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ST Editor: Social media does not represent the voice of the majority

ST Leslie Koh, the Assistant Political Editor of Straits Times, wrote an article on ST today ('Online voices = vox populi?', 22 Dec 2012). In the article, Mr Koh said that social media does not represent the voice of the majority. However, he did acknowledge that it is a force to be reckoned with. Criticizing the netizens, he...

Even S’poreans living in private property require Govt ‘s assistance and handouts

Some private estate households in Geylang Serai area have approached grassroots organizations for help. They were seeking financial and job-related assistance this year, according to the Chairman of Geylang Serai's citizens' consultative committee (CCC), Mr Eric Wong. "Five years ago, there were zero such cases," said Mr Wong. One...

PM: I’m considering seriously if by-election should be held for Punggol East

Punggol East SMC Responding to the media at the end of his visit to India today (21 Dec), PM Lee said that he is considering seriously if a by-election should be held for the Punggol East SMC, and if so, when to hold one. Mr Lee said that if he decides to hold a by-election, then it is within the rights of any of the opposition...