomez saga and the perception that the PAP was aiming for clean sweep: Yeo.
Opinion
Before SMRT Raises Its Fare Again
Singaporeans' Top Concerns: Bread And Butter Rather Than Political Issues
A Common Thread In Singapoeans: Innovation, Outsourcing & Service Culture
We sacrifice quality for efficiency or speed, but quality and efficiency are not mutually exclusive.
Entertainment
My Singapore Fling
On around-the-world cruise, and having been here twice before, I decide to forego the city tour and instead head straight for my favourite attraction, the Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
News
Ten In A Row For The Men In White
The People's Action Party shows that it remains one of the world's most successful political machines.
Opinion
Bloggers Persist As Mediacorp Bullshits
Once again, Mediacorp showed Singaporeans why they were deserving of the 140th spot as perscribed by Reporters Without Borders.
Singapore's Success Doesn't Please Everyone
If Singapore's government terrorized citizens, let crime run rampant or werak havoc against peace and harmony then people could raise a legitimate argument that Singapore must transform itself. Nevertheless, Singapore is an independent city-state not a colony of the U.S. or Canda.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
News
After Polls Come Post-Mortems: What Went Right? What Went Wrong?
MPs-elect formally analyse performances as parties figure out how to win over those who voted for the other side.
James Gomez Is Still Liar, Dishonest Despite Stern Warning: MM Lee
Lee Kuan Yew says the attorney-general's decision not to prosecute Workers' Party member James Gomez does not make him less of a liar or less dishonest.
Returning Officer Names WP Chairman Sylvia Lim As Non-Constituency MP
Opinion
Show Of Spirit In Singapore
Full credit to the opposition and voters for resisting the People's Action Party's (PAP) wiles in last weekend's general election.
Change Mindset About Role Of Opposition MPs. They're Not Trouble-makers
The Deadly Embrace Of Politics
To have our commercial judgments treated as suspect abroad makes it very hard for us to do business with other countries. In particular, it makes it hard to sell Singapore as a good place for legal services. One big chunk of our new economic vision falls apart. All because of a history of ministers suing their opponents ruthlessly.
On The Style, Image And Approach Of The SDP
Why is the victom here being blamed? Why are we 'shooting ourselves in the foot' when all we are doing is standing up for what is rightfully ours?
Friday, May 12, 2006
Ramblings
All those celebration and cheering at Potong Pasir on GE night? Not really because Chiam's win, but because all the winning of gambling bets?
News
WP's Gomez Let Off With Stern Warning In Run-In With Elections Dept
Workers' Party member James Gomez has been let off with a stern warning for threatening an Elections Department officer.
Blog Pages On Singapore's Election Up 10-Fold During Campaigning
China Values Friendly Ties With Singapore: Vice-Premier
New NCMP Lim Says GE Was A Step Forward
In a country where opposition parties hover only on the fringe of society and politics, the Workers' Party (WP) is experiencing a revival.
Opinion
Singapore Elections And The Mainstream Press
Of all my musings about the Singapore elections and media old and new, the one that's been most robustly resisted byt he blogsphere is my observation that mainstream media coverage of the GE has improved.
Income Tax Dept Should Rethink Unequal Tax Cut Policy To Narrow Divide Between Rice And Poor
SQ's Hindu (Non-Vegetarian) Meal
A Chinese friend of mine once told me that she'll pre-order one of the INdian meals on SQ when she can, not only because you get served ahead of everyone else, but also because it is oftentimes better than the normal meals served from the carts.
Opposition And Civil Society Must Speak Up On Gomez Issue
The alleged conversation between James Gomez and the officials clearly showed that there was no such intimidation.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
News
Singapore Polls Efficient, But Reforms Needed: Watchdog
A Bangkok-based election watchdog said it found Singapore's recent General Election to be extremely peaceful, efficient and professional. But it suggested several reforms, such as changing the group representation constituency system and a longer campaign period.
Dewan Negara: Goh's First Letter To Dr M Not Valid
Parliamentary secretary to the Foreign Affairs Ministry Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the initial discussions between Goh and Dr Mahathir were on a package deal.
Opinion
Do Most Singapore Drivers Stop At STOP Signs?
No, most Singapore drivers do not stop at STOP signs. And they don't care.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
News
Singapore Beyond Lee
Given a strong economy, the opposition's lack of significant media access and the huge organizational and legal obstacles placed in its way by a PAP leadership, with open disregard for the benefits of liberal democracy with a strong opposition and the possibility of a change of government, the result could be seen as the biggest setback for the PAP since 1981.
