Is Singapore’s morality declining? The total number of cases of outrage of modesty, or molestation, jumped to 1,610 in 2022, compared with 1,474 in 2021. Almost six in 10 (58.3 per cent) of the cases in 2022 involved culprits known to the victims. Seeing the huge rise in crimes of such nature, and more concerning still that perpetrators could be …
The Royal Rumble: King Charles’ Coronation vs Singapore’s Elected Presidency – A Tale of Two Crowns?
The coronation of King Charles III was an extravagant spectacle that would have left even the most seasoned partygoer gobsmacked. The lavish ceremony was a delightful medley of royal pomp and circumstance. The noble guests arrived bedecked in gowns and suits so glittery that one couldn’t help but suspect an army of disco balls had exploded in their wardrobes. As …
Changes to GP Syllabus: The OLD, The NEW & The DIFFERENCES
2023 SYLLABUS AIMS The syllabus aims to enable candidates to achieve the following outcomes:1. Understand better the world in which they live by fostering a critical awareness of continuity and change in the human experience2. Appreciate the interrelationship of ideas across disciplines3. Broaden their global outlook while enabling them to remain mindful of shared historical, social and cultural experiences both …
Can ChatGPT replace your General Paper (GP) Tutor and Teacher?
Once upon a time, the human kind relied on the wisdom of owls, the advice of wise old sages, or the cryptic ramblings of fortune cookies to illuminate their way. Now, the humans turn to ChatGPT, the virtual oracle birthed by the artificial intelligence masterminds at OpenAI. As the world embraces this technological marvel, one must ask: “Should we be …
