Thank You English Teachers!

March 15, 2017

I once had a wonderful dinner with a group of total strangers.They eventually became my friends long before the night was over. That evening started with a cocktail followed by a candlelight dinner in an open area, the ambience of which I would only say was magical. The food was amazing. There were two choices […]

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My Contrarian View About Kiasu Spirit

March 15, 2017

I was thinking about the infamous “kiasu” spirit. We laugh over it and criticize it. But there’s also a good side to it. Think about it. 1. Kiasuism can prevent us from being reckless and compel us to take calculated risks. 2. Kiasuism can help us to be paranoid and being paranoid is not necessarily […]

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“Peeling And Cutting Onions” To Financial Success

March 15, 2017

Recently, I was sharing with one of my mentees about financial wisdom. Financial wisdom is not just about getting the best financial results but also about getting the best financial results in the best possible way. It begins with being conscientious about spending every dollar and stretching every dollar for the best returns. To illustrate, […]

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Let’s Help Our Ladies To Rise Up!

March 15, 2017

There’s a disproportionate number of women in leadership positions. We need to press on to find out why there’s a disproportionate number of women in leadership positions and take proactive actions to resolve the issue. After all, women hold up half of the sky for us. More importantly, if we don’t leverage on women’s talents, […]

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Social Media – A Liberator, Educator, and A Promoter of Truths?

March 15, 2017

Social media may not necessarily be a liberator from lies, and neither is it a promoter of truths. In fact, social media can be a dangerous place to seek and find truths. It’s a powerful platform to spread lies, half truths and misinformation – and sometimes, they’re known as “alternative facts” or “post-truths”. Why? 1. […]

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Thank you Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)!

March 15, 2017

As Singapore celebrates 50 years of National Service, I would like to thank the SAF for giving me the opportunity to serve our people and our country. Looking back, National Service is a rite of passage to adulthood for me and many others. Through the SAF, I was able to do and achieve many things […]

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Future-Proofing Our Students

March 15, 2017

While the Ministry of Education has done well to reform the educational system in recent years, my concern is that we may be addressing the symptoms but not the roots of the problems. http://m.todayonline.com/singapore/moe-going-through-changes-prepare-students-future-ong Many of our students are living a relatively comfortable lifestyle and surrounded by modern-day luxuries. How can our educational system shape […]

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Freedom Of Expression – Really Free?

March 15, 2017

The Reuters report is but another attempt by a liberal press to promote its version of freedom of expression. http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/reuters-report-on-speakers-corner-protest-misleading 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 developed world. It’s defined in each country in accordance with […]

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May The True Spirit of Sungei Road Market Lives On…

March 15, 2017

The Authorities should consider ways to remind future generations about Sungei Road market and anchor some of its values in our culture. These are the same values that have contributed to our progress and achievement as a nation. http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spirit-of-sungei-road-market During my school days and while growing up in a poor family, I joined many others […]

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Freedom Of Speech – Really Free?

March 15, 2017

1. 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. 2. It’s viewed and practiced differently in each western democracy. 3. Freedom of expression is defined in each country in accordance with its unique experience, values, culture, customary […]

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