On The Road To Success…

May 18, 2017

Learn to become a servant leader. Seek to love and serve others. If you do not have a heart to love and serve others, you do not qualify and deserve to be successful. Be mindful of the vision, needs and concerns of the people around you. Look after their best interests. Reach out to bring […]

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How I Found My Calling In Life…

May 18, 2017

In 2003, I went through the darkest hour of my life. At that point, I felt like I have gone through hell and came back a totally different person. My life almost came to a bitter end. During that period, a Mr Os Hillman flew in from the USA to see me. He had no […]

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What Can We Learn From Israel, An Entrepreneurial Nation?

May 18, 2017

On May 16-17, 2017, I spent time in Israel with about 100 entrepreneurs and innovators. Although most of them were representing small and medium enterprises, I was nonetheless inspired by their entrepreneurial drives and achievements. For a long time, I’ve been studying Israel’s development and growth. Even even though it is a small and relatively […]

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Wither China’s One Belt One Road Project (OBOR)?

May 18, 2017

While the OBOR makes economic sense, the devil is in the details. By far, the Chinese government has not been the most transparent about its plan, structure, system and process. Or, does it have any details at this point? Many of the developed countries are not aware of or are doubtful about the motives, means […]

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What’s In An Analogy?

May 12, 2017

The analogy used by Minister Chan Chun Sing has caused many misunderstandings and even heated debates in some quarters of society, including online sites. To be fair, one should not compare an analogy to a real life situation in every possible way, form or manner. The analogy used by Minister Chan is known to many […]

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Capping Number Of Graduates.

May 12, 2017

Leveraging on the educational system to support growth of the economy is not just about capping the number of graduates. http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education-system-should-be-aligned-with-needs-of-the-economy-ong-ye-kung It’s also about providing quality education so as to help every Singaporean maximize his potential and contribution. The focus is not about just about targeting number of graduates but also about executing the right […]

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Unemployment Benefits: Boon or Bane?

May 12, 2017

While there are some upsides to the proposal for unemployment benefits, research show that there are also downsides and trade-offs that need to be considered. http://m.todayonline.com/singapore/redundancy-insurance-can-lead-long-term-unemployment-minister This is a proposal that will be difficult to withdraw once it is implemented. It bodes well to remember that unemployment benefits are the kick-starters to many of the […]

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Perspectives Of The Educational System

May 12, 2017

1. The educational system is largely influenced by what economists term as the human capital model of education. In short, students are educated to help improve their capacities and capabilities for gainful employment and employability. In the new economy, its hard to predict the changes in the jobs market. Also, we cannot train our people […]

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The Milk Powder Saga

May 12, 2017

The authorities have a delicate balancing act to protect consumers while ensuring that they do not overburden enterprises and industries. http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/call-to-end-formula-milk-firms-aggressive-tactics As the authorities cannot possibly know full dynamics of the market and desires of consumers, any unnecessary intervention may affect the values and smooth running of a free market. It may also cause unnecessary […]

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Unnecessary Stigma On Children

May 12, 2017

Research have shown that children whose parents are divorced or separated tend to have lower emotional and social quotient. These factors can affect their educational attainments and upward mobility. Labeling these children as “illegitimate” will further exacerbate the problem. Such a stigma and resulting negative childhood experiences can repeat cycles of poverty, restrict social mobility, […]

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