The months of October and November went by in a blast. It was my busiest period this year chasing deadlines, preparing papers and presentations, organising events and attending numerous thank you meals. And it sucks that this had to come at a time when everyone else in my department isContinue Reading

I was inspired. So I plugged in my earphones, passed the commuting crowd of Tanjong Pagar and started a stroll down Singapore CBD. The streets of Singapore CBD are very different at night. As I pass the Starbucks round the corner, I saw executives loosening their ties and shirts, slinkingContinue Reading

It has been five days since I returned to my mundane life and I am still recovering from jet lag and travel fatigue. I must be getting old! We landed back in Singapore at 9pm local time, which would have been 12mn in Sydney (yah I crossed daylight savings whileContinue Reading

With the Singapore General Elections polling day planned for May 7, many Singaporeans are gearing up for the once in a lifetime opportunity to vote. This election may see 82 of the 87 seats contested by Opposition, which means other than Tanjong Pagar, which is MM Lee’s ward, residents ofContinue Reading

I was just talking to my brother last week about his honeymoon to United States. He spent two week traveling from Los Angeles, to Las Vegas and San Francisco. He had a really enjoyable trip and the highlight of it was the shopping. Shopping? During the two weeks, my brotherContinue Reading

Singapore just completed hosting the world’s only Formula One night race for the third consecutive year. The event brought close to a 100,000 visitors to our shores and an estimated $100 million in revenue. More than that, its success sealed Singapore as a prime destination for hosting international sport meets and gathering of people from allContinue Reading

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 we can boast is our geographical location which has made it a natural transportation hub.Continue Reading