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Mr Yaw Shin Leong Workers' Party MP, Yaw Shin Leong has come under fire for an alleged extra marital affair. From a moral standpoint and in a black and white world, Yaw’s actions, if true are reprehensible. However, does this have any bearing on his role as an MP? MPs might be public figures but they are also entitled to a... 

My first impression of the country was a threat. No, not the customs form that reads, “Warning: death for drug traffickers under Singapore law.” Within two hours of landing, a security guard threatened me with arrest. My crime? Standing outside the airport subway terminal at 3 a.m., reading the schedule. Welcome to Singapore. When... 

ST published a great story by Nicholas Kristof of The New York Times 23/01/12. There was this black teacher Mrs Grady that transformed the life of a delinquent kid that later became a successful lawyer and then judge. In the late 1950s, Olly Neal was a poor black kid with an attitude. He was one of 13 brothers and sisters in...