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One non-combat death a month: is this acceptable? One non-combat death a month: is this acceptable?

By Eugene Yeo A 21 year old National Serviceman, Second Lieutenant Nicholas Chan Wei Kit died yesterday after a jeep which he was inspecting rolled over and hit him, pinning him under its wheels (read article here) There was at least a gap of about 30 minutes between the time he took over the vehicle... [Read more]

The Strange Strategies of MOE for SG students to fight H1N1‏ The Strange Strategies of MOE for SG students to fight H1N1‏

By George Tan, Guest Columnist Due the recent surge in H1N1 cases in Singapore, MOE has recently announced a series of measures to help curb or prevent the spread of H1N1 among Singapore students. These measures include: - MOE will issue a 7-day Leave of Absence (LOA) to all school staff and students... [Read more]

‘I curse the day I was born a Singaporean’ ‘I curse the day I was born a Singaporean’

By Olinda Brazil from Malaysiakini It is very amusing to see how Malaysians (probably of the minority races) have spasms of ecstasy when referring to Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) in Malaysian forums. From across the border in Malaysia, Singapore seems like Wonderland and LKY like a benevolent god. As a Chinese... [Read more]

Will the property bubble ever burst? Will the property bubble ever burst?

By Eugene Yeo In the past few weeks, I have been busy hunting around for an apartment for my family which partly explains why I am unable to post as frequently as before. In spite of the economic slowdown, the property market shows no signs of cooling albeit a slight dip in the beginning of the year. The... [Read more]

Lee Kuan Yew’s Malaysia complex Lee Kuan Yew’s Malaysia complex

By Josh Hong from Malaysiakini More than a week after Singapore’s Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew had visited Malaysia, Dr Mahathir Mohamad remains bitter. In his blog entry, the former prime minister ridicules the passage of a bill in the island state that defines one person as an assembly. Mahathir’s... [Read more]

Lawyer Chia Ti Lik considering retirement from politics Lawyer Chia Ti Lik considering retirement from politics

From The Newsroom Team Lawyer Chia Ti Lik, who stood as a Workers’ Party candidate in East Coast GRC during the last general election has expressed his desire to retire from politics. Writing on his blog, Chia wrote that he was feeling “depressed” and drained by his work which was... [Read more]

Changes in the political system to increase number of NCMPs in Parliament to allow more alternative voices to be heard Changes in the political system to increase number of NCMPs in Parliament to allow more alternative voices to be heard

By Bhaskaran K, Singapore Enquirer The system of Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) was initially instated in 1984 and was largely seen as a knee-jerk reaction to the unexpected victory of the Worker’s Party’s J.B. Jeyaratnam (JBJ) in the Anson by-elections of 1981. It marked the PAP’s... [Read more]

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DAILY MUSINGS

TV COE TV COE

By George Tan, Guest Columnist I received a TV Licence Payment Advice from MDA requiring me to cough up S$110 to pay for the annual fees a few days ago. Like any ordinary Singapore citizen, without wanting to argue why it is totally unnecessary for such fees to exist, I surrendered without a fight and... [Read more]

It is time to bury Singaporean social Darwinism - a study in crafting a new thoughtware to thrive in an age of uncertainty It is time to bury Singaporean social Darwinism - a study in crafting a new thoughtware to thrive in an age of uncertainty

Written by Darkness of the Brotherhood - As we preview the carnage of the global economic meltdown – and even asses how well or badly we as a nation & people may have faired against the maelstrom – this prompts us all to ask: do we need to change the way we think if we want to remain on the top... [Read more]

David family feels unfairly treated by Singapore court David family feels unfairly treated by Singapore court

The case of David Hartanto Wijaya, an Indonesian student who died at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in March, is entering a crucial stage, but the family continues to suspect an unfair process. David’s family filed a request in April to the Singaporean coroner court to consider... [Read more]

