by Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim | Jan 24, 2018 | Commentary
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim While 2017 has been a relatively “good year” for Singapore in economic terms, there were concerns expressed over some emerging issues. It is hoped that Singapore Budget 2018 will address these issues as Singaporeans strive to secure a more...
by Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim | Oct 25, 2017 | Commentary
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim Madam Halimah Yacob was sworn in as Singapore’s eight President on 14 September 2017. It was supposed to be a momentous occasion: not only is she from a minority ethnic group but also the first female head of state. On any other...
by Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim | Oct 24, 2017 | Commentary
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim The Smart Nation initiative was officially launched on 24th November 2014. In his speech then, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke of Singapore’s vision to be an outstanding city, capable of attracting capital, talent and ideas; and...
by Dr Nuraliah Norasid | Oct 24, 2017 | Commentary
By Dr Nuraliah Norasid The Charlottesville Incident: What We Know On August 11, 2017, violent clashes took place in the university town of Charlottesville, in the state of Virginia in the United States. The parties involved were the white supremacists, who had planned...
by Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim | Jul 26, 2017 | Commentary
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim While the Malay community has made significant socioeconomic progress over the last three decades, it continues to grapple with the problem of overrepresentation in the lower rungs of the socioeconomic ladder. At stake is its social...
by Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim | Jul 25, 2017 | Commentary
By Abdul Shariff Aboo Kassim On 27 April 2017, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced changes to the Cabinet. Key among the changes were the promotion of two Senior Ministers of State to full ministers. The cabinet is poised for expansion as the promotion of Mrs...
