Archive for December, 2008

Tan Kin Lian’s continued liaison with SDP may prove more to be a hindrance than help

By Fang Zhi Yuan, Chief Editor According to SDP’s website, Mr Tan Kin Lian will be gracing its event at Hong Lim Park on 31st December 2008 with a speech. SDP will be holding a New Year Eve Countdown at Hong Lim Park where it will be lining up a panel of speakers to honor the memory of the late J.B. Jeyaretnam. While...

Interview with Macpherson residents on transport fares

Video produced by The Enquirer TV, The Singapore Enquirer Prologue: In a meet-the-people session conducted on 21 December 2008, Transport Minister Mr Raymond Lim told Macpherson residents that “public transport fares is not directly linked to oil prices” and therefore it has not come down in tandem with dropping...

Lawyer Leonard Loo plans for final showdown with the banks

Video produced by The Enquirer TV, The Singapore Enquirer [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkfS-qJQHMI&hl=en&fs=1] Excerpts of Mr Leonard Loo’s speech: “For those of you who has complained to the FIs, my personal suggestion is to speak to a lawyer and ask them about your legal rights. I am not...

Tan Kin Lian says minbond case will not go to court as banks and govt want to save "face"

Video produced by The Enquirer TV, The Singapore Enquirer PART 3 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwTN0_xHAMw&hl=en&fs=1] PART 4 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvikG-QPn7o&hl=en&fs=1] Excerpts of Mr Tan Kin Lian’s speech: “This is the style in Singapore now. You write no letter...

Tan Kin Lian insinuates that banks break the laws and MAS did not investigate

Video produced by The Enquirer TV, The Singapore Enquirer Part 1 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaoR5gezGJg&hl=en&fs=1] Part 2 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlMDaXMbnmo&hl=en&fs=1] Excerpts from Mr Tan Kin Lian’s speech: “The petitions were to ask the government if the banks...

Tan Kin Lian castigates the authorities for lack of accountability during last minibond rally at Hong Lim Park

By Eugene Yeo, reporting on site from Hong Lim Park, 6.10pm Over 300 investors turned up at Hong Lim Park to attend Mr Tan Kin Lian’s last minibond rally. Subsequent meetings will be organized by the group leaders for the various notes. Mr Tan began by presenting a summary of the minibond rallies he had held so...

Political space in Singapore unlikely to expand beyond mere tokenism

By Fang Zhi Yuan, Chief Editor The legalization of outdoor protests at Hong Lim Park and the possible relaxation of laws governing political discourse in cyberspace was welcomed by some overly optimistic observers (read CNA article) who predict it will herald in an era of greater openness and liberalization of political...

69 year old man unable to find job, given only S$150 a month by government for living expenses

Produced by The Enquirer TV, The Singapore Enquirer (Also watch the video interview with Mr Chua’s wife in the thread below) Prologue: 69 year old Mr Chua used to work as a construction laborer in the past. He is still healthy and able to work, but nobody wants to employ him, citing age as a concern. As he does not...

75 year old granny abandoned by 6 her children to fend for herself in twilight years

Video produced by The Enquirer TV, The Singapore Enquirer Prologue: While Singaporeans are celebrating the festive season, 75 year old Madam Chan (not her real name) does not know when her water supply will be cut off again. She lives with her 69 year old husband, Mr Chua (second husband, her first one whom she had her...

Let us not forget the spirit of charity in this festive season

By Fang Zhi Yuan, Chief Editor It is a bleak Christmas for Singapore as the city state’s economy went into recession with tougher times ahead. We have been reminded repeatedly by the government and the media to brace for a sharp downturn next year where both pay and jobs are expected to be cut. With no social safety...