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ST and LHZB censor Chee's letter on PAP undermining Singapore's interests Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Singapore Democrats

In an interview which Lianhe Zaobao (28 Feb 10) did with Dr Chee Soon Juan, reporter Ms Yew Tun Lian implied that Dr Chee was being funded by foreigners to undermine Singapore. This story was also reported by the Straits Times (1 Mar 10).

Dr Chee replied to the newspapers, pointing out that it was the PAP Government that was undermining the interests of Singaporeans through its so-called foreign talent policy, its continued pandering to MNCs, and its use of foreigners in the National Wages Council.

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Judge reserves judgment on procession case Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Singapore Democrats

High Court Judge Choo Han Teck has reserved judgment on the appeal by the Attorney-General against the acquital of the SDP leaders when they walked from Speakers' Corner to the Queenstown Remand Prison in September 2007.

District Judge John Ng had acquitted the four defendants (Mr Gandhi Ambalam, Mr John Tan, Ms Chee Siok Chin and Mr Chong Kai Xiong) because he held the opinion that given the way the activity was organised, the was no procession.

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Civil society instills sense of belongingness to country Print E-mail
Young Democrats - Young Democrats
Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Teoh Tian Jing

What is civil society? The idea of civil society is a product of civilization, with people coming together to achieve a common goal.

To quote Edmund Burke, an Irish political thinker: “To be attached to the subdivisions, to love the little platoon we belong to in society, is the first principle of public affection. It is the first link in the series by which we proceed towards a love to our country and to mankind.”

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The SDP's Alternative Economic Programme Part 6: Retiring in poverty Print E-mail
The Party - Manifesto
Monday, 15 March 2010

Singapore Democrats

Tan Ah Hock is 80-years old and works as a security guard. He is paid $50 for every shift that he performs. Each shift is 12 hours and Ah Hock works on the average of five shifts a week. Even at his age, Ah Hock has to work a back-breaking 60-hour week (the standard full-time employment requires workers to work 44 hours per week) for an average monthly income of about $1,000.

"If I don't show up for work, I don't get paid. If I get sick, I have to pay the doctor's fee myself, the company doesn't pay for me," he told the SDP.

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PAP nervous about New Media, introduces "guidelines" Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Friday, 12 March 2010
Singapore Democrats

The proposed changes to the election rules announced in Parliament yesterday are just another ploy by the PAP to instill fear in the people. As far as the Internet is concerned, citizens should be free to campaign for whichever party and candidate they choose.

The “advertising guidelines” introduced is clear indication that the PAP is running scared of the New Media and how it is a leveler of information flow.

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Protesters pledge to continue fight for Singaporeans' rights Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Friday, 12 March 2010

Singapore Democrats

After the Judge found the TBT protesters guilty of taking part in a protest on 15 Mar 08, the defendants rose and pointed out to the court its error. Instead of being cowed into submission, every one of the defendants rose in defiance to speak of democracy and pledged to continue to fight for a free and just Singapore.

When asked if they had anything to say in mitigation, the defendants used the opportunity to speak out on the lack of freedom and democracy in Singapore. Here is what they said:

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TBT protesters hold heads high as they are found guilty Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Thursday, 11 March 2010

Singapore Democrats

The Tak Boleh Tahan activists who stood outside Parliament House on 15 Mar 08 to protest against escalating food prices were found guilty of taking part in an assembly and procession without a permit. 

The defendants, however, remained defiant - "unremorseful" in the DPP's words - even as the verdict was read. Remorseful? Why should anyone be remorseful when they have done what is right? "One day, it will be shown that we are right and the court is wrong," Dr Chee Soon Juan said to the Judge.

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Singaporeans eyeing New Zealand Print E-mail
News - International
Tuesday, 16 March 2010


A pilot project by Immigration New Zealand “may be attempting to attract Singaporeans to try living and working in New Zealand first, before considering a more long-term arrangement”.

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Singapore's huge bet on sex and gambling is about to pay off big time Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Tuesday, 16 March 2010


Something clicked many years back when Singapore suddenly realized that the key to being a world city isn't just about business... it is about having fun too...Thus both prostitution and gambling are legal in by-the-book Singapore.

 

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Heroin smuggler challenges Singapore death sentence Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Tuesday, 16 March 2010


Lawyers representing Yong Vui Kong, a 22-year old Malaysian, argued that the mandatory death sentence violates international standards and human rights laws.

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Big rise in arms imports threatens SE Asia Print E-mail
News - Asia
Monday, 15 March 2010


The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said in its annual report that arms imports by Singapore had leapt by 146 percent between 2005 and 2009.

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Singapore wants erring spouses to pay Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Sunday, 14 March 2010


Ever true to its paternalistic mien, the tiny city-state of Singapore will now demand that ex-husbands pay alimony and child support or face the threat of sanctions.

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India's Fortis buys 24% in Singapore’s Parkway Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Friday, 12 March 2010


India's biggest hospital chain, Fortis Healthcare, will buy 24 per cent stake in Singapore's hospital chain Parkway Holdings.

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Chee writes to Lianhe Zaobao and Straits Times Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Tuesday, 09 March 2010


Dr Chee Soon Juan has written letters tothe Lianhe Zaobao and Straits Times over the interview that the newspaper said that the SDP secretary-general was evasive when asked about his income.

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Chee Soon Juan: We must believe Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Friday, 05 March 2010


The address of Singapore Democratic Party's Secretary-General, Dr Chee Soon Juan, given at the SDP's 30th year anniversary dinner at Concorde Hotel on 27 Feb 2010.

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Full text of Chee's speech: We must believe Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Tuesday, 09 March 2010


Dr Chee Soon Juan's address members and guests at SDP's 30th Anniversary Dinner held on 27 Feb 10 (watch videos of the dinner & Dr Chee's address).

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Temasek says Michael Dee to step down Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings said Michael Dee, a senior managing director, will step down from his current role on April 30, less than two years after he joined the company.
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PAP member lodged false police report against opposition Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Wednesday, 10 March 2010


PAP member, Mr Louis Tay Bok Hock, had called the police in 2006 to lodge a complaint against the opposition for selling newspaper in the Bukit Panjang Constituency just prior to the general elections.

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Door narrows for foreign workers in S'pore Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Sunday, 14 March 2010


With the grumbling getting louder and general elections expected to be called, the government has unveiled measures to reduce reliance on foreigners and assure citizens they remain the priority.

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Did the Government just copy the SDP's slogan? Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Monday, 08 March 2010


The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced last week that it was changing its branding message from Uniquely Singapore to Your Singapore and has "built a multimillion-dollar marketing campaign around the phrase."

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Cheating director called Singapore's Tiger Woods Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Friday, 12 March 2010


Columnists and bloggers are calling him Singapore's Tiger Woods - not for his golfing skills but for an extramarital affair that has tarnished the image of the city-state's most beloved film director.

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Shin Corp threatens suit against critics Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Thursday, 11 March 2010


Shin Corp has warned that it may take legal action against local academics and analysts if they continue to spread stories about the telecom group's impending financial collapse.

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A good bet on cash, tourists and crime Print E-mail
News - Singapore
Wednesday, 10 March 2010


On the surface, Resort World Sentosa is a theme park for the family... Inside, a labyrinth of quaint buildings, gathering spaces and water features manufacture a different reality.

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