Stories about Singapore from December, 2008
Southeast Asia: Controversies and tragedies of 2008
In the previous post (Southeast Asia: Newsmakers of 2008), I wrote about the major events that took place in Southeast Asia. In this article, I will highlight other stories which became controversial as well.
Global Health: 2008 Blogs In Review
Bloggers in 2008 showed all the ways in which global health is interconnected with other issues, by covering health stories that touched on everything from poverty and women's rights to...
Southeast Asia: Newsmakers of 2008
For Southeast Asia, 2008 was a year of terrible disasters, both natural and man-made. Rice consumption was reduced, milk products were contaminated with melamine, jobs were lost, bloggers were arrested, and homes were destroyed. But the situation is not hopeless.
Singapore: Quotable (un)quotes of the year
Singapore Dino compiles the year's “stupid remarks” from Singapore's “Bungling Ministers.”
Singapore Flyer, a white elephant already?
Because of the recession, fewer people are visiting the Singapore Flyer (the world’s largest observation wheel). According to Empty Vessel, “if no drastic measures are taken to restore people’s confidence...
Singapore: Unnecessary study on Tsunami impact
DK is surprised that the government commissioned a S$1.3 million two-year study which only confirmed a well-known fact that Singapore is protected from tsunamis.
Singapore: Discrimination against construction workers
After four months of staying in Singapore, electricstars observes: “The Bangladeshi and/or Indonesian construction workers are some of the most shunned and disfavoured people on this island.”
Singapore's universities among the world's best
Blowin’ In the Wind blogs about the quality of higher education in Singapore.
Southeast Asia: The shoe, the shoe
Iraqi journalist Muntadar al-Zaidi will be known for a long time as the shoe thrower. He who succeeded in throwing a pair of shoes at U.S. President George Bush last Sunday. The shoe throwing incident has been hailed as heroic by many people around the world, especially those who opposed the foreign policies of the outgoing leader. What are the reactions of Southeast Asian bloggers and residents?
Southeast Asia: Citizen media events and Twitter
GV author Preetam lists the Twitter users in Southeast Asia who are reliable sources on citizen media events in the region.
Singapore: Medical treatment for AIDS victims
Everyday’s Life in a Snapshot from Singapore insists that government should subsidize the medical treatment of AIDS victims.
Singapore: Country Specific Creative Commons Licences Online
Singapore based content creaters can now use Singapore versions of the Creative Commons licenses according to the Creative Commons Singapore blog.
