WHO blasts scientists who try to profit from coronavirus
When intern meets abusive employer
Not easy to build an ‘anyone but China club’
Here are two things that New Zealand, Vietnam, Peru, Japan and the United States have...
The measure of effective teaching
If we spend time with our children when they prepare for an examination, we are likely...
ERP3: For a fairer sharing of cost
Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew last week said the Government is looking at several...
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H7N9 virus ‘may be capable’ of human-to-human transmission
The H7N9 bird flu virus may be capable of spreading from human to human and can be transmitted not only through direct contact but also through airborne exposure, researchers at...
In praise of Buddha
South-east Asia’s largest Shakyamuni Buddha applique thangka, measuring some four-and-a-half storeys, was unveiled yesterday morning at Thekchen Choling temple as part of Vesak...
DAP’s Thomas Su to be charged over ‘illegal’ Ipoh rally
KUALA LUMPUR — The opposition Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) Thomas Su is to be charged next week with organising an “illegal” rally in Ipoh, joining a growing band of...
When intern meets abusive employer
SINGAPORE — Right from the start, there were no illusions about what kind of internship she was in for: On her very first day at a local events company, Janice Chia and her...
WP needs to remain realistic, grounded: Low
SINGAPORE — Acknowledging the rising stock of his party, Workers’ Party (WP) chief Low Thia Khiang sought to play down the growing expectations in a recently-published interview...
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Not easy for interns to say no when bosses have upper hand
I refer to recent reports on the abuse some interns face at the workplace.
Can we keep up with constant hikes in insurance premiums?
Recently, I got a rude shock from my insurer when it sent me a letter regarding the...
Set the phone aside and look around
I refer to Ms Thahira Beevi Mohammad Jabroolla’s letter “Too young for tablets and...
Public Service job application forms do not ask for race
We thank Mr Raymond Anthony Fernando for his letter “Remove race declaration on job...
Reveal the actual cost of public housing
I recently participated in a session of Our Singapore Conversation on housing, where...



