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Quoteworthy – Temasek Holdings
“Four months into the leadership transition, the Temasek Board and Mr Goodyear have concluded and accepted that there…
CLing.omy.sg – a new web portal to learn Chinese and understand modern China
Today, omy.sg launched a new web portal together with Business China at Dragonfly, St. James Power Station. The…
Alvinology meets Steve McCurry
Steve McCurry (born February 24, 1950) is an American photojournalist best known for his photograph, “Afghan Girl” that…
Auditor-General chided sloppy civil servants
You can the full Report of the Auditor-General for the Financial Year 2008/09 HERE. It’s a 62 pages…
Siew Kum Hong not appointed as NMP for second term
My favourite NMP, Mr. Siew Kum Hong was not reappointed as a Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) for…
Boner Bear in an ambulance
Spotted at Thomson Plaza shopping centre: At a glance, there’s nothing particularly unusual about this kid’s joy ride.…
A visit to Jurong Bird Park
When was the last time you stepped into Jurong Bird Park? Rachel and I went there one Saturday…
Goodwood Park Hotel Durian Strudel
Yummy! My aunt bought this for my dad for Father’s Day. Absolutely sinful, but delicious. The durian paste…
SAF’s fourth biggest military spender (per capita) in the world in 2008
Via The Economist. Errr… how come ah? We are not at war or in a state of emergency.…
Quoteworthy – Charles Chong
“When you ask Singaporean residents for feedback, they will complain that they have to wait more than 15…