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Is the Straits Times above Astroturfing?

Is the Straits Times above Astroturfing?

By Yoong Siew Wah This is what is called astroturfing by the mainstream media, especially the Straits Times. The Straits Times in its editorial today was nauseatingly sycophantic in calling on the government to "turf out of consideration astroturfed views when determining policies". But does the Straits Times genuinely believe... 

Mustafa crowded out by URA and SCDF’s patriarchical approach

Mustafa crowded out by URA and SCDF’s patriarchical approach

By Hurr Riyahi Over the last year Mustafa has run into trouble with SCDF and URA regulations. SCDF is taking a court order to shut down part of Mustafa Centre for fire safety violations. URA took out a summons and the court has fined Mustafa $10K for supposedly using wholesale space for retail business. Is Mustafa a serious... 

The origin of the PAP’s interest in subcontinental Indians

The origin of the PAP’s interest in subcontinental Indians

By Chua Yuan Kai I refer to the article “20 year old Singapore Indian feels threatened and marginalized by the rising numbers of Indian PRs and new citizens” by Mr T Rajendran which was published by the Temasek Review on 26 March 2010. Based on my existing knowledge, I would like to explain the thinking behind the policy. British... 



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