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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...

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...

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...

GST increase in 2024GST increase in 2024 On 1 Jan 2024 GST rises 1% from 8% to 9%; this is a 12.5% increase in GST. I am not convinced that this is necessary. It will contribute to inflation, and cause economic hardship. The handouts to mitigate this are temporary and the increase is permanent. In 2015, when the possibility of GST rising was an election issue...

Race relations in SingaporeRace relations in Singapore I refer to the Today’s “Commentary: In 1954, David Marshall spoke about race relations in Singapore. Have we made real progress since then?” (Dec 15). For any country to be prosperous and powerful, it must first achieve political and social stability, and its people must live in harmony and be united. Only in this...

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Editorial
Rare typhoon-like storm hits Singapore

Rare typhoon-like storm hits Singapore

Strong winds that people called a mini typhoon hit Singapore on Tuesday evening, September 17, toppling...
Super typhoon Bebinca hit the city of Suzhou in Jiangsu...

Super typhoon Bebinca hit the city of Suzhou in Jiangsu...

After hitting Shanghai on Monday (17th Sept), Typhoon Bebinca hit the city of Suzhou in Jiangsu province....
Why storms and typhoons are wrecking havoc in Asia...

Why storms and typhoons are wrecking havoc in Asia...

Typhoon Bebinca has made landfall in China on Monday (16th Sept). Shanghai has been slammed by the city's...
Super typhoon Bebinca wreaks havoc In Shanghai

Super typhoon Bebinca wreaks havoc In Shanghai

The mega city of Shanghai was brought to a standstill on Monday (16th Sept) as residents at home had...
Severe flooding wrecks havoc in Europe

Severe flooding wrecks havoc in Europe

Severe flooding continues to wreak havoc across central and eastern Europe, following days of torrential...
Iran poised to launch mega-retaliation against Israel

Iran poised to launch mega-retaliation against Israel

Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a high-ranking IRGC commander, has announced that Iran will soon...
Super typhoon Yagi batters Hainan island in China

Super typhoon Yagi batters Hainan island in China

Heavy rains and strong winds swept through Hainan province Friday as a powerful typhoon, dubbed Yagi,...
Putin visits Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant

Putin visits Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Mongolia for a visit, despite the risk of arrest under...
Axis of Resistance vows to escalate attacks on Israel...

Axis of Resistance vows to escalate attacks on Israel...

The Axis of Resistance groups in Iraq have escalated their threats against Israel and the US. They have...
Russia pounds Ukraine for the second consecutive day

Russia pounds Ukraine for the second consecutive day

In one of the biggest air attacks launched by Russia, hundreds of missiles and drones were launched targeting...
Russia pounds Ukraine in retaliation for invasion of...

Russia pounds Ukraine in retaliation for invasion of...

Russia unleashed a massive missile and drone assault on NATO-backed Ukraine amid rising tensions over...
Houthis ready to strike Israel

Houthis ready to strike Israel

Houthi-installed defence minister in Yemen has warned that his forces are ready to strike Israel. Major...
Israel imposes restriction on media to hide damages...

Israel imposes restriction on media to hide damages...

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is set to present proof or videos of attacks near Tel Aviv. Israeli...
Hezbollah hints at 'full response' after major rocket...

Hezbollah hints at 'full response' after major rocket...

The Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones towards Israel on...
How strong is Singapore's fighter jets?

How strong is Singapore's fighter jets?

Singapore's fighter jets are supposedly the most advanced force in the entire Southeast Asian region. What...
Major escalation fears as Hezbollah pounds Israel with...

Major escalation fears as Hezbollah pounds Israel with...

