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Commentary - ‘Shameful’ racist comments after Nepal disaster should never become normal in Singapore
SINGAPORE: There can hardly be a worse time to ask whether someone is “really Singaporean”. As families waited desperately for news of nine Singaporeans reported missing after the Nepal floods, some people online scrutinised their names and photographs and asked exactly that. Others questioned why Singapore should help them at all. Some said things far more callous.
Can’t fix school bullying if society continues sending mixed messages
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Commentary: How to redirect the ‘responsible parent’ script in Singapore’s education system
SINGAPORE: In Singapore, much has been said about the need to break away from an education “arms race”. This was reiterated by Education Minister Desmond Lee in parliament this month, when he cautioned that a fixation on grades can pit children against one another, diminish their joy of learning and crowd out character-building.
Open for business, closed in our hearts? Immigration and the future of Singapore identity
Singaporeans still see citizenship in largely civic terms where contribution and commitment matter Singaporeans remain proud of their country and comfortable with diversity, but are unsure about how immigration fits into the national story. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT FEW in Singapore need to be told that openness brings opportunities. Global capital, regional headquarters, international schools and myriad talent from around the globe is an integral part of the operating environment here.
Commentary: Singapore goes big on parental leave. Now for fathers and employers to step up
SINGAPORE: In his maiden National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 18), Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled two initiatives that could prove transformative to families and society: Making mandatory four weeks of government-paid paternity leave and introducing a new 10-week shared parental leave scheme.
Commentary: Don’t underestimate casual racism at Singapore workplaces
SINGAPORE: Diversity is both our heritage and strength in multicultural Singapore. Yet, while we pride ourselves on our ability to foster harmony amid adversity, instances of discrimination and racial insensitivity are bound to surface. Earlier this month, Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam delivered a statement in parliament in relation to the late Sergeant Uvaraja Gopal's allegations of racial discrimination and workplace bullying in the Singapore Police Force (SPF).
BUC Loans: Financing New Home Construction Projects
So, you’ve got your sights set on a brand-new condominium launch, and you have saved up enough for the downpayment to make the purchase. But, what’s next? In Singapore, BUC refers to private properties, often condominiums, before they receive their Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP). They can be either new launches or projects that are nearing completion. Before making that purchase, you should apply for a home loan and understand the BUC loans in Singapore.
Whole‐of‐government and joined‐up government: A systematic literature review
6 FURTHER DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS This study has addressed our bibliometric questions to foster a collective understanding of what is happening with WG/JUG research. The articles we reviewed discuss a range of policy and service areas, with many focusing on health, public order, and safety issues, as well as national defense and security, and foreign military aid pertinent to the international policy arena which was omitted from the analysis of Carey and Crammond (2015).
Commentary: More paternity leave is promising, but Singapore could be so much bolder
Trending Topics Budget 2023 CNA Explains China Malaysia Ukraine invasion climate change COVID-19 Wellness Snap Insight Commentary Making the increased paternity leave mandatory, narrowing durational disparities with maternity leave and shaping workplace norms for to-be fathers are essential for shared parenting and healthy familial outcomes, say the Institute of Policy Studies’ Mathew Mathews and Melvin Tay.
Commentary: What does it take for a person to be truly happy in Singapore?
These findings are not limited to the US context. In the same vein, hikikomori – acute social withdrawal whereby an individual decides to stop going to work or school, and instead spends most of their time secluded at home – has become more pronounced in Japan over the past decade.
Commentary: ‘Softer’ approach with moral suasion better at dismantling racist mindsets
SINGAPORE: The announcement of the new Maintenance of Racial Harmony Act by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the National Day Rally (NDR) signals a shifting of gears in managing Singapore’s race relations. While the Act consolidates the state’s legislative instruments in dealing with issues of race, of particular significance are its “softer, gentler touches” as PM Lee termed.
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