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Don't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picksDon't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picks I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: “Don't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picks” (Nov 25), and “'No one will win a trade war’, China says after Trump tariff threat” (Nov 26). As everyone knows, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will return to power on January 20, 2025. Trump has dismissed...

Putin escalates Ukraine warPutin escalates Ukraine war I refer to The CNA’s Commentary: “Putin escalates Ukraine war by a step, not a leap, with missile experiment” (Nov 23). Foremost, Zelenskyi’s intention to join Nato has greatly threatened the security and survival of Russia. Hence, Zelenskyy has offended Putin and Putin has no choice but to launch a war with...

Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries?Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries? I refer to The TR-Emeritus opinion article, “Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries” (June 14) by Mr Yoong Siew Wah. It has always been a controversial topic which concerns about our top political leaders who receive their salaries that are many times higher than those foreign political leaders. Our...

Supporting Chee Soon Juan's caféSupporting Chee Soon Juan's café I refer to The Independent Singapore’s news, “Singaporeans urged to support Chee Soon Juan's café despite their political preferences” (July 16). The underlying objective of doing any business is to ensure it is viable and profitable. Otherwise, there is no point of undertaking risk for it. It is natural for...

Steering with stability in transition timesSteering with stability in transition times I refer to The Straits Times’ Editorial, “Steering with stability in transition times” (May 16). Let us analyze and interpret this specific subject from a broad perspective, how Singapore should respond and adapt to the evolution of the entire international situation and formulate its foreign policy that is extremely...

We will lead in our own wayWe will lead in our own way I read with interest The Today’s report, “'We will lead in our own way': : Lawrence Wong takes office as 4th prime minister of Singapore” (May 15). We can get some inspiration or enlightenment from the story of the 108 heroes in Water Margin: they originally had their own abilities, aspirations and ambitions. They...

Chinese villagers living on cliffsChinese villagers living on cliffs In the Liangshan Mountains of Sichuan Province in China, there is a small isolated village on a cliff 1,400 meters above sea level. This is the village of Atuler, known as the Cliff Village with 72 families who has been living there for almost 200 years. All travel is by a ladder that leads to the sky at almost right...

Ukraine will cease to exist thanks to the westUkraine will cease to exist thanks to the west Scott Ritter is a former Marine intelligence officer who served in the former Soviet Union, implementing arms control agreements, and on the staff of General Norman Schwartzkopf during the Gulf War, where he played a critical role in the hunt for Iraqi SCUD missiles. From 1991 until 1998, Mr. Ritter served as a Chief Inspector...

Bride's family asked for RMB 500,000 in bride priceBride's family asked for RMB 500,000 in bride price Contrary to popular beliefs, many couples in China are unable to afford to get married. With the exception of rural villages, those in the cities mostly asked for hundreds of thousands in bride price (聘礼/彩礼). According to our techie who has been in China for over a decade, the bride price may include monies intended...

Higher salaries lead Singapore to become top pick for Asian workers looking to moveHigher salaries lead Singapore to become top pick for Asian... I refer to the Independent Singapore’s Featured News SG Economy, “Higher salaries lead Singapore to become top pick for Asian workers looking to move” (Feb 22). In this era of rapid technological advancement, all countries are faced with the dilemma of being hungry for talent. Therefore, top talents in respective...

Where Romance Meets FinanceWhere Romance Meets Finance Sugarbook was launched by Darren Chan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a luxury dating website designed to resolve financial issues through emotional support. It provides a platform to grow your relationships through mutual benefits that are not restricted to mentorship, companionship, wealth and emotional support. It...

Marriage, children and practical concernsMarriage, children and practical concerns A couple bows before their parents and offers them tea, as is traditional in Chinese weddings. I refer to The Straits Times’ Editorial “Marriage, children and practical concerns” (Feb 5). Since the history of human civilisation, the formation of individual family and the issue of procreation have become two...

Not in my backyardNot in my backyard I refer to the TODAY’s Commentary, “'Not in my backyard' — when some groups can protest more loudly, the most vulnerable ones suffer” (Jan 25, 2024). A few good points from the article are worth to be probed further and discussed. In December 2023, the announcement of plans by The National Environment Agency...

Opposition parties seek to strengthen parliamentary presenceOpposition parties seek to strengthen parliamentary presence I refer to The Independent Singapore’s SG Politics column, “Opposition parties seek to strengthen parliamentary presence” (Nov 29, 2023). As we know, Singapore political scene has been firmly dominated by the PAP since 1959. Thus, the opposition parties in Singapore have to face and withstand many challenges ahead...

Educating the next generationEducating the next generation I read with interest the Straits Times’ Editorial, “Educating the next generation” (Jan 5, 2024). Any form of spontaneous learning should provide you with a happy, positive, and memorable experience. However, only a small number of children are in exception. Therefore, based on this, parents should realize the...