MDA Issues Decision On Exclusive Pay-TV Agreements
Singapore Still Alive And Well
At the Semicon Singapore trade show here, George Lin, president of SEMI Southeast Asia, noted Singapore continues to attract investment and said predictions of a mass exodus of manufacturers to China has so far proved false.
Studying The Election Report Card
MPs start post mortem of GE2006 campaign to draw lessons for future.
Singapore Wants To Train Its Armed Forces In India, Govt Positive
Departing from its policy of allowing only joint exercises, India is preparing to open its terrain to Singapore by allowing it to station and train its army here.
Service Staff In Singapore Insensitive
One of the city-state's biggest shortcomings is lack of empathy from retail staff, defined as the degree of caring and individual attention given to customers.
Singaproe Air Hit By Headwind From Fuel Costs
Courts In Singapore Come Under Scrutiny
Singapore's reputation for reliability in arbitrating commercial disputes is under increasing scrutiny.
Opinion
"Marxist Conspiracy" In Singapore
Look Closely At The Impact
It is clear that a large part of Johor Baru's prosperity is due to the influx of tourists from Singapore. Therefore one should look at the impact of the RM20 levy on cars from the country.
Keep National Politics Out Of Town Council Management. Hold Municipal Elections
Why 'People Hero' Lost The Hearts Of 33% Of Voters
Winning The Hearts Of Voters Just As Important
Why The Bunny Didn't Bite The Carrot
Falling In Love With Singapore
I don't know what is it about Singapore, but I see many people 'falling in love' with this small country. Funny how it seems, because I myself also once fell in love with this small country.
7 Minutes In The Abyss
Singapore is often described as boring, yet any city that seems so keen to ensure that its citizens have no time to ponder their boredom is probably getting the balance about right.
Gracious And Transparent? Not The PAP Part Of The Government...
If the leader doesn't lead, does he expect the followers to follow?
It Is Better To Be Feared Than To Be Loved
The original message was perhaps "better be sure of your facts in politics with us" became garbled along the way to become "we will destroy all opponents mercilessly, that is the MIW way" by the time it reached Singaporeans.
The Truth About Singapore Media
The problem with the system is who's at the top.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
News
Singapore's Workers' Party Names Chairman Sylvia Lim As Next NCMP
The Workers' Party has accepted the offer to tkae up the Non-Constituency MP (NCMP) seat in the next parliament. It has named chairman Sylvia Lim as its choice.
Election Dept Asks WP To Name NCMP From Its Aljunied Team
Elections Department Says Overseas voters Do Matter
Overseas votes will still be counted and added to the local votes — and the total number will then be published in the Government Gazette later.
Singapore Opposition Politician Facing Possible Jail Term
"Police confirm that we are investigating a complaint from the Elections Department against Mr James Gomez for alleged offences of criminal intimidation and providing false information," a police spokesman said.
Singapore's Lee Wins Mandate, Now For The Hard Work
Singapore's ruling party won yet another thumping victory in a weekend election, but it must now tackle some difficult issues: jobs and a widening income gap.
Singapore's Media Under Fire
Singapore's controlled media has come under criticism for the way it covered the campaign leading to last Saturday's general election.
Singapore's Outsourcing Aspirations
Net Was Abuzz With Politics During Poll Period
From satirical podcasts to serious discussions of political strategy, the internet was a hotbed of activity during the election period, a development which took internet watchers by surprise.
Singapore Slips To 13th Spot In E-Readiness, Magazine Says
Divided SDP 'Ding-Dongs' Over Lawyer
The embattled Singapore Democratic Party is divided over whether lawyer M Ravi should continue to represent it in the lawsuit over an allegedly defamatory article — a day before he files its defence.
Opinion
Singapore: When The World Stops Watching...
... the knives come out.
Let's Be Fair To Opposition Parties
If the opposition also have the same access to these highly paid and highly qualified civil servants to do the work for them, which they will have if they come into power, then it is fair to expect them to come out with a detail plan.
Not Any Other Country, Not Any Other Pol
Wanted: Quality Opposition Voices
Strong Mandate? I Beg To Differ
For every vote that was lost represents a voice that is asking for accountability, for answers, for checks, for changes, for help and, perhaps, more transparency.
The Da Vinci Code
It appears that the panel have just decided to proclaim themselves religious historians to give them the right to proclaim this film fact or fiction.
