As the whole nation was in celebratory mood for our Jubilee National Day, I couldn’t help wondering what makes us uniquely Singaporeans. Winning the Singapore way TODAY conducted a street poll with 525 respondents and asked for three words that best describe the Singapore identity. As everyone would have expected, the word that mentioned most was “kiasu”, or the Hokkien … [Read more...]
The courage to do the right thing
On Sunday March 29 1 p.m., I was on my way to the SMART Investment & International Property Expo when the rain started to pour. A truck on the right lane splashed water on my windscreen. For a few horrible seconds, I couldn't see anything in front of me. The GPS went haywire at this critical moment and I missed the highway exit to Marina Bay Sands. Under torrential … [Read more...]
A ‘single’ property owner’s wishlist for Singapore Budget
All taxpayers are not created equal. In every year's Singapore Budget or National Day Rally, the media will feature a low-income or middle-class family, highlighting "what he and his family will get" or "how she and her family will be benefited". But no one bothers to interview singles like us. Because we don't get anything anyway. Why do they have to penalize singles … [Read more...]
An open declaration of love on Valentine’s Day
Who ever loved that loved not at first sight1 The moment I set my eyes on you that night You are what my soul and heart truly desire Like affection turns into passion that catches fire Everything I have ever wanted under your charms Show me your like button let me click it a hundred times You give me the strength and courage to commit For true love knows no fear and needs no … [Read more...]
6 qualities that make women great property investors
I was looking through the member list of Property Club Singapore when I noticed that only one-fifth of the members are ladies. It shouldn’t be surprising, given that those who are interested in investment are mostly guys. You should call yourself lucky if you attend a stock investing course and there is a lady sitting next to you. And there is a high chance that she is … [Read more...]