DPM Teo, labour leaders thank workers who keep Singapore humming on long.
Acting Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean dropped in on about 100 workers in the maritime and port industry on Thursday to thank them for their dedication, handing out mandarin oranges and hongbaos when he visited PSA Marine and the Maritime and Port.
Under The Angsana Tree: Population Vs Xenophobia
Singapore population and Xenophobia.. in his position of authority and as a major decision maker, implement and approved those failed PAP policies that has resulted in majority of citizens mistrust, hatred and disappointment towards his leadership, his govt and the party.. On Foreigners, Xenophobia and The Straits Times.. Sporeans must support balance between growth, foreign labour. Build a sustainable population to keep Singapore vibrant: DPM Teo
Changi Airport Terminal 1 carpark now permanently closed
SINGAPORE - The carpark at Changi Airport Terminal 1 (T1) is now permanently closed to make way for the construction of Project Jewel. Drivers heading towards T1 are being directed by orange road signs and lane markings towards the new T1 carpark, .
EDITORIAL SAMARTH: EDITORIAL 27.06.11
The Congress is clearly rattled by the encouraging meeting that Anna Hazare and his team had with veteran BJP leader LK Advani, and by the possibility of another meeting with that partys senior leaders. Civil society members.. According to The New York Times, investigations by the US authorities into a mobile phone used by Osama bin Ladens courier are said to have given rise to suspicion that Osama bin Laden had contact with the HuM. The mobile set of the��.
Diary of A Singaporean Mind: U-Turn or Election.
Higher wages seen for Singapore workers as job market tightens Singapore businesses optimistic in first half of 2006 Singapores employment in 2005 at all-time high of 2.3 million Singapores economy expected to continue prospering: PM Lee.. I am just stating what I observe and what I read in the papers like Straits Times, Associated Press, Google, Yahoo, Reuters etc etc about the political dynamics when Islam starts to play a prominent role in local politics.
Road closures around the Victoria Theatre area on Friday for PAPs 60th.
Parliament Place in the direction of Saint Andrews Road (between Fullerton Road and Saint Andrews Road) and the two left lanes of Fullerton Road in the direction of Esplanade Drive will be closed at the same time. During the closures, access into.
Part III: S. Rajaratnam - - Singapore Politics
But instead, for those who didnt have the privilege of meeting him in person, this article will just focus on some excerpts from the conversations with Rajaratnam published in Melanie Chews Leaders of Singapore. QN: How did. QN: At that point you said there was no point to join the Labour Party, and you had to start your own. Why did. I was already in the Straits Times, on the editorial staff, so I could not get involved... His dream is to leave behind a reputation.
See US Ambassador Kirk Wagar try bak kut teh for the first time
SINGAPORE - The way to Singaporeans hearts is through their stomach, the US ambassador to Singapore Kirk Wagar is betting. In a video posted online by the US Embassy on Tuesday, Mr Wagar slurps bak kut teh (pork rib soup) with relish and has a .
Sick Of This: Everyone Waits A Cure. �� Elfredian Enclave
Ummm��� If ex-comrade Ng Eng Hen is��� not elected into CEC alongside with Mah��� ��� these two most critical ministries��� may see a change in leadership. I am quite sad for.. It wont be our interest for a long time to even think of investing a large scale asset for Singapore, unless you are willing to subject our local people to robberies and riots and bla bla bla (eg) in the name of wikileaks. And as.. Let the Straits Times report on it and make it national news. elfred,.
Aliens in the land ��� Indian migrant workers in Malaysia
Originally, foreign workers were predominantly from China and India and most were locked into semi-permanent ���labour circulation��� arrangements through their employment contracts.. However, they lacked the capital to establish large properties and British trading (agency) houses in Singapore consequently played a vital role in bringing together planters and overseas financial interests (mainly in Britain),... THANKS JULY 16, 2011 after 1 year, 1 month and 1 day.
Police appeal for information on missing 13-year-old girl, last seen in Marsiling
SINGAPORE - Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 13-year-old Hasfika Wardania Abdullah. She was last seen at vicinity of Block 4, Marsiling Road on Oct 21 last month at about 6.30am. Ms Hasfika was described as a slim, .
Uncle Zorro, how are you? | *SUSAN LOONEs Blog*
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Under The Angsana Tree: One Worlds View Of The Man
In this forthright and frank book Lee gave his views on major powers and regions of the world, often with scathing remarks about Singapores neighbors and past Chinese leaders... After a meeting that was either an hour long or 40 minutes long, depending on whether you believe the Straits Times or Chanel News Asia, Lee told Singapore journalists that Mr. Xis experiences during the Cultural Revolution,... Malaysia losing talent to keep one race dominant: LKY. <!
More than half of 500 people say they want more modern facilities for Ubin in.
At least half of 500 people surveyed say they want the rustic island of Pulau Ubin to take on some features of modern, mainland Singapore. They said they would like to see more public facilities, including shelters, footpaths and toilets; attractions.
Sporeans of all races join in to create pongal rice dish, contributing to.
Two hundred locals and new immigrants pitched in to make pots of the sweetened rice dish at the eighth annual Pongal Festival, held this year at an open field in Pending Road.. Speaking as guest-of-honour at the event, Deputy Prime Minister and.
Chedet ��� GELANG PATAH
This is another reason why the Singaporean DAP leadership will be marching into the outstretched arms of the BN, corruption or no corruption, scandals or no scandals ��� a week is a long time in politics. Conclusion.. Thank You Tun. mubarakchans Gravatar mubarakchan. April 29, 2013 at 1:11 AM | Permalink. Tun. Let us hope that all Bloggers can see the Shakespearean play now being unfolded before our very eyes. It is the most melodramatic show of a lifetime.
