• On Criticism, Kindness, and the Ethics of Words

    On Criticism, Kindness, and the Ethics of Words0

    By Boo Kok Chuon A recent review of pianist Wang Congyu’s recital at Victoria Concert Hall in The Straits Times by pianist, Geoffrey Lim, prompted me to reflect on the broader ethics of criticism. In the arts, criticism is not merely inevitable, it is necessary. A vibrant cultural life depends on the willingness of writers,

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  • CDL’s Boardroom Battle: A Layman’s Guide

    CDL’s Boardroom Battle: A Layman’s Guide0

    By Omnia Law Chambers LLC and Iconomy Corporate Consultancy Pte. Ltd. Introduction: What’s Happening at CDL? One of Singapore’s largest property developers, City Developments Limited (CDL), is in the midst of a dramatic family and corporate power struggle. The company’s Executive Chairman, Kwek Leng Beng, is attempting to remove his own son, Sherman Kwek, from his

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  • Former Minister S. Iswaran Placed on Home Detention: Understanding Singapore’s Rehabilitation Schemes

    Former Minister S. Iswaran Placed on Home Detention: Understanding Singapore’s Rehabilitation Schemes0

    By Rajvant Kaur and Boo Kok Chuon On February 7, 2025, former transport minister S. Iswaran was placed on Home Detention Scheme (HDS), marking the final phase of his sentence. The scheme, designed to facilitate reintegration while maintaining public safety, allows eligible inmates to serve part of their sentence at home under strict supervision, including

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