Ever felt excluded? 23/02/2006
Recently, I participated in a research project on Singapore being an inclusive society. I found the questions thought-provoking. I was asked: "Do you feel that Singapore is an inclusive society?" An a [ ... ]
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If we don't, who will? 03/11/2004
It was reported recently that dengue fever cases are at an all-time high here. "Why?" I asked myself...
..."Can't the National Environment Agency (NEA) do anything to keep the deadly disease in check [ ... ]
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Learning how to learn 09/05/2006
The education system under Education Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam seems to be going through endless change. But... ...I am not complaining. I think the changes - such as the overhaul of Chinese [ ... ]
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The brave fallen idols 24/05/2006
The premiere broadcast of Singapore Idol was hilarious. In terms of humour, it rivalled...
...Mr Bean. Yet while I guffawed at the antics of some contestants, I wondered if it was fair to them to be [ ... ]
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A Special Kind 15/07/2004
I had a wonderful experience recently and could not wait to tell my Dad.When he returned home on that day, I could not contain my excitement... "Dad! Dad!” I exploded. “I had the most amazing encou [ ... ]
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Helping others is what makes us human 10/08/2005
MY heart bled when I met two bubbly boys recently. One was ten years old and the other was three years younger. I was saddened because...
...I felt that life had dealt them a cruel blow. Being young [ ... ]
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