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Three main reasons why our youth joins gangs

Three main reasons why our youth joins gangs

I am concerned about the recent spate of gang-related crimes involving our teenagers. Two armed attacks involving gangs have occurred within a fortnight. Many have also speculated whether the recent huge influx of foreigner have influenced the resurgence of gang-related activities here. Last year, 468 youths were arrested for... 

Re: Young foreigners flocking to S’pore

Re: Young foreigners flocking to S’pore

Dear Straits Times,   I refer to the 18 Nov 2010 reports:   1. "Young foreigners flocking to Singapore" 2. "Everything is nearby, and pay is higher" 3. "It's different but it feels like home"   Pilates instructor Morven Macleod reportedly said that the quality of life in Singapore is better than those in New Zealand, Australia,... 

Judge spells out test for what constitutes contempt

Judge spells out test for what constitutes contempt

Dear Justice Loh,   I refer to the 13 Nov 2010 Straits Times report of your explanation of the real risk test as being the likelihood of undermining public confidence in the justice system.  You gave the example of a person ranting at a dinner party but is being ignored as not posing a real risk to public confidence in justice. ... 



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