Surviving on “more than” $400 a month from HDB lease paybacks Surviving on “more than” $400 a month from HDB lease paybacks

From The Newsroom Team It was reported in the Straits Times that 344 home owners had received a payout from the Housing Board’s new Lease Buyback Scheme (LBS). (read article here) One of them, 68 year old retired taxi driver Chia Boon Chuan has received a $5,000 upfront payment and will be paid more... [Read more]

Losing Touch and Sense of Proportion Losing Touch and Sense of Proportion

By Gabriel Sim, Guest Columnist While Temasek is losing its investment touch, Alvin Foo of the ST is losing his sense of proportion and reality (as you will see from his article attached below). With great conviction it is declared that Temasek out performed nearly very index and person worth noting... [Read more]

How China must change How China must change

Extract from The Secret Journal of Premier Zhao Ziyang EDITORS’ NOTE: The following is taken from “Prisoner of the state: the secret journal of Premier Zhao Ziyang”. Zhao was China’s Premier from 1980 to 1986 and General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1987 to 1989. Together... [Read more]

Islam during the Yuan dynasty Islam during the Yuan dynasty

From The China Bureau In the recent trip up north to Malaysia, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew recounted his conversation with PAS leader Husam Musa who told him that he hoped one day we will “accept Islam as a part of your religion, and we will cooperate’. Mr Lee remarked: ‘I told him that the... [Read more]

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BROTHERHOOD PRESS

One day when a old building became new again in Bukit Bintang One day when a old building became new again in Bukit Bintang

This was what we saw when we arrived early in the morning, a shit building that had been neglected for over 40 years /  a team was sent to clean the building before inserting sensors.           Several broken windows had to be replaced / loose windows realigned and structure rivetted - Trajan... [Read more]

It is time to bury Singaporean social Darwinism - a study in crafting a new thoughtware to thrive in an age of uncertainty It is time to bury Singaporean social Darwinism - a study in crafting a new thoughtware to thrive in an age of uncertainty

Written by Darkness of the Brotherhood - As we preview the carnage of the global economic meltdown – and even asses how well or badly we as a nation & people may have faired against the maelstrom – this prompts us all to ask: do we need to change the way we think if we want to remain on the top... [Read more]

8 days is only 8 days - why LKY may have gone up North? 8 days is only 8 days - why LKY may have gone up North?

8 days is 8 days. No more. No less. It profits a man none to read too much into this. That’s like trying to decipher the mysteries of the known universe by reading the back of a chewing wrapper – you will go nowhere.   LKY visit is ONLY to touch base with what he considers to the oppositional... [Read more]

Darkness Annual Message to the Confederation of Gamers / May 2009 Darkness Annual Message to the Confederation of Gamers / May 2009

Gentlemen of the Guilds, Sometime last week. In a discreet corner in the ancient city of Melaka I met up with all of the representatives from the Interspacing guilds - may I begin by thanking all of you for attending this meeting. It took place in a little known enclave known as the Majestic Hotel... [Read more]

The fine art of blowing off your head and still coming up roses - The Bank of America Saga! The fine art of blowing off your head and still coming up roses - The Bank of America Saga!

Ripped by Singaporedaddy from Inspir3d @ Wiffle Waffle, Gobbledygook, Smokescreens and Nonsense!!! Warning: This post contains several expletives. Readers who are offended by strong language are advised to proceed cautiously. Myrna Thomas of Temasek has written to the press to “explain” the BoA... [Read more]

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Chinese section

执行法例：关于微型责券 执行法例：关于微型责券

Original Blogs Written by Tan Kin Lian (Part 1 and Part 2) 第一部分   新加坡在遵守法规与及公平和高效率的执行法例上建立了一个良好的声誉。 它以透明度(transparency)、一致性(consistency)和正义(justice)去处理商业事务因而高度赢取了国际公认。... [Read more]

