Study examines issue of food insecurity in S'pore
SMU’s Lien Centre for Social Innovation worked with 35 food support organisations in a first-of-its-kind study to understand their services and…
How we should approach the debate on S377A
In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan remarked that Section 377A is a sensitive marker and holds symbolic value for religious…
Young KL minister steals the show at session on digital future
At the World Economic Forum on Asean yesterday, panellists discussed how to ensure Asean is inclusive as it embraces its digital future. Professor…
Grouses over cigarette smoke drifting into homes falling
SMU Dean of Students and Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan commented that the public pays attention to the issue of smoking in…
SMU "gardeners" win gold again at horticulture competition for sustainable growth project
In 2015, SMU GROW was launched to promote sustainable living and to create a green community through campus gardening and advocacy. SMU GROW won the…
Those who are suicidal 'need help, not punishment'
SMU Dean of Students and Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan said decriminalising suicide is a big step towards recognising the…
Boosting retirement adequacy via a lifetime investment scheme
SMU Professor of Finance Benedict Koh and NUS Assistant Professor Joelle Fong believe the yet-to-be-launched CPF Lifetime Retirement Investment…
Immunity for marital rape has been unconditionally abolished
Commenting on the call to unconditionally and completely remove immunity for marital rape, SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan, who has always…
Timely Penal Code moves to keep pace with new norms
Commenting on the presumptive minimum sentences (PrMS) which have been proposed – which require a court to impose a minimum sentence unless there are…
Continuous abuse of children or vulnerable people causing death equate to culpable homicide
Women, minors and other vulnerable people will get more protection from violent and sexual crimes, if recommendations tabled by a committee are…
