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My name is Karuna. Like yourself, I am born and raised in Singapore. I am quite amazed by the amount of negativity found on the website. I believe the intention of Temasek Review is to allow for alternative voices and allow people to voice their views and opinions. For a while, I am wondering if all the posts here are really... 

I would like to suggest that Temasek Review write an article, discussion, whatever you want to call it on GIC and Temasek Holdings. Specifically these are the pertinent points: 1.) Where does the $$$ that GIC and Temasek manage come? 2.) If the $$ they manage comes form the taxpayers of Singapore, surely there should be... 

Despite the desperate “cooling measures” implemented two months ago to stabilize the resale property market, the prices of resale HDB flats continue to climb, fueled by the relentless influx of foreigners. According to official figures released by the Housing Board (HDB) yesterday, resale flat prices rose 4 per cent... 

ASX THE stock exchanges of Australia and Singapore are preparing to unveil a historic $14 billion alliance that will accelerate financial links into Asia. The deal – expected to involve the Singapore Stock Exchange launching a $6bn-plus takeover for ASX Ltd on Monday – is the most significant between the countries... 

ASEAN is one sad region that has seen autocracy rule as the dominant type of governance. Fortunately Malaysia and Indonesia have shifted away towards democratic rule governance and though the level of democracy is still evolving, the voice and opinions of the people are relatively more represented than countries such as... 

I refer to the commentary “Buying a flat? Choose wisely” (TODAY Oct 15) by National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan. The following two fundamental issues have not been addressed by the various market cooling measures introduced so far. (1) Root cause behind high prices of HDB new and resale flats Sky-high prices of... 

Labour Chief, Mr Lim Swee Say, has thrown his weight against the implementation of the minimum wage system citing adverse consequences of  a rise in business cost as his main reason. Mr Lim’s  fear is not without its merit. Companies will close shop  and relocate to  a cheaper location if they could not improve... 

I wonder why the uses of medisave are so limited because for example, patients having scars due to operations or even ugly acne scars are not allowed to tap into the use of medisave to pay for skin resurfacing treatments as its considered cosmetic procedures. Its very amusing to me because I know that patients with ugly... 

Come Walk With The Reform Party: The prevailing sentiment on the ground in Singapore, prior to the 2006 General Elections was one   of fear, apprehension and ambiguity. What would happen to you should you volunteer, join in a walkabout or participate in an event with the opposition party, were the foremost thoughts on... 

I used to be a hardcore PAP supporter but it seems like things are going downhill all this while. Below are the deals we got for voting PAP. (quoted from http://www.tremeritus.com/2009/08/27/you-voted-for-pap-and/ and edited) PAP supporter or not, come this General Elections, don’t you forget the deals you got for...