Monthly Archives: March, 2011
Futile exercise to keep sand and dust out?
There was much talk about dust and sand in Kuwait City, especially after a major sandstorm a few days ago. As the sandstorm was sudden and unexpected, some had left the windows opened, leaving a layer of around 10cm thick of sand inside the homes. Even those who had shut every door and window, there were still sand and …
Impressions of Bhutan
Visiting Bhutan is quite an experience. This landlocked country high up in Himalayas has been a mystery to me for a long time. I have heard of it being the happiest place of earth and the king being concerned about the happiness of his subjects that he designed a Gross National Happiness (GNH) index while other …
Ruling a nation with love – Lessons by the Kings of Bhutan
After a recent visit to Bhutan , I am totally impressed by their kings. They serve as good examples to all monarchs and political leaders on how to rule with love for their country. The former and fourth king of Bhutan , H.M. King Jigme Singye Wangchuck felt monarchy is not the best form of government because …
Sandstorm in middle east
It was sudden. It was unexpected. Kuwait had its biggest sandstorm in the memories of even my friend Dr Mansour who should be in his 60s. I was told we were fortunate to arrive on 26 March. The sandstorm was on 25 March and it swept across the Arabian gulf, covering Kuwait, parts of Saudi …
TODAY Mar 13, 2008: After the award, what next?
Written by Esther Fung 13 March 2008, featuring interview with me. (Source: http://www.asiaviews.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=2%3Aregional-news-a-special-reports&layout=blog&Itemid=9&limitstart=3736) WHEN it comes to recognition, small firms may have too much of a good thing going. Just ask Mr Yee Jenn Jong, chief executive officer of e-learning business ASKnLearn, who recently trashed as spam an email inviting him to be part of a …
Respecting the opposition – lesson from Bhutan
I visited Bhutan 13-18 March 2011 as a part of a community project with a group of educators. My first impression of Bhutan is from the Druk Airlines (the Bhutanese airline and the only airlines to fly into Bhutan) magazine while flying in from Bangkok. A simple introduction page of the symbols of Bhutan caught …
Links related to my entrepreneurship journey
Below are some links from published sources related to my entrepreneurial journey: Education Magazine, published when ASKnLearn was just 9 months old in Sep 2000: http://www.asknlearn.com/2004web/press_2000_edumag.htm Feature in IDA newsletter (2007): http://www.ida.gov.sg/insg/post/Home-Grown-Companies-Win-Global-Accolades.aspx Feature in NUS School of Computing profile of alumni (2006): http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~cisaa/aa/aa-aug-06-highres.pdf Feature by Straits Times (2008) on how we took a polytechnic’s invention and made …
TODAY Voices Jul 6, 2010 – Why not liven up MRT cabins legally?
Published in TODAY Voices Jul 6, 2010 (following is original unedited article) Those who have seen the recent MRT grafitti seemed to agree on one thing – that it was done artistically. Even the MRT staff thought it was an advertisement and hence did not report it. And it was done in the dark of the night! …
Singapore Athletes Need Leaders And Coaches Like Mr Tan Eng Yoon
Sent to TODAY, February 1, 2010 I read with sadness the passing away of Mr Tan Eng Yoon. I am impressed to hear the testimonies of great athletes like C. Kunalan, Mani Jegathesan and others about how they were motivated to train and perform because of him (TODAY, Sports 39, 1 Feb 2010) These athletes …
ST Forum Jun 16, 2006: Strong case to upgrade opposition wards
I AM surprised at the change of tone by the Government regarding estate upgrading, as communicated by National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan (‘Upgrading for all wards, but PAP ones first’; ST, June 11). This policy is divisive and short-sighted. After a surprising change of tone by Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong that the Government …
