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Moving PMO from Istana 'symbolic, but does little' Candidates and political observers respond to Tan Cheng Bock's idea By Li Xueying Moving the offices of the prime minister and Cabinet from the Istana may have 'symbolic value' in highlighting the separation of powers between president...

If he believes that Presidency must not be a centre of power (which means government is the centre of power) and the President has to work with the government in the interest of Singapore, why does he want a physical separation away from the PMO now? In a company scenario, TCB's earlier...

But ... why he said earlier that he recognised that the Presidency must not be a centre of power? Does physical separation mean independent of the two offices? Cheng Bock: Move PMO out of Istana AsiaOne Friday, Aug 19, 2011 SINGAPORE - Dr Tan Cheng Bock says he will ask the...

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I'm tested, trusted, true: Tony Tan by Ng Jing Yng and Teo Xuanwei 04:45 AM Aug 18, 2011 SINGAPORE - Describing himself as "Tested, Trusted, True", Dr Tony Tan said his past experiences will help him steer Singapore through the financial uncertainty lying ahead. These are among...

See... the first two candidates in the picture are given the honour to raise the curtain for the EP performance. :) Spirited exchange between Tan Cheng Bock and Tony Tan By Elgin Toh DR TONY Tan yesterday responded to criticism that he would not be able to perform his duties...

It will be interesting to hear what MCYS' CCS has to say about this suggestion. :) PE: Dr Tan Cheng Bock suggests merging Mendaki, Sinda, CDAC By Hoe Yeen Nie SINGAPORE: Presidential candidate Tan Cheng Bock has suggested that policies behind community-based groups like Mendaki, Sinda and...

Why Telegraph still gets it wrong after Shanmugam's clarification? Why they want to use strong words like 'anti-' and 'war'? :confused: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/singapore/8704107/Singapores-anti-Chinese-curry-war.html Singapore's 'anti-Chinese curry war' The mediator...

The question : "What is a fair salary for the President?" Same question rephrased : "Is President Nathan worth his pay?" TCB : "But I read President Nathan's report and I think he has done a lot of things." "Apart from the ceremonial, the custodial role and so on, I think it's a lot of work...

Fewer immigration offenders arrested: ICA 12:59 PM Aug 16, 2011 SINGAPORE - The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) says 1,698 immigration offenders were arrested in the first six months of this year, 18 per cent fewer compared to the same period, last year. The bulk of the offenders...

Qualifying salary for employment pass to go up Share AsiaOne Sunday, Aug 14, 2011 SINGAPORE - In a move to allay job concerns among white-collar Singaporeans and boost their employment prospects, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced changes to qualifying salary for employment...

Will any of the Tans give up his bid in favour of another Tan? Should be much easier since they share the same surname, right? :p

Are both of them saying that our President has no power centre? Does our President got power or not huh? :confused: PE: President is not separate power centre, says Dr Tony Tan SINGAPORE: Presidential hopeful and former deputy prime minister Dr Tony Tan said candidates in the...

They are mindful of their choice but why have they not decided whether to endorse or not to endorse him yet? Are they afraid their endorsement may sabo their preferred EP candidate instead? :confused: Singapore in uncharted territory, says Tony Tan Wednesday, Aug 03, 2011 By Victoria...

Thailand held their general election on July 3, ours was held on May 7. Izit still cannot decide who to be the next speaker of Parliament or waiting for a new President to preside the opening ceremony? :confused: Thailand's new parliament to open Monday: Palace BANGKOK -...

Why ask WP to follow Mr Chiam's strategy when WP has achieved greater number of seats in parliament and higher percentage of votes with their existing strategy? :confused: Town council management report is politically motivated, says Chiam by Tan Weizhen 04:45 AM Jul 11, 2011SINGAPORE -...

Does it mean most Aljunied voters voted WP because they are only concerned with matters relating to their GRC and not those relating to S'pore? Why can't WP do both - manage their estate’s issues well and still voice out the general concerns of S'poreans on the govt policies? Which is a...

Re: Do you really want a clueless, egoistic Sentosa Cove resident to be your Presiden Is there a rule that says the rich cannot have visitors who are poor? :confused: Will more high class districts start charging visitor fee to keep out the 'unwanted' people?

Or... is he talking about the wages of CEOs and managers? :confused: Fare hikes 'help bus workers and operators' FORMER labour chief and minister in the Prime Minister's Office Lim Boon Heng waded into the public transport debate yesterday, explaining why fare increases, while...

Re: Do you really want a clueless, egoistic Sentosa Cove resident to be your Presiden After so long, finally something new is written on TCB's private life after his retirement from the gov. Why no one comment on what he wrote about TCB? :confused: