I’m reading a new book by John Kampfner titled Freedom for Sale: How we made money and lost our liberty. Its available in libraries and bookstores. John Kampfner’s study of the Singapore style of government – now spreading across the world – chillingly shows how much is lost under this brand of democracy, says Peter … Continue reading
These are videos of a forum/campaign which was held at Oxford Hotel on Oct 10, 2009. [See here] Thank you to the organisers for putting together the event and for these videos. Click here for the original link to the youtube playlist
The Singapore Democrats are proud to present Let’s Talk, a groundbreaking video series where we interview personalities and political figures in and around Singapore. This is another historical first by the SDP. In this inaugural episode we feature Mr Alex Au, a prominent blogger and gay rights activist. We hope you enjoy it. – yourSDP.org
Ben Bland is a freelance journalist who writes for The Daily Telegraph and Asia Sentinel, among others. He is based in Singapore. At least he was till this piece of news yesterday from his blog post Enforced hibernation, Posting will be light to non-existent for the next few weeks as I’ve just found out that … Continue reading
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Let’s Talk: Democrats to launch video talk show Singapore Democrats, 14 Oct 09 The Singapore Democrats will launch a new online video programme called Let’s Talk where we interview personalities and opinion-makers in and around Singapore. This series will be the first of its kind in the country. It is part of the SDP’s continuing … Continue reading
The primary aim of the Walkabout is to introduce the Reform Party and its leadership to the Jurong voters. We will also be informing them of the Reform Party’s platform and manifesto. We will also be gathering feedback on residents’ problems and how they feel current government policies can be improved. The Central Executive Committee … Continue reading
By George Fu Epoch Times Staff Oct 10, 2009 Seven Falun Gong practitioners were arrested while doing exercises in a local park in Singapore on Oct. 5. Police handcuffed four of the practitioners, citing “vandalizing public property” after they put posters on a wall. Three others, who were meditating, were not handcuffed, since “meditation is … Continue reading
No basis for MP not to announce lift upgrading Workers’ Party, 9 Oct 2009 I refer to the HDB’s reply to Mr Muhammad Yusuf Osman’s letter on the Lift Upgrading Programme (LUP ) in opposition wards published today, titled “Why grassroots advisers announce lift upgrading”. The HDB deems it appropriate for the grassroots advisor to … Continue reading
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