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Editorial - Transport for a liveable city
If Singaporeans want to enjoy a city in a garden rather than one in a carpark, refining the ERP system and keeping a check on vehicle growth are necessary. Even more vital is reining in vehicle usage, and people using buses and trains to get around.
* Also in Chinese, Malay and Tamil
Quick News
Round-up of new policies
Budget 2008 - The bounce factor
The key word in this year's Budget is "resilience". The government's main investment will be in citizens' education, from pre-school to tertiary level. But the buzz centred on the short-term measures to help with the cost of living.
* Also in Chinese
Budget 2008 - Stronger signals, please
Madam Halimah Yacob praised this year's Budget but also asked for more to be done to keep a check on inflation, and drew attention to the 25 per cent of people who do not qualify for the new CPF Life scheme.
Hot Topic - A moving problem
Congestion on the roads and climate change are prompting countries to build up public transportation systems. Petir highlights what is being done in Seoul and Switzerland.
GRC Comrades Convention - Rev up recruitment
The PAP needs new and younger faces in its rank and file. How else can the Party's "lifeblood" be sustained, argued Mr R. Logapreyan. He made the point at the Toa Payoh-Bishan GRC's first Comrades Convention. *Also in Chinese.
GRC Comrades Convention - Why I joined the PAP
Comrade Andy Lim tells how an MP's letter helped him realised his goals.
Behind the scenes - WW takes pulse of Vietnam
Two-thirds of the Indochinese country's ruling party is under 30. And scores apply to join it every year. The Women's Wing also learnt about the Communist Party's training system for budding politicians among other things, during a four-day visit.
Elections - Net result, serve the people well
New media is a major force to be reckoned, ruling party Barisan Nasional realised too late. But other factors have cost it seats too. The main lesson for the PAP, say activists, academics and politicians, is to always keep your ear to the ground
Dialogue - Malays making strides in education
More Malays are entering junior colleges, ITEs, polytechnics and universities. Indeed, education has become very important to Malays, revealed Education Senior Parliamentary Secretary Masagos Zulkifli to grassroots leaders.
* Also in Malay
Dialogue - Branch Helpers wrestle with testy issue
Yes, you can undergo means testing before you enter a subsidised hospital ward. No, paying higher taxes does not entitle you to a higher subsidy. Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan explains why means testing is far from mean.
Forum - Transport dilemma
Thomson branch secretary David Leong calls for a holistic approach to the emotive transport situation. He asks for more accessibility and choices rather than more ERP gantries and higher road tolls.
Happenings
- It's a great programme!
- New brochure for YP
- Eye-opener at PAP HQ*
* Also in Chinese
Cyberspeak - No fare price
Travelling by public transport takes a battering. It is uncomfortable, claims Elaine. But SBS bus drivers and the ERP system are praised.
My Say - These great rojak bonds
Live elsewhere? Guest writer Claire Chiang wouldn't dream of it. She is all for building bonds among citizens. But that feeling of community, she points out, can be fostered by people taking a personal stake in the country.
* Also in Chinese
Backbencher's Bite
赞美与批评
有人说新加坡人爱发牢骚，议员马炎庆认为如果我们在施政时能够放轻松点,
或许可以把许多批评变成赞美。
* Also in English
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