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Beyond punishment: Singapore’s proposed racial harmony law a forward-looking approach

Amid such pluralism, racial harmony is not preordained, says the writer.
Amid such pluralism, racial harmony is not preordained, says the writer.

St Joseph’s Church stabbing a major test of S’pore’s response as individuals and as a community

Despite a stabbing incident during the evening mass on Nov 9, the church announced that masses and events on Nov 10 will proceed as normal.
Despite a stabbing incident during the evening mass on Nov 9, the church announced that masses and events on Nov 10 will proceed as normal.

Iswaran’s 12-month prison term underlines intrinsic value of public trust

Former transport minister S. Iswaran was handed a 12-month jail term on Oct 3.
Former transport minister S. Iswaran was handed a 12-month jail term on Oct 3.

With Budget 2024, is the PAP gearing up for a GE this year?

The Forward Singapore roadmap set out by the 4G leadership forms the backbone of Budget 2024.
The Forward Singapore roadmap set out by the 4G leadership forms the backbone of Budget 2024.

Why the public sector is so wary of gifts and hospitality

This question has come to the fore since last week when former Transport Minister S Iswaran was handed 27 criminal charges.
This question has come to the fore since last week when former Transport Minister S Iswaran was handed 27 criminal charges.

Kudos to studying for good grades, but education has a bigger purpose

What we learn in formal education will be overtaken by new discoveries and knowledge.
What we learn in formal education will be overtaken by new discoveries and knowledge.

Singapore’s biggest challenge ahead is keeping the middle ground intact

What Tharman’s massive election win could mean for politics in Singapore

Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam's overwhelming mandate shows a call for unity and multiracialism by the Singaporean electorate, says the writer.
Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam's overwhelming mandate shows a call for unity and multiracialism by the Singaporean electorate, says the writer.

Confidence in Singapore’s future vital to leadership renewal

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (left) also affirmed his confidence in Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and the 4G team.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (left) also affirmed his confidence in Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and the 4G team.

Elected presidency: Going beyond simplistic understanding of independence 

One of the key things to understand is that despite being directly elected by the people, the president does not have an independent political role or power.
One of the key things to understand is that despite being directly elected by the people, the president does not have an independent political role or power.

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