优越性的幻觉和精英统治论的危险 优越性的幻觉和精英统治论的危险

Original Blog Written by Lucky Tan HERE 在犯了世界上最大的投资错误和丢失了五百八十亿元($58B)纳税人的金钱以后，下一步并没有承认犯了差错和需要改正，反而揑造比较表现的报告去通知普通市民他们的投资表现胜过世界上有史以来最了不起的投资家Warren... [Read more]

把经济战略委员会交托给稳健可靠之手 把经济战略委员会交托给稳健可靠之手

Original Blog Written by Alex Au HERE “渔网已广阔地散布了”，海峡时报如此报导25位经济战略委员会(Economic Strategies Committee)成员的任命，他们被委任去识别出“新加坡经济成长的新方式”。25位成员之中九位是政府部长。 [这里读] 第十位来自新加坡金融管理局(MAS)，而第十一位是人民行动党(PAP)议员，代表政府控制的全国职工縂会(NTUC)。 其他成员是企业的领导人，其中之“二名成员…对首要的中国经济有详细的知识“，海峡时报如此报导。 我粗略地看一下伴随着这侧新闻报导的委员会成员名单。... [Read more]

海峡时报：淡马锡胜过Warren Buffett 海峡时报：淡马锡胜过Warren Buffett

Original Blog Written by Lucky Tan HERE 有时编造故事令人非常厌倦，您可因它而真正地恶心的。因此，当我读了2009年6月19日一篇文章[链接]关于淡马锡(Temasek)怎样胜过了Warren Buffett，我对此有些麻木。但是，该文报导Buffett从1999年到2009年期间只是回报了(returned)... [Read more]

从抑制异议到操纵异议 从抑制异议到操纵异议

略谈PAP的 “软功独裁主义”战略的演变 Original Blog Written by Ng E-Jay HERE 在1987年5月21日，二十二名新加坡公民，其中包括年轻社会工作者、律师、商人、剧院从业员和其他专业人士，在内部保安法(ISA)之下被扣留了，他们被指责为一个危险马克思主义阴谋的成员，意图用暴力推翻政府和用一个马克思主义的政权来替换它。他们都未曾给于一次公平的审判，并且时至今日，没有证据支持他们被捕的指责。... [Read more]

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Religion and Society

Church group members harrass student for days Church group members harrass student for days

By Veene Bharwani from The New Paper   They hang around outside secondary schools and approach students. These men then give Bibles to the students and talk to them about God. The men, usually in their 30s, then ask the students for their handphone numbers and urge them to attend cell group meetings... [Read more]

Focusing on “Focus On The Family”: An export of American-style”Christian Nationalism” Focusing on “Focus On The Family”: An export of American-style”Christian Nationalism”

By Dogemperor, Guest Columnist [DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this article belong to the columnist entirely and do not represent that of this site. Please email the author at dogemperor.dkos@gmail.com if you have any queries] In <read here> an earlier post on Wayang Party, I focused on a... [Read more]

Wong Kan Seng sends a stark warning to religious fundamentalists: don’t mix religion with politics Wong Kan Seng sends a stark warning to religious fundamentalists: don’t mix religion with politics

By Eugene Yeo In what was the clearest sign of the government’s stance on the Aware fracas which is turning out to be a proxy war between conservatives and liberals, Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng sent a veiled warning to all parties concerned not to mix religion with politics or the government... [Read more]

Homosexuality and Theravada Buddhism Homosexuality and Theravada Buddhism

EDITORS’ NOTE: There have been blatant attempts by some religious groups to push for their case against homosexuality by arguing that it is regarded as an aberration by all major religions in Singapore. The majority of Singaporeans are Buddhists which made up of 42% of the population. Unfortunately,... [Read more]

Buddhist monks and money as according to the Theravada tradition Buddhist monks and money as according to the Theravada tradition

By U Aung Mein, Guest Columnist (Editing done by Eugene Yeo) Introduction The recent Ren Ci fiasco has thrown up a series of disturbing questions about the handling and use of money by Buddhist monks or Bhikkhus. In an article published on The Sunday Times (read article here), Ming Yi defended his substantial... [Read more]

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Economics and Finance

REVISED: Are we paying too much for a guaranteed CPF return? REVISED: Are we paying too much for a guaranteed CPF return?

