Developing The “uBuntu” Spirit

August 20, 2019

Developing The “uBuntu” Spirit I spent some time during the last two weeks of December 2012 in South Africa and Swaziland. Before I left for the trip, I made it a point to read up about these countries and especially their way of life. I found it hard to accept many of their beliefs, customs […]

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Should we allow foreigners to meddle with our country’s affairs?

August 20, 2019

Should we allow foreigners to meddle with our country’s affairs? Many leaders in Hong Kong have said that the recent protests were influenced and supported by foreign forces. If true, it’s not surprising because throughout history, we have seen how foreign entities have influenced different countries and caused major damages to them. These countries include […]

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A Conversation With Life

August 20, 2019

A Conversation With Life There were conversations that I had wished did not have to end. The more I thought about a few of them, the more I hope I could continue them because there were messages not communicated and files not closed in my mind. What I am about to describe to you is […]

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How To Be Happy?

August 20, 2019

How To Be Happy? During a recent company in-house cum lunchtime training, I shared with some of our staff on how to be happy. Here’re the key points: 1. Happiness is an integral part of you. You can choose to be happy or for that matter, unhappy. 2. You can live as happily as you […]

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My Wish For Singapore

August 20, 2019

My Wish For Singapore My wish for Singapore is that Singapore will become a global HQ for trade and commerce, and other vital services. By becoming a Global Hub and making the world our hinterland and marketplace, we can go beyond our physical size and other constraints. In doing so, Singaporeans can maximize their potential. […]

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Happy 54th National Day! – The Little Red Dot

August 20, 2019

Happy 54th National Day! – The Little Red Dot As a small country, Singapore has been depicted as a little red dot in both global and regional maps. The little red dot is also a nickname to refer to Singapore in casual and other forms of communication. The term “Little Red Dot” became more prominent […]

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Happy 54th National Day – I Love Singapore

August 20, 2019

Happy 54th National Day – I Love Singapore Upon this land, my heart beats. I smell the air that carries the beauty of life. From this nation, my eyes can see far and wide, and I know freedom is my birthright. This beautiful country did not happen by chance. Blood, sweat and tears flow throughout […]

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The Land I Love

August 20, 2019

The Land I Love Singapore dearest, Land untaught from struggle and toil Nearly born still, winded away But breathed life and today is. Half a century you have stood, Trodden through melees aplenty. Applause for your fortitude! Praise for these gifts: Singapore, land of dreams. To you an infant was born in poverty Little on […]

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Happy 54th National Day – Long Live Singapore

August 20, 2019

Happy 54th National Day – Long Live Singapore Sweat dripping from his brow His back against the sun Humid, sweltering heat Give his head a throbbing blow. But he works with his heart, mind and might For a city to rise and shine Our forebear, this great city built Brick by brick, tree by tree […]

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Dear Singapore, I’m grateful and thankful for Singapore, a country that had to go through a difficult birth and was almost stillborn.

August 20, 2019

Dear Singapore, I’m grateful and thankful for Singapore, a country that had to go through a difficult birth and was almost stillborn. Through these challenging but glorious years, it has grown to be widely admired and a model to many developing countries. I’m especially thankful for three gifts that Singapore has provided to me and […]

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