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PBM Jack Neo makes sexual advances to 16 year old French girl Maelle Meurzec PBM Jack Neo makes sexual advances to 16 year old French girl Maelle Meurzec

Written by Our Correspondent Prominent grassroots leader and personal friend of Foreign Minister George Yeo PBM Jack Neo was alleged... [Read more]

Khaw Boon Wan praises existing health policies and places responsibility on Singaporeans to care for their own families Khaw Boon Wan praises existing health policies and places responsibility on Singaporeans to care for their own families

Written by Our Correspondent With no opposition to challenge him, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan spent much of his time in Parliament... [Read more]

PAP Minister: “Not realistic” for GIC to avoid losses PAP Minister: “Not realistic” for GIC to avoid losses

Written by Our Correspondent After losing a few billion dollars of national reserves, PAP Minister Lim Hwee Hua got the cheek to say... [Read more]

PAP MP Lam Pin Min asks Khaw Boon Wan for his secret to looking young in Parliament PAP MP Lam Pin Min asks Khaw Boon Wan for his secret to looking young in Parliament

Written by Our Correspondent In other modern democracies like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Canada and even Malaysia, parliamentary... [Read more]

Wendy Chong reveals that PBM Jack Neo tried to commit suicide twice because of her during their affair Wendy Chong reveals that PBM Jack Neo tried to commit suicide twice because of her during their affair

Written by Our Correspondent In an interview with Chinese tabloid Shin Min Daily, a former mistress of PBM Jack Neo revealed that he... [Read more]

Gopalan Nair flamed by angry netizens for dashing their hopes of seeing the demise of Lee Kuan Yew Gopalan Nair flamed by angry netizens for dashing their hopes of seeing the demise of Lee Kuan Yew

Written by Our Correspondent Blogger Gopalan Nair was flamed by angry citizens for giving them false hopes that Singapore’s octogenarian... [Read more]

Wendy Chong on how PBM Jack Neo initiated sex with her for the first time in his car Wendy Chong on how PBM Jack Neo initiated sex with her for the first time in his car

Written by Our Correspondent Prominent PAP grassroots leader and personal friend of Foreign Minister PBM Jack Neo may appear to be... [Read more]

George Yeo expresses his support for PBM Jack Neo after his sexual exploits, but asked molest victim to see MP George Yeo expresses his support for PBM Jack Neo after his sexual exploits, but asked molest victim to see MP

Written by Our Correspondent Singapore’s Foreign Minister George Yeo is not well known for his “empathy”, but he... [Read more]

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Opinion

Ng Kok Lim debunks Mah Bow Tan’s “myths” about HDB flats Ng Kok Lim debunks Mah Bow Tan’s “myths” about HDB flats

Dear Mr Mah, I refer to your comments in parliament as reported by Straits Times on 6 Mar 2010. There are not enough HDB flats to meet... [Read more]

The “hoax” by Gopalan Nair on Lee Kuan Yew having a heart attack: More than meets the eyes The “hoax” by Gopalan Nair on Lee Kuan Yew having a heart attack: More than meets the eyes

OPINION (DISCLAMER: The below article is sent to us by a reader who chose to remain anonymous and does not represent the views of TR... [Read more]

10 most unforgettable quotes from PAP MPs during the recent parliamentary “debate” 10 most unforgettable quotes from PAP MPs during the recent parliamentary “debate”

OPINION The PAP has always boasted that their MPs are the best talents in Singapore. The parliamentary sessions last week had been... [Read more]

How can Singaporeans make themselves more “marketable” when they are competing with foreigners on unequal terms How can Singaporeans make themselves more “marketable” when they are competing with foreigners on unequal terms

OPINION During a discussion about Budget 2010 on YPAP Facebook, a 28 year old Singapore man who have served two and a half years of... [Read more]

A comparison of S&C charges between Aljunied, Hougang and Potong Pasir Town Councils A comparison of S&C charges between Aljunied, Hougang and Potong Pasir Town Councils

OPINION The ill-timed  increase in the monthly Service and Conservancy (S&C) charges by Aljunied and Jurong Town Councils both... [Read more]

A disaster in the making: PAP’s “instant tree” mentality A disaster in the making: PAP’s “instant tree” mentality

OPINION After much discussion and debate on the Budget lately, only one MP dared to point out the glaring mistakes made by the PAP... [Read more]

Effective ways to strengthen your relationship Effective ways to strengthen your relationship

