International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and First Vice President Ser Miang Ng attends a news conference to announce a bid for the IOC presidency at the Sorbonne in Paris May 16, 2013. Singapore's Ser Miang Ng officially launched his bid for the presidency of the IOC on Thursday, saying he wanted youth to play a central role in the movement and to see IOC members more actively involved. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS)
International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and First Vice President Ser Miang Ng attends a news conference to announce a bid for the IOC presidency at the Sorbonne in Paris May 16, 2013. Singapore's Ser Miang Ng officially launched his bid for the presidency of the IOC on Thursday, saying he wanted youth to play a central role in the movement and to see IOC members more actively involved. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS)
Worker's Party Chairman Sylvia Lim has challenged Dr Teo Ho Pin to make a report to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) if he believes that the WP had mismanaged the Town Council.
The dire manners and "uncivilised behaviour" of some Chinese tourists abroad are harming the country's image, said a top official who lamented their poor "quality and breeding", according to state-run media.
“People need to feel compassion,” says former president of Singapore, S R Nathan.
“Problems will always be there. You can always throw money but that will not be the solution," he said as he urged more Singaporeans to give of their time and effort as volunteers to help those in need.