Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg George Yeo: Musings is a collection of just that: The former foreign minister’s musings across various diverse topics. Series One , the first of three books, contains Yeo’s thoughts about identity, Singapore’s diversity, and how this affects the country’s relationships with the rest of the … [Read more...] about Comment: S’pore’s Eurasian community makes ‘outsized contribution’, represents our success in integration
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His team ensures that everything on the NDP 2022 stage happens right on cue
To say that Singapore’s National Day Parade (NDP) is a complex machine with multiple carefully-choreographed moving parts is a gross understatement. While those of us in the audience – whether at the Marina Bay Floating Platform or at home – are wowed by what we see onstage, not all of us are aware of the methodical hubbub of activity that takes place offstage and under-stage … [Read more...] about His team ensures that everything on the NDP 2022 stage happens right on cue
Lawyer Subhas Anandan on defending Spore’s most heinous criminals & losing his first murder case
COMMENTARY: "Everyone deserves a fair trial regardless of how serious a crime." The late criminal lawyer Subhas Anandan handled over 1,500 criminal cases throughout his career, ranging from murder and abuse to drug trafficking and white collar crimes. In particular, he was well-known for taking on high profile criminal cases such as “One-Eyed Dragon” Tan Chor Jin, … [Read more...] about Lawyer Subhas Anandan on defending Spore’s most heinous criminals & losing his first murder case
Japan formally surrendered 72 years ago, marking the end of Japanese Occupation of S’pore
Mention World War II to Singaporeans and thoughts of the Japanese Occupation and its associated atrocities, suffering, and death come to mind. It was a difficult time. Singapore fell to the Japanese on Feb. 15, 1942. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Occupation. It was a dark period that saw the local population suffer from severe food shortages … [Read more...] about Japan formally surrendered 72 years ago, marking the end of Japanese Occupation of S’pore
This video shows that adults can take the fun out of growing up, but kids will always be kids
It’s not easy to be a kid in Singapore today. Sure, the competitive education system has its benefits. But no one will deny that it’s a long and painful, 16-year trudge to the finishing line. So of course, well-meaning parents will always want to arm their children with enough arsenal (and more) to not just survive the system but to emerge as being successful. Alas, … [Read more...] about This video shows that adults can take the fun out of growing up, but kids will always be kids