Tag: Singapore
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Shades of Offence in Multireligious Singapore
The failings of Singapore’s policy on religious harmony can be seen in the Catholic Church’s latest campaign to cancel a theme party.
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NGOs question joint MOM inspections, police inaction
Local NGOs like HOME and TWC2 have questioned inspections of repatriation companies in November held by the Ministry of Manpower. The NGOs also question why the police refuse to help workers abused by repatriation companies.
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Muted Whispers of a Faraway Revolution
The Digital Revolution in publishing and writing applies mainly to countries where ereaders are available and where people are familiar with ebooks. So I’m making ebooks available in places where the big e-publishers and e-distributors aren’t.
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A deeper look at piracy
Piracy cannot be eradicated through legislation. What is required is a different business model that competes with, or co-opts, pirates to meet consumer wants and needs.
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Building Nations, Dividing People
It’s refreshing to see a government body give straight answers for once. The People’s Association has declared that it is a de facto arm of the state. Its mission is to “bond the community and connect people with the Government”. Grassroots advisers should “connect people to people”, and “are required to help the Government connect with…
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SlutWalk: Noble but misguided
SlutWalk’s platform on rape perpetuates ignorance instead of addressing the realities of rape.