By Ironic, Guest Columnist   Let us start with some explanation and a brief overview of how our CPF return is calculated. Basic Info: Your CPF is broken down into 3 categories: -Ordinary (2.5%) -Special (4%) -Medisave (4%) From: http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/Members/Gen-Info/Int-Rates/Int-Rates.htm From 1... [Read more]

Temasek Outperforms? Temasek Outperforms?

By Edmund Khor, Guest Columnist On 15 May, the news media learnt from a quarterly report that Temasek Holdings filed with the US SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) that the sovereign wealth fund had sold its entire 3.8% stake in Bank of America as of 31 Mar 2009. There was strong public concern... [Read more]

“Decisive” budget does not address long-term inadequacies in the corporatist model “Decisive” budget does not address long-term inadequacies in the corporatist model

By Eugene Yeo and Jeremy Koh PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong has described the $20.5 billion Resilience Package as a ‘very decisive Budget’ that aims to help see Singaporeans through the difficult economic times ahead. Much has been said about the Budget lately with most PAP ministers and... [Read more]

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Media and Journalism

Email interview with Institute of Policy Studies Email interview with Institute of Policy Studies

EDITORS’ NOTE: The following is an email interview between Chief Editor Eugene Yeo and Institute of Policy Studies on 2nd March 2009. Synopsis: In the last year or so, Singapore’s socio-political blogosphere appears to have undergone a dramatic transformation. Sites such as The Online Citizen... [Read more]

Blogs’ reach limited: Study Blogs’ reach limited: Study

By Clarissa Oon, Senior Political Correspondent Mainstream media is still the key source of news and views SINGAPORE’S socio-political blogs have grown in the quality of writing, but their reach remains limited compared to mainstream media, two Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) researchers said... [Read more]

Why there is no ‘Malaysiakini’ in Singapore Why there is no ‘Malaysiakini’ in Singapore

By Fang Zhi Yuan and Lim Siow Kuan In a recent article by Agence France-Presse - “Malaysiakini at vanguard of media revolution” (read article here), political analyst James Chin from the Kuala Lumpur campus of Australia’s Monash University, said Malaysiakini could only have existed in places... [Read more]

What kind of bacteria should wayangparty.com be ? What kind of bacteria should wayangparty.com be ?

By Eugene Yeo My namesake Eugene Wee wrote an interesting article in The New Paper today describing faceless online critics like me as “bacteria”  in a snide reference to the “online flaming brigade”’s lynching of Tan Yong Soon and Charles Chong in the past 2 weeks. (read... [Read more]

Credibility: an inverse relationship between the New and Old media Credibility: an inverse relationship between the New and Old media

By Fang Zhi Yuan and Lim Siow Kuan In an article published on The Straits Times on 3 January entitled ‘Political challenges in 2009‘, ST Political Editor Ms Chua Lee Hoong expressed her reservations about the credibility of what is published on the New Media. “The problem with the Internet is reliability”,... [Read more]

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Dr James Gomez's articles and book reviews

Singapore’s Shame (Chapter 3 - Singapore’s political history) Singapore’s Shame (Chapter 3 - Singapore’s political history)

By Dr James Gomez, Author, Self-Censorship: Singapore’s Shame EDITORS’ NOTE: (Self-Censorship: Singapore`s Shame written by Dr. James Gomez ten years ago  focuses on the political behavior of citizens and foreigners living and working in Singapore. He is currently revising his book to consider... [Read more]

Singapore’s Shame (Chapter 2 - A culture of fear) Singapore’s Shame (Chapter 2 - A culture of fear)

