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Set up an agency to handle whistle-blowing

We need an avenue for members of the public to make a report about alleged misconduct, such as sexual harassment and suspected corrupt practices. Here are my thoughts about setting up an agency to handle whistle blowing. a) This agency should deal with reports against any party in the public or private sector. b) The whistle...

With vested interests in charge, failure is guaranteed

Recently Charles Hugh Smith, the well-known alternative philosopher and financial blogger wrote an article entitled “Vested Interests in Charge = Guaranteed Failure” and in it he noted: – “vested interests must suppress, undermine or co-opt structural innovation, which threatens to obsolete the status quo” and “Cartels...

Helping families to deal with financial stress (Part 1)

You must have read the story of the double murder in Woodlands. The father suffered a severe drop in his income as a property agent and incurred a huge gambling debt. He killed his pregnant wife and young daughter. What could be done to deal with this kind of problem? Clearly, the family needed help to deal with the financial...