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Surekha A. Yadav
Born and bred in Singapore, Surekha A. Yadav is a freelance journalist in Southeast Asia.
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Singapore and Malaysia choking together
SEPTEMBER 22 — So, it seems Singapore and Malaysia are united again — well, at least in terms of facing a common obstacle. That’s right, everyone, we are all choking on...
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Hong Kong falls. Singapore rises
SEPTEMBER 15 — Like so many others in the region and wider world, I looked on with sadness as I saw Hong Kong’s protests escalate from peaceful rallies to daily clashes. ...
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Singapore and the death of a dictator
SEPTEMBER 8 ― A dictator died in Singapore last week. Of course the rich and powerful from across South-east and even South Asia are attracted to our world class medical...
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Moving beyond colonial capitals
SEPTMEBER 1 — Indonesia seems to be serious about moving its capital. Following years of feasibility studies, President Joko Widowi announced last week that a new site had been...
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In Singapore, workers cannot dream
AUGUST 25 — The other day I watched a CNA documentary on a young construction worker, an aspiring poet, Mukul Hossine. Mukul, a...
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Can a culture be appropriated?
AUGUST 18 — Is any culture pure? And can a culture belong to a single people? All cultures intermingle and borrow from each other, after all. This is how and why we see the...
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What is in a Singaporean symbol?
AUGUST 11 — Happy Birthday, Singapore. Singapore is celebrating its 54th National Day. Another year in our collective journey has rolled by and we mark its passing...
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I am not a minority. I am Singaporean
AUGUST 4 — I am Singaporean. I have no other nationality. My home, my family, my life is here. Every Singaporean should have the same rights and privileges. I certainly have the...
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Finding Singapore’s most significant moments
JULY 28 — The other day I travelled back in time. Well, sort of. I went to Fort Canning Park which currently houses the "Bicentennial Experience." “This multimedia sensory...
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Not all Indians like curry
JULY 21 — So a primary school teacher was introducing herself to a new Primary 3 (eight- to nine-year-olds) class. She asked each child in the class to introduce themselves,...
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Raising the retirement age... to 100
JULY 14 — Should we raise the retirement age? The question bedevils various modern societies. As people live longer and as the cost of retirement rises, should people continue...
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The return of the Opium Wars
JULY 7 — In 1839, around 180 years ago, British ships bombarded Chinese ports. China’s navy was effectively destroyed and as British soldiers launched...
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Singapore needs seat belts for expats
JUNE 30 — Last week a large DHL goods trucks collided with a smaller open top lorry that was carrying a complement of six construction workers on its flatbed. The workers...
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In Singapore, ERP is dead... long live ERP
JUNE 23 — Fantastic news, Singaporeans! It appears the hated ERP road toll system is going to be abolished. Yes, that's right, the system of payment gantries linked to the...
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When prime ministers should say less on Facebook
JUNE 16 — Facebook — well, social media in general — has proved itself to be a powerful tool in the world of politics. We’ve seen revolutions and elections deeply...