Hi! everyone, As the world is becoming more and more integrated, no man can live on his own. Therefore, integration and staying well... [Read more]

Independent judiciary in a Liberal democracy Independent judiciary in a Liberal democracy

By Richard Lu In liberal democracies, citizens are mandated to obey the rule of law.  It stands to reason that the independence of... [Read more]

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Entertainment

PBM Jack Neo makes sexual advances to 16 year old French girl Maelle Meurzec

Written by Our Correspondent Prominent grassroots leader and personal friend of Foreign Minister George Yeo PBM Jack Neo was alleged... [Read more]

PBM Jack Neo dropped by Mitsubishi Electric

Written by Our Correspondent PBM Jack Neo was dropped by Mitsubishi Electric Asia from its advertisements on the StarMex air-conditioners... [Read more]

Wendy Chong reveals that PBM Jack Neo tried to commit suicide twice because of her during their affair

Written by Our Correspondent In an interview with Chinese tabloid Shin Min Daily, a former mistress of PBM Jack Neo revealed that he... [Read more]

Wendy Chong on how PBM Jack Neo initiated sex with her for the first time in his car

Written by Our Correspondent Prominent PAP grassroots leader and personal friend of Foreign Minister PBM Jack Neo may appear to be... [Read more]

Photos of Foyce Le Xuan who accused PBM Jack Neo of trying to bed her

Background: In the aftermath of PBM Jack Neo scandal, another woman Foyce Le Xuan has stepped forward to accuse Jack Neo of trying... [Read more]

Wendy Chong: I had sex with Jack Neo twice a week ONLY

Written by Our Correspondent Wendy Chong, the beleaguered mistress of Singapore movie director Jack Neo dropped another bombshell today... [Read more]

Photos of Wendy Chong, the 22 year old model embroiled in an affair with Jack Neo

Photos from Hardwarezone and Wendy Chong’s blog Background: 22 year old model Wendy Chong became famous overnight by exposing... [Read more]

Mark Lee wants to give Jack Neo two tight slaps over his affair with model Wendy Chong

Written by Our Correspondent Jack Neo’s number one disciple Mark Lee has expressed his disappointment with his teacher’s... [Read more]

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Snippets

Cartoon: Singaporeans being shoved in the rear by the PAP’s “foreign talents”

[Source: Picture from Vote PAP out Facebook, quote by TR team]  Read More →

Should Bridge have built the bridge?

By Ray Ang sports@temasekreview.com What a busy few weeks it has been for English paparazzi! Firsly, news of John Terry “doing a... [Read more]

Gently, gently does it with political opponents

By Chua Mui Hoong from Straits Times MR THARMAN Shanmugaratnam is a gentleman. That was the recurring thought as I listened to his... [Read more]

FDI and Local Entrepreneurship in Four Asian Economies – Entrepreneurship in Asia and Foreign Direct Investment

By Martha Lagace from Harvard Business School Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is often lauded for bringing economic growth and know-how... [Read more]

Singapore Warns of Strait Attack

By Wayne Ma from Wall Street Journal Terrorists may be planning attacks on oil tankers and other large ships in the Malacca Strait,... [Read more]

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Forum

Taxpayers’ monies should be speak in a socially responsible manner

I read with GREAT CONCERN, “Shark’s fin a matter of moral suasion” posted on ST on 7 Feb 2010.  (Read here) The article... [Read more]

Wrong of Tharman to compare wages of Singaporeans with workers elsewhere without taking into account the cost of living

I refer to the recent comments made by Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam regarding the issue of wages of lower skilled workers,... [Read more]

Ng Kok Lim rebuts Halimah Yacob’s assertion that Singapore workers can afford more

Dear Madam Halimah,   I refer to your comments in parliament as reported by Straits Times on 4 Mar 2010.   Despite the ‘puzzling’... [Read more]

MP Ong Ah Heng snubbed our local old workers for being lazy

I refer to the leeching MP Ong Ah Heng’s comment in the Parliament yesterday. He said in Mandarin: ‘I know of one family... [Read more]

Between the lines: Exposing PAP Hypocrisy

View the full-sized picture here I was passing by a notice board at a HDB estate when I saw the MoneySENSE cartoon (To buy or not... [Read more]