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Editorial
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
Congratulations to Techie Andrew on his newborn

Congratulations to Techie Andrew on his newborn

The team at TR Emeritus (TRE) would like to congratulate our techie Andrew on his newborn, who was delivered...
China's 1/4 million students rode 50km to another city...

China's 1/4 million students rode 50km to another city...

On 8th Oct, about 1/4 million students in China's HeNan ZhengShou (郑州) rode about 50km to another...
Donald Trump re-elected President of the United States

Donald Trump re-elected President of the United States

Donald Trump has been re-elected president of the United States, defeating opponent Kamala Harris in...
LIVE: US Presidential Election

LIVE: US Presidential Election

The US presidential race between Former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is tightening...
Iran now a full-fledged BRICS member

Iran now a full-fledged BRICS member

Iran’s full membership in BRICS, announced by Putin, signals a potential shift in global power dynamics....
Mass casualties as Hezbollah rains barrage of drones...

Mass casualties as Hezbollah rains barrage of drones...

A drone strike targeted an Israeli army base near Binyamina, about 20 miles south of Haifa. The attack...
Israel lied about massive damages to Nevatim Air Base

Israel lied about massive damages to Nevatim Air Base

According to Iran's National TV, a precision-guided Iranian missile successfully knocked out a cutting-edge,...
US begs Iran to 'go soft' on Israel

US begs Iran to 'go soft' on Israel

Israel-owned Washington has made a big appeal to Iran as the Mideast nation anticipates an attack from...
Russia warns Israel of

Russia warns Israel of "Dangerous Consequences" following...

In a shocking turn of events, an Israeli airstrike near Russia's Hmeimim Air Base in Syria has sparked...
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng to be charged in relation...

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng to be charged in relation...

Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng will be charged in a Singapore court on Friday (Oct 4). The...
Former minister Iswaran gets 12 months’ jail for...

Former minister Iswaran gets 12 months’ jail for...

Former senior cabinet minister S Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months in prison in a high-profile...
Isreal strikes Russian air base in Syria

Isreal strikes Russian air base in Syria

In an obvious attempt to escallate the war in the middle east and force the warmongering US into the...
Israeli air bases damaged and fighter jets destroyed...

Israeli air bases damaged and fighter jets destroyed...

Israel has closed off several military zones after the Iranian missile attack on October 1. The Israeli...
Israeli soldiers suffered mass casualties in first...

Israeli soldiers suffered mass casualties in first...

Hezbollah fighters are giving invading Israeli soldiers in south Lebanon a tough fight. In the first...
Only 20% of the missiles Iran launched at Israel were...

Only 20% of the missiles Iran launched at Israel were...

Iran launched a substantial number of ballistic missiles (180+) in a recent attack that overwhelmed Israel's...
Israel's air bases badly damaged by Iran's missile...

Israel's air bases badly damaged by Iran's missile...

On Tuesday (Oct 1), Iran launched a barrage of over 150 missiles at Israel, specifically targeting Nevatim...
Iran launches barrage of missiles at Israel

Iran launches barrage of missiles at Israel

Iran has reportedly launched more than 150 ballistic missiles towards southern Israel from Khorramabad...
Opinions
Death penalty and Presidential clemency

Death penalty and Presidential clemency

When Tharman Shanmugaratnam became the president of Singapore in September 2023, I told several young...
Path towards Politics

Path towards Politics

Standing on a stage to speak to hundreds and thousands of people can be quite intimidating to most people,...
Good Governance

Good Governance

People vs System or People & System? Policies can change over time while Constitution should not...
Scammers

Scammers

Just the first half of 2024, there is a record 26,587 reported scam cases. And here comes the staggering...
America humiliated as Biden shunted at APEC Summit

America humiliated as Biden shunted at APEC Summit

A picture tells a thousand words as the saying goes. Look at the group picture of the Leaders...
Trump: Raging against The Machine

Trump: Raging against The Machine

“The wheel is come full circle.”—Shakespeare, King Lear. Donald J. Trump has been re-elected...
The fate of Singapore

The fate of Singapore

The voice of the people has always been loud and clear, until now. In the 1950s and 1960s, the people...
Donald Trump is set for a landslide

Donald Trump is set for a landslide

It's over for Kamala. Trump is set for a landslide. The Republicans are also sweeping the Senate and...
A rising start at CHOGM in Samoa

A rising start at CHOGM in Samoa

We all know about the loquacity of PM Lawence Wong because since taking office he had been ranting with...
Perception is everything

Perception is everything

Lee Hsien Yang (LHY) has declared himself a political refugee from Singapore, the land of his birth....
Political Refugees & Detainees of Singapore

Political Refugees & Detainees of Singapore

Ever since PAP came into power in 1959, party which had fought for "Democracy" has actually turned into...
The Last Wish

The Last Wish

aka THE LAST WISH OF LEE WEI LING, LEE KUAN YEW AND CHINESE EMPERORS OF YORE It's no surprise the...
Is there democracy in Singapore?

