Archive for October, 2010
A clarification on Buona Vista and Vote Secrecy

A clarification on Buona Vista and Vote Secrecy

On 17 October 2010, the Temasek Review published an article written by Mr Gerald Giam, a leading member of the opposition Workers’ Party. The article was entitled “Your vote is secret (revisited)”. In this article, Mr Giam described in detail the voting process during general elections. His conclusion was that the... 

Temasek versus Temasek: What’s in a (domain) name?

Temasek versus Temasek: What’s in a (domain) name?

What’s in a name? Well, if you’re a sovereign wealth fund worth billions, a lot. And if your financial report has been called Temasek Review since 2004, the last thing you’d want to be associated with is a socio-political website that is stridently anti-government. That’s the view of branding experts... 

TNP’s Ng Wan Ching silly wavering is a gross insult to the wisdom of netizens

TNP’s Ng Wan Ching silly wavering is a gross insult to the wisdom of netizens

SPH is desperately trying to drive a wedge between TR and other ‘Alternative forums’; especially between TR and WP and their associates…..sort of let the alternative forums in the net kill each other. An amateurish attempt to divide and rule I must add. SPH is trying to draw a line between the Workers Party supporters... 

Is Braema Mathi of MARUAH a PAP plant?

Is Braema Mathi of MARUAH a PAP plant?

Ms Braema Mathi Despite attempts by the autorities to downplay the role of NGOs and Civil Society groups in Singapore, such an exercise is increasingly proving to be futile with the advent of the digital age. So what is the alternative for the PAP government? If it cannot block the influence of these organisations, which... 

First-Hand Account of an Ordinary Singaporean joining Reform Party’s Walkabout in Choa Chu Kang on 24 Oct 2010 (Sun)

First-Hand Account of an Ordinary Singaporean joining Reform Party’s Walkabout in Choa Chu Kang on 24 Oct 2010 (Sun)

Remember the fear or trepidation when you first did something unusual or abnormal beyond your normal comfort zone? This was what I encountered when I decided to join the Reform Party’s Walkabout in Choa Chu Kang today (24 Oct 2010). I was actually not afraid at all, though it was my first foray into political activities,... 

Singapore Democrats not invited to NUSSPA forum

Singapore Democrats not invited to NUSSPA forum

Click to enlarge The Singapore Democrats have written to the NUS Students Political Association (NUSSPA) to reconsider inviting them to speak at a forum which NUSSPA has organised, entitled “Economic Growth: At What Cost?” to be held at LT 16, NUS Business School on 3rd November 2010 @ 1900 hours. Speakers invited... 

Clarification needed from Mr Goh Meng Seng

Clarification needed from Mr Goh Meng Seng

Goh Meng Seng Hi Meng Seng, You were quoted by TNP today. There is a war going on between TR and the establishment currently. From what I can see, the establishment is trying to paint TR in a bad light and thereby casting doubts on its credibility. Obviously, they are concerned that TR has now surpassed TodayOnline, BT,... 

Getting a taste of its own medicine?

Getting a taste of its own medicine?

A war of wills is breaking out on the Internet. Even as Temasek Review (TR), the anti-government socio-political website, is pitching itself as a watchdog, netizens are setting up anti-TR sites and blogs. These netizens are now trawling cyberspace to expose TR. And the cause of the conflict? Netizens claimed that TR had... 

A target of 1 million votes against the PAP

A target of 1 million votes against the PAP

1m "No' to PAP Dear Temasek Review readers As of 19 Oct 2010, the flag statistics for Temasek Review has surpassed the 500 000 mark. The General Election is coming soon and voters must be careful about voting choices. The ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) regime has been very open about its policies and has... 

Authorities Feeling The Heat On Rising Popularity of Socio-political Sites?

Authorities Feeling The Heat On Rising Popularity of Socio-political Sites?

Netizens are abuzz with the latest saga arising from the recent  The New Paper (TNP) article on the real mastermind behind the widely-read  socio-political blog. The Temasek Review (TR). The Online Citizen (TOC) and Temasek Review remain the top two most popular socio-political blogs in Singapore and are access  by... 

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