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Racism: The word we can’t wrap our minds around

Racism: The word we can’t wrap our minds around

by Po-Tien Goh | Mar 18, 2019 | Featured, Quirky, Society

In this country, we have a problem with racism. To be precise, we fear the word more than we do the act itself.

Was the swastika hijacked by Nazis?

Was the swastika hijacked by Nazis?

by Po-Tien Goh | Sep 17, 2016 | Featured, My take on.., Residents

Long before it became a reminder to the West of the horrors associated with WW2 and Nazi Germany, the swastika existed in the East as a symbol of peace and goodwill. Is it time to reclaim it?

Respect your elders: Time to follow the asian example

Respect your elders: Time to follow the asian example

by Po-Tien Goh | Jun 13, 2016 | Featured, Health, Lifestyle

With our population ageing at a rapid rate, perhaps it’s time to adapt the Asian example of societal inclusion of and respect for our elders?

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