A Call for Resilience Amidst ControversySingapore — The fallout from the false statements made by former Workers' Party (WP) MP Raeesah Khan in Parliament last year has posed significant challenges for her party and its secretary-general, Pritam Singh.On February 10, the Committee of Privileges (COP) released a report recommending a fine of $35,000 for Ms. …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Man Faces Consequences for Dangerous Driving in SingaporeSINGAPORE: A man was fined S$1,000 and banned from driving for nine months after speeding at 201km/h on the East Coast Parkway. Allan Ong, 34, pleaded guilty to exceeding the 90km/h speed limit during the incident, which occurred around 10:30 PM on September 3, 2020.Just four days later, …
Exploring the Validity of a Low-Key Lifestyle in a High-Ambition World“Where do you see yourself in five years?”Here we go again. Cue the anxiety.Whether you’re in a job interview or just hanging out with friends and family, this question always seems to pop up.If it’s not about a five-year plan, it’s something equally probing—“What’s next …
Exploring Financial Independence and Early Retirement in SingaporeFinancial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) is a movement centered on mindful frugality, substantial savings, and wise long-term investments. First introduced by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez in their book Your Money or Your Life, the FIRE concept has gained traction in recent years in countries like the United …
Air Force Leadership Discusses Future Plans Amid Ongoing UpgradesSINGAPORE: The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will continue to operate its F-16C/D fighter jets for "at least another decade," as announced by Chief of Air Force Major-General (MG) Kelvin Khong on Monday (Feb 14). He also noted that the RSAF is closely monitoring the developments …
Is MOH Effectively Managing Its Social Media Amid the Omicron Wave?On February 6, the Ministry of Health (MOH) shared an infographic on Facebook outlining guidelines for the public in response to the Omicron wave in the community. The post quickly gained traction, amassing approximately 7,500 shares and nearly 250 comments.This announcement came in light of …
A look at the oversaturation of the zombie genre through the lens of this latest Korean drama.Heroic sacrifices, moral dilemmas, and the essence of humanity—these themes are prevalent in Netflix's latest Korean zombie drama, All of Us Are Dead. At first glance, it seems to be more than just a typical tale of the undead …
Concerns Raised Over New Vaccination RequirementsSINGAPORE — A concerned netizen is calling on Health Minister Ong Ye Kung to explain the rationale behind the "blanket booster requirements" for COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals aged 12 and older.Identifying themselves as “The Concerned in Singapore,” the netizen noted that while vaccination is not mandatory in Singapore, a new …
Opposition Coalition Responds to Rising COVID-19 CasesKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s primary opposition coalition, Pakatan Harapan (PH), has called for the postponement of the upcoming Johor state elections due to the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country.In a statement released on Thursday (Feb 10), PH expressed concern regarding the current wave of infections driven by the …
Churches in Singapore grapple with balancing faith, acceptance, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity in new dialogues.It was nearly nine years ago when Ms. Chua’s daughter came out as transgender. Uncertain of how to respond, Ms. Chua asked, "Will it be a sin to support my child?" This question was posed at a private event on LGBTQ issues …
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