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Message - Invisible factors of success
Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng's hawler prents used to have to pay "protection" money. Today, the gangsters are not only gone, crime rates are low. Singaore's safe environment is only one of the factors that are responsible for its success. Its defence capabililty, diplomatic efforts and peaceful environment are too.
成功背后隐形要素
Meseg - Faktor-faktor kejayaan yang tidak dapat dilihat
Kebanyakan kejayaan Singapura boleh dilihat atau diukur – pendapatan per kapita, kejayaan pendidikan, pemilikan rumah dll.
Namun terdapat faktor-faktor lain yang turut menyumbang memberi sumbangan seimbang bersama kepada kejayaan negara yang mana sering ia tidak dapat “dilihat”.
Message - Invisible factors of success (Tamil Version in PDF format)
Quick News
A round-up of new policies
Hot Topic - Suzhou the spark in Sino-Singapore ties
China's interest in Singapore goes back to its collboration with the Republic in seting up the Suzhou Industrial Park. These days, the Chinese government is more interested in the city-state's political system and the PAP's staying power.
Hot Topic - The big draw
The PAP entertains about one group of foreign visitors a week. About 80 per cent are from China. One must-see for the delegations is a meet-the-people session.
Hot Topic - YP activists,Sichuan kakis
Impressed during a four-day visit to Sichuan by their counterparts' efforts to help others, a group of YP activists have set up a community group.
Hot Topic - Best of three worlds
The proposed changes to the political system promise that people will get the best MP for their constituency, the best government and alternative voices in Parliament.
50 years of government - PUSH FOR PEACE
The second of three parts to mark the Party's golden anniversary governing Singapore. This section recounts in pictures how Singapore built up a sophisticated defense force; the steps that reduced crime and corruption; and the planning to green the island and create drinkable water.
Face To Face - Jewel in the crown
Singapore's first full female Cabinet minister tells Petir, in an exclusive interview, about the scholarship that changed her life, what she enjoys most about being a politician, her views on Temasek and transparency, and what she reads.
WW's 20th Anniversary - 'Welcome home mum'
Q and A with Dr Seet Ai Mee, one of the four women who became Parliamentarians after 14-year break. She discusses being an MP, and her darkest political moment.
WW's 20th Anniversary - Powerhouse party
The Women's Wing broke away from its low-key image with a party at the St James Power Station.
Pre-Convention Forum - An issue with foreigners
There was laughter at one gathering but tears leading at the second forum leading up to the Nov 1 party convention as activists discussed the issue of foreign workers and more.
Behind the scenes - Myanmar at a crossroad
Change seems imminent in Myanmar, writes MP Michael Palmer who was there during a state visit. He examines the issues as the country prepares for an election.
Behind the scenes - Stuck at the border
Visiting a camp for displaced people at the Thai-Myanmar border, MP Charles Chong finds scores of children living a precarious existence.
Forum - That essential journey
Xu Kaixian discusses the pros and cons of the proposed changes Singapore's political system.
My Say - Singapore shows the way
Professor Li Yuanli, director at Shenzhen Shenzhen Unversity's Centre for Singapore Studies, explains why it is natural for China to see Singapore as a country from which it can learn.
言论- 深圳大学新加坡硏究中心
首先,文化原因使得中国借鉴新加坡自然而然。一是领袖思维相近,如邓小平主张“抓住老鼠就是好猫”,李光耀强调一切以行得通为原则,二者都是实事求是。立足于实事求是的改革开放,便乐于借鉴新加坡务实得来的经验。
Happenings
- Group to future women leaders setup
- MCA members visit
- Serangoon takes bowling trophy
Backbencher’s Bite - Is the education system failing?
The Singapore system is seen among the best in the world. It appears not to be teaching three important Rs, writes MP Josephine Teo.
Overheard
Best of the soundbites by ministers and MPs
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