‘Latest Articles’ Archives
Local degree holders have problems getting jobs
Fri, Jun 18, 2010 The New Paper Degree holders have problems getting jobs SINGAPORE'S strong economic recovery has led to more people securing jobs. But degree holders seem to be having a hard time getting work.The most sought [...]
Australians sue Singapore Power over 2009 firestorm
Australians sue Singapore Power over 2009 firestorm (AFP) – 9 hours ago MELBOURNE — Victims of Australia's deadly 2009 firestorm have launched legal action against a Singapore power firm alleging poorly-maintained electrical wires [...]
Australia says no to boy’s citizenship bid
Jun 19, 2010 Australia says no to boy's citizenship bid Panel tells S'pore citizen it's not hardship to apply for exit permit By K. C. Vijayan, Law Correspondent AN AUSTRALIAN tribunal has rebuffed a young Singaporean who cited the [...]
Foreign workers lied about their abilities
Denial Tan says: June 19, 2010 at 1:35 am 20 years ago, no employer would want to employ an employee who lied. Now no employer would want to employ an employee who is honest. Lots of FT/PR lied about their abilities, experience, [...]
Protecting Your Job While Coping With a Chronic Illness
Natasha Frechette, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis two years ago, has continued her job at Navigo Research in Brooklyn Park, Minn., with the help of an understanding boss and supportive colleagues. June 20, 2009 Patient Money The New York [...]
Stroke-stricken Job Seeker’s Unemployment Dilemna
To Lie or not to Lie - That is the question... Written by: Shafie I have often been accused by my own family members, friends and well-meaning (or busybody) strangers of being too honest when searching for a job. “Never say you had [...]
Sun Ho – The Controversial Pastor’s Wife
Excerpt Taken From: HE YAO SUN BIO http://www.heyaosun.com/default_eng.asp - Sun Ho's blog Sun is the only Asian singer to top the US Billboard Dance Chart and the UK MusicWeek Chart. She is the first Chinese pop singer to be invited to the [...]
Racism: TPJC students branded ‘dogs’ on Wikipedia
Singaporean Srinivas Naidu was one of the two first-year students targeted by the remarks, which bordered on racist. The other was from South Korea. The comments were inserted under various sections of the JC's Wikipedia page. -- ST PHOTO: MUGILAN [...]
New Creation Church Requested For Our Video To Be Removed
Dear Administrator, We are writing with regard to the link to audio clips of the sermon preached by Pastor Mark Ng in August 2008 that is currently posted on your website [...]
Human trafficking watch – Singapore ranks alongside Afghanistan
by Leong Wee Keat, Today 05:55 AM Jun 16, 2010 SINGAPORE - The Singapore Government has blasted a United States' government report which ranks the Republic lowly on a human-trafficking watch list, alongside countries such as Afghanistan. The [...]
We Are Wealthier Than Switzerland
We Are Wealthier Than Switzerland at Salary.sg – Your Salary in Singapore June 14th, 2010 In fact, we are wealthier than both Hong Kong and Switzerland if you look at the “Pockets of Wealth” ranking table published by Business Times. [...]
Youtube: ISD looks into clip of sermon which mocked Taoist beliefs
A 10-minute audio clip was posted on YouTube last Friday. In it, a church pastor, Mr Mark Ng (above), can be heard joking with the congregation about Chinese rituals. In one instance, he compared praying to Taoist deities to 'seeking protection from [...]
Australian Masters Degree Graduate Uncertain About Her future
Hi Gilbert, Thanks for your reply and ebook. I am one of the many Singaporeans who went Australia in pursue of a university degree (honours) and graduated early last year. For 4-5 months, I have been sending resumes for jobs in Australia as [...]
Singapore makes it easier for us, say expats
Singapore makes it easier for us, say expats Mon, Jun 14, 2010 New Straits Times WITH nearly a quarter of its 4.9 million population comprising of non-residents, neighbouring Singapore provides a useful example of how to attract foreign [...]
MOM unable to assist unfairly dismissed executive
Dear Gilbert, Good day to you. Let me share my unhappy dismissal story with you. I joined my company on 1st July 08 and on 22 Jan 09 (before Chinese New Year) was informed of my retrenchment ten minutes before knock off. All I can [...]