Hezbollah and Israel both have announced large-scale military operations against each other. Israel is...
WHO Declares Global Health Emergency

WHO Declares Global Health Emergency

Covid Done, New Virus Emerges: 100s Killed, WHO Declares Global Health Emergency. The World Health...
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to step down

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to step down

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was seen as a safe pair of hands when his party installed him three...
Opinions
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...
Throwing out the baby with the bath water

Throwing out the baby with the bath water

Mr Shanmugam says Singapore has laws and policies to prevent riots like those seen in the UK recently...
Let dead dogs lie

Let dead dogs lie

Alas, Pritam should have let dead dogs lie. I am surprised that he is making a bid to have his case...
Total Policy Reset

Total Policy Reset

Lawrence Wong talked about "reset" but up till now, I am still not quite sure what is installed in his...
The divination of a self-exaltation myth

The divination of a self-exaltation myth

The euphoria that accompanied the appointment of Lawrence Wong as prime minister is understandable.because...
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's (LW) National Day Rally

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's (LW) National Day Rally

I have more praises than criticisms for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's (LW) National Day Rally. He...
Build Our Core

Build Our Core

On this very day of celebrating our 59th National Day, we as a people, a country and the Singaporean...
More Singaporeans eligible to vote in next General...

More Singaporeans eligible to vote in next General...

More Singaporeans eligible to vote in next General Election (GE)- CNA online 22 July 2024. There are...
Excess Deaths Comparison Chart

Excess Deaths Comparison Chart

This is the Excess Deaths Comparison Chart that MOH has neither disputed nor commented on. It...
Focusing on frail, senior patients

Focusing on frail, senior patients

Tan Tock Seng (TTS) focuses on frail, senior patients as it celebrates 180th anniversary- ST online,...
Who is replacing us?

Who is replacing us?

My fellow Singaporeans,we face an existential threat,that is exacerbated by PAP policies. The number...
Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

We first thought the attempted assassination of Trump was a "Lone Wolf" incident. However, there are...
Allianz offers to buy a stake in Income Insurance

Allianz offers to buy a stake in Income Insurance

Allianz offers to buy a stake in Income Insurance- 18 July 24, Straits Times. Allianz has done its...
I am not a 'woke'

I am not a 'woke'

I am known to be a Democratic Socialist. Democracy comes before Socialism. Traditionally, people regard...
Assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Assassination attempt on Donald Trump

I strongly condemn the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the United States Republican presidential...
Letters
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...
Not in my backyard

Not in my backyard

I refer to the TODAY’s Commentary, “'Not in my backyard' — when some groups can protest more loudly,...
Opposition parties seek to strengthen parliamentary...

Opposition parties seek to strengthen parliamentary...

I refer to The Independent Singapore’s SG Politics column, “Opposition parties seek to strengthen...
Snippets
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...
The fall of Alibaba's Jack Ma

The fall of Alibaba's Jack Ma

The story of how Jack Ma betrayed everyone that helped and gave him what he has today. The video also...
中國唯一的一妻多夫制的地方

中國唯一的一妻多夫制的地方

A land enshrouded in spirituality, Tibet is home to distinct cultural traditions and astounding natural...
Sticky & Recent Articles

How many persons to fix a light bulb?

How many persons to fix a light bulb?

PAP Wayang - How many persons to fix a light bulb? Do you know how many persons PAP will need to fix a lightbulb? They will employ TWO foreign workers just to hold the ladder with 1 lady wearing long skirt to fix the light bulb! No wonder our Total Factor Productivity is LOW! Correction: They actually needed FOUR persons to fix the light bulb... One more to take Photo/Video of it!   Goh Meng Seng    Read More →

