Malaysia Election and the use of social media
Commenting on Malaysia’s election and the increased use of social media in the campaigning process, Academic Director of SMU Executive Development,…
Using space to foster inclusiveness
SMU Assistant Professor of Law Jack Lee gave his opinion on spatial justice. He noted that planning how space is used in Singapore is very much a "…
Customer service, trust key to firms' reputation
Companies that want to acquire greater reputational capital should provide good customer service and earn the trust of stakeholders, according to the…
Top of the Gulf Regatta 2013 - a picture postcard start
A total of 37 boats line up in the keelboat and multihull classes this year, together with 128 youngsters in the Thailand Optimist National…
Ministry review clears AIM deal
A four-month review of the sale of computer software used by People’s Action Party (PAP) town councils to a PAP-owned company, Action Information…
Scholars disagree on whether town councils should be de-politicised
MND’s review of the town councils has highlighted the risk of them being used for political purposes, which could be against the interests of…
Report flags issue of service continuity when MPs change
More time should be allowed for an operational handover of town councils (TCs) when there is a change of political party in the ward, with the…
Scholars discuss Town Council Review report; although arrangement has political overtones, management by MPs will be more flexible
On the AIM review performed by MND which suggested letting MPs manage town councils, SMU Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan said that it is…
Review team: Town councils influenced by politics, comprehensive review of their roles is necessary
On the AIM review by MND, SMU Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan pointed out that the town council’s IT system was out-of-date at that point and…
ACJC emerged tops in inaugural SMU-organised Youth Innovation Challenge
[Singapore, 2 May 2013 (Thursday)] – The Singapore Management University (SMU) today announced the top three winners of the inaugural Youth…