The role of communications
In the last couple of months, I have come to realise that one of the toughest job in the government sector is the communications department. It is a position where policy decisions triumphs over, operational ...
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Comparing the Singapore and SPR mentality
Today I gave the last talk of the year, my fourth this year. The target audience of my talk had typically been a mixture of 50-50 Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents. I enjoy giving this ...
Keeping in line with God’s plans
I read a Bible verse just two days ago which literally made me stop in my tracks. It says, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps” (Prov. 16:9). ...
Bring Singapore There
I am not interested in politics but with the elections round the corner, the daily news and Google Alerts are peppered with all kinds of articles lamenting the sad state of Singapore affairs. I know ...
A Vicious Cycle?
Even though I have only been in the public service for a short time, I have come to notice a very interesting cycle. Singapore is a small country with limited natural resources. The only thing ...
Should it be deleted?
It would only be a matter of time before I had to make a decision such as this one. Someone posted a comment on our Facebook page today requesting support for a rather anti-government blog. The choice of site was ...
Live Our Dreams Fly Our Flag
This is the Singapore National Day theme 2010. Having just attended an observance ceremony to commemorate our nation’s 45th year of independence, I am filled with mixed emotions. Even though it has never been cool ...
Global Poverty
Before I close the book What Matters, there is one particular photo essay that changed the way I look at things and it is with regards to poverty. I used to misperceive as the author described ...