Sense And Nonsense

There are some encouraging signs that Chinese dialects will survive in Singapore. One reason is that the government appears comfortable that its pro-Mandarin policy has largely succeeded and that there is no need to be so ruthless in “chopping...

The tragic death of Corporal Edward Go, 19, of the Singapore Civil Defence Force is a reminder that national service is the highest form of sacrifice and commitment that any male Singaporean and his family can give to this...

The repeal of S377A shows that persistent activism for the right cause - to correct what is wrong - will be rewarded, even in authoritarian and largely conservatve Singapore. But only when clouds are burst. The journey to the...

Despite being so much a part of the Malaysian political landscape for three decades and within an arm’s reach of the top office twice, Anwar Ibrahim being sworn in on Nov 24 as Prime Minister by the Malaysian King...

When FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks off today (Nov 20), it will be watched by five billion people, half of humanity’s population. Host Qatar takes on Ecuador in the opening match. The excitement will reach its climax at...

Two messages coming out of the ruling People’s Action Party biennial conference last Sunday (Nov 6) seemed contradictory. But they were not. They were simply part of a familiar PAP song the title of which could well be Tina...

I know of a former remisier who became a security guard four years ago after his old job vanished into oblivion. His wife and even his daughter disapproved of his switch for status reason. They stayed in a condominium...

Lawrence Wong asked for it and he may be finding out that he and his team have their work cut out in their Forward SG journey. Never mind all the passion shown by Manpower Minister Tan See Leng when...

BTS members’ decision to go ahead with their military callup rather than try to evade or defer it brings to mind how two other mega stars in the United States reacted in their time to their own national service...

Forward SG?: Looks like Singapore will move at its own pace, by apparent consensus, and only when it deems itself ready. It has said it will repeal Penal Code 377A, which penalises sex between males. But to guard against...