However, many of them felt that there are just too many negative reports about the economy in the media, especially the newspapers.  The front pages have been carrying news of layoffs and companies going under, day after day. Lam Pin Min, P65 blog

"You can't buy loyalty, but you can create legal institutions to enforce compulsory loyalty."

While capital punishment may or may not have deterred would-be offenders from committing such offences, the indisputable fact is that the offenders are removed, never to be able to repeat their crimes. This should tilt the scales in favour of capital punishment, as society will be rid of a potential social menace permanently. YAP SWEE HOO, ST Forum

30 men left to fend for their own, while rest move to new quarters.

MOM should enforce law regarding ill-treatment of foreign workers. ByStephanie Chok.

"Things are only going to get better," says MP Seng Han Thong.

As Singapore braces itself for its worst recession in its history, a group of Singaporeans is stepping forth to provide counseling help for those who are unemployed or who may be unemployed in the coming months. They have set up a website called Transitioning, with qualified counselors.

In Singapore we have tripartism, and the tripartism has served us very well. It is a unique advantage, so as we go through this downturn, our challenge is to continue to unleash this unique Singapore advantage. Both parties are under a lot of stress. So when we are under stress, that is a moment of truth. Some union leaders (and) …

More expected to default on loans as recession bites.

Then, clothes in hand, they coolly walked in their flip-flops towards the market. Reuters, on couple who walked nude in Holland Village.