The relationship between the citizen and the state, and by extension the individual and the group, is a dynamic and interdependent one. Emphasising one over the other is unacceptable.
Who are you, my country?
Foreign talent remains a prickly topic in Singapore. Here I try to tease out the roots of this debate, to figure out how to solve it.
Different codes for different folks
The government made another call for an online code of conduct. Such an approach is misguided. The government should instead participate more actively on the Internet if it wants to promote its views, or just take a step back and leave the Internet alone.
Story extracts now available
Free extracts of my ebooks are now available, on this post and on my store.
Notes From A Singaporean Self-Publisher
Self-publishing enables consumers to pay less and writers to earn more from ebooks.
The Mages' Game
The Mages’ Game is now available on Smashwords and on this ebook store.
Watchman Published!
Watchman has been published!
Shades of Offence in Multireligious Singapore
The failings of Singapore’s policy on religious harmony can be seen in the Catholic Church’s latest campaign to cancel a theme party.
NGOs question joint MOM inspections, police inaction
Local NGOs like HOME and TWC2 have questioned inspections of repatriation companies in November held by the Ministry of Manpower. The NGOs also question why the police refuse to help workers abused by repatriation companies.
Muted Whispers of a Faraway Revolution
The Digital Revolution in publishing and writing applies mainly to countries where ereaders are available and where people are familiar with ebooks. So I’m making ebooks available in places where the big e-publishers and e-distributors aren’t.