Lumbered with the boss’s wife Eric Ellis, The Age, 30 July 2009 SINGAPOREANS aren’t usually given to open criticism of the Lee family that has ruled them for half a century. Rightly or wrongly, some presume that in their tightly controlled island state, walls have ears, and one never knows who is listening. But this … Continue reading
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Temasek May Let Public Invest, Retain ‘Family Jewels’ By Shamim Adam and Jonathan Burgos July 29 (Bloomberg) — Temasek Holdings Pte, reeling from the aborted appointment of Charles “Chip” Goodyear, said the value of its assets slumped by more than S$40 billion ($27.7 billion) and that Singapore’s sovereign fund may allow public investment for the … Continue reading
By James Gomez for Asia Times Online YANGON – Any recent repeat traveller to Myanmar would have noticed the change. Compared to just a few years ago, there are more paved roads, including a modern tollway connecting the central city of Mandalay to the newly built capital of Naipyidaw. On the new roadways, travelling vehicles’ … Continue reading
Police put up camera at Speakers’ Corner Singapore Democrats, 23 July 2009 Just when you thought that freedom of expression could not become any more farcical in Singapore, the police install a CCTV at Hong Lim Park. Already, public speaking is banned in Singapore, a group of 5 or more persons gathered to “support or … Continue reading
Temasek has much to explain over Goodyear: SDP Singapore Democrats, 21 July 2009 The about turn in Temasek’s appointment of Mr Charles Goodyear as CEO to replace Ms Ho Ching is a sad but accurate reflection of the abysmal leadership seen at the organisation. Chairman of Temasek, Mr S Dhanabalan, had said in an announcement … Continue reading
by Martin Abbugao, AFP, 19 July 2009 PHUKET, Thailand (AFP) – Southeast Asian foreign ministers were set to endorse the region’s first ever human rights body Monday, despite criticisms that it will be toothless to tackle rogue members like Myanmar. Officials meeting in the Thai resort island of Phuket ahead of the continent’s main security … Continue reading
Judge dismisses complaint against police Singapore Democrats Sunday, 19 July 2009 District Judge Christopher Goh dismissed a Magistrate’s Complaint filed by Ms Chee Siok Chin and Mr John Tan last week. Ms Chee and Mr Tan had filed the complaint in February this year for unlawful detention and selective use of the law by the … Continue reading
