Bloggers’ outcry over top civil servant’s extravagance elicits response from minister and head of civil service
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foIaO5CQnSo&hl=en&fs=1] "My colleagues and I feel very bad about this episode, because it stands in contrast to the values and ethos of the Service and if left unaddressed, can undermine the confidence and trust essential for us to do a good job." - Mr Peter Ho, Head of Civil Service "What...
Scholar suicide raises serious questions about selection process
By Fang Zhi Yuan, Senior writer The unfortunate suicide of A*Star scholar Mr Lin Zhi Qiang purportedly over rejection of love by a China woman has shocked not only his family and friends who are still coming to terms with his unexpected demise, but also ordinary Singaporeans from all walks of life. A*Star stands for the Agency...
Is it so difficult for our leaders to say a simple ‘sorry’ ?
By Fang Zhi Yuan, Senior writer The recent Tan Yong Soon fiasco has drawn polarizing opinions from two different camps. While the majority of netizens lampooned and condemned Tan for being insensitive and callous in flaunting his wealth in a national paper, some defended his travelogue as an innocuous sharing of one's unique...
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