James Gomez And The Rule Of Lee (Not Law)
What is true is that the ruling party routinely uses the legal system to advance its political interests.
Monday, May 8, 2006
Ramblings
Oh, ha ha, Today. You have to have a quotation mark around the word "capable" when you are describing the WP candidates, eh?
News
Police Say No Arrest So Far Over Elections Department's Complaint
Board Of Film Censors Gives 'The Da Vinci Code' A Rating Of NC16
Members of the Board of Film Censors agreed that the film can be shown, but at a higher rating as only a mature audience will be able to discrern and differentiate between fact and fiction.
Elections Department Offers NCMP Seat To Top Performing Loser In GE
The Elections Department did not want to reveal which party received the offer. Looking at the election results, the offer would most likely have gone to the Workers' Party.
Opposition Politician Freed But Barred From Leaving Singapore
An opposition candidate defeated in Singapore's weekend election says he has been freed from detention, but his passport was seized as police investigate a poll-linked complaint againast him. James Gomez said he was not sure when the investigation would be completed and declined to comment further on accusations by the PAP's founder, former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, that he was a liar.
Lee May Heed Singapoe's 'Wake-Up Call' As Opponents Gain Votes
Singaproe Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong may increase efforts to help the country's poorest citizens after opposition groups increased their share of the vote at weekend elections, political analysts said.
Singapore Moving With The Times
It was an election quite unlike what Singaporeans had seen before and the results reflected the generational-shift in the city-state.
Young Candidates A 'Breakthrough' For WP
Workers' Party secretary-general Loh Thia Khiang said that the WP's ability to find enough 'capable' young candidates had been the key to the party's performance in the General Election.
Margin At Aljunied Was Decisive, Says PM Lee
"In any other country, this would be a landslide. In Singapore, because we've got 66.6 nationwide, so you say, 'Well it's only 56.' But it's quite decisive. Not a one-, two-hundred votes, or down to counting chads."
Opinion
Singapore Gets More Audacious
Should we let the Van Nguyen slayers control our ports?
The Price Of Opposition
To join the opposition cause, one must be either very brave or fool-hardy, and a thin line separates the two.
Lights Out
I honestly very nearly wanted to vomit.
Art Museum Should Make It Easy For Budding Artists To Copy Exhibits. Don't Be A Killjoy
Mature Opposition Better For The Nation
For once, I felt the WP has got its act together and emerged from mediocrity with its many young and qualified candidates.
Three Different Styles In PAP Campaign
When the dust settles, will the PAP takes a good hard look at voters' verdicts on each, and adjust its strategy accordingly?
Politics Never Ends: Free James Gomez!
Don't Let This Happen To Our Citizens Again!
Mr Lee Hsien Loong can have a silp of tongue regarding his intentions to 'fix' the opposition MPs and 'buy' votes. Yet, when it comes to Mr James Gomez, the PAP is undertaking criminal charges against him.
Entertainment
Hog's Breath Cafe — Slow Cooking, Redefined
Our dining experience was egregiously ruined. With a capital R.
Sunday, May 7, 2006
GE06
Singapore Opposition Politician Arrested For Allegedly Threatening Election Officials
Workers' Party candidate James Gomez was arrested Sunday for alleged "criminal intimidation," his aide Jacob George said. It is not immediately clear why the elections department waited till after the polls to file the complaint.
Singapore's Younger Lee Shows Business Sense
with his sweeping election victory Saturday, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has completed a long apprenticeship as the son of his country's founding father, Lee Kwan Yew. He has extensive economic experience, and has indicated that he might give Singaporeans some respite from the iron-fisted control his father exercised.
In Singapore's Election, The Protest Vote Grows Louder
The People's Action Party has preserved its almost-total domination of the Singaporean Parliament in a general election even as its share of the popular vote fell eight percentage points from the previous election.
Hackles Rise Over Preceived Bias
Singapore's controlled media has come under criticism for the way it covered the campaign leading to yesterday's general election.
Young, First-Time Voters Stayed With Us, Says PM
"It shows that our programmes and our team have struck a chord with younger voters. They know what is at stake and have voted very sensibly."
NCMP Post Likely To Go To Slyvia Lim
Technically, any member of the WP's Aljunied team can take up the NCMP offer.But as de factoleader of the team, Ms Lim looks the most likely candidate. But she was non-committal when asked by The Sunday Times last night, replying via an SMS message, "We'll think about it."
