Salaries increased for political appointments?

“Salaries for political appointments – ministers, ministers of state and parliamentary secretaries…

Budget does little to address main issues faced by S’poreans

The Online Citizen speaks to financial expert and TOC’s own columnist, Mr Leong Sze Hian, for his take on Budget 2010 which was unveiled by the finance minister on Monday.

mainstream media praised again by minister

“He (Minister Lui Tuck Yew) said the mainstream media is accurate, timely…

The Rony Tan in each of us

On closer scrutiny, it is clear that Singapore’s economic success has been partly underwritten by the leaders and members of our various religious communities who acknowledge the importance of managing inter-racial relations with sensitivity and mutual respect. Pritam Singh.

Many helping hands – how can hands best help?

Six years ago, Ms Ho was appointed as RC Chairman in Kim Tian West zone. Today, many of her residents from the 11 housing blocks under her care know her, through her regular house visits and community events. Lisa Lee.

It is involvement that creates identity

Howard Lee points out that we have only so many people whom we can call citizens, and while we might be able to import more, newcomers do not carry our history and culture

Rony sticks to his guns

He stuck to his guns, made no apology for what he said,…

Lee Kuan Yew the “forecaster” – but doesn’t even know what happened last year. Property prices went down last year??

“Let me tell you what happens when we slow down too much.…

Singapore accused of launching ‘Sand Wars’

Singapore has been accused of launching a clandestine “Sand War” against its neighbours by paying smugglers to steal entire beaches under the cover of night.