What young PMEs can do during the current Covid climate
On Hari Raya Haji which has just passed, Singaporeans were once again met with the news that we would undergo Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) again. This news would greatly impact the businesses of F&B operators, gym and studio owners and many Singaporeans from various walks of life. Our young PMEs and fresh graduates are another […]
Jurong Fishery Port Cluster: “It was a nervous weekend.”
“It was a nervous weekend,” Minister Ong Ye Kung shared. Just as the nation was grappling with the outbreak of Covid-19 cases from the KTV cluster, news broke last Friday that a cluster has developed at Jurong Fishery Port and all fishmongers from all markets are to be tested for Covid-19. Out of 1,120 fishmongers […]
Heartfelt gesture on racial harmony day brings light in our nation’s hour of darkness: Chan Chun Sing
In the wake of the incident at River Valley High School, several religious groups have come forward to pray with the bereaved and for the well-being of our students, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing said. “These heartfelt gestures of solidarity, transcending race and religion, has brought light in our nation’s hour of darkness,” Mr Chan […]
The Online Citizen (TOC) refuses to apologise for misleading the public
The Online Citizen (TOC) has refused to apologise for the controversy caused by their video of the incident involving the elderly woman and the Singapore Police Force (SPF). TOC claims that they have been “appropriate and fair” when interviewing the elderly woman. The elderly woman’s son had sent a legal letter to TOC on 7 […]
Vital for Singaporean Youths to Embrace Globalisation
Covid-19 may have brought overseas travel to a halt, but it is still important for young Singaporeans to understand their region better and gain a global perspective on issues, said Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, as well as Trade and Industry at a webinar for some 1,200 youth participants […]
PM Lee: Our network of FTAs has benefited us enormously.
In a social media post yesterday, PM Lee reiterated the importance of our network of FTAs in creating investments and opportunities for our businesses, and jobs for our people. He also thanked the dedicated officers who spent years negotiating our FTAs and helping Singapore grow its links around the world. In his post, PM Lee […]
Why is our schools not producing the required number of talents: Leong Mun Wai
PSP Leong Mun Wai asked in Parliament why Singapore’s education system was not producing the required numbers of local talent needed. “Minister Tan said that there’s simply not enough local talent… Then what happened to our education system? What happened after 20 years, you’re still telling Singaporeans that we (have) not enough talent.” Is there […]
Malays in the Singapore army? They serve in the army, navy and air force.
Someone issued a challenge and the challenge was quickly accepted. 😄 The first Malay to attain the rank of Brigadier-General is Ishak Bin Ismail. He was Parade Commander in 1997. BG Ishak’s career in the army spanned almost 30 years from December 1981 to March 2011. His LinkedIn profile said he served extensively in training […]
Full text of Lawrence Wong’s speech on race and racism
Finance Minister Mr Lawrence Wong’s speech on MULTIRACIALISM AND FAULTLINES delivered at the IPS-RSIS Forum on Race and Racism on 25 June 2021. The speech reproduced in full: Excellencies and distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen I am very happy to join you for this seminar today. Lately, several worrying incidents have given us pause to […]
Singapore’s financial system has weathered COVID-19 well thus far: MAS Ravi Menon
In his remarks at the MAS Annual Report 2020/2021 Virtual Media Conference on 30 June 2021, Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director of MAS said that the Singapore financial system has weathered COVID-19 well thus far. “Banks entered the crisis from a position of strength and have been a source of stability and support for individuals […]