Human rights organisations condemn threat against fundamental freedoms in Singapore
Think Centre and the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM – ASIA) express great concern over the proposed Bill No. 11/2018 on Public Order and Safety (Special Powers), as it puts restrictions on the people of Singapore to exercise their fundamental freedoms. We particularly condemn the inclusion of peaceful...
Residents need compassion and assistance in times of difficulty
“Town councils to engage residents before prosecuting them: State Courts”(9 March 2018) seems to be announcing “new measures to help town councils manage” defaulters. In the story, it is stated that “From next month, as part of new protocols, town councils will have to negotiate and engage with the residents involved...
SDP: A Budget of Wayang and Cheap Gimmicks
If ever there was a budget laden with cheap gimmicks and full of wayang, this one is it. Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announced an 'ang pow' of up to $300 for every individual. The giveaway amounts to $700 million. This is against a collection of a surplus of $9.6 billion the previous year. In other words, the government...
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