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Mr Goh heard the question, but was he listening?

During a forum at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Students’ Union where Senior Minister Mr Goh Chok Tong spoke, a student asked if the Minister was aware that many young people no longer felt a sense of ownership in Singapore. “When I was younger, I was very proud of being a Singaporean,” said Mr Lim Zi...

Alan Shadrake’s conviction casts doubt on Yale tie-up

A Singaporean verdict against British author Alan Shadrake has been watched closely around the world, in particular by Yale University in the US, which is discussing collaboration with National University of Singapore. Shadrake was found guilty this week of contempt of court for casting doubt on the independence of Singapore's...

Laughing all the way back to the kampung

A typical Singapore citizen enters the working world in his late teens or early twenties. And, for males, if he chooses to further his studies after completing his National Service he would start earning his keep in his mid-20s. He may decide to tie the knot in his late 20s or early 30s. He and spouse would probably have bought...