Photo: The Star 8 Aug 2009 It is a relief to know that the government will not impose any censorship of the Internet. This is the assurance given by the PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Let’s pray that he keeps his word. He said this after Information, Communications and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Dr […]
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We would all be jumping for joy if we could finally say goodbye to cancer I was reading the papers yesterday when two articles caught my attention. The first one was actually a leaflet that fell out when I turned the pages of a local daily. It proclaimed a cure for cancer. Wow! The world’s
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I was away in Singapore during the recent anti-ISA street protests in KL. But I managed to catch some footage of it on Channel 5. It’s certainly not the kind of image you want to see of your country on the telly. I remember back in the late 60s taking part in student protests against
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The Specialist Dental Group (SDG) team: (from left) Dr Patricia Yeong, Dr Neo Tee Khin, Dr Helena Lee, Dr Ansgar Cheng, Dr Elvin Leong, Dr Ho Kok Sen and Dr Eugene Chan. Dental woes are the bane of many a senior citizen. Back in the 1950s and 60s when we seniors were in our early
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The population of Singapore is ageing rapidly. Today one in 12 Singaporeans is aged 65 and older. This figure is projected to rise to one in five in 2030. In absolute terms, this means an increase from 300,000 people today who are aged 65+ to 900,000 by 2030. The government is well aware of the
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Managed to get a shot of the plane before boarding at Subang Airport. Last Tuesday I flew to Singapore on Firefly. It was my first time flying on a twin-turbopro plane (not sure if that’s the correct name). It turned out to be a very pleasant experience. The aircraft was new, the crew was courteous
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This is for Yasmin Ahmad, one of Malaysia’s most beloved daughters. You were taken from us too soon. Through your heart-warming films and commercials you have left us a legacy of hope that 1Malaysia is not a mere slogan, but an attainable reality.Rest in peace, sister.
It is a fact that many retirees are struggling to cope with their living expenses. A survey carried out by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF)in 2004 showed that 99.9% of contributors withdraw all their savings in one lump sum after they retire at 55. 70% of them deplete their EPF savings within three years of
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It was with shock that I read about fellow blogger, Captain Yusof Ahmad’s sudden demise in the July 20 blog post titled “Fare thee well, ye Ancient Mariner“. It was written by his eldest daughter, Nurasyikin bt. Muhammad Yusof. (See side bar under My Blog List: The Ancient Mariner). I’ve never met Capt Yusof. It
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Enslaved by credit card debts. (Photo: howstuffworks) Warren Buffett did a one-hour interview with CNBC in December 2006. His advice still holds true for young people today. Our society is one where credit cards rule our spending. Instant gratification and deferred payment have ruined many young lives. As parents, we are concerned about how our
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