Mavericks in the civil service?
We need civil servants with backbone, who can form their own opinion and say it… People who can challenge not ...
Day: 28 July 2009
Ho Ching’s Temasek appointment is not decided by the Prime Minister, says High Commissioner
"This insinuation is totally unfounded," says Michael Eng.
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6th death from COVID-19 infection confirmed by MOH; 88-yr-old patient was admitted on 30 March -
Government has imposed Code Red measures without calling the situation Code Red -
Parts of Indian mega-slum cordoned off after virus deaths -
Taiwan makes wearing masks on rail, intercity buses mandatory for travellers -
COVID-19: PM Lee says govt will not discourage people from wearing masks, contrary to previous advisory -
North Korea claims it has zero COVID-19 cases because of “pre-emptive and scientific” measures -
S’porean coder highlights data privacy concern in contact tracing app for sending user data to government data collection service -
China to hold national mourning for coronavirus victims -
Sun Xueling shares an email from SIA flight attendant who offers to volunteer in community centre during suspension of SIA flights - 65 additional cases of COVID-19 infection; 16 unlinked cases and three new clusters identified
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S’pore’s richest man Li Xiting gains almost S$5 billion on ventilators demand boom amid pandemic -
COVID-19: S’pore set to close workplaces except essential services and key sectors, implement full home-based learning starting next week -
PM Lee: Schools to switch to fully home-based learning till end of the month -
Google to publish user location data to help govts tackle virus -
Indonesia government to allow “mudik” despite high risk of furthering COVID-19 spread
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Lightning never strikes twice? For Dr Tan Cheng Bock, it could even be thrice -
SDP Chief Chee Soon Juan slams PAP for "playing politics" when lives are at stake -
PAP's eagerness for a general election during global pandemic may create unhelpful speculation for the government -
China reopens food markets after declaring victory against COVID-19 virus; food markets still selling bats -
67% disagree to holding elections during the pandemic, according to poll by Lianhe Zaobao -
MOH reviews stance on masks while PM's wife Ho Ching says make do with homemade ones -
Could PM Lee's comparison of Israel's election during a pandemic be the best example? -
Some bars and KTVs still operating along Tanjong Pagar Road despite shutdown orders for all public entertainment outlets -
More than 3,000 people queue to apply for $500 financial aid, netizens think it defies social distancing measures -
Third death from COVID-19 infection in Singapore, 70-yr-old who had no recent travel history to affected areas and link to previous cases -
Netizens voice disappointment in Government after number of COVID-19 cases in Singapore reaches 1,000 -
Singaporeans invited to clap for frontliners tonight at 8pm to show appreciation -
Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao removes its poll of public views on holding an election during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic -
PVP Chief Lim Tean: MOE is "turning a blind eye" to the dangers of children being infected in school -
SIA CEO now says to take 30% pay cut after Temasek's bailout; his pay was $1.4m with total $5.5m pkg last FY