Is there democracy in Singapore?

Last week, The Straits Times published an article on a survey done by the NUS Institute of Policy Studies:...
Iswaran's Victory

Iswaran's Victory

I believe alot of people were having popcorns in their hands all ready to watch the Great Show of the...
A random thought on the comedy of error

A random thought on the comedy of error

The comedy of error that is circling around in Singapore although mind-boggling but amuses Singaporeans...
The Great America, No More

The Great America, No More

America was propagated as the Great Nation in the last century when I was born, even though the world...
A glimpse of the obscurantism of Singapore society

A glimpse of the obscurantism of Singapore society

This is not an attempt at self-exaltation but to give a glimpse of the obscurantism of the Singapore...
Excess Deaths in Singapore

Excess Deaths in Singapore

I applaud ST journalist's effort in pursuing this issue of Excess Deaths in Singapore (which is one of...
Letters
Don't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet...

Don't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet...

I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: “Don't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picks” (Nov...
Putin escalates Ukraine war

Putin escalates Ukraine war

I refer to The CNA’s Commentary: “Putin escalates Ukraine war by a step, not a leap, with missile...
Supporting Chee Soon Juan's café

Supporting Chee Soon Juan's café

I refer to The Independent Singapore’s news, “Singaporeans urged to support Chee Soon Juan's café...
Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries?

Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries?

I refer to The TR-Emeritus opinion article, “Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries”...
Steering with stability in transition times

Steering with stability in transition times

I refer to The Straits Times’ Editorial, “Steering with stability in transition times” (May 16). Let...
We will lead in our own way

We will lead in our own way

I read with interest The Today’s report, “'We will lead in our own way': : Lawrence Wong takes office...
Higher salaries lead Singapore to become top pick for...

Higher salaries lead Singapore to become top pick for...

I refer to the Independent Singapore’s Featured News SG Economy, “Higher salaries lead Singapore...
Marriage, children and practical concerns

Marriage, children and practical concerns

A couple bows before their parents and offers them tea, as is traditional in Chinese weddings. I...
Snippets
The Allure of Singapore Jewellery: A Blend of Tradition,...

The Allure of Singapore Jewellery: A Blend of Tradition,...

In Singapore, traditional and contemporary life come together so beautifully, and among other things...
The Impact of Global Economic Policies on Singapore’s...

The Impact of Global Economic Policies on Singapore’s...

For dynamics to develop within Singapore's financial markets, global economic policies are incredibly...
Singapore Tightens Casino Regulations to Combat Money...

Singapore Tightens Casino Regulations to Combat Money...

In a move to strengthen its position as a well-regulated financial hub, Singapore is set to implement...
The All-Time Top Singaporean Poker Players

The All-Time Top Singaporean Poker Players

Poker is one of the world's most popular games with games being played recreationally and professionally....
How to Increase Image Size without Compromising Quality

How to Increase Image Size without Compromising Quality

In our digital world, crisp, top-notch images make your content pop, whether on a website, social media,...
Chinese villagers living on cliffs

Chinese villagers living on cliffs

In the Liangshan Mountains of Sichuan Province in China, there is a small isolated village on a cliff...
Ukraine will cease to exist thanks to the west

Ukraine will cease to exist thanks to the west

Scott Ritter is a former Marine intelligence officer who served in the former Soviet Union, implementing...
Bride's family asked for RMB 500,000 in bride price

Bride's family asked for RMB 500,000 in bride price

Contrary to popular beliefs, many couples in China are unable to afford to get married. With the exception...
Sticky & Recent Articles

Joe Biden refuses to step down as donors pull funding

Joe Biden refuses to step down as donors pull funding

US President Joe Biden is facing pressure from some major Democratic donors ahead of the elections in November. Abigail Disney, Barry Diller and Diane von Fürstenberg are among the big names withholding funds till Biden steps aside. But will the US president do so? Or can he forced to retire?    Read More →

$850 in GST vouchers to help with the cost of living

$850 in GST vouchers to help with the cost of living

Come August, about 1.5m Singaporeans will receive up to $850 in GST vouchers to help with the cost of living. Nobody will quarrel with having more money, yet, this annual handout is detrimental to the progress of the people and the nation because it adds to the suffocating influence and power of the government over the people. As... 

Job Hopping is rightly considered to be undesirable and unhealthy and for good reasons

Job Hopping is rightly considered to be undesirable and unhealthy and for good reasons

Tin Pei Ling (TPL) is in the news again but this time, it is not about her Kate Spade bags but rather her job hopping and although job hopping is a personal choice and behaviour but when pap MP TPL job hops, it is not so straightforward a matter. She is not any ordinary HDB ah lian. She is a young MP with a pretty face, with... 

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