Singapore Polls: SDA's Chiam See Tong Retains Potong Pasir Seat
Singapore's Ruling Party Wins Majority
Singapore's ruling party won a majority in parliamentary elections Saturday, signaling continuity in the city-state's mix of economic success, social stability and tight political controls.
Singapore Opposition Leader Retains Key Seat
Singapore opposition leader Low Thia Khiang, secretary general of the Workers' Party, kept his hotly contested seat in parliament, on eof two opposition seats in the 84-seat parliament.
Election Talk
Aljunied
I was bitterly disappointed by the loss of the WP team in Aljunied GRC. There was a genuine sense of expectancy, an air of hope that hte winds of change were blowing.
Singapore Made A Choice
We should pray for the leaders we voted in place — for them to have the wisdom and the heart to put in place measures and policies for the good of the whole country.
Mandate What Cheebye Mandate?
Cheng San people still never forgive PAP for 1997. You can chase away their Tang Liang Hong. You can swallow their Cheng San put inside Ang Mo Kio. But you cannot take away the toolan in their heart. This 33% is their present to you. This 33% is Cheng San middle finger give to PAP.
Singapore Elections: SDP's Future
Whether or not you agree with Chee Soon Juan's strategy, the point is that it is at odds with the interests of the rest of the opposition, including most of his SDP colleauges.
Singapore Elections: Two Positive Signs
The PM threw out the old PAP script and did exactly what he should do. He acted Prime Ministerial. Everything he said, and the way he said it, had this sub-text: the time to be partisan is over; from this moment, I act as the PM of this nation, not as the leader of a party.
Post Mortem Of The Singapore Elections
Let's try to have a true and open election based on national issues for the sake of Singapoerans please.
Singapore Elections Post-Mortem: The Blogs-phere Factor
That bloggers' worst fears didn't materialise could well be due to their irrelevance in the larger scheme of things. As in GEs past, the main action was offline, at the rallies and mainstream media.
The People Have Decided
The PAP may have weakened its moral high ground through its 'pork barrel' tactics.
The Biggest Election Story
What is the biggest story of GE 2006? To Mr Wang, the big story is PM Lee Hsien Loong's election loss in Ang Mo Kio GRC. The loss of 33.9% of AMK votes to a bunch of happy, cheery, fresh youngsters mostly aged below 30. None of whom had ever contested in an election before, and none of whom you had never heard or seen before.
Polling Day
They not only retained their deposits, they scored 1 in 3 vvotes in the PM's backyard. Wow.
So Near Yet So Far...
More youths are coming forward as canddiates and supporters at raalies and this is vital for the growth of political activism and the republic as a whole.
PAP Victory Is Hollow
The result has made the SDP even more determined to work to reform the election process to make it genuinely free and fair.
Oh Wow
There's something ominous about the PAP having won 66.6% of the popular vote.
Yay For PAP!
WP's message didn't give me a sense of security.
Chiam See Tong.. My Favourite MP!
The whole of Potong Pasir cheering...
Singapore 2006 General Erections
The Singapore PM has been humiliated in his own stronghold by a bunch of noobs even though he won. They were boasting of at least 80 percent there.
Third World Government Deserves Third World Response!
Singapore: More, And Less, Of The Same
People's expectations are changing.
Erection: Morning After Special
It's the same because you get the same two opposition members in parliament. But it's different because the PAP has lost 10% of the share.
Singapore Elections: Mixed Messages
The PAP is back in power and Mr Lee Hsien Loon ghas won his mandate, but victory has come at a cost to his political capital.
Saturday, May 6, 2006
GE06
Singapore's Polls Close
Singaporeans voted on Saturday in a general election in which anything less than a resounding victory for the ruling People's Action Party could be regarded as a failure for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The poll is the first real popularity test for Lee, 54, since he was appointed in August 2004 without an election in a planned leadership transition.
Dr Chee's SIster Emerges As SDP's Driving Force
Home Issues On Voters' Mind
Singapore goes to the polls today after a campaign that has been marked by concerns over heartland issues and indicators that the opposition parties are ready to play a bigger role in the republic's PAP-dominated politics.
'Support WP And Help Its Renewal'
Party says it has run campaign without personal attacks.
PM Asks For Strong Mandate
With strong backing and good growth, more Progress Packages can be given in future, he says.
Singapore's Young Challengers Beg To Differ
As his party headed for another crushing victory in another election, being held Saturday, the man who created Singapore in his own severe image, Lee Kuan Yew, had an unsettling glimpse into what could be the future of his country, and he did not like it.
