Judges should have more flexibility: MP
Allow option of suspending driving licences of those who get others to take the rap for traffic offences, says Hri Kumar; Updated 04:45 AM Jun 16, 2012
by Teo Xuanwei
SINGAPORE - Admitting he was "surprised" by the S$1,000 fine imposed on well-known plastic surgeon Woffles Wu, Member of Parliament Hri Kumar Nair has argued for "more flexibility in sentencing so that the punishment truly fits the crime".
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
[CPF Min Sum] Govt can't have it both ways
The Straits Times, Published on Jun 23, 2012
CALIBRATING INFLATION FOR CPF MINIMUM SUM
Govt can't have it both ways
IT IS difficult to understand how the Ministry of Manpower's reply ('Increase doesn't fully reflect total inflation'; June 15) addresses the point made by Mr Young Pak Nang ('CPF Minimum Sum should reflect 'true' inflation'; June 8).
CALIBRATING INFLATION FOR CPF MINIMUM SUM
Govt can't have it both ways
IT IS difficult to understand how the Ministry of Manpower's reply ('Increase doesn't fully reflect total inflation'; June 15) addresses the point made by Mr Young Pak Nang ('CPF Minimum Sum should reflect 'true' inflation'; June 8).
[CPF] Increase doesn't fully reflect total inflation
The Straits Times, Published on Jun 15, 2012
CPF MINIMUM SUM
Increase doesn't fully reflect total inflation
MR YOUNG Pak Nang inquired about the use of the headline consumer price index inflation rate to adjust the Central Provident Fund Minimum Sum ('CPF Minimum Sum should reflect 'true' inflation'; last Friday).
As he noted, increases in imputed housing rentals on owner-occupied homes and certificate of entitlement prices for private cars contributed to higher-than-normal headline consumer price index inflation last year.
For the majority of retirees, these are not items that would lead to increased cash expenditures.
CPF MINIMUM SUM
Increase doesn't fully reflect total inflation
MR YOUNG Pak Nang inquired about the use of the headline consumer price index inflation rate to adjust the Central Provident Fund Minimum Sum ('CPF Minimum Sum should reflect 'true' inflation'; last Friday).
As he noted, increases in imputed housing rentals on owner-occupied homes and certificate of entitlement prices for private cars contributed to higher-than-normal headline consumer price index inflation last year.
For the majority of retirees, these are not items that would lead to increased cash expenditures.
CPF Minimum Sum should reflect 'true' inflation
The Straits Times, Published on Jun 8, 2012
CPF Minimum Sum should reflect 'true' inflation
THE report ('CPF Minimum Sum to be raised'; May 31) stated that the Government has decided to raise the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Minimum Sum from $131,000 to $139,000 from July, instead of $143,000.
CPF Minimum Sum should reflect 'true' inflation
THE report ('CPF Minimum Sum to be raised'; May 31) stated that the Government has decided to raise the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Minimum Sum from $131,000 to $139,000 from July, instead of $143,000.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Victim wins civil suit against Ionescu
Mr Bong has sought more than $630k in damages. The default judgment was given to Ionescu, but the amount of damages to be paid will be decided later. -TNP
Sat, Aug 21, 2010; The New Paper
A VICTIM allegedly knocked down by Romanian Silviu Ionescu has won the first civil suit filed against the former diplomat.
The High Court, in a default judgment on Aug 12, ruled that Ionescu pay Mr Bong Hwee Haw, 24, for damages, said court papers.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Singapore's growth expected to slow in next decade
Singapore's growth expected to slow in next decade08 June 2012 2246 hrs (SST)
SINGAPORE: Singapore's economy will experience growth slower than in the last 10 years.
This, against the backdrop of a more developed economy, internal resources constraints and fierce competition from the region.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Ruben Wang's 5 min summary on the Eurozone Financial crisis- what do U think?
The Eurozone crisis in 5 minutes: By A Singaporean Cynic, dated approx late May2012
The following is a salvaged cache version (previously posted at personal [blog] but now unavailable, see reasons @ bottom).
