Political suicide vs Demographic extinction
Like many Singaporeans, I would also prefer to have a smaller population of foreigners in our Singapore but ……
We are facing the crisis of our lifetime. Our citizen population will halve every two generations. This is a serious ‘long’ term problem and the only cure is more babies. But the real emergency is not babies, but ageing. That is why the population will increase in the short term before the inevitable decrease in the long term.
If we are to create a world of peace, love and harmony, we have to start by discovering ourselves
Hindi Centres 2012 Concert
Excerpts of a speech delivered on 22 July 2012 to commemorate the Hindi Centres Day.
Mr Vijay Kumar Rai, President of the Hindi Society Singapore; Members of the Management Committee of the Hindi Society and Hindi Centres,
We are here today to celebrate 23 years of really heartfelt volunteerism. I see many of you in this room that I recognise, and was also introduced to Mrs Sharma, whom I understand has been a teacher in the Hindi Centre since it started in August 1990.
Official Opening of Senja Cashew Community Club
Fulfillment of a dream. A good example of how ideas from the ground can be translated into reality.
The location, design, facilities and programs all originated from residents’ suggestions.
I am deeply grateful to everyone who has worked so hard over the past five years on this project.
MCYS doing more for needy families, young children, youth, people with disability and upgrading the social service sector – Speech at the Committee of Supply 2011
Speech at the Committee of Supply 2011 for the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports app1.mcys.gov.sg
Assumption Pathway School
Had an excellent visit to this wonderful school. Without schools like APS and Northlight, many students who had difficulty coping with conventional academic subjects would have struggled and considered dropping out.
However, this combination of dedicated passionate staff, a specially tailored programme designed to equip students with practical skills that will enable them to find good jobs and strong community support really works.
We will have to continue investing in this model.
Community Leaders’ Conference organized by OnePeople.sg : Guest Speakers Imam Ashafa & Pastor James
Amazing story of two former enemies who have now become champions of interfaith dialogue.