1.22 Million Singaporeans Vote Today In Singapore's 10th General Election
Election Talk
Voting In Beijing
Robina and I went down to vote at the Singapore embassy, this will be her first ever election since her parents' place was in Queenstown and therefore in Tangjong Pagar GRC.
The Apology Election
The election is ending, and the 2006 edition will be remembered for apologies. Which is what I think all the parties owe people in Singapore, for not putting on a better, more dignified show.
Election Virginity
Obviously from an economic perspective, it is best to not be a supporter of the PAP so that your vote can be bought.
Friday, May 5, 2006
GE06
Singapore Elections Seen As Test For Prime Minister
The Singapore elections Saturday are being seen as the first test of the popularity of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who took up the post in 2004. Although his ruling People's Action Party is virtually assured of a majority of seats in parliament, even a small improvement by the tiny opposition could prove an embarrassment for Mr. Lee.
SDP's Ling How Doong Turns Up At Party's Rally At Woodlands Stadium
Impact Of Internet On General Election Likely To Be Studied After Polls
Information Communications and the Arts Minister Dr Lee Boon Yang said this is to assess the scale at which the new media, like blogs and podcasts, were used to influence views and shape opinions.
SDA Aims To Field A Candidate In Every Constituency In Two Elections' Time
Singapore Democratic Alliance's Steve Chia has said he hopes to raise enough candidates in two electons' time to contest every constituency under the SDA banner.
PM Lee Clarifies Words Used At Lunchtime Rally: Press Secretary
Mr Lee had said that if the opposition were to hodl 10 to 20 seats in Parliament, he would have to spend much more time thinking what was the right way to "fix" them. Explaining Mr Lee's remark, his press secretary said Mr Lee had meant to say that if there were many more opposition MPs in Parliament, the government and opposition would spend all their time and energies countering each other, and Singapore would be worse off for it.
A Foregone Conclusion In Singapore
A government ban on pre-polling voter intentions makes it difficult to gauge their perceptions. In the mainstream media and on blogs, however, there is a palapable sense that the younger generation of voters may be chafing for a less authoritarian style of governance and a more level political playing field.
Lee's Opponents Refuse To Be Silenced By Singaproe Dynasty
Sitting in front of a poster of Aung San Suu Kyi, Ms Chee Siok Chin vowed not to back down even though she also expects to be bankrupted. "It will not stop me from fighting the regime, against oppression, against injustice. You have to stand up these attackers. They try to fool people into thinking this society is a democracy."
Singaproe's Ruling-Party Leaders Push For Strong Mandate
Singapore Prepares For Polls Amid Lawsuits, Personal Attacks
Campaigning has been overshadowed by a spat between Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long and Workers' Party candidate James Gomez, who wrongly accused the government of losing his election form.
The Battle For Hougang
Much hinges on whether residents wil bite into $100 million upgrading carrot.
Take My Phone Number, My Allowance: Steve Chia
"Anytime you want to look for me, go to the town council. I challenge (Mr Gan) to read out his telephone number to you."
Upgrading Carrot Just Money Politics: Chiam
The People's Action Party is running out of ideas — that's why it is dabbling in "money politics" by offering multi-million upgrading promises, charged Opposition veteran Chiam See Tong.
WP Chief Says Worrying If PM Lee Can Be Distracted By Opposition
Election Talk
Will The Real 'Wayang' Party, Please Stand Up?
Time and time again, the Prime Minister has illustrated how lowly he thinks of fellow Singaporeans, that they're incapable of much thought and aspirations, that a vote for opposition is an act of stupidity.
Last Day Before Voting, Time To Go Geyland And Cheong - Fuck First Vote Later!
Fuck lah, like this I also can be Prime Minister lah! Every time I want to pass one law, so convenient, all the man is my man. No need argue, no need convince. Make the policy is like Walkover style.
I Was Moved To Tears
Show a bit of courage yourselves, overcome your fears, and vote WP this election.
Does Our Govt Need Upgrading?
So, remember - it is not the Singapore government that is holding upgrading back from opposition constituencies. It is not the Singapore government that is hounding James Gomez to death and charging Che Son Juan a thousand dollars for every word that comes out of his mouth. It is the PAP. And the sooner everyone makes this distinction, the better.
Straightening The Straits Times
Until the government has the courage to accept constructive criticisms without resorting to rebutting every critic line by line, we will have a long way to go.