By Dr James Gomez, Author, Self-Censorship: Singapore’s Shame EDITORS’ NOTE: (Self-Censorship: Singapore`s Shame written by Dr. James Gomez ten years ago  focuses on the political behavior of citizens and foreigners living and working in Singapore. He is currently revising his book to consider... [Read more]

Singapore` Shame (Chapter 1 - Political Culture)‏ Singapore` Shame (Chapter 1 - Political Culture)‏

By Dr James Gomez, Author, Self-Censorship: Singapore’s Shame EDITORS’ NOTE: (Self-Censorship: Singapore`s Shame written by Dr. James Gomez ten years ago  focuses on the political behavior of citizens and foreigners living and working in Singapore. He is currently revising his book to... [Read more]

Introduction to Self-censorship: Singapore’s shame Introduction to Self-censorship: Singapore’s shame

By Dr James Gomez, Visiting Scholar, Department of Political Science, Law Faculty, Keio University EDITORS’ NOTE: (We have set up a new subsection below the “Brotherhood Press” to house the articles and book reviews of Dr James Gomez. Self-Censorship: Singapore’s Shame written by... [Read more]

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CHINA RISING

How China must change How China must change

Extract from The Secret Journal of Premier Zhao Ziyang EDITORS’ NOTE: The following is taken from “Prisoner of the state: the secret journal of Premier Zhao Ziyang”. Zhao was China’s Premier from 1980 to 1986 and General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1987 to 1989. Together... [Read more]

Islam during the Yuan dynasty Islam during the Yuan dynasty

From The China Bureau In the recent trip up north to Malaysia, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew recounted his conversation with PAS leader Husam Musa who told him that he hoped one day we will “accept Islam as a part of your religion, and we will cooperate’. Mr Lee remarked: ‘I told him that the... [Read more]

‘I’m proud every time I think of 1989′ ‘I’m proud every time I think of 1989′

Wang Dan, who once topped the Chinese government’s most wanted list of leaders of the 1989 Tiananmen democracy movement, remains fiercely proud of his role, despite years in jail and exile. “We lost a lot but we gained a lot too… I’m proud every time I think about it,” Mr Wang told... [Read more]

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Malaysia Boleh

Hook up or split up, Pakatan needs to stop fooling around Hook up or split up, Pakatan needs to stop fooling around

From The Malaysian Insider Time’s up, Pakatan Rakyat. The days of courting are over. You either decide to get married or go your separate ways. Malaysians have grown weary of the soap opera which is being played out every week (or is it every other day) by different members of the opposition alliance. Headlines... [Read more]

Najib’s bold political gamble Najib’s bold political gamble

By Carolyn Hong from The Straits Times Malaysia’s pro-Malay economic policies were never meant to be only about Malay corporate ownership, but the focus inevitably narrowed to just this one aspect. It was seen as a litmus test for any leader who wanted to signal reforms in a highly politicised... [Read more]

Umno woos PAS, abandons bickering allies Umno woos PAS, abandons bickering allies

From The Malaysian Insider The simple fact is this – Umno has given up on some of its bickering allies within the Barisan Nasional. Hence the dominant party in the ruling coalition has seized on the idea of a unity government with political rivals PAS. It might not lead to anything but Umno knows its... [Read more]

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Lee Bee Wah vs Liu Guodong saga

Lee Bee Wah to meet Liu Guodong; ex-President Yeo urged STTA to account to the public Lee Bee Wah to meet Liu Guodong; ex-President Yeo urged STTA to account to the public

Translated from Lianhe Wanbao According to reliable sources, Lee Bee Wah will be meeting Liu Guodong at a later date. Both parties are willing to resolve the matter amicably as soon as possible. As Liu Guodong is very busy of late, it may need a bit more time to arrange for a suitable date to meet. Liu’s... [Read more]

