Monthly Archives: October 2012

My speech at S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) – NTU

“Our Alan Tang gave a speech about his blogging experience as a Singaporean blogger on 5th October in an invitation-only, closed-door conference and in my view was clearly the best speaker! CENS, The Center of Excellence for National Security is … Continue reading

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Are Native Singaporeans the Last of the Mohicans?

“When I visited Singapore last month, I was shocked by the large number of PRC FTs in the City. They seem to be everywhere, pushing, shouting plus exhibiting all the bad habits from China. I have lived and worked in … Continue reading

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Do we need so many golf courses?

“There are 13 private golf clubs plus another 3 public golf courses. Each club standard with 18 holes. SICC is the biggest with 72 holes or 4 courses. We have a total of more than 20 golf courses.” My friend, … Continue reading

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Why must we pay maid levy?

Quote “Anonymous 10/01/2012 4:26 PM What type of help are we entitled to – are we beggars? You profess to want to support the caregivers of the elderly and disabled. What help is it when the maids that we need … Continue reading

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My friend Dr Tun Singh … from Punjab

In one of our usual Fellowship gatherings, I had an in-depth conversation with a new member Dr Tun Singh. He is an urologist currently attached to a local hospital for a period of 6 months. He’s leaving at the end … Continue reading

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