Ang Mo Kio And East Coast Going To The Opposition Would Be Good!
Sorry Just Say Sorry Lah
I don't know about you all, but if I really wanted to apologise for something, I'd come out and say it myself.
PM Apologises For Comments
It is telling that while he took the effort to clarify his use of the word "fix," he did not explain his use of the phrase "buy more votes."
Imagine
Should you be grateful? Or would you say, "This should have been the focus all along."
Don't Blame Opposition For Its Information Disadvantage
Fear - The PAP's Most Powerful Weapon
The secret to the PAP's success is fear. That's the simple truth, and although only a brave few will ever say so publicly, everyone knows it.
Thoughts Before Polling Day
The People's Action Party has spent the entire campaign period refusing to discuss real issues and simply engaging in the "politics of distraction."
WP AMK Rally Report: Spinning It Like A Top
A KPI your grandmother could understand.
Will PAP Rig The Vote?
If the PAP can see a symbolic defeat coming, they may turn to other nefarious political means.
Don't Fall For PAP Political Trap!
My hunch is that the PAP is looking for new and fresh ideas, as the existing ideas have not had much impact.
News
Singapore's Leaders Groomed From Early School
Unlike other democracies, where politicians elbow their way to the top, Singapore's leaders climb orderly up a ladder in a lifelong selection process starting in primary school.
Singapore Warns ASEAN Against Job Protectionism
Singapore has warned fellow Southeast Asian countries against resorting to European-style protectionism in order to shield domestic jobs from global market forces.
Opinion
Disappointed
It is disgusting that SMRT has totally neglected passengers' concerns and frustration over their system.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
GE06
Lift Upgrading Not As Expensive As PAP Claims: SDA's Chiam
FM Yeo Wants To Movve On From Gomez Issue, Focus On Aljunied Residents' Needs
MM Lee Not Suing Low As WP Chief Had Not Defamed Him
Police Investigating Another Incident Involving SDP Chief Chee
At 82, Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew Girds For Battle
Even at 82, Singapore's elder statesman Lee Kuan Yew relishes a fight. With elections set for May 6, he is once again busy blasting the opposition and silencing his critics with lawsuits.
MP: Union A Win-Win Plan
Long-serving Opposition MP Chiam See Tong has defended his suggestion of an economic union between the republic and Malaysia.
Prove Your Claims, Says Low
Low Thia Khiang said the Minister Mentor should prove his claims in the court of law, or else his reputation — along with Singapore's — would suffer.
Bad Eggs In Workers' Party? It's For Voters To Decide: Sylvia
Chee Takes Up Brother's Baton
"Do you really think a Minister like that has your interest at heart when some of our citizens only live on $800 a month? Does he expect them to live on $80 a month?"
Election Talk
Moving Away From The Middle
If the PAP could strive not to maintain status quo but to expand its representation, that for me would be a vote-winner.
Can You Really, Really Trust Your PAP MP?
Minilee Speech Decoded
If he's really unable to deal with an opposition that global leaders drawing lesser pay cheques have to live with, he should either step down or work for peanuts.
The Ang Mo Kio Seige
Considering that Singaporeans are generally more disenchanted with the PAP government since 1991, the MIW might get below 77.25% of the votes at the AMK GRC seige.
Some Words To The Authoritarian Government
Gangs Of Singapore
How can the NTUC chief abandon the workers, whether they live in Chua Chu Kang or Ang Mo Kio? That is Lim Boon Heng's message to the rest of the workers in Singapore. If they don't vote PAP, the NTUC will abandon them.
Political Situation In Singapore
Are we going to allow eltisim to trample the opposition in Singapore?
Infamous Quotes Of The Glorious PAP
Singapore - Annual Report 2006
More than a year after coming to power, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had not begun any liberalisation of the media. Despite statements in support of an "open" society, the ruling party still does not brook any criticism.
Keep NTUC Apolitical
Telling residents that if they want an MP with the backing of the NTUC, they should elect the PAP candidate, could prove divisive in the long run.
Giving A Lift To The Upgrading Debate
If estate upgrading is always going to be an election issue, or a condition, the playing field is always going to be tipped in favour of the ruling party.
How HDB Flats Are Priced?
Mr Mah Bow Tan should provide simple honest answers to these pertinent HDB questions.
