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Field report by Fang Zhi Yuan, Chief Editor The tragic killing of an innocent Singaporean in Mumbai by terrorist have jolted the entire nation. Many Singaporeans mourned the loss of Ms Lo even though they do not know her at all. The wake is only open to relatives and close friends as the family request privacy. There was... 

Produced by The Enquirer TV, The Singapore Enquirer PART 1   [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj0BIWRGCUo&hl=en&fs=1]   PART 2 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoXzZoZXLcs&hl=en&fs=1] Excerpts from Mr Tan Kin Lian’s speech: “Some of you have seen the MP and the MP did not do... 

By Eugene Yeo and Cheng Siew Peng, reporting from Hong Lim Park, 6pm In spite of the last minute change of plan by Mr Tan Kin Lian not to go ahead with his planned talk due to an Indian Cultural event occupying the same venue, about two hundred minibond investors still turn up at Hong Lim Park. Some of them are aware... 

By Eugene Yeo, Senior writer Mr Tan Kin Lian’s open declaration of his intention to run for the elected presidency during an interview with The Sunday Times last week was described by some as a bold, if not audacious move to announce his entry into the political arena. While his supporters welcome and applaud his... 

By Eugene Yeo, Senior writer Is it a sincere “apology” which is long overdue or a posturing to reach out to the opposition camp ? Out of the blue, Mr Tan Kin Lian posted on his blog this morning ” An apology to Dr Chee Soon Juan and his sister ” about a comment from CNA forum posted on 14 October... 

Presented by the video production team of The Singapore Enquirer Background: Ah Hock, 55 and Ah Seng, 71 are two Public Assistance (PA) holders for the last 10 years. They are unable to work anymore due to medical reasons. Being single with no children or relatives, they have grown to depend on each other for friendship... 

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By Fang Zhi Yuan and Eugene Yeo Prologue After playing down his political ambitions for two months since he was thrusted into the limelight by being an advocate for the troubled minibond investors, Mr Tan Kin Lian had finally announced his interest in the elected presidency or MP. In an article published on Sunday Times,... 

Background: Chen Meimei has five boys, the eldest is 14 and the youngest is only 5. Her husband works as an odd-job laborer earning $800 monthly only if there is work available for him. She had a major operation 10 years ago for liver infection and is unable to work. The family of seven lives in a 2 room flat which appears... 

By Fang Zhi Yuan, Chief Editor Mr Tan Kin Lian’s unexpected announcement of his intention to run for public office has taken many Singaporeans by surprise, including his ex-employees and supporters. After all, it was only 2 weeks ago that he played down his political ambitions citing “age and family” as...