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A list of free websites...
..that provide news-information on Singapore
Singapore forums
Singapore Blogs

Roses and Rockets 1 - May 11, 2003
Roses and Rockets 2- May 17, 2003
Roses and Rockets 3 - May 25, 2003
Roses and Rockets 4 - June 6, 2003
Roses and Rockets 5 - June 22, 2003
Roses and Rockets 6 - June 29, 2003
Roses and Rockets 7 - July 7, 2003
Roses and Rockets 8 - July 29, 2003
Roses and Rockets 9 - Aug 3, 2003
Roses and rockets 10 - Sept 23, 2003
Roses and rockets 11 - Sept 9, 2004

Memoirs
Of a retired journalist
" Nothing is sacred... from race and religion to political differences between Singapore and Malaysia,” says Singaporean ex-journalist, Ismail Kassim. Read
Sep 16, 2008

New media
Why Singapore starts to loosen up..
Malaysia's UMNO leaders shun the Internet, block the 'troublesome', while in Singapore the opposite for a simple reason: It can't be banned. By Seah Chiang Nee. Read
Sep 2, 2008

Malaysia Today
How it resurrected itself
It shows why web blocking is "plain stupid" says UMNO-owned newspaper columnist, Evangeline Majawat. Read
Sep 1, 2008

Internet panel
'Don't ban websites'
If accepted, the package will be the most significant freeing up since restrictions 12 years ago. By Cherian George Read
Aug 30, 2008

New media
PAP’s losing war
Internet and control can’t co-exist, which explains why the sophisticated ruling party is conceding the high ground in the blogosphere. By Seah Chiang Nee. Read
Apr 19, 2008

ST reader:
"My letter doctored"
Reader's letter on Chee Soon Juan demonstration was 'amputated', changing the crux of message. By Ho Chi Sam. SammyBoy forum. Read
Mar 26, 2006

Straits Times
Watershed change
Popular digital media is eroding a reliable ally that has traditionally helped garner support for the government. By Seah Chiang Nee. Read
Oct 20, 2007

Internet..
..And newspapers Read
By year-end, anyone wanting to operate one may have to get a licence – but it won’t under ‘censorship’ laws. By Seah Chiang Nee
Apr 7,2007

Asian newspapers:
Are they under siege? Read
Ever wondered what’s the future of newspapers in Singapore? Doug Crets on latest trends.
Feb 12, 2007

NY Times
Moving to internet Read
"I really don't know whether we'll be printing in five years," says owner and chairman. Haaretz.
Feb 8, 2007

In Singapore...
A change in strategy Read
Government, too, moves in; traditional media no longer enough to give it control of the channel to the masses. A good analysis...
Feb 7, 2007

George Yeo
A meeting with bloggers Read
A breakthrough of sorts: The first Singapore minister to meet up with bloggers writes about the experience.
Jan 8, 2007

Singapore
Contrasting voices Read
The Internet and old media speak in conflicting languages, neither of them credibly yet. By Seah Chiang Nee
Nov 26, 2006

Do we need a daily newspaper? Read
A Singaporean resident from India – Rana - blogs about our ‘monopoly’ newspapers.
Nov 12, 2006

Media
How not to report a tragedy Read
Monday's tragic MRT death could have been reported with better finesse. Littlespeck.
Nov 1, 2006

Internet
'Our most powerful voice' Read
It led the charge, not old media, and forced MP Wee to apologise - twice, says Kitana. Comments.
Oct 28, 2006

Straits Times
"We're still No. 1" Read
.. Declares a recent headline; in a one-horse race, it is absolutely right! By Seah Chiang Nee.
Oct 24, 2006

Television
Less shine Read
Blogger 'missizzy' says Singapore TV's too boring to compete in a small competitive field.
Oct 14, 2006

Blogosphere
Losing by default Read
'PAP's lack of significant presence on the internet foreshadows the beginning of its decline.' Nuovuo blog
Sep 5, 2006

The Bhavani letter
Some ministers upset Read
Over her poorly crafted letter about the Brown affair, possible repercussion expected. Singaporegovernment.blog
Aug 31, 2006

Reuters
A credible crackdown Read
The news agency's handling of dishonest journalism serves as an inspiration to Singapore about media objectivity. By Seah Chiang Nee.
Aug 8, 2006

Stomp
Is it citizen journalism? Read
I said ‘no’ but ST left it out when quoting me, says Cherian George.
Jul 8, 2006

Role of journalists Read
If what this government letter says represents policy, Singapore's future is bleak. By Seah Chiang Nee.
Jul 3, 2006

Media
A lop-sided coverage Read
Its traditional pro-PAP slant raises heckles in this election, why now? By Seah Chiang Nee.
May 7, 2006

Singapore
Gagging web debate
Prime Minister calls on citizens to dare to speak up, then his government warns online election commentators they could face prosecution. Read
Apr 4, 2006

Overwhelming coverage
As election tempo rises, question arises: 'How fair is it?' By Seah Chiang Nee Read
Mar 20, 2006

Media
Internet war
It's the hottest election ever fought online but strict regulation will dampen it once election is called. Then there's SMS. By Seah Chiang Nee. Read
Mar 4, 2006

SIA
Half full or half empty
ST proves there are different ways to present a story. By Seah Chiang New. Read
Feb 4, 2006

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