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Archive for the ‘Society’ Category

Annus Mirabilis?

Or are Singaporeans mere gullible 'ikan bilis' to the power that is? Someone asked why am I so anti-PAP? Is it the hubris of PAP that gets my goat? No, it is not only the arrogance. It is more than that. It includes but not limited to the following: Disrespect for Singaporeans: How on earth can a PAP leader justify the obscene...

Ambition of a Big Frog in a Small Pond

Mind you, it's so tempting to throw contempt at Lee Kuan Yew's ranting on how Malays in Singapore should be less 'Islamic'. Read 'HARD TRUTHS - TO KEEP SINGAORE GOING'. If we set aside his Minister Mentor role, it's so easy to see him as a sad old widower hankering for attention in a world that's fast passing him by. As a Singaporean,...

Singapore doesn’t really feel like home anymore

Hi TR Emeritus, I'm writing in to share my experience on trying to work in Hong Kong. I decided to share this because I felt that this whole 'Foreigners working in Singapore' saga is not only unfair, but heart-wrenching. Firstly, let me provide a clearer picture of my circumstances. I got a Diploma with Merit from one of the...

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