News
Singapore Warns On Regional Co-Operation
The reluctance of some nations to share samples of the H5N1 bird flu virus risked blocking "our battle" against a virus that that threatens the world with a human pandemic, Singapore's health minister warned yesterday.
There Is Always Hope Of A Bridge, Says Syed Hamid
"One day, we hope Singapore will not look at it only from the credit and debit standpoints."
'Problems Caused By Singapore's New Demands'
"If Singapore had taken advantage of our renewed ties without bringing in the issue of sand and airspace, no problems would have arisen."
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
GE06
SDP To File Defence Against Defamatory Suit Before May 18th Deadline
Analysts say the split int he Singapore Democratic Party is being handled gingerly till the end of the General Election.
FM George Yeo Says WP Can Drop Gomez After Polling Day
PAP Aims To Win At Least 80% Of votes In Ang Mo Kio GRC: Lim Boon Heng
WP Says It Will Not Drop Gomez From Aljunied GRC
Singapore Booming But Some Voters Unhappy
Signs of disaffection are visible as the rising cost of living hits the pockets of low-income earners and less skilled and older workers are displaced due to economic restructuring.
Distraction, Discreditation Are PAP's Tactics: Gomez
The PAP had chosen not to address policy issues, but had instead flooded the Singapore media 'with non-important issues which distract the voters from addressing the real thing.'
End The Saga, Says WP
"What we want to talk about now are real election issues, so please stop confusing the voters, sidetracking and dodging questions. Answer the questions I've raised."
SDP Calls For Greater Accountability On How National Reserves Are Used
SDP's candidate for Sembawang GRC, Ms Chee Siok Chin, said ministers' salaries were so high, and they prevented them from understanding the concerns of ordinary Singaporeans.
Singapore's Farcical Election Undermines Its Achivement
Fear Is The Weapon That Stifles Dissent
It's almost two decades since the last contested election. But using tactics that play on voters' uncertainties about the future the incumbent government has little to fear.
Election Talk
Some Things Are Comfortingly Familiar
Going by PAP's track record of assassinating the character of people who presents a very real threat to them, I am more inclined to disbelieve them.
The James Gomez Episode
I find it unforgiveable that he should drag an innocent civil servant into the picture.
Election
Is this fairness? Is this how the national union leader should act?
Mummy Wriggled PAP Around Her Fingers
I wish election comes ever year. We will then have bonus every year and MP fixing our roof.
The X-Files: Mystery Behind Gomez's Missing Form
Conspiracy theories aside, the PAP's insistence on pursuing a largely administrative fracas seems indicative of a real, underlying fear: The Worker's Party could jolly well win at Aljunied GRC.
What You Won't Read About In The Straits Times II
There is a real feeling among bloggers and blogbrowsers that the media in Singapore is utterly unreliable and filled with biased reporting and sycophantic praise for the PAP.
Reflections From An Election Rally
There is a clear marginalisation of the elderly, handicapped and uneducated from the mainstream English-speaking middle class.
More On Singapore
Goh has suggested that he would like to gradually liberalize Singaporean society; he promised a "kinder and gentler" government in his inauguration address in 1990. Whatever his good intentions, however, he has not acted decisively to reduce restrictions on expression.
Singapore Election Updates: Where Major Issues Take A Back Seat
Musings Of A Small Fry
What I ask for is the PAP to treat the other non-PAP candidates as equals, not as donkeys or terrorists.
Ramblings
Opinion
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
GE06
Gomez Stage-Managed Elections Department Episode: DPM Wong
Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng has accused James Gomez, the Workers' Party candidate for Aljunied GRC, of stage-managing the entire minority candidate certificate episode from the start.
James Gomez Issue Will Not Be Deciding Factor In Vote: Analysts
The Gomez issue aside, in this election, the Workers' Party is seen as the strongest contender with its credible slate of candidates.
Lunchtime Election Rallies Make Comeback In GE 2006
The People's Action Party will hold the first one in nine years at Raffles Place on Wednesday.
Singapore Polls: WP Can Still Contest Aljunied Even If Gomez Dropped, Says Minister
Mr Yeo said that even if Gomez were to be taken out of the Workers' Party's 5-man team for Aljunied GRC, there is nothing in the constituion to prevent a 4-man team from running against a 5-man team. "Even if you are in Parliament and something happens to you, the rest can look after the constituency. It is not as if election in Aljunied will stop. It'll continue."
Singaore Rebel Politician Under Police Investigation
Police said Chee, who is barred from running in the May 6 elections or addressing campaign rallies because he is a bankrupt, was sen to have spoken to about 50 people outside a suburban stadium Monday evening.
