KF Seetoh, a prominent advocate for Singapore’s hawker culture, raised concerns about the management of Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre (BCHC), run by Canopy Hawkers Group. He highlighted two main issues….
KF Seetoh’s Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre Controversy Explained
Our Public Transport Is Getting From Bad To Worse
Every time an MRT failure occurs, we are met with the same government refrain: “We are monitoring” “We are trying to fix the issue” “we will work on improving public…
Singapore’s Civil Service: Where Meritocracy Ends
When promotions are based on seniority, under-performers are protected from demotion, and loyalty is valued over competence, Singapore’s claim to being a meritocracy starts to ring hollow. [Contributed by Ong]…
Foreign Talent Policy: Another Nail in the Coffin of Local Opportunities?
[Contributed by Josiah] Let’s be real, Singapore’s foreign talent policy is a hot mess. While the government keeps singing its praises, the reality on the ground is far different for…
Siti Alia is Our Hero of Justice
[Reader’s Contribution by Aisyah] People slamming Siti Alia for her Palestine advocacy is a pathetic attempt to silence a fearless voice. Siti Alia Abdul Rahim Mattar is a hero, daring…
Singaporeans Slam WP Siti Alia’s Palestine Focus
On April 24, 2025, Workers’ Party (WP) candidate Siti Alia sparked controversy at a Punggol GRC rally by urging voters to prioritize the Palestine issue. Her remarks, highlighted in a…
Vivian Balakrishnan Makes Another Social Media Blunder
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan is in hot water again, this time over a “like” on a Facebook post by ex-NMP Calvin Cheng. Calvin Cheng had an idea to sponsor…
Shanmugam The Hero of MPS Face-off? Here’s What Singaporeans Think.
“Coward!” and the middle finger. These are probably what Singaporeans remember most of the exchange between the Minister of Law K. Shanmugam and the two sisters who had come to…
Pritam Singh Fined $14k So He Can’t Contest In Upcoming GE?
Pritam Singh, the Leader of the Opposition in Singapore and Secretary-General of the Workers’ Party (WP), faced two charges under the Parliament (Privileges, Immunities, and Powers) Act. These charges stem…
The 4G Leaders Are Not “Strong And Competent”
Lee Hsien Loong said in his speech on 8 Feb 2025 that Singapore has a strong and competent government who anticipates challenges. Is that true?