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Blind Men and the Elephant – A Picture of Relativism and Tolerance
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The Blind Men and the Elephant is a famous Indian fable that tells the story of six blind sojourners that come across different parts of an elephant in their life journeys. In turn, each blind man creates his own version of reality from that limited experience and perspective. In philosophy departments throughout the world, the Blind Men and the Elephant has become the poster child for moral relativism and religious tolerance.
Blind Men and the Elephant – A Poem by John Godfrey Saxe
Here is John Godfrey Saxe’s (1816-1887) version of Blind Men and the Elephant:
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Is religion a mental illness?
The following essay titled 'Is Religion a Mental Illness' was written by crimsontactics (22Feb2012) and is re-posted here for record purposes only. Kindly click [here] to the forum where it is discussed and discuss it there, Tks.
Is religion a mental illness?
Firstly, just a short disclaimer. I'm not trying to insult or degrade any specific racial or religious group or religion as a whole. Just as it's their rights to believe in and promote their chosen divine entitles or beliefs, I feel that it's my rights to be able to believe in my own opinions and to at least share my views. I'm Catholic btw, although I'm starting to doubt my own faith.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Use interest rates to control inflation
The Straits Times; Published on Apr 14, 2012
Use interest rates to control inflation
LIKE Hong Kong, Singapore has been battling high inflation and rising real estate prices with limited success ('Singdollar tipped to rise further'; Thursday).
Use interest rates to control inflation
LIKE Hong Kong, Singapore has been battling high inflation and rising real estate prices with limited success ('Singdollar tipped to rise further'; Thursday).
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Megachurch goers 'less likely to exercise moral influence publicly': Survey
Megachurch goers 'less likely to exercise moral influence publicly': Survey
ISEAS study examined attitudes on various issues among Christians who attend different types of churches
Updated 02:49 PM Apr 17, 2012; by Syed Amir Hussain
SINGAPORE - A survey of church-going Protestants by the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) has found that those who attend megachurches were, among other things, "less likely to view the moral character of public policy in Singapore with concern" compared to other church goers. They are also less likely to publicly support "intervening in public policy matters" in comparison.
ISEAS study examined attitudes on various issues among Christians who attend different types of churches
Updated 02:49 PM Apr 17, 2012; by Syed Amir Hussain
SINGAPORE - A survey of church-going Protestants by the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) has found that those who attend megachurches were, among other things, "less likely to view the moral character of public policy in Singapore with concern" compared to other church goers. They are also less likely to publicly support "intervening in public policy matters" in comparison.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Perpetual securities not the same as perpetual bonds
The Straits Times; Published on Apr 16, 2012
Perpetual securities not the same as perpetual bonds
THERE are major differences between perpetual capital securities and perpetual bonds, and these terms should not be used interchangeably ('Genting S'pore reaches out to retail investors', last Tuesday; and 'Genting may be a sure bet but know risks of perpetual bonds', last Wednesday).
Perpetual securities not the same as perpetual bonds
THERE are major differences between perpetual capital securities and perpetual bonds, and these terms should not be used interchangeably ('Genting S'pore reaches out to retail investors', last Tuesday; and 'Genting may be a sure bet but know risks of perpetual bonds', last Wednesday).
Sunday, April 15, 2012
'Customers who still prefer ATM cards can visit any branch to replace their debit cards.'
The Straits Times; Published on Apr 14, 2012
Bank's reply
'Customers who still prefer ATM cards can visit any branch to replace their debit cards.'
MS OOI HUEY TYNG, Senior Vice-President & Head, Unsecured Lending & Cards, Consumer Banking Group (Singapore), DBS Bank: 'We thank Mr Chia Chee Keong ('DBS debit card'; Monday) for his feedback.
Bank's reply
'Customers who still prefer ATM cards can visit any branch to replace their debit cards.'
