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Author - Lavinia Lim

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What is the NTUC doing at a PAP Party Convention?

December 9, 2016
by Lavinia Lim
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The bi-annual PAP party conference is really an election. Every two years, thousands of “inner members”, otherwise known as “cadre members” get together to vote on the Central Executive Committee. It is significant...

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Think before you post: Rachel Yang and the Singapore Atheletic Association fiasco

April 30, 2014
by Lavinia Lim
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(Photo from – ) The Singapore Athletic Association (SAA) has asked Rachel Yang to delete her Facebook posts on the association and to issue an apology by 12pm Wednesday. According to Channel NewsAsia, SAA “reserves...

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Productivity rises to reach 0%

April 25, 2014
by Lavinia Lim
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  Since 2004, labour productivity has been on a down trend. It has declined further in the second quarter of 2008 (-7.5 per cent). In 2013, it saw an improvement from a negative figure to flat at 0%. Declining productivity...

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  • Food & Flavours

Punggol Nasi Lemak takes on productivity challenge

April 15, 2014
by Lavinia Lim
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  You have to be well acquainted with Punggol Nasi Lemak – eggs so fresh and nicely done, the yolk bursts on fragrant coconut rice. Chicken wing so delicious, each bite into the salty crispy skin brings a crunch so...

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12 Crazy Finds from Food & Hotel Asia 2014 (#5 should be mandatory, #12 just made me gag)

April 14, 2014
by Lavinia Lim
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If you’ve only visited consumer food shows, you’ve not experienced the vast B2B offerings that can be found at Food & Hotel Asia 2014. Held at Expo on 8-11 April, this industry food trade show showcased food-related...

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10 facts about marriage and divorce in Singapore

February 16, 2014
by Lavinia Lim
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Sooo… how many of you proposed over Valentine’s Day? Well done! But before you dive head-on into marriage, here are a few gloomy facts you might want to know first!   5. Are you going to be an unfaithful spouse...

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Best “Thank-You” Ever

November 4, 2013
by Lavinia Lim
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  “Brothers and Sisters of the Union, some think the job you do is thankless; but for the workers that you help, it’s priceless, and I thank you for that.” – labour chief Lim Swee Say. *** Apart from an...

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  • Singapore Today

Housing woes are us

August 28, 2013
by Lavinia Lim
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I’m 25 and still live with my parents. That’s considered to be a big boo-boo by Western standards, but it’s nothing to be ashamed of in Singapore. In fact, it’s the norm. When I meet people during my overseas travels...

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Singapore education reform on the horizon

August 28, 2013
by Lavinia Lim
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This year’s NDR goodies should give parents, teachers, and students a reason to rejoice! But is this really the case? Let’s unpack and see what we have here: 1. Including home-schoolers, madrasah and overseas students in...

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10 things that annoy Singaporeans

August 20, 2013
by Lavinia Lim
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In the spirit of the National Day month, I thought it’d be fun to list some of the things that tend to get on Singaporeans’ nerves. Got one to share? Comment below! 1. NDP songs (and also: why must have a different song each...

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