Category: Letters

THE recent saga involving the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Campus Crusade for Christ ('Christian group says sorry for remarks'; last Friday) once again highlights how sensitive religious matters are in our society. To believe in something as important as a ...

WE AGREE that happiness at work is more than just about making more money ('How to be happy'; last Monday). Creating a kinder and more gracious work environment will contribute to our state of happiness. For that reason, we will ...

REVIEW editor Chua Mui Hoong raised salient points on how interfaith dialogue begins by understanding other religions, and how this can result in a greater respect for and, in our opinion, acceptance of one another's differences ('Quiet contemplation on common ...

WHILE there is certainly room for better behaviour on the Internet, we cannot use our behaviour in the real world as the yardstick for what is socially acceptable online behaviour ('Time for a code of Internet conduct for youth' by ...

THERE is an inverse relationship between kindness and prejudice ('Gap in multiracial message', Nov 26; and 'Hate speech doesn't always require red card', Dec 3). Kindness is treating others with respect and showing consideration for their needs and feelings. By contrast, racial ...

The letter from reader Winnie Hoe, "Aggressive taxi drivers: Passengers need to be protected too" (The New Paper, Sept 27), reminds us that consumers have legitimate complaints against service providers as well. The examples given highlight the extremely poor service that ...

THE Singapore Kindness Movement believes that character and values education is vital for schools if children are to grow up as socially responsible and considerate citizens ('Schools to stress values and character-building'; last Friday). A constant worry is that children appear ...

LIKE many Singaporeans, I watched the campaigning for the presidency closely and with great interest. All four candidates maintained a high standard of courtesy and respect for each other. While they were vigorous and robust in conveying their views, they were ...

ONE can only read with discomfort and horror the reported behaviour of some shareholders at AGMs ('Time to end AGMs' annual general makan'; Monday). Although the desire for free food is understandable, such behaviour should not be condoned, much less ...

THE many letters in response to last Wednesday's report ('Front-line officers take more flak') is gratifying. It is a sign that we are taking ownership of the graciousness issue. I agree with Mr Lim Tian Poh last Thursday ('Flip side') that ...