From Strategy Page An article recently appeared in a professional journal (Armed Forces & Society), in which the author simultaneously praised Singapore for having the most...
By John Burton in Singapore, Financial Times Singapore would appear well-prepared to tackle the problems of an ageing population. Along with Japan and Malaysia, it is...
By Richard Waters in San Francisco Internet censorship is spreading rapidly, being practised by about two dozen countries and applied to a far wider range of...
By Eddie Choo Our global orientation and openness is our great strength but our greatest weaknesses as well. Despite the administration’s many attempts in minimising the...
The world has finally woken up to the reality of climate change. It is heartening to know that many now recognize and accept that this is...
By Remy Choo LSIRC DISCUSSION FORUM 2007 “OUR DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES: AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE” 10 MARCH 2007 (SATURDAY) VENUE: NUS FACULTY OF LAW, S-R 2-2 11 AM...
By Edmund The budget statement debate concluded last Thursday. This article ponders over some issues raised as well as those which were not. How is the...
According to the Department of Statistics (Ministry of Trade & Industry) Singapore’s total population in 2006 stands at 4,483,900. Resident population (S’pore citizens & S’pore PRs)...
By Zyberzitizen It’s been decades since we were urged to “Speak Mandarin” by the government, instead of speaking our dialects. I’ve never agreed with this policy....
By Singapore Kopi Tok Peering at the storm around Singapore recently, is it all about envy? MP Ho Geok Choo’s question in Parliament on 12.2.2007 about...
By Eddie Choo The Integrated Resorts in Marina Bay and Sentosa, 7% GST, Baby Bonus, parades, charades, CPF adjustments, so on… The list isn’t exhaustive, and...
by Dark Matter What is the GST Offset Package going to do for Singaporeans? To answer this question, the Ministry of Finance prepared a table to...
Singapore is in upheaval – literally. I am sure that all of you have noticed it too – the many construction sites and construction activities going...
Dear everyone, Theonlinecitizen will be taking a break – for a few days – for the Chinese New Year. We apologise for any incovenience this...
By Eddie Choo What are the chances of an act of terrorism – 9-11 style, occurring? And what are the chances of major climate change occurring?...