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Chinese section

南大文凭与中学文凭

作者：木羊 07/03/2010 最近一个退而不休的老头又旧事重提，说什么南大文凭没人要，毕业生要用中学文凭来求职。对我来说，我从来不隐瞒自已的学历。当然在毕业后两三年，受到不少歧视，吃尽苦头。但我只当作这是一种磨练，没有自卑，也没有灰心。终于一天，碰上一间瑞士公司请人，我去应征，通过测验后被录取。当时的上司是瑞士人，母语是德语... [Read more]

林瑞生•精湛的小丑

作者: 容秀华（音译）2010年3月6日 译者：冀居·谢 我简直不敢相信，当职总秘书长和总理公署部长林瑞生(Lim... [Read more]

新加坡永久居民组屋配额制

作者：南洋視界07/03/2010 新加坡讯，新加坡政府宣布，在政府组屋区设立永久居民配额。较早前，新加坡政府官员表示，实行这个配额制，是要防止新移民的群居现象。 据联合早报报道，从即日起，购买组屋的永久居民须符合这个配额，确保住在同个邻里及同座组屋的永久居民不超过5%及8%。来自马来西亚... [Read more]

国会侧记　国会辩论的对比

周殊钦 from Lianhe Zaobao 如果不是议员英兰妮（丹戎巴葛集选区）借一张新加坡武装部队月刊《国锋报》上刊登的她坐在坦克上（on... [Read more]

GIC 51亿美元UBS帐面亏损

作者：中新网06/03/2010 据英国《金融时报》报道，新加坡主要的主权财富基金今天将蒙受约55亿瑞士法郎(合51亿美元)的未变现亏损，源自其对瑞银(UBS)109.7亿瑞郎的投资。陷入困境的瑞银已接受了一系列的紧急注资。 新加坡政府投资公司(GIC)管理着超过3000亿美元的资产，公司不愿就上述账面亏损置评，但表示，计划继续持有瑞银股票... [Read more]

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World

News from Down Under: Job ads, mood on the rise

Fleur Leyden From: Herald Sun March 10, 2010 12:00AM BUSINESS confidence is back at eight-year highs and the prospect for job... [Read more]

官员财产申报，“水”到后“渠”将成

News.com.cn, 6 March 2010 ３月５日，第十一届全国人民代表大会第三次会议在北京人民大会堂开幕。国务院总理温家宝作政府工作报告。... [Read more]

Perfect spin is so elusive

Perfect spin is so elusive Andrew Bolt From: Herald Sun March 05, 2010 12:00AM  POOR Peta Duke. If she hadn’t somehow typed... [Read more]

Network solutions

By Jerome Cohen from South China Morning Post The most formidable challenge to China’s establishment of a credible rule of law... [Read more]

Malaysia: Soi Lek quits as MCA No 2, fresh polls loom

Malaysiakini, 4 March 2010 Dr Chua Soi Lek today announced his resignation as deputy president, along with seven other central committee... [Read more]

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Sports

Should Bridge have built the bridge?

By Ray Ang sports@temasekreview.com What a busy few weeks it has been for English paparazzi! Firsly, news of John Terry “doing a... [Read more]

Top 8 – Football Clubs with the largest debts

With Portsmouth entering administration and facing imminent relegation, the editors have decided to compile a top 8 list of football... [Read more]

Heartbreak for Lions

By Brandon Lee sports@temasekreview.com Jordan 2 Singapore 1 Lions outplayed as Jordan takes final qualification spot A 27,000 packed... [Read more]

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Lifestyle

Six key ways self-defeating behavior can cause failure

Hi everyone, Most people have a misconception that our rivals are our greatest enemies. In actual fact, we are our own greatest enemy.... [Read more]

How to acquire speedy reading skills

Hi! everyone, Nice to see you again. In today’s information society, we need to read and digest information daily as information... [Read more]

How to have breakthrough health results

By James Oh Hi! everyone, In this article, I am going to discuss how to have breakthrough results. This automatically triggers our... [Read more]

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Technology

The 7 Commandments of Apple’s iPad

By Amanda Lian After much thought and nerve-wreaking ideas, I come to think of the newest addition to the Apple family as the 7 commandments... [Read more]

Apple iPad review

By Claudine Beaumont from Telegraph My first impressions of the device are largely positive. Apple has once again built a product that... [Read more]

Gallery: Sitex 2009

Background: IT exhibition at Singapore EXPO from 26 to 29 November 2009, 11am to 9pm daily.   sitex01.jpg ◄... [Read more]

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