‘Highlights’ Archives
Hot, small, and crowded, Singapore is having an identity crisis (The Independent)
Andrew Buncombe Thursday 21 March 2013 Hot, small, and crowded, Singapore is having an identity crisis Earlier this year the authorities revealed proposals to increase the population of 5.3 million by as much as 30 per cent by 2030. [...]
Just one FT will breed more FTs in a company
Dear Gilbert, F”T”s - I put the “T” in inverted commas as most of the foreigners are displacing us in jobs which do not require specialized talent and many Singaporeans could easily qualify but they were not given the [...]
Bullied and pushed out by Malaysian PR manager – attending labour day protest event
Hello Gilbert Good day to you. I am very appreciative of your efforts in voicing up for displaced Singaporeans who lost their jobs due to an unlevelled playing field created by the PAP government through its carefully calibrated influx [...]
23-year-old security guard feeling hopeless and suicidal in life
Hi Sir Im not too sure if you remember me. My name is Steven I have emailed you regarding my job as a security guard and the challenges I faced. I am currently facing more problems than before and have thought of suicide as a way [...]
Malaysian seeking support for prolonged unemployment
Dear Gilbert, Hope this mail finds you all well. I'm writing to you after coming across your website when I did a search for career coach last night. Just to give you a bit of a background about myself. I'm originally a Malaysian but [...]
Why I attended the 1602 protest against 6.9 million population white paper
Transitioning: Thanks for participating in the 1602 protest at Hong Lim Park, can you please describe your occupation, qualifications and age? Rahimah: Odd jobs (part-time data entry). Often unemployed. 30 yrs old, BSc in Applied Maths [...]
Aftermath of 1602 protest – Return of the people’s voice?
I am still trying to recover from the surreal moments of the historic 1602 protest against the 6.9 million white paper population. Naturally, I was been targetted for Facebook slandering and took it all within my strides. There were wall [...]
Historic protest organised through Facebook, socio political blogs and international press
As the euphoria settled after the hugely successful historic day on 16th Feb - which would probably go down into history as a phenomenal breakthrough in organised peaceful protest against a government policy, I began to try and piece out how it [...]
Post-protest letters from supporters
Gilbert, Firstly a big Thank You for organising the protest. I attended with 15 other people in my circle including my colleagues, friends and young-adult children who brought along some friends too. It sure took a lot to organize and the [...]
Reader requesting for second protest event
Dear Mr Gilbert. I did not attend the protest. Honestly, sincerely wish I had. Despite not attending, I followed closely online mostly via Temasek Review. It brings joy and hope to see your event was so successful. On my part, I [...]
4000 die-hard Singaporeans braved rain to become history makers
I am sorry that I took some time to pen this article as memories are still raw after yesterday's historic protest event - especially when I kept watching the re-arranged national anthem been played on youtube again and again. I choked [...]
New dawn rising – protest event on 16th Feb
Someone told me half in jest yesterday that he wanted to turn up for today's event as it may be one of those "I was there you know..." occasion when he turns old and becomes a grandfather. I hardly slept well the past few days as I [...]
Mass protest on 16th Feb – biggest event since post-independence?
We have finally confirmed the speaker list after going through twenty over people who wanted to speak on that day. I have tried my best to see everyone personally who have written in wanting to speak on that day as I felt that this is [...]
Foreigner against 6.9 million population and coming for the protest event
Hi Gilbert, First off, I want to thank you for organizing the protest next week. While I am ambivalent about the subject of the protest itself, I intend to attend the rally, and wanted to write to you if I don't get the chance to meet you in [...]
Concerns about 6.9 million population protest
Dear Sir, I have some concerns that I hope you can address. I am unsure about this event. As much as I feel the frustration of the issues at hand, some of my friends, foreigners who have been contributing to Singapore for a long time both [...]
