Patrick Liew

Freedom of expression is not absolute and there’s no standard definition of freedom of expression that’s agreed upon and adopted by every country in the West. It’s politically and culturally relative, and is viewed and practiced differently in every democratic country. There are restrictions and limitations to freedom of expression in every country. That’s why […]

Research shows that fathers contribute to developing healthy families and children and they are models for their children’s cognitive, emotional and social developments (“What it means to be a hands-on dad”; last Saturday. http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/what-it-means-to-be-a-hands-on-dad They can help their children to become more anchored and contribute to a greater sense of self-esteem, well-being, and authenticity. In […]

Many countries, including Singapore are coming to grips with disruptive technology and preparing themselves to leverage on technology to grow their economy. As a result, there’s a growing educational trend to focus on studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). To strengthen our economy and nation-building process, we should be mindful not to be unnecessarily […]

As a patron of a grassroots organization, district councilor, former Chairman of a Citizens Consultative Committee, and having held various positions in grassroots organizations, I like to compliment and commend grassroots volunteers. Grassroots volunteers help to bridge and bond communities and build stronger unity and relationships in Singapore. Unfortunately, they have been subjected to many […]