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It's not one thing that characterizes Singapore culture, but the combination. A people living fairly harmonously across races and religion in a tiny equatorial island, with a quite unique education system, NS system, workforce and civil service that's fairly disciplined, efficient and well...

The Yale faculty are a bunch of snobs. So clever they're not even telling the real reasons they object. The freedom thing is just a convenient excuse. Not sure what radical ideas they're allowed to push for in their elite home that are against the law in SG. They object because they simply look...

Question here is whether he was legally insane at the time of the crime. Not after. Not at any other time. As much a legal problem of what the definition of sane or insane is. Opinion is based on the lies, half-truths and other unreliable information from the suspect, and what little objective...

Last friday's New York Times on this new class of ships: "The first ship, despite the leak and crack, is expected to be deployed next year to Singapore, at the southern edge of the South China Sea, and the one now in sea trials could be ready by 2014."

Medicines that need prescriptions have dangerous side-effects. May be uncommon. But can happen, and the doc needs to certify that patient still has a condition that needs the med. If something happens, the courts and lawyers will be satisfied. The charge should be for signing off and taking that...

Re: 60 men may be charged for having sex with underage sexy c-cup teen model on porn If there was accusation that one has visited her more than once, how?

Re: Swiss expats say Singaporeans not entitled to jobs in Singapore - R U TOOLAN OR N Of the developed countries, the European countries are most hostile to immigrants. Pay & study there, or holiday there, not a problem at all. But want to live or work, you can't even get in, let alone feel...

Re: Swiss expats say Singaporeans not entitled to jobs in Singapore - R U TOOLAN OR N Really shows lack of social judgement by these so-called talents. There're many forumers here who've lived and worked the world over. How many have heard of foreigners commenting in the national press on...

In reality, the high and mighty elites are no less perverted or troubled than anyone else. This chap will not be able to work for a quite a while, even outside SG. Getting a medical license anywhere in the developed world requires one shows a clean record. Sad case. But absolutely...

The proposal contrasts strongly with the present system, where each individual essentially pays a large share versus that of govt. Their proposal models the Europeans - everyone regardless of social status & wealth, gets a fairly high standard. This is expensive and needs much increased govt...

If they can press happily retired grandpa TT into service, they can press GY if deemed necessary. Say to voters: We have top-notch quality control... only the best proven talent... the desk at MFA is being emptied (or even promote him to sweeten?!)... He will bring promised 'change' to the...

There're many people with psychiatric conditions eg depression etc which is very common. Includes famous people. Some argue they sometimes add spice and creativity to the mix. Shouldn't discriminate based on people's medical problems, like people's race, language or religion...

I still think a good short-term outcome is for YSL to appear, accept expulsion, admit wrong-doings, especially running away and being uncontactable, and apologise profusely. Show he has some spine & character. Show LTK was not completely wrong about his character (and only wrong about the...

Is the crisis over? In a way, I feel the emergency "surgical" part is indeed over. But there is a chronic phase that needs to be managed (or exploited, depending on where one stands). And there are many things that can happen suddenly, or creep up quietly, just like complications after big...

Re: Caring for the poor? This is what will happen if you pander to the needs of loser Am quite in favour of PR stunts if people put their name and money where their mouths are :) Few people are in favour of giving too much money to the un-deserving to enjoy. That's a given. Even in welfare...

Re: Caring for the poor? This is what will happen if you pander to the needs of loser At least the following billionaires would disagree, since they've pledged to donate the majority (more than 50%) of their wealth to charity... http://givingpledge.org/

Wonder how journalism without fear or favour can develop in Singapore? Can't be a bad thing. Had it been completely false, Richard Wan would have been open for discrediting or even legal action... He put his name and reputation at risk and deserves the credit for it. The ante is now up for...

Actions may speak louder. She has every right to separate, move out, sue for divorce etc. On the other hand, she can stand by him, appear supportive. No need to talk. Appear as the ultimate saviour of this sorry mess, if indeed she thinks he's worth saving. If so, others may also forgive and...

The wife is the key here. If she stands by him, then this issue is practically over. She will be credited as a tower of strength & character, for saving his career, WP (and even opposition movement). Seems she might just do that.

Doubt if he will resign as there is little incentive to. News cycle will fade. WP does not command the resources and network of power & wealth to "look after" him should he decide to do the "honourable" thing (resign). Political career is completely over should he resign. Only way out for him is...