Human Rights Take Backseat To Bread And Butter Issues In Singapore Election
Taking On The Mighty PAP
Goh Chok Tong had initially been rather confident of regaining the two seats but after four days of campaigning and the gigantic Hougang rally, it is quite clear that the PAP has a fighting chance only in Potong Pasir.
SDP's Team In Sembawang 'Is Not Falling Apart'
Team leader Chee Siok Chin reasures residents of their resolve to fight on.
Election Talk
The Lightning Strikes Back
If our government is truly First World, then it should stop using Third World tactics to renew their mandate.
The Aljunied Front
Singapore is slowly but surely becoming a 2-party parliament soon if rally turn-out and support for the WP are accurate indicators of who sits in parliament on 7 May.
The Significance Of Mr Lee's Spin, Slogan And Slip
The PAP election platform is a glossy postmodern affair of empty but comforting slogans distracting the working masses from the unhappy effects of the 'strong medicine' we must continue to take to preserve 'prosperity and progress' for some.
So I Lied - I Have Something To Say
Gomez's competency for office will be for the people to decide - it is highly obnoxious to for candidates to demand their competition to step down.
It's Up To You, Singapore!
When you building blocks are supported by a swarm of mecenaries, what makes the government think they will stay when troubles arise?
Must "Send The Right Signals" Okay?
Are Reporters In Singaproe Really Prostituting Themselves?
Media seems to be cooperating with the current PAP administration puppeting almost everything that PAP voiced out.
Rallies At Hougang Compared
Compare the two pictures and you can tell the difference in the size of the crowd.
Ramblings
Are These Politicians For Real?
Hey, Elections Department. I don't know whether those people contesting in the upcoming General Election are genuine persons. Can I have their NRIC numbers, please?
Thank you.
News
Singaporeans Celebrate In JB
Singapore flocked across the Causeway here as they not only had the long Workers Day weekend to enjoy but also some extra money to spend.
Causeway Blues For 4,000 Students
Malaysian students commuting to Singapore have been late for school the past week due to massive traffic jams at the Causeway.
Singapore Airlines To Buy Virgin Blue?
Singapore Economy Likely To Grow At Higher End Of Forecast: Lee
Dr M: I Have The Right To Speak Up
"To surrdner your sovereignty to Singapore as if you are scared does not speak well of the self-respect you have for yourself."
Dr Mahathir: Malaysia A 'Half-Past-Six Country With No Guts' If...
Mahathir Says Govt Sold Out
In his strongest criticism of Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's 2-1/2-year-old administration, Mahathir was quoted on Tuesday as saying Malaysia had sold out its sovereignty when it dropped plans to build a new bridge to Singapore. The bridge, one of Mahathir's pet projects, appears to have been the last straw for the patriarch.
Monday, May 1, 2006
GE06
Voters Question Distribution Of NRIC Numbers To Political Parties
Voters are asking why the Elections Department distributed their Identity Card (IC) numbers to the various political parties.
WP Chief Says He Will Not Respond Anymore To James Gomez Case
Election Talk
Different Cameras, Different Shots
PAP Ministers: "vainglorious Thievery"
The PAP is not about "Asian values" or "Confucian virtues." It is about a leadership that dores "twisty paths." It's about old-fashioned human greed.
PAP Rally @ Yio Chu Kang Stadium
I went to PAP's rally at YCK stadium on Friday and I have concluded that I will not vote PAP even if eligible.
Workers Party: James Gomez
I'm hugely disappointed. Under the chairwomanship of Sylvia Lim, I expected a lot more from a Workers Party's candidate.
My Very First Political Rally
I think the money quote came from Workers' Party canddiate Perry Tong when he pointed out that his party's manifesto spent four pages and 800 words dealing with healthcare issues and outlining specific policies, while the People's Action Party's manifesto had just fourty words to say about it.
Let Us Face The Future
After the rubble of five years of wasted opportunities, of increasing hardship for many and a government whose concerns are more their own than our own, it really is time for us to face the future.
News
Revive Talks On Bridge
The federal government has been urged to reopen negotiations with Singapore over the aborted bridge project and other issues.
Opinion
Entertainment
Welcome To The 'Austin Powers Room'
A hotel is just a place to lay your head between the sights. Or is it? The New Majestic Hotel in Singapore is as deserving of a visitor's attention as any attraction in the island republic.
