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The changing face of education

March 12, 2015
by Justina Lee
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Our society and markets are changing; the way we prepare our next generation for working life must also change. When it comes to education, we all have our own ideas on how we should and should not educate our kids. Some stand...

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WP and their definition of ‘Transparency’

February 13, 2015
by Justina Lee
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“Minister, if you were a resident, I would answer your question.” – Mr Pritam Singh Mr Singh said that his duty was to AHPETC residents, and that he would answer questions if they were posed by a resident, to which Minister...

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5 Interesting Ideas to improve MediShield Life

January 30, 2015
by Justina Lee
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Several interesting ideas came up in Parliament during the MediShield Life bill debate, perhaps they are worth consideration.   Higher subsidies should be given to the younger ones below 21. Currently, those born on/after...

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“I wanted to be a librarian”, said Chan Chun Sing

January 24, 2015
by Justina Lee
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  In his opening speech at the NTUC building, the soon-to-be ex minister of MSF, Chan Chun Sing, recalled the halycon days growing up in a single-parent family. He recalled the only time he could experience...

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Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill, what’s the difference?

January 20, 2015
by Justina Lee
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Are you one of the 31.1% of the workforce classified as a Professional, Manager or Executive (PME)? This amendment is for you! Previously only Executive Unions had the ability to negotiate on behalf of PME union leaders. The...

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Amendment to Article II of the PAP Constitution; what does it mean?

December 8, 2014
by Justina Lee
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  Some have criticised the PAP for being a party living in the shadow of its past, and may even be out of touch with the ground. Cadre members of the PAP had taken a vote last Sunday to an amendment to Article II of the...

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A young Singaporean’s take on turning 49th

August 1, 2014
by Justina Lee
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As Singapore celebrates her 49th year of independence in another few days, let us celebrate the success of Singapore as well as look upon the next and coming years with optimistic anticipation. In countries with a rich and long...

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Why Every One should celebrate Youth Day

July 8, 2014
by Justina Lee
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  With every passing youth day, fewer and fewer people are getting to celebrate it. Maybe it’s because of our inverted pyramid population. Maybe it’s because the word “youth” is losing its meaning. The word...

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Why I do not agree with the NSP’s CRM Scheme

July 7, 2014
by Justina Lee
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The National Solidarity Party resurfaced a previously rejected alternative to the Group Representation Constituency Scheme. Once upon a time in 1988, a Select Committee sat to debate the merits and demerits of a scheme that...

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Why a repeal of 377A would hurt LGBT more than help…

June 6, 2014
by Justina Lee
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Pink Dot 2013 saw the gathering of a large crowd of passionate Singaporeans protesting Section 377A of the Penal code. It’s what one might call the protest for the ability to love freely. Personally, I agree with the cause...

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