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Budget 2012 should have more economic stimulus, direct cash assistance for needy February 21, 2012 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics Written by Ng E-Jay 21 February 2012 In the 2012 Budget announced in Parliament, the Finance Minister laid out plans to reduce Singapor...
It is unfortunate that the Workers’ Party has chosen this path although there are pros and cons in it. I find it a pity because Shin Leong had contributed so much towards the party in the past years and not to mention, being actively involved in civil society work prior to his politic...
I have been asked, in relation to the attached ST article, if I would follow suit to also initiate legal proceedings. As Mr Alex Au has already promptly removed his posting which makes reference to me, I don’t think it is necessary to take any further action at this point. However, I ...
SDP supports Govt’s idea to build eldercare centres February 13, 2012 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics , Singapore Democratic Party SDP Media Release 13 February 2012 The Singapore Democrats support the Government’s proposals to build an eldercare centre in Woodlands...
Worker’s Party expels Yaw Shin Leong, Hougang MP seat vacant February 15, 2012 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics , Media articles WP Press Release 15 February 2012 Expulsion of Yaw Shin Leong from Party Membership The Workers’ Party has expelled Yaw Shin Leong from th...
We often hear people complaining about the government not taking care of its people. Why then are these people reacting angrily when something is being done for a group that has contributed to Singapore’s economic growth and its prosperity? They have forgotten that although problems s...
Yaw Shin Leong should either come clean, or resign as MP February 11, 2012 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics Written by Ng E-Jay 11 February 2012 As the furore over Hougang MP Yaw Shin Leong’s alleged extra-marital affairs grows, it has become very clear that now is t...
PAP’s Migrant policy is Seriously Flawed February 7, 2012 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics By Tracy Tan (Sammyboy forum) (with some minor editing) 07 February 2012 The PAP thinks that liberally granting SG citizenship to cheap foreign labour will solve SG’s populatio...
