Someone left a message in the forum not too long ago that I should “focus on commenting on more substantive topics like Alpa-S bootlicking of SM in latest twist to SIA saga”. As much as I would like to comment on more substantive topics, you must remember I have very little incentive to do so… Read More: Straightening the Straits Times (8) »
The majority of us always believe (or are led to believe) that the only four-letter profanities start with either an “F” or “S” (and maybe even a “C”). We don’t think it’s a good idea to print these swear words right here. Suffice to say that the first rhymes with “phuque”, while the second involves… Read More: Straightening the Straits Times (7) »
You may have noticed that the three favourite media spins in the Straits Times recently are the wonderful capabilities of the Singapore Armed Forces, the hitherto undiscovered softer side of Lee Hsien Loong, and the many benefits for having babies – though not necessarily in that order. Judging from the number of pages devoted to… Read More: Straightening the Straits Times (6) »
Ever since the “Whiter than white” piece appeared, I have been invariably labelled as a “Steve Chia defender” and “supporter of lose [sic] morals”. How one article can make me either mystifies me, especially when our revered Straits Times journalists regularly churn out “commentaries” to justify dubious causes. In praise of conspicuous consumptionLooks like I’m… Read More: Straightening the Straits Times (5) »
This series is now into its fourth instalment and I’ve yet to receive any negative feedback, apart from the well-intentioned advice to rein in the punches. This worries me. I can’t believe everyone would agree with everything I’ve countered in this column, and I certainly can’t believe everyone would agree with everything that has been… Read More: Straightening the Straits Times (4) »
Are journalists here really up to the mark? Well, acting education minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam seems to think so. “Our newspapers are not just responsible but informative too. They have objectivity and are clear that they play a responsible role in society,” he said at the launch of the Straits Times Media Club. Tharman added that… Read More: Straightening the Straits Times (3) »