Malaysia Today Online: Malaysia Today - Your Source of.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 ��� Utusan Malaysia accused Selangor Pakatan Rakyat (PR) and Bersih leaders of treason for disobeying both the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Selangor Sultan by going ahead with Saturdays rally... Along with leading regional dailies such as the Jakarta Post and Singapore Straits Times, the WSJ has been critical of the governments handling of Bersih, which saw over a hundred arrests in a police dragnet that began over a week��.
Jurong Rock Caverns officially opened after eight years of construction
The Jurong Rock Caverns, Singapores first subterranean cavern storage facility for oil products, were officially opened on Tuesday after eight years of construction. Located 150m below energy and chemicals hub Jurong Island, the $950 million facility .
Goh increase Sgreans income 3 per cent when his salary.
This is about how we can increase productivity of the economy as a whole ��� you as workers, the company as a production institution, management as people in charge,��� SM Goh was quoted as saying in the Straits Times. His stance echoed that of DPM Teo Chee Hean who said a few days ago that Singapore needs to renew and re-double its efforts in productivity to move the economy forward and to create ���good jobs��� for Singaporeans. Singapores productivity rate��.
SMRT train services to start earlier on Sunday for StanChart Marathon; some.
SINGAPORE - SMRT train services will start earlier on Sunday for people heading to the Standard Chartered Marathon 2014, while 12 bus services will be diverted between 1am and 3.30pm, SMRT said on Tuesday. On the North-South Line, the first .
Health DG on leave pending action for khalwat offence
The commission does not want to interfere with the court decision because it would be subjudice or a contempt of court, when we take any disciplinary actions, he added. - New Straits Times. Anda mungkin juga meminati: Health DG. (27 SEPT. 2013) REACHED 12 MILLION HITS TODAY (11.12.2013) THANKS FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT.. TAKING MONEY for Selangor Wanita leaders land dea... Scorpene: Malaysia Shuts Doors On The Truth - Long.
Under The Angsana Tree: Reflections on the Little India Riot
According to a report in The Straits Times, her story was one of the first-hand accounts Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong heard at a breakfast meeting that was attended by the Home Team first responders. read more. STAFF SGT NOR.. He explained that foreign workers can be asked to leave Singapore if they are deemed to have acted in a way that is against Singapores interest or in a way that puts Singapores safety or security at risk. This is a power that the��.
Shanmugam: Sending railway land issue for arbitration was right step
Under the land swop deal, the three plots of railway land and three additional plots in Bukit Timah would be exchanged for four land parcels in Marina South and two parcels in Ophir-Rochor. A new Malaysia-Singapore joint venture company, M+S, was set.
Maxwell Road to have direct access to MCE; new roads to MCE from Sept 28
SINGAPORE - The maze which motorists navigate in Marina South today will give way to a simpler and more user-friendly network when the Land Transport Authority completes its nine-month realignment work following the opening of the Marina Coastal.
CHIJ celebrates 160 years, launches fund to help needy students
SINGAPORE - The Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ) schools celebrated its 160th anniversary on Sunday with a record-breaking bid and the launch of a fund to help needy students. The IJ Spirit Fund was set up by the CHIJ alumni association and will .
Under The Angsana Tree: A Post-LKY Singapore?
One woman, a middle-aged professional, got nods of agreement when she said modern Singapores founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, had done great things but that new ways were needed from current leaders still. I refer to the 18 Mar 2013 Straits Times report of your video presentation to the Australian Mines and Metals Association during which you urged Australia to learn from the successful economic policies of Lee Kuan Yew, who transformed Singapore [1].
M1 service disruptions: IDA finds telco not at fault but says M1 should do.
SINGAPORE - TELCO M1 might not have attracted a fine for its latest disruptions in February 2014 and October 2013, but the authorities said they are not letting up on telecommunications service standards requirements. In a statement issued late Tuesday .
Night Safari adds two more cubs to its pride of endangered lions
SINGAPORE - Two more endangered Asian lion cubs were born in the Night Safari in September, bringing the total number of offspring from the parks resident lions to a dozen. Asian lions are a sub-species of the African Lion and only about 300 of them.
Business schools in Singapore take top two spots in Asia-Pacific for MBA.
SINGAPORE - Two business schools in Singapore - Insead Singapore and the National University of Singapores Business School - have placed first and second in a ranking of 30 schools in the Asia-Pacific for Master in Business Administration (MBA) .
Yaacob meets returning pilgrims, says Singapore will appeal for higher.
SINGAPORE - About 120 pilgrims returning from their haj journeys in Saudi Arabia were greeted by Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim after they touched down at Changi Airport on Sunday morning. Dr Yaacob, who is also Minister for .
Under The Angsana Tree: Population and Immigrants
When the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) asked 2,000 citizens - half local-born, half foreign-born - if having a male child who has completed NS is an important characteristic of being Singaporean, 69 per cent of locals said yes.. comments and media reports expressing anger towards Chinese residents was so extreme it prompted the Chinese embassy, in a rare move, to issue a letter ��� subsequently released to the Straits Times ��� urging its citizens in Singapore to��.
mi1: Why Felda Global Ventures Is So Important To So Many
���The cancellation is good as it gives members more time to reflect on electing new board members such as a new chairman, secretary or treasurer at the next elections.��� An analyst at a local brokerage said it was unlikely that��.