Forever Friends

Forever Friends

While several countries pulled out their ambassadors from Israel soon after it carried out genocidal acts against the Palestinians, Singapore decided to show its warmest affection for the country. On December 19, 2023, Singapore appointed Mr Ian Mak as its first ambassador to Israel. For more than half a century, Singapore did not find the need to appoint an ambassador to Israel. But it chose to do so while Palestinians are being ruthlessly slaughtered and their land and properties subjected to intensive and indiscriminate bombings. Was that a show of comradery or was it an act of folly? Was it meant to tell the world that Singapore will forever be Israel’s friend because it owes an enormous debt for training our young men to fight our imagined enemies after we left Malaysia? I don’t know the quantity of armaments Singapore sent to Israel since October 7. This government should tell us. As if the appointment of our first ambassador to Israel was not sufficient indication to the world that it is a diehard friend and supporter of Israel, it continues to try and fool Singaporeans by its occasional utterances that Israel “have gone too far”. On 26 January, the ICJ ruled in the case filed by South Africa that “Israel must take all possible measures to prevent genocidal acts as outlined in Article 2 of the 1948 Genocide Convention”, a convention which was the direct outcome of the death of 6 million Jews committed by the Germans. What did Singapore do to stop the ongoing genocide? It did nothing. Instead, it was left to a group of young people to stage a peaceful protest on 2 February. They held umbrellas painted with the symbol of Palestine, the watermelon and several of them walked to the Istana to present over a hundred letters to our prime minister. If Singapore leaders were sincere in wanting to end the massacre of Palestinians, they should have welcomed the minuscule peaceful protest. After all, in many countries, protesters against the genocide have numbered in the thousands. Can 70 people cause any harm to peaceful Singapore? Singaporeans have long been depoliticised and are not capable of violence. So I really cannot understand the actions of the police. Not long after, at least nine young people were summoned to the Tanglin and Bedok police stations for interrogations about the “protest”. Some were even threatened by the appearance of plain clothes police officers at their homes. The whole exercise was probably to frighten the young people from attempting to “disrupt” the Singapore Airshow that was held a few days later where Israel would tout its latest weaponry and spyware which have already been tested on Palestinians. I don’t know how many of these weapons and equipment have been purchased by Singapore. But we can assume that a lot of money would be spent on these equipment as we have a defence budget of at least 3%. Spyware would certainly be useful to track Singaporeans! Singapore seems to be mesmerized with Israel. Since December, we have something to do with Israel almost every month. This March, our Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan led a delegation of parliamentarians to Israel to meet with all these cold blooded murderers. I don’t know how they feel having to face them in person, knowing that they were responsible for the slaughter of 32,000 Palestinians and more under the rubbles. Could they picture the many orphaned and starving little children? Could they visualise the starving Palestinians? How about the injured in the hospitals and the executions that are taking place daily on hospital grounds? I don’t understand all these regular dos with Israel. Why take a delegation of parliamentarians to meet cold blooded murderers. Is the minister trying to teach them how to treat Singaporeans when there is a political crisis?   Teo Soh Lung      Read More →

