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Sometimes Only A Mac Will Do

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:13:49 GMT

by London, Lanka And Drums

In Orchard Road, in Singapore where I coul dhave got almost anything I wanted to eat within a short walk I headed for the easy win, the quick get back on the first rung of the ladder place.

Real Wages Growth Outpaced Productivity In 2007 For 2Nd Straight Year

Fri, 16 May 2008 05:18:50 GMT

by S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia

Growth in Singapore's real basic wages last year outpaced productivity for the second consecutive year. That is the conclusion of the tripartite National Wages Council (NWC).

Sydney Campus Finds Potential Conflict Of Interest In The UNSW Campus Project In Singapore

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:59:18 GMT

by Urbanrant

If the EDB is found to be lacking in its process when reviewing investments and granting incentives to foreigners, Singaporeans would want the EDB to tighten its process.

WP Candidate Publicized On His Blgo That He Voted For PAP, Draws Flak On The Internet. My Personal Take.

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:32:37 GMT

by Sgpolitics.net

Chef Chan's Restaurant @ National Museum Of Singapore

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:29:59 GMT

by His Food Blog

For such a price and Straits Times claiming that it deserved at least one Michelin star, expectations were high and I expected more. However, only the roast chicken made it for me that night, that one is definitely better off having the rest of the dishes at some tze char stall elsewhere.

Unpacking Yaw Shin Leong's Choice - Treading The Collaboration Line

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:27:52 GMT

by The Anti Neo-Democracy Theorist

NWC Recommends Special One-Off Payment For Workers

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:24:19 GMT

by S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia

The National Wage Council (NWC) has asked for a one-off payment to low-wage workers to help them cope with the impact of higher inflation.

Rais: Verdict Over Pualu Batu Puteh Will Be In Our Favour

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:02:57 GMT

by New Straits Times

Asked about Singapore deputy prime minister Prof S. Jayakumar's statement on Singapore winning the case, foreigner minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said that the republic might feel they too had submitted strong evidence. "We cannot stop them from expressing their confidence."

The Anorexic State

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:50:58 GMT

by The Online Citizen

Leadership Lessons From A Sub-Contractor

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:40:06 GMT

by Lim Chih Yang, The Onlien Citizen

Lawyers For PM, MM Apply For Summary Judgment

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:27:14 GMT

by Ansley Ng, Today

Lawyers for the Far Eastern Economic Review (Feer) will present their case in court today, to fight off an application for a summary judgment made by lawyers for prime minister Lee Hisen Loong and minister mentor Lee Kuan Yew.

16, 18, 21 - What's Behind An Age?

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:24:24 GMT

by Derrick A Paulo, Today

There are questions to be answered before we even start considering what the voting age should be. Above all, are we doing enough in our schools to prepare our youth to make all-important political judgments?

To me, things are quite clear. Youths, in general, tend to be liberal. The existing government is more conservative than liberal. Why, then, will the government want to lower the voting age to get in more voters that, likely, will not vote for the current government?

Failed Asia Campus Cost $47M

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:41:04 GMT

by Harriet Alexander and Brian Robins, Sydney Morning Herald

The University of NSW lost $47.6 million through the closure of its Singapore campus, the first official figures to disclose the extent of the financial fallout over the controversial enterprise show.

The Singapore government had contributed nearly $26 million in loans and grants towards its establishment, resulting in an ugly dispute over liability of costs when the university pulled out.

An audit raised concerns about a possible conflict of interest when the campus was terminated. THe university's Asia president, Greg Whittred, was also a member of Singapore's Economic Development Board, the main creditor when the campus collapsed.

China Eastern Says Singapore Air Deal Very Likely

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:58:42 GMT

by Hua Zhongwei and Fang Yan, Reuters

China Eastern Airlines is still in talks to sell a stake to Singapore Airlines, and it is very likely the two carriers will complete a deal, China Eastern chairman Li Fenghua said on Thursday.

Full-Day Bus Lanes Extended To 11 CBD Locations From June 2

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:53:20 GMT

by Asha Popatlal, Channel NewsAsia

Driving in the Central Business District will be a different experience from June 2. That's when full-day bus lanes will be extended to 11 new locations. The extension is in addition to such lanes already in operation along six stretches of roads, like Orchard Road and Eu Tong Sen Street.

