SingaporeSurfNews, opinions, and ramblingsDo Foreign Sports Talents Make Us Feel Weak- July 15, 2008 by Les Tan, Red SportsNo self-respecting coach will ever choose a player just based on the player's place of birth.http://redsports.sg/2008/07/15/foreign-sports-talent/ Judging Singapore's Judiciary- July 15, 2008 by Wall Street JournalSingapore is unlikely to reform its political or judicial system anytime soon. But when the country is ready to join the ranks of modern democracies, the IBA's recommendations provide a good checklist of how to do so.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121605724442851527.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Head Of Ren Ci Hospital, Venerable Shi Ming Yi Charged In Court- July 15, 2008 by Channel NewsAsiaHead of Ren Chi Hospital, the Venerable Shi Ming Yi has been charged with alleged forgery, conspiracy and misue of funds.http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/360407/1/.html Malaysia Does Not Give In To Singapore, Says Nazri- July 15, 2008 by BernamaMalaysia does not give in to Singapore to the extend of sacrificing national interests when dealing with the island republic. Instead, it prefers negotiations and referring to the law to resolve issues or disputes with Singapore. Minister in the prime minister's department Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said the move had been taken in dealing with several Malaysia-Singapore issues.http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=346056 Dragon Boat Tragedy: Victims' Families Seek Apology- July 15, 2008 by Judith Tan and Carolyn Quek, Straits TimesThe families of the five paddlers who died last November in Cambodia want the Singapore Dragon Boat Association to admit it had failed to insist that life jackets be worn for the race and apologise for this.http://www.straitstimes.com/Free/Story/STIStory_257763.html Fellow MPs To Share Ward Responsibilities- July 15, 2008 by Lin Yanqin, TodayMr Lim Boon Heng, minister in the prime minister's office and Jurong GRC MP, said the other four MPs in the five-member GRC will take care of the late Dr Ong's Bukit Batok ward and would be meeting to discuss the sharing of the responsibility.There is not a requirement under the Parliamentary Elections Act should a GRC seat be vacated between General Elections, law professor and nominated MP THio Li-ann said.http://www.todayonline.com/articles/265095.asp Singapore Central Bank Warns Of Downside Risks To Markets- July 15, 2008 by Koh Gui Qing, ReutersSingapore's central bank said it is closely monitoring financial markets in the wake of the risis surrounding U.S. mortgage finance firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and warned of significant downside risks in global financial markets.http://uk.reuters.com/article/governmentFilingsNews/idUKSGC00212520080714 PTC Says Public Transport Fare Hikes Likely To Be Less Than 1.8%- July 14, 2008 by Imelda Saad, Channel NewsAsiaSingapore's Public Transport Council said commuters here are likely to face fare hikes of under 1.8 per cent or even less. Chairman Gerad Ee gave this assurance as bus and train commuters brace themselves for an impedning fare hike to be announced in two months.http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/360276/1/.html Mrbrown's Guide To Bicycle Commuting In Singapore- July 14, 2008 by mrbrownContrary to what the government wants you to think, the bicycle is not just for recreation and getting around in your estate. It is a very viable form of transport. Now go out and ride safe. And above all, have fun.http://www.mrbrown.com/blog/2008/07/mrbrowns-quick.html Singapore Flyer Crowds Skipping The Shops- July 14, 2008 by Judith Tan, Straits TimesShops and restaurants around the Singapore Flyer say they are losing money because most visitors head straight for the newly minted ride and skip their businesses.http://www.straitstimes.com/Free/Story/STIStory_257428.html |