Dogged SG athlete mocked by SGs, rejected by sponsors
Edmund competing internationally (Photo: Edmund Sim) Edmund Sim truly suffers for his sport. The Singaporean national racewalker, 30, is routinely made fun of and abused during training sessions – all because of the very nature of his activity. “In (race) walking, you need to move your hips… so you look like a model,”...
HK prioritises competitiveness, SG prioritises social equality
Singapore is known for its clean and even "sterile" living environment. In contrast, Hong Kong's urban development is a more organic process. (Photo: AFP) (19 March) As prosperous and successful Asian cities, Hong Kong and Singapore have often taken each other as bases for comparison across a wide array of...
HDB: You own, not rent, your HDB flat
Posted on 06 Sep 2012 | HDB Speaks Since HDB flats are sold on a 99-year leasehold, why does HDB call it “home ownership” when it is essentially a “rental” arrangement? The 99-year lease of HDB flats does not undermine the notion of home ownership or make it less appealing and real. Households own the lease, and the...
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