Posts Tagged ‘Khoo Lih-Han’

The drive for that status symbol – but at what cost?

February 18, 2008

Are cars still a relevant part of the 5Cs, despite rising costs? YouthInk writers weigh in.
Brand-conscious youth gear up for that dream car
EVEN with higher car ownership costs, the convenience of your own car is not something that youth who live in today’s fast-paced world will give up easily.
I will even say that cars will [...]

Adopting a child: Fleshing out the issue

October 29, 2007

Should families with kids be allowed to adopt? Should it be a last resort for childless couples? YouthInkers speak up.
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Checks screen out insincere
GIVEN the current government policy on adoption, the ‘troublesome checks” and interviews that potential adoptive parents have to be subjected to are definitely hindrances.
However, I believe that one would still willingly endure the [...]

Salary issue: Gender debate goes on

October 15, 2007

The gender gap in Singapore is closing, with women in their 20s earning 98 per cent of what their male counterparts do. From the youth perspective, though, is the concept of gender equality something they genuinely subscribe to? They speak up.
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Make it a fair race

ONE often hears the argument that a salary defines equality between [...]