An interesting anecdote in “Dare to change: An alternative vision for Singapore” by Chee Soon Juan.I discuss what I have learned of Singaporean values with a local journalist. “What is the ‘national interest’?” I ask. “Peace, happiness, you know. That sort of thing.” “How do you find it?” “Shopping,” she reveals, lighting another Winston. “I… Read More: Happy shopping! »
Should you find yourself stuck in traffic, don’t despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege. Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance, think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk. Should you have a bad day at work,… Read More: Times when you should make comparisons »
Based on a “true story”, Evelyn is as heartwarming as a movie can get. The storyline is not particularly dense, but it is aimed at people with a mind and humanity, rather than MTV droids who can’t tell arse from elbow. A fascinating element is the huge impact the events in the movie had on… Read More: Evelyn »
Over the weekend, I was back in Singapore to process some documents at the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and I observed that the place was flooded by mainland Chinese either applying for citizenship or passport. This got me thinking: these people are unlikely to vote against the establishment, since by opting to come to Singapore,… Read More: There’s no place I’d rather be? »
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