Monthly Archives: April 2008

The DPM and PM should answer questions instead of side-stepping them

Posted on April 24, 2008 by choongyong.koh

I attended the Parliamentary Sittings on 21 Apr and 22 Apr in the Public Gallery, hoping to be able to listen to the Ministerial Statements by DPM Wong Kan Seng and PM Lee Hsien Loong on the Mas Selemat Escape … Continue reading →

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Is land really scarce in Singapore?

Posted on April 19, 2008 by choongyong.koh

There are many occasions in which we hear from the Government that certain things cannot be done because we are in “land scarce” Singapore. Two recent pieces of news appearing on the same day (17 Apr 2008) led me to … Continue reading →

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The next SG PM

Posted on April 19, 2008 by choongyong.koh

I want the next SG PM to be a web2.0 junkie! | the(new)mediaslut As much as I am for the Web2.0 revolution, I don’t think our present PM understands it very well when he said that he needs to know … Continue reading →

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Gout strike 2

Posted on April 18, 2008 by choongyong.koh

This week I was really unfortunate. Gout attack 1 was on Monday, and the pain on my left ankle peaked on Monday night, making me hope for my heart to stop beating. The pain receded on Tuesday evening and was … Continue reading →

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Hoping for my heart to stop beating

Posted on April 15, 2008 by choongyong.koh

Don’t worry, I am not going suicidal. This is just the thought that went through my mind when my gout attack was at its peak last night. Every beat of the pulse was like a 50-pound hammer striking my red-hot … Continue reading →

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