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Is Ban on Chewing Gum Your Top Concern?
MP Denise Phua wanted to ask the Minister for Trade and Industry on the appropriate time for lifting of the ban on the sale of chewing gum in Singapore.
Alright, it is a valid question. But, of all the time she has in parliament, why does she have to pose this question during a Budget Debate? I am sure this is the least concern of the ordinary ( Read more... ) -
CitiNews: The Superstar
At around 10pm on Thursday evening, as i was watching the news on Ch8 reporting the return of Jerry Ee, the guy who went missing on Christmas Eve with 386 luxury watches, to Singapore under the Police's custody, i realised something was not right, but i couldn't pin-point what it was then. As the news went on for the next few seconds, i suddenly ( Read more... ) -
CitiNews: Lui puts down Netizens
Internet not an effective self-regulated regime, says MICA
By Imelda Saad, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 04 February 2009 1614 hrs
SINGAPORE: Contrary to what some may feel, Singapore's Senior Minister of State for Information, Communications and the Arts, Lui Tuck Yew, has said the internet is not an effective self-regulated regime.
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CitiNews: The Disappointing Ang Pow
There was much anticipation about the budget that was unveiled by the Government this afternoon. If you had anticipated a big ang pow from the Government, you would be sorely disappointed. While the budget was, in a way, shaped to help businesses pull through the difficult times, i felt it was a very lacklustre effort be it on a personal level or ( Read more... ) -
CitiReflect: Feeling Guilty
I don't know if you feel this way but when i was little, everytime I watch the news where the police present citizens who nab a culprit - molester, pickpockets, etc, good citizen awards, I would sometime wish I was at the crimescene. Well, about 3 hours ago, i found myself to be in this situation. But, sadly, i don't feel good about it at all now.
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CitiNews: Assortative Mating
Yes, the old man has spoken again last week. In his latest attempt to redirect all focus from the incompetent million dollar team in managing the recent DBS-Minibonds saga, he revisited his favourite topic.
During a recent Human Capital Summit, the old man spoke on assortative mating which means finding a spouse of your level. He cited the example ( Read more... ) -
CitiNews: The Next Financial Hub in Asia?
Recently, there have been many comparisons made between the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in view of the structured products linked to Lehman Brothers. After a few days or a couple of weeks of criticisms, MAS has finally reacted. They have decided to step in to conduct an investigation. What ( Read more... ) -
CitiNews: Old Folks in Singapore LOVE to Work
Just how many times do they have to conduct such surveys?
Please don't make it sound like people are so happy to work till they die. The title should be changed to "About half of older Singaporeans Need to Work for as Long as they can".
What to do? Old people lost hard earned money, government also refuses to help. No pension, high electricity ( Read more... ) -
CitiNews: Financial Crisis. Who is to be blamed?
Just some thoughts on a lazy Sunday morning.
About three weeks ago, i received a call from one of the local banks. After i picked up his call, the guy on the other side of the line immediately asked if i was interested to take up a loan which offers the lowest interest rates in town. When i said i didn't want to, he persuaded that i could use it to ( Read more... ) -
CitiNews: Talk About Being Gentlemanly
Below is the condolence letter written by our dear Pinky Lee
CONDOLENCE LETTER FROM PRIME MINISTER LEE HSIEN LOONG ON DEMISE OF JB JEYARETNAM
30 September 2008
Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam
Mr Philip Jeyaretnam
Dear Kenneth and Philip Jeyaretnam
I was sad to learn that your father, Mr Joshua Benjamin Jeyaretnam, has passed away.
Mr JB Jeyaretnam was a Member ( Read more... )