Singaporean runner Soh Rui Yong spoke out on Facebook about the Olympic selection controversy between swimmers Quah Ting Wen and Gan Ching Hwee. He criticized unclear policies in Singapore Aquatics and condemned ageism in sports, arguing for merit-based selection regardless of age. Soh expressed support for Quah amid the emotional challenges of team selection.

https://gutzy.asia/2024/07/12/soh-rui-yong-criticizes-ageism-and-selection-policies-in-singapore-aquatics/

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Soh Rui Yong criticizes ageism and selection policies in Singapore Aquatics

Singaporean runner Soh Rui Yong spoke out on Facebook about the Olympic selection controversy between swimmers Quah Ting Wen and Gan Ching Hwee. He criticized unclear policies in Singapore Aquatics and condemned ageism in sports, arguing for merit-based selection…

The root of America’s problems: Plutocracy over democracy

Yeoh Lam Keong: America’s democracy is failing due to corporate and military-industrial dominance, leading to disenfranchisement, inequality, and mistrust. Other democracies show this failure isn’t inevitable.

https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2024/07/12/the-root-of-americas-problems-plutocracy-over-democracy/

In a shocking revelation, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported last Sunday (7 July) that the Israeli Defence Forces deployed the controversial Hannibal directive on 7 October 2023, which played a part in the deaths of 1,139 people and the capture of 251 others taken to Gaza.

https://gutzy.asia/2024/07/12/israeli-military-deployed-controversial-hannibal-directive-during-7-oct-attack-leading-to-civilian-casualties/

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Israeli military deployed controversial Hannibal Directive during 7 Oct attack, leading to civilian casualties

In a shocking revelation, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported last Sunday (7 July) that the Israeli Defence Forces deployed the controversial Hannibal directive on 7 October 2023, which played a part in the deaths of 1,139 people and the capture of 251…

GST vouchers: An obstacle to Singapore’s progress?

by Foong Swee Fong

Come August, about 1.5 million Singaporeans will receive up to S$850 in Goods & Service Tax (GST) vouchers to help with the cost of living.

Nobody will quarrel with having more money, yet, this annual handout is detrimental to the progress…

https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2024/07/06/gst-vouchers-an-obstacle-to-singapores-progress/

Palestine's UN Observer Riyad Mansour stated that now is not the right time for a peacekeeping force in Gaza, as efforts are focused on ending the conflict. Malaysia and Indonesia have expressed readiness to deploy troops if the UN mandates.

https://gutzy.asia/2024/07/05/palestine-defers-indonesia-malaysia-peacekeeper-proposal-focuses-on-conflict-resolution/

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Palestine defers Indonesia-Malaysia peacekeeper proposal, focuses on conflict resolution

Palestine's UN Observer Riyad Mansour stated that now is not the right time for a peacekeeping force in Gaza, as efforts are focused on ending the conflict. Malaysia and Indonesia have expressed readiness to deploy troops if the UN mandates.

Netizens mocked an Ministry of Social and Family Development video advocating community intervention in domestic violence, contrasting it with Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's description of the Gaza conflict as a "family quarrel in another family," stressing that it is "fundamentally not our quarrel" during 2 July Parliamentary session.

https://gutzy.asia/2024/07/05/neitizens-mock-msfs-domestic-violence-intervention-call-with-foreign-ministers-statement-in-gaza/

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neitizens mock MSF’s domestic violence intervention call with Foreign Minister’s statement in Gaza

Netizens mocked an Ministry of Social and Family Development video advocating community intervention in domestic violence, contrasting it with Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's description of the Gaza conflict as a

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng announces a new scheme to aid involuntarily unemployed Singaporeans, promising financial support and skill enhancement.

https://gutzy.asia/2024/04/27/new-scheme-to-be-introduced-to-support-unemployed-singaporeans-announced-tan-see-leng-in-may-day-speech/

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New scheme to be introduced to support unemployed Singaporeans announced Tan See Leng in May Day Speech

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng announces a new scheme to aid involuntarily unemployed Singaporeans, promising financial support and skill enhancement.

Bank of Singapore has dismissed 40 employees following a probe into fraudulent medical claims involving non-eligible items like bird’s nest and skincare products, after 'hundreds' of employees were scrutinized over several months.

https://gutzy.asia/2024/04/27/bank-of-singapore-dismisses-40-amid-alleged-medical-benefits-fraud/

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Bank of Singapore dismisses 40 amid alleged medical benefits claim fraud

Bank of Singapore has dismissed 40 employees following a probe into fraudulent medical claims involving non-eligible items like bird’s nest and skincare products, after 'hundreds' of employees were scrutinized over several months.

Taiwan Central Weather Administration issued an alert for a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Hualien on 27 April. Residents advised to "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" due to potential aftershocks.

https://gutzy.asia/2024/04/27/taiwan-central-weather-administration-issues-alert-for-6-1-magnitude-earthquake-in-hualien/

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Taiwan Central Weather Administration issues alert for 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Hualien

Taiwan Central Weather Administration issued an alert for a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Hualien on 27 April. Residents advised to

Over 70 in Singapore, including Members of Parliament, received extortion letters with manipulated photos in inappropriate poses. Victims were threatened with public exposure unless they paid. One lost S$20,000.

https://gutzy.asia/2024/04/20/extortion-letters-hit-over-70-people-in-singapore-including-politicians/

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Extortion letters hit over 70 people in Singapore, including politicians

Over 70 in Singapore, including Members of Parliament, received extortion letters with manipulated photos in inappropriate poses. Victims were threatened with public exposure unless they paid. One lost S$20,000.