Liu Guodong thanked netizens for support; 400 netizens want Lee Bee Wah to step down Liu Guodong thanked netizens for support; 400 netizens want Lee Bee Wah to step down

Translated from 联合晚报: Liu Guodong said he will accept the award if Singapore National Olympic Council gave him a special award. Liu Guodong thanked netizens for starting a petition to SNOC on this matter. He said he is very happy regardless of whether he gets any honor in the end because he... [Read more]

联合晚报:New petition to SNOC to give special award to Liu Guodong 联合晚报:New petition to SNOC to give special award to Liu Guodong

Translated from 联合晚报: A new round of petition has started on the internet requesting the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) to present a special award to Liu Guodong and a petition drive will be held next Saturday at Hong Lim Park to submit the petition to Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee... [Read more]

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Wayangparty Classics

Debunking the “constructive” illusion Debunking the “constructive” illusion

By Eugene Yeo A reader posted a comment on our site lately castigating us for only knowing how to criticize without coming up with any “better solutions”. Another emailed us imploring us to offer “constructive criticisms” instead of ranting relentlessly at the government. What... [Read more]

Why there is no ‘Malaysiakini’ in Singapore Why there is no ‘Malaysiakini’ in Singapore

By Fang Zhi Yuan and Lim Siow Kuan In a recent article by Agence France-Presse - “Malaysiakini at vanguard of media revolution” (read article here), political analyst James Chin from the Kuala Lumpur campus of Australia’s Monash University, said Malaysiakini could only have existed in places... [Read more]

How Singapore manage to “lose” its opposition over the years How Singapore manage to “lose” its opposition over the years

By Eugene Yeo  In a recent interview with the online newspaper Malaysiakini, Dr Mahathir commented that it would be a “disaster” for Malaysia if it “loses its opposition” as in Singapore. As a Singaporean who grew up during the Mahathir years, Dr M’s tolerance and embrace... [Read more]

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Announcements

Two new columns - “Economics and Finance” and “Media and Journalism” Two new columns - “Economics and Finance” and “Media and Journalism”

Dear readers, We have set up two subsections to focus on articles pertaining to finance and journalism to increase the scope of our blog. Please feel free to contribute articles you have written on these topics. At the same time, there is a new section to house the articles on the Lee Bee Wah v Liu Guodong... [Read more]

Letter to Shin Min Daily demanding a public apology for defamatory article maligning wayangparty.com Letter to Shin Min Daily demanding a public apology for defamatory article maligning wayangparty.com

[EDITORS' NOTE: We have already consulted a lawyer on this matter and has emailed Shin Min Daily the letter below demanding an open apology for the error in their report on 26 May 2009.] To the Editors of Shin Min Daily: On 26 May 2009, Shin Min Daily published an article in page 6 alleging that a local... [Read more]

Boycott Shin Min and read Lianhe Wanbao instead Boycott Shin Min and read Lianhe Wanbao instead

Dear readers, If you have been reading news about the STTA fiasco from the various papers in recent weeks, you will not fail to realize that Shin Min daily is the most blatantly biased of them all. Shin Min has become the de facto mouthpiece of Lee Bee Wah. Not only has it tried desperately and shamelessly... [Read more]

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Recommended reads

Singapore seeks to manage political change Singapore seeks to manage political change

By Nopporn Wong-Anan SINGAPORE, June 28 (Reuters) - Resourceful, but resource-scarce, Singapore has nimbly changed with the times in its first 50 years of self-governance. But the global economic slowdown has thrown the trade-dependent city-state into its worst recession and issues from unemployment... [Read more]

Sound bites Sound bites

From Dr Mahathir’s blog 1. I read somewhere that the Singapre Parliament made up of 82 PAP (People’s Action Party) members and two opposition (made bankrupt by the Singapore Government) have just passed a new law which defines one person as an assembly. Before according to Singapore laws,... [Read more]

