Why citizenship test is a red herring to deflect blame from the govt’s immigration policy
OPINION When PAP MP Halimah Yacob proposed introducing a citizenship test like some other countries for prospective new citizens, she was not cut down to size by a geriatrician MP for suggesting a "highfalutin" idea. Community Development, Youth and Sports Minister Vivian Balakrishnan described it as "quite sensible" and would...
Upper middle class folks are living in style
By Seah Chiang Nee from The Star, 28 November 2009 IN RECENT months, I have had a few glimpses of how far Singapore’s upper middle class has moved ahead in the richest city in South-East Asia. The chance came as I was searching to rent a home, looking behind closed doors in the presence of an agent. After visiting some two...
New citizens in grassroots organizations: Serving the interest of the community or the PAP?
OPINION It was revealed by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan lately that there are about 4,500 new citizens serving as grassroots leaders in various estates in Singapore. He claimed that this will help promote integration between the newcomers and Singaporeans. With due respect to Dr Vivian, the grassroots organizations such as Residents'...
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