Archive for February, 2011
Macpherson is fast becoming the next Sex Hub in Singapore

Macpherson is fast becoming the next Sex Hub in Singapore

I’m not sure if our dear MP for Macpherson is aware but in recent months, there is a wildfire spread of shady massage parlours in Macpherson These massage parlours put up decorations to impress public that they are some harmless spa but once male customers go in, they have a full range of sexual services to select,... 

US, Other Nations Send Ferries, Planes to Libya for Evacuations

US, Other Nations Send Ferries, Planes to Libya for Evacuations

The U.S. State Department says it has chartered a ferry to evacuate Americans from the Libyan capital, Tripoli, as other nations make similar efforts to help tens of thousands of foreigners flee a deadly uprising against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. A U.S. notice sent to Americans in Tripoli advises those wishing to leave... 

Opposition parties declare interest in GRCs and SMCs

Opposition parties declare interest in GRCs and SMCs

The Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) report was released on Thursday at 3pm and the Government has accepted its recommendation which will be implemented at the next General Election. According to the report, there will be 27 electoral boundaries consisting of: 12 Single Member Constituencies (SMC) 2 four-member... 

Exclusive: Kenneth Jeyaretnam clears the air over ‘mass resignation’

Exclusive: Kenneth Jeyaretnam clears the air over ‘mass resignation’

Kenneth Jeyaretnam Following the latest developments inside the Reform Party (RP), Kenneth Jeyaretnam, the secretary-general of RP has kindly granted a telephone interview with the Temasek Review (TR). Denying the local media’s report that it was a “personality issue” which led to the “mass resignation”, Mr... 

“Singapore Has No Natural Resources” Revisited and Debunked

“Singapore Has No Natural Resources” Revisited and Debunked

Have you found yourself frequently coming across another person, be it in real life conversations or in the old and new media, who leans upon the familiar but intellectually lazy argument that “Singapore has no choice to implement policies A, B, to Y and Z because Singapore has no natural resources”? I thought to myself... 

Libyan ruler loses ground as revolt rages

Libyan ruler loses ground as revolt rages

BENGHAZI, Libya – The scope of Moammar Gadhafi’s control was whittled away Wednesday as major Libyan cities and towns closer to the capital fell to the rebellion against his rule. In the east, now all but broken away, the opposition vowed to “liberate” Tripoli, where the Libyan leader is holed up... 

Electoral Boundaries Report released

Electoral Boundaries Report released

The Government has accepted the report by the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) which will be implemented at the next General Election. The report outlines the 27 electoral boundaries for the upcoming General Election which will now consist of: 12 Single Member Constituencies (SMC) 2 four-member Group Representation... 

Is it abnormal or normal for political parties to have conflicts?

Is it abnormal or normal for political parties to have conflicts?

With the recent departure of members of Reform Party, many Singaporeans might be a little skeptical and worried about this recent spate of events unfolding, especially when it is close to election time. I would like to share my views as I think it is perfectly normal for a political party to have internal conflicts and... 

Will someone help the self-employed?

Will someone help the self-employed?

Dear fellow Singaporeans, I would like to make a small comment on Budget 2011 as certain groups of people are being ignored in the overall scheme of things and neither the mainstream media nor opposition parties have voiced anything about it. This is the issue of self-employed people who are not being significantly assisted... 

TSE Head: Singapore Exchange’s ASX Bid ‘Unusually High’

TSE Head: Singapore Exchange’s ASX Bid ‘Unusually High’

Singapore Exchange Ltd. is paying an “unusually high” price for its proposed takeover of ASX Ltd., said Atsushi Saito, president of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, a shareholder of the Singapore bourse. Singapore Exchange offered to buy ASX in a cash and share deal valued at A$8.4 billion, ($8.42 billion), representing a... 

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