THE TEMASEK REVIEW

Never a stranger to controversies, PAP strongman and Singapore’s octagenarian leader Lee Kuan Yew caused a stir when he said during a dialogue session with government officials and unionists that there should be no retirement age for Singapore workers. Speaking from his own experience, Lee called on elderly Singaporeans... 

In an online poll conducted by Channel News Asia, a shocking 90 percent of Singaporeans polled said they are not interested in the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) while 3 percent had not heard about it at all:   [Source: Channel News Asia] The results of the poll confirm the real sentiments on the ground despite some desperate... 

Embattled YPAP leader from Joo Chiat branch and General Secretary of Joo Chiat Community Club Youth Executive Committee Mr Jack Lin Xinli has drawn flak from netizens for his “insincere” apology. Mr Lin has issued a public apology for insulting Singaporeans lately by calling them “3rd class citizen” on... 

Dear Sirs, I am writing to seek clarifications on the activities of The Online Citizen, a political blog in Singapore. It has published numerous articles critical of government leaders, some of which are potentially defamatory and has led several campaigns against the Singapore government. One, is it legal for The Online... 

Singapore People Party (SPP) CEC member Mr Desmond Lim Bak Chuan has lashed out at his mentor Mr Chiam See Tong for being under the “control” of his wife Lina Loh: [Source: Lianhe Wanbao, 30 July 2010] In an interview with Lianhe Wanbao yesterday, Mr Lim, who was unceremoniously barred from SPP’s weekly... 

OPINION The PAP’s controversial “foreign talent” sports policy to import established sportsmen and women from other countries to represent Singapore in international competitions has drawn flak not only from Singaporeans, but from other countries as well. During a Malaysian parliamentary session on 26... 

Defiant 75 year old British author Mr Alan Shadrake, who was charged in the Singapore High Court yesterday for “contempt of court” for his criticisms of the Singapore judiciary in his book “Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock”, has thrown down the gauntlet to the Singapore government:... 

In a stunning U-turn, controversial YPAP leader from PAP Joo Chiat branch and General Secretary of Joo Chiat Community Club Youth Executive Committee Jack Lin Xinli now claims that his callous remark on Singaporeans being “3rd class citizens” has been “misinterpreted” because it was phrased in “Singlish”. [Source:... 

“I have nothing right now, just a body”, said Juanjuan. I consoled her by saying: “Aren’t you going to graduate soon? Find a good job, your future will be very bright.” Juanjuan replied: “Just before leaving school, I’m in a dreadful state, [I] have nowhere to go.” I consoled her again: “Don’t worry,... 

PAP MPs have blatantly refused to condemn YPAP leader from Joo Chiat branch and General Secretary of Joo Chiat Community Club Youth Executive Committee Jack Lin Xinli for his callous remarks about Singaporeans. Mr Lin sparked a massive outroar among Singaporeans recently by describing them as “3rd class citizen” on... 

Slovak YOG Ambassador Danka Bartekova, who was applauded by many Singaporeans for describing Singapore’s YOG venues as of “school standards”, has now apologized for her comments being “used in a negative way.” Ms Danka was quoted by Shin Min Daily in an article titled “Foreign Youth criticized... 

According to the latest weather forecast from the National Environment Agency (NEA), there will be “showers with thunders” over the entire Singapore from 10am to 1pm: [Source: National Environment Agency] The heavy storm is likely to trigger anxieties among Singaporeans who have been affected by the last flood...