Redefining democracy and practices for the future of Singapore
Democracy is not just about having a vote it is more about how we operate between the votes and support a healthy Democratic culture. There are two distinct flavours of Democracy, the Western approach that is more individually focused and the Asian approach that emphasises collective harmony over individualism. In either case...
The painful lessons of Ceasescu’s Romania
Following yesterday’s article, this is for the many who asked me about Romanian History. I have compiled this summary and highlights from the many online sources but you can google for deeper study and more details. Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife Elena ruled the country for 24 years, from 1965 until 1989 and generally, historians...
Jobs for Singaporeans
Someone said that the govt prefers to have foreign workers to be employed, rather than locals. I asked him to explain his remark. He said that the govt receives a levy of between $300 to $950 a month for each foreign worker that is employed on a work permit or S-pass. They do not get this levy for a local worker. The employer...
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