Monthly Archives: June 2010
SMRT trains are not packed, according to it’s CEO
“People can board the trains – it is whether they choose to.” Perhaps after looking at the picture below, one wonders what SMRT’s CEO Saw Phaik Hwa was thinking when she made the above statement. Ms Saw was responding to … Continue reading
Popularity counts for nothing in politics
Looks like being popularity counts for nothing in politics. Before completing his first term in office as Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd was overthrown by his Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard and ministers who were unhappy with him. This … Continue reading
Something big happened in Orchard Road, and no, it wasn’t the Great Singapore Sale
Orchard Road was flooded this morning. Woke up to some interesting tweets of pictures which flooded (pun intended) my Twitter timeline. The irony of it all, was that, in 1999, it was proudly proclaimed that Orchard Road will NEVER flood. … Continue reading
Filed under Singapore
Why vuvuzelas are bad
Vuvuzelas. The FIFA World Cup 2010 will be remembered for these horns. Some people love them, but others, including me, hate them. If you don’t know about them, your ears will love you. A brief background on these horns. The … Continue reading
Filed under Football, World Cup 2010
The Straits Times: Why I don’t read it
Kristen Han When Shawn asked me if I wanted to write about why I don’t read The Straits Times, I said yes immediately. I’d never been a big fan of the paper, but I had never had the opportunity to … Continue reading
Filed under Guest bloggers, Media, Singapore
Why SMRT’s apology is unacceptable
By now, Singaporeans will know about the vandalism of the SMRT train, given that thousands take it everyday. Which is why SMRT apology for the incident is unacceptable. It is truly and really amazing how easy it is for Oliver … Continue reading
