Below is the statement issued by two non-government organisations for human rights in Singapore, Community Action Network and Function 8, on the proposed amendments to the Films Act. A draconian piece of legislation like the Films Act enacted in 1981 has no place in any first world country, let alone one that hopes to position itself as a hub for …

by Ng Weihan Singaporeans, and those pursuing education in Singapore, are often intimidated by the word ‘examination’. In fact, this is not at all surprising, considering that we live in a meritocratic society, and our future is very much dependent on our grades. Not too long ago, the PSLE and ‘N’ Level results were released while the ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level …

Below is a letter written by a member of the public to the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) about the proposed amendments to the Film Act and cc to The Online Citizen. Dear Ms Lee Ee Jia: I am registering my objection to certain new amendments to the films act, in relation to your public consultation request: https://www.imda.gov.sg/regulations-licensing-and-consultations/consultations/consultation-papers/2017/public-consultation-on-proposed-amendments-to-the-films-act As outlined in …

by Angeline & Paul HO A common mistake for borrowers is that they enter into a home loan assuming they will continue to continue earning the same salary or even factoring a pay raise each year. In today’s environment, where jobs are at risk of being overtaken by robots, Artificial Intelligence AI, Automation, the assumption no longer holds. You have …