In fast-evolving ground realities, standing still is not an option
The world has changed irrevocably. The geopolitical environment that has allowed Singapore to thrive in the last 50 years has changed. To thrive in a fast-evolving landscape, the nation will need to continue to innovate with a purpose by turning possibilities, fuelled by passion, into reality. Geopolitical tensions Tensions between major powers are rising. Hopefully, […]
MOM to test migrant workers every 14 days
All migrant workers living in dormitories, including those serving isolation in standalone blocks that serve as quarantine facilities, have been tested, MOM said in a joint statement with other government agencies. Good job! Steps are being taken to allow migrant workers to safely go back to work. [irp posts=”681″ name=”All Remaining Standalone Quarantine Facilities in […]
No, Singapore isn’t returning to the pre-COVID days
A steep slump as the Singapore economy contracted by 13.2% year-on-year in Q2, 2020. This makes for our worst quarterly performance on record as Singapore narrowed its economic forecast for 2020 to a contraction between 5 and 7%. Grim outlook. It reflects the devastating impact of Covid-19 as well as the deeper forces reshaping the […]
My National Day as a Singaporean Malay
In my country, I am respected as a minority, not persecuted. In my own native language, millions of Singaporeans joined together to sing the National Anthem, and I couldn’t help but feel proud of myself. Credit: NDP Being a Singaporean Malay born, raised, and living here, I have never felt my loyalty questioned. Some individuals’ […]
No matter what challenges arise, Singaporeans will prevail and united
In his 2020 National Day Message, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong stated that Singaporeans come together every year, rain or shine, to celebrate the making of our nation, and renew our commitment to Singapore. As we celebrate National Day this year (“2020”), we are faced with a global COVID-19 pandemic. No matter what challenges arise, […]
Strong foreign exchange reserves kept us from starvation: Lee Kuan Yew
Is there a reason Singapore holds reserves? The reserves of Singapore serve three purposes: To provide a buffer against crises; Provide a stream of investment income to finance a part of government budgets; Maintaining confidence in Singapore’s exchange rate-based monetary policy. A reserve is therefore a rainy day fund, an endowment fund, and a stabilization […]
Progressive supra-nuclear palsy diagnosed in Dr Lee Wei Ling
A Facebook post by Dr Lee Wei Ling revealed that she had been diagnosed with progressive supra-nuclear palsy. In its early stages, progressive supra-nuclear palsy is similar to Parkinson’s disease. Symptoms include slow physical movements, impaired vision and balance, resulting in a tendency to fall. Following this, there is a risk of choking, aspiration, pneumonia, […]
7 things to know about Alvin Tan Sheng Hui
Alvin Tan Sheng Hui 陈圣辉 He has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tanjong Pagar GRC for Moulmein-Cairnhill since 10 July 2020. Alvin Tan holds a Master of Public Policy degree from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and a First Class bachelor’s degree in economics from Sydney University. In 2009, […]
Foreigners bore brunt in RWS’ retrenchment exercise; Singaporean core increased.
Foreigners bore the brunt of last month’s Resort World Sentosa’s retrenchment exercise. Think for a moment. If we have an all-Singaporean workforce, today, more Singaporeans would be jobless. Foreign workers have always acted as a buffer against local retrenchment in a recession. This was the case during the global financial crisis in 2009. Consequently, unemployment among […]
In order to weed out biased recruitment practices, Patrick Tay suggested disclosing the names of companies on a watchlist.
Patrick Tay wants the names of the errant companies published. He also calls for more robust measures to strengthen the Singaporean Core.