Perspectives

S'pore's pragmatic approach to human rights not incompatible with ideals of Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The UDHR implicitly recognises that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to development and the realisation of human rights.

December 19, 2023, 05:06 PM

S’porean left banking to become prison officer, guides inmates to becoming better members of society

Captain of Lives, indeed.

December 18, 2023, 05:48 PM

Why does S'pore have a Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) with China? And why is Lawrence Wong there?

Not every country has a JCBC with China.

December 09, 2023, 10:45 AM

S'pore & China can tackle common challenges from global headwinds together: Lawrence Wong

DPM Lawrence Wong co-chaired the JCBC on Dec. 7, 2023.

December 07, 2023, 06:32 PM

POV: I’m 26 & don’t have any savings. A family health scare taught me that I probably should.

Rainy days happen. It’s not if, but when.

December 06, 2023, 05:55 PM

Comment: For President Tharman, flying the S'pore flag high in international roles is part of the job

Clarity and questions about the president's international roles.

November 26, 2023, 05:26 PM

Guide to Indonesia's 2024 presidential election: The candidates

Who will it be?

November 18, 2023, 03:21 PM

CEO of OCBC private banking arm meets Jacinda Ardern: ‘Being a good leader is actually about being a good human’

Ardern also spoke about the next generation, and the importance of actively educating and engaging with them.

November 16, 2023, 02:52 PM

Recurring Sikh character in Yip Yew Chong's art based on real man who watched him paint for 2 weeks

Back in 2015, the man would stop on his bicycle twice a day every day to observe Yip paint.

November 15, 2023, 09:58 AM

Firsthand: I went to Blk 26 in Sin Ming for fun after I saw others going there & feeling spooked

What happens when Singaporeans get too bored.

November 06, 2023, 11:01 AM