Kuasa Kalendar Forex: Menavigasi Lanskap Ekonomi dengan FBS

Kuasa Kalendar Forex: Menavigasi Lanskap Ekonomi dengan FBS

Dalam luasnya pasaran kewangan terbesar di dunia, pedagang forex adalah seperti pelaut yang melalui pelayaran di atas laut yang tidak menentu. Perjalanan ini, penuh dengan ketidakpastian, memerlukan alat navigasi yang boleh dipercayai yang dapat memberi amaran tentang ombak dan angin yang akan datang. Masuki dunia economic calendar - seorang sekutu yang tidak boleh dipisahkan bagi setiap pedagang dan instrumen penting untuk menguruskan risiko dengan berkesan. Memahami Kalendar Forex Pada intinya, kalendar forex, juga dikenali sebagai kalendar ekonomi, adalah jadual komprehensif acara ekonomi akan datang yang bersedia untuk mempengaruhi nilai mata wang. Spektrum acara ini adalah luas, merangkumi segala-galanya dari pilihan raya politik hingga mesyuarat bank pusat, dan dari laporan KDNK hingga statistik pekerjaan. Dengan memerhatikan rapat acara-acara ini, pedagang dapat membuat keputusan yang terinformasi dengan baik tentang waktu yang sempurna untuk membeli atau menjual pasangan mata wang mereka, dengan demikian mengoptimumkan strategi perdagangan mereka. Rasional di Sebalik Penggunaan Kalendar Forex Dunia perdagangan forex ditandai dengan sifatnya yang pantas, di mana kekalahan satu langkah boleh menguntungkan pedagang dengan signifikan. Acara ekonomi berpotensi untuk mencipta volatiliti yang besar dalam pasaran forex. Dengan pengetahuan terlebih dahulu tentang bila acara-acara ini dijadualkan untuk berlaku, pedagang dapat bersiap sedia untuk tempoh-tempoh volatiliti yang meningkat ini dan menyesuaikan strategi mereka dengan sewajarnya. Pandangan Lebih Dekat pada Kalendar Forex FBS: Pandu Navigasi Anda yang Dipercayai dalam Lanskap Forex FBS bangga menawarkan salah satu forex calendar yang paling komprehensif yang tersedia di pasaran. Kalendar ekonomi forex FBS membolehkan pedagang menyaring acara berdasarkan negara, tarikh, dan tahap impak. Kapasiti penapisan yang terperinci ini memberi kuasa kepada pedagang untuk memfokuskan perhatian kepada acara-acara yang paling berkaitan dengan mereka, dengan demikian mengoptimumkan taktik perdagangan mereka. Kalendar forex FBS adalah gabungan yang sempurna antara kemudahan penggunaan dan daya tarikan visual, menjadikannya mudah digunakan oleh pedagang dari semua peringkat pengalaman. Setiap acara ekonomi yang disenaraikan dalam kalendar disertai dengan keterangan ringkas namun informatif, membantu pedagang memahami impak potensi setiap acara terhadap pasaran forex. Melihat Lebih Mendalam: Implikasi Acara Ekonomi Sebuah acara ekonomi boleh menjadi sebarang kejadian yang boleh menyebabkan perubahan dalam nilai mata wang negara. Mari kita lihat lebih mendalam beberapa jenis acara ekonomi yang biasa: Mesyuarat Bank Pusat Bank pusat memainkan peranan penting dalam kestabilan kewangan suatu negara, dan keputusan mereka dapat memberi kesan yang signifikan terhadap nilai mata wang negara itu. Pedagang memerhatikan mesyuarat ini dengan teliti untuk meramal sebarang perubahan dalam dasar monetari yang boleh mempengaruhi nilai mata wang. Pilihan Raya Politik Kestabilan politik adalah faktor penting yang mempengaruhi kekuatan ekonomi sebuah negara dan, dengan sambangannya, nilai mata wangnya. Pilihan raya boleh menyebabkan ketidakpastian, menyebabkan volatiliti dalam pasaran mata wang. Pedagang boleh menggunakan kalendar forex untuk mengetahui tentang pilihan raya akan datang dan merancang perdagangan mereka dengan sewajarnya. Laporan KDNK Produk Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) adalah ukuran kesihatan ekonomi suatu negara. Angka KDNK yang lebih tinggi daripada yang dijangka boleh menguatkan nilai mata wang negara itu, manakala angka yang lebih rendah daripada yang dijangka boleh melemahkannya. Kalendar forex membantu pedagang untuk kekal dikemaskini dengan laporan KDNK akan datang. Statistik Pekerjaan Kadar pekerjaan adalah barometer prestasi ekonomi sebuah negara. Kadar pekerjaan yang lebih tinggi boleh meningkatkan nilai mata wang, manakala kadar yang lebih rendah boleh memberi kesan sebaliknya. Kalendar forex membantu pedagang untuk kekal dimaklumkan dengan statistik pekerjaan akan datang. Kesimpulan Kalendar forex FBS muncul sebagai alat yang tidak ternilai bagi pedagang yang ingin menavigasi laut yang bergegar dalam pasaran forex. Dengan menyediakan jadual komprehensif acara ekonomi akan datang, kalendar forex FBS mempersenjatakan pedagang untuk kekal di hadapan dalam dunia dinamik perdagangan forex. Mulakan perjalanan anda dalam dunia FBS dan alami kuasa perubahan kalendar forex yang boleh dipercayai dalam pelayaran perdagangan anda hari ini.        Read More →

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