WHEREAS it is the inalienable right of a people to be free and independent. AND WHEREAS Malaysia was established on the 16th day of September, 1963, by a federation of existing states of the Federation of Malaya and the States of Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore into one independent and sovereign nation. AND WHEREAS it was […]
Singapore’s “Democracy” – The lessons for applying the Gospel?
A fascinating opinion piece in today’s smh, “Singapore a model for Chinese democracy” by Peter Hartcher. China’s incoming president, Xi Jinping, will take power formally in three weeks, yet he’s given no public hint of his plans. But he gave an intriguing glimpse to the Westerner he’s spent more time with than any other. After […]
Singapore National Day, Love and National Night
August 9 is Singapore National Day, the celebration of the anniversary of the painful independence from Malaysia in 1965. I say painful because there is every evidence that Singapore wanted to make the union work. Lee Kuan Yew’s obvious distress at the parting of ways with Malaya is plain to see: History is now testimony to […]
Things to Do in Singapore
Dear reader, we’ve been in Singapore a number of days and have a small list of things that we definitely want to do. But what say you? Here’s the Singapore to-do list which is, I have to say, pretty sparse. What should be added to it? Good suggestions will be added in and every attempt […]
The Church in Singapore – the Good and the Bad
Singapore has a lively church with all the variety of expression that you see elsewhere except less liberalism than in the West. The charismatics have influence in a most of the denominations to some degree and there is also a sweep of prosperity gospel in a number of prominent “churches”. Recently 2 pieces highlighted the […]
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
Arrived in Singapore yesterday with Mrs Ould and the Ouldlets, ready to meet friends, eat lots of food, hang out with family and have a few meetings. I always forget how hot it is. I mean, I know how hot it is but you always forget just how hot. So let’s run this…
The Fall of Singapore and the Reach of the Gospel
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore [wiki]. I've been fascinated with this pivotal moment of WW2 history since getting to know my now-wife who is from that fantastic island-state. Here's some facts for you: There is no doubt that the Japanese were brutal occupiers. My wife has relatives who can still not […]