See Also: LTA Extends Bus Lane Scheme To Improve Travel Experience For Bus Commuters, by Land Transport Authority, Singapore Government.

A Psychological Perspective

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:53:20 GMT

by Anthony Yeo, theonlinecitizen

Pulau Batu Puteh: Past, Present And Future

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:53:20 GMT

by Rais Yatim, New Straits Times

In the end, it is what Malaysia and Singapore do after May 23 that will decide whether we canbring closure to a bilateral issue that has besieged us for more than three decades. Whatever the final outcome, Malaysia and Singapore will remain steadfast as friends and neighbours bound by understanding and harmony.

Singapore's GIC Says Subprime Crisis Hurting Asia

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:53:20 GMT

by Daryl Loo and Kevin Lim, Reuters

The real estate arm of the Government of Singapore Investment Corp (GIC) said on Thursday that the credit crunch arising from the U.S. subprime crisis is being felt in Asian property markets.

Eight Appeals And MP's Help Later, Still No Go

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:53:20 GMT

by Samuel Tang, Straits Times

We are faced with the sole option of hiring a maid based on ministry's policy, rather than our needs.

Same Brand Of Rice, Very Different Prices

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:53:18 GMT

by Alicia Wong and Ng Jing Yng, Today

Checking on the regular price — before any discounts — of fragrant rice at supermarkets/hypermarts over May 6 and 7, the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) found some huge price differences.

Five Magistrates Appointed To Preside Over New Neighbourhood Court

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:10:21 GMT

by S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia

Unlocked 3G iPhone Coming To Three Singaporean Operators By Christmas?

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:38:57 GMT

by UnwiredView.com

A recent comment from a StarHub spokesperson in Singapore indicates that the iPhone could arrive but not on an exclusive deal with any of the telcos.

Abdullah Meets Singapore DPM For Talks On Issues Of Mutual Concern

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:04:45 GMT

by Bernama

Seventy-Seven Days Of Nothing

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:57:57 GMT

by Sheep City

77 days of unsuccessful recapture, 77 days of excuses and 77 days of failure.

More Reasons For Leaving Singapore

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:57:57 GMT

by This Lush Garden Within

Many of us never had the opportunity to choose our leaders before... maybe even for the rest of our lives we will continue to see 'walkovers' in our own constituencies. However, we can choose to leave for somewhere else, where citizens are treated with more respect, somewhere where the political scene is healthier, where the grass is greener.

Reducing Commuting Time - National Effort Needed

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:57:57 GMT

by Tan Kin Lian, theonlinecitizen

We need a coordinated national effort to implement the "work from home" or "work near home" idea.

Racial Politics And Brain Drain

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:57:56 GMT

by Hsu Dar Ren

It is the sense of being wanted and being appreciated that make these people stay overseas.

Chances Are That Illegal Hawker Is A Foreigner

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:57:56 GMT

by Lim Heng Liang, Straits Times

Foreigners are hawking food in ever increasing numbers at places where crowds throng, such as outside MRT stations and temples. The National Environment Agency said that so far this year, 800 illegal hawkers have been caught, and 650 of them were from China, Bangladesh, Mongolia, India and Indonesia.

Queenstown

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:57:56 GMT

by Green W

Tah Chung Emporium - one of those department stores that any person living in Queenstown would remember.

My memories of Queenstown include the public library, where an old librarian will walk around and telling people to "shhh!", and the dim sum restaruant on the third floor which was narrow and crowded.

Singapore Sports Council: Chicken & Egg Edition

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:57:55 GMT

by The Tom!

Singapore: An Emerging Destination For Indian Students

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:57:55 GMT

by Kaustubh Kulkarni, Business Standard

Singapore is trying to position itself as the destination of choice for Indian students. The country wants Indian students to enrol in its institutes, from the higher secondary or the junior college level onwards.

Telco Sector In Singapore Poised For Greater Competition

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:57:54 GMT

by Aaron Khoo, Channel NewsAsia

Industry watchers said the telco sector is poised for greater competition, following SingTel's announcement that it has signed an agreement to bring the iPhone into Singapore.

They said the timing is crucial as mobile number portability is set to kick in next month, allowing subscribers to keep their numbers even when switching service operators.