I want to retire from Politics – and they are giving me the chance to go with a bang! :) I want to retire from Politics – and they are giving me the chance to go with a bang! :)

By Chia Ti Lik (An extract from his blog) Of late I had been hit with a heavy bout of lethargy because work has been treating me badly and I was nursing a depressed mood because my bikes were breaking down and my audio system is not performing the way it should. My political comrades could not pull... [Read more]

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Gutter Press

Huang Na’s mother now lives in 4 storey MANSION Huang Na’s mother now lives in 4 storey MANSION

Remember Huang Shu Ying, the mother of Huang Na who was murdered 4 years ago? Singaporeans donated more than S$120,000 to her family out of sympathy. Well, it appears that her mother has put the money to good use: A picture speaks a thousand words. How many of us can ever afford a 4 storey mansion the... [Read more]

Russian gal subdued a robber and raped him for 3 days Russian gal subdued a robber and raped him for 3 days

A hairdresser from the small Russian town of Meshchovsk has subdued a man who tried to rob her shop, and then raped him for three days in the utility room, The incident occurred on Saturday, March 14. The working day was coming to an end at a small hairdressers, when a man armed with a gun rushed in... [Read more]

VIDEO: Khaw Boon Wan almost kicked in the head by soccer kids!! VIDEO: Khaw Boon Wan almost kicked in the head by soccer kids!!

Video taken by The Enquirer TV production team   EDITOR’S NOTE: After officiating the kick-off of the Children Football League at the Paya Lebar-Kovan Community Club on 29 March 2009, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan was almost injured by the flying boots of the kids on two occasions! As the ball... [Read more]

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Lifestyle

Photo Gallery: Geylang Serai market in the aftermath of Singapore’s worst food poisoning outbreak Photo Gallery: Geylang Serai market in the aftermath of Singapore’s worst food poisoning outbreak

Background: Since the massive food poisoning outbreak which was traced to two stalls at Geylang Serai market, the updated hygiene labels had been distributed to most food stalls. All but six stalls received a “C” grading. The pest controllers were also called in to eradicate the rats inhabiting... [Read more]

HomeTeamNS Strongman Challenge/Chevrolet Strongman Challenge 2009 at Toa Payoh Hub HomeTeamNS Strongman Challenge/Chevrolet Strongman Challenge 2009 at Toa Payoh Hub

From CNA, 21 March 2009: Some of Singapore’s strongest men muscled their way through the HomeTeamNS Strongman Challenge 2009 on Saturday afternoon. Carrying a 100-kilogramme log in each hand, while competing for the fastest time over a distance of 40 metres, was one of the many arduous tasks at... [Read more]

Photo Gallery: Living in Potong Pasir Photo Gallery: Living in Potong Pasir

How is like to live in Potong Pasir, one of the two opposition-controlled constituency in Singapore? We bring you to find out….   pp01.jpg ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 15   (This article has been viewed 3,866 times as... [Read more]

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Cartoons

硕鼠洞见: Insights from the Inside 硕鼠洞见: Insights from the Inside

EDITORS’ NOTE: When things go well, the PAP gets the credit. When they screw up, Singaporeans are to blame. No matter what happens, they still get their multi-million salaries. There is no easier job in this world that a PAP minister!     Source: myPAP  Read More →

Matrix Squiddies Matrix Squiddies

EDITORS’ NOTE: Now you see, now you don’t! The speed at which the online reports of the CDC bonuses is taken down is nothing short of breath-taking! What a unique perspective from “Asian spectacles”!     Source: myPAP  Read More →

We Can’t Match JB for Turning Silver Into Gold We Can’t Match JB for Turning Silver Into Gold

EDITORS’ NOTE: Imagine you send your children overseas to study and they send you to JB to “retire” when you are old ! Living in a nursing home is bad enough, it will be a living hell to spend one’s twilight years in a nursing home alone in a foreign land with no relatives or... [Read more]

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