by CHERIAN GEORGE June 11th, 2012 Originally published at http://cheriangeorge.tumblr.com/ Singapore sometimes seems like a metropolis in search of a kampung spirit. And I don’t mean in a good way, like being caring and considerate…
by CHERIAN GEORGE June 2nd, 2012 Above: This afternoon’s event at Hong Lim Park commemorated the 25th anniversary of Operation Spectrum. It was organised by Maruah and Function 8. Read Yawning Bread’s report of the…
by CHERIAN GEORGE May 25th, 2012 Some internet users are embedded with a special microchip that wirelessly connects their keyboards to the ugliest recesses of their brains – bypassing common sense and conscience. This technology…
by CHERIAN GEORGE May 18th, 2012 One thing hasn’t changed since a red supercar slammed into a taxi near Bugis Junction last weekend. Ferrari’s showroom on Leng Kee Road is still open for business and…
In April 2009, I met NUS Press managing director Paul Kratoska to ask if he would be interested in publishing a book on the Singapore press system. He said yes (subject to the usual review…
by CHERIAN GEORGE March 11th, 2012 Edited version of a talk at the Association of Muslim Professionals’ Community In Review seminar 2012 on 10 March. The theme of the seminar was “To Post or Not…
by CHERIAN GEORGE March 11th, 2012 I was quoted in today’s Today suggesting that prominent independent websites come together to develop a voluntary code of ethics. An equally important point I made to the reporter…
It started with a gimmicky Facebook appeal: which cover design did my Facebook friends prefer? They voted and there was a clear favourite: But there was also a strong suggestion that the photo I’d picked…
by CHERIAN GEORGE February 24th, 2012 The rebranding of Singapore’s most-read political blog – greeted almost instantly with defamation threats from members of the establishment – has sparked a debate over the wisdom of its…
My poor publisher. I’ve had to make more changes to the text, which has already been typeset. This time, it’s because this week’s threatened libel suit against a prominent website meant I have to update…