MS OOI HUEY TYNG, Senior Vice-President & Head, Unsecured Lending & Cards, Consumer Banking Group (Singapore), DBS Bank: 'We thank Mr Chia Chee Keong ('DBS debit card'; Monday) for his feedback.
Finance Ministry can borrow S$170b more
Finance Ministry can borrow S$170b moreby CHANNEL NEWSASIA
04:46 AM Apr 10, 2012
Parliament has authorised the Ministry of Finance to borrow a further S$170 billion, raising the ceiling for issuing government securities to S$490 billion.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Vellama d/o Marie Muthu v Attorney-General [2012] SGHC 74
Vellama d/o Marie Muthu v Attorney-General [2012] SGHC 74
High Court — Originating Summons No 196 of 2012
Philip Pillai J 30 March 2012; 3 April 2012
Administrative Law — Judicial Review — Leave Application under O 53 of the Rules of Court; 09 April 2012; Philip Pillai J:
High Court — Originating Summons No 196 of 2012
Philip Pillai J 30 March 2012; 3 April 2012
Administrative Law — Judicial Review — Leave Application under O 53 of the Rules of Court; 09 April 2012; Philip Pillai J:
There should be a rule prohibiting banks from issuing cards that customers do not nee
The Straits Times; Published on Apr 9, 2012
DBS debit card
'There should be a rule prohibiting banks from issuing cards that customers do not need.'
MR CHIA CHEE KEONG: 'After the recent ATM security breach, DBS Bank sent me a new ATM debit card instead of an ordinary ATM card, claiming the former had more security features. The terms and conditions seemed to imply that the bank had the right to impose charges in the future. I do not need a debit card but was forced to use it because the bank required my original card to be replaced.
DBS debit card
'There should be a rule prohibiting banks from issuing cards that customers do not need.'
MR CHIA CHEE KEONG: 'After the recent ATM security breach, DBS Bank sent me a new ATM debit card instead of an ordinary ATM card, claiming the former had more security features. The terms and conditions seemed to imply that the bank had the right to impose charges in the future. I do not need a debit card but was forced to use it because the bank required my original card to be replaced.
Monday, April 9, 2012
PAP has to engage a lot more, says Tharman
PAP has to engage a lot more, says Tharman
04:46 AM Apr 05, 2012
by Tan Weizhen
SINGAPORE - The People's Action Party (PAP) in the past had been too "in-your-face" and had taken its incumbency "for granted", Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said yesterday. And while the PAP will evolve, it is also a question of how Singaporeans evolve in their political thinking.
Mr Tharman made this point during a question-and-answer session at the Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum - attended by about 200 undergraduates - held at the National University of Singapore.
04:46 AM Apr 05, 2012
by Tan Weizhen
SINGAPORE - The People's Action Party (PAP) in the past had been too "in-your-face" and had taken its incumbency "for granted", Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said yesterday. And while the PAP will evolve, it is also a question of how Singaporeans evolve in their political thinking.
Mr Tharman made this point during a question-and-answer session at the Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum - attended by about 200 undergraduates - held at the National University of Singapore.
67 questions, 5 Bills when Parliament sits on Monday
67 questions, 5 Bills when Parliament sits on Monday
04:45 AM Apr 06, 2012
SINGAPORE - Parliament will sit on Monday to debate issues on housing, public transport and education, as well as five Bills.
04:45 AM Apr 06, 2012
SINGAPORE - Parliament will sit on Monday to debate issues on housing, public transport and education, as well as five Bills.
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Friday, April 6, 2012
Foreign worker levies to increase, says MOM
Foreign worker levies to increase, says MOM
By Saifulbahri Ismail, S Ramesh | Posted: 21 February 2011 1654 hrs
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is sending a strong signal to businesses to invest in productivity changes and reduce their reliance on low-skilled foreign workers.
By Saifulbahri Ismail, S Ramesh | Posted: 21 February 2011 1654 hrs
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is sending a strong signal to businesses to invest in productivity changes and reduce their reliance on low-skilled foreign workers.
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