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Kirsten Han
joined 27 December 2011 · 28 posts
Kirsten Han is a multi-tasker (writing, blogging, videoing) and social media junkie interested in human rights issues. She also likes to travel, take photographs and – above all else – tell stories.
She blogs at funny little world and tweets as @kixes.
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Latest posts by Kirsten Han
Singapore Police Seize Computers, Demand Passwords From Advocates Over Facebook Posts
Singapore2 June 2016
"I insisted I wanted to know my rights and whether it was legal for them to do what they were doing. They would not let me speak to [my lawyer]."
Singapore Couple on Trial for Allegedly Starving Filipina Maid for 15 Months
East Asia16 December 2015
"...migrant domestic workers in Singapore live and work under state regulations that place them squarely in the position of indentured slaves..."
Surprise Swings Lead to Landslide Victory for Singapore's Ruling Party
East Asia20 September 2015
Singapore's ruling party, which has been in power since 1959, clinched a landslide victory in the recent general election. Many were surprised by the results.
The Singapore Government Pulled the Funding for This Comic Book, and Now Readers Only Want It More
East Asia4 June 2015
"What is the criteria for deciding if a work crosses unacceptable boundaries? Why shouldn't good art be commercially self-sustainable anyway?"
Singapore Bans Music Video for Its Pro-LGBT Content
East Asia26 May 2015
"How ironic is it that on the same day Singapore bans a song with gay marriage content, Ireland votes in favor of it?"
What Should Singapore's Response to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis Be?
Singapore has remained aloof during the migrant crisis in Southeast Asia, saying that the island cannot accept refugees. But should the city-state do more?
Singapore: Speaker of Parliament Resigns Over Sex Scandal
Singapore's Speaker of Parliament Michael Palmer resigned after admitting to having an extramarital affair with another government official. The resignation came as a shock to Singapore setting the blogosphere abuzz...
Singapore: Bus Drivers Participate in "Illegal Strike"
East Asia29 November 2012
About 171 Chinese bus drivers from SMRT – a major public transport provider in Singapore – went on strike to protest the salary discrepancy between Chinese and Malaysian bus drivers...
Will 'National Conversation' Work in Singapore?
East Asia21 October 2012
In an effort to include ordinary Singaporeans in the planning of the nation's future, the government has launched a "national conversation" that will last for about a year to gather...
Should Singapore 'Import' Athletes to Win Olympic Medals?
East Asia10 August 2012
The bronze medal victory of Feng Tianwei, a Chinese-born athlete who represented Singapore in the 2012 London Olympics, has ignited debate whether the Singapore government should exert more effort to...
Singapore: Law Society Faces Criticism From Online Community
East Asia19 July 2012
Singapore's Law Society is in hot water on social media platforms after allegations were made that they had attempted to prevent human rights lawyer Madasamy Ravi from continuing to fight...
Singapore: Church Scandal Sparks Dissent
East Asia5 July 2012
Leaders of Singapore's biggest church have been arrested for alleged misuse of funds. The reported luxurious lifestyle of the church founder and his pop singer wife has sparked intense debate...
Singapore: Online Portal Found Posting False Information
East Asia26 June 2012
Singapore Press Holding's citizen journalism portal STOMP has found itself in an embarrassing position after it was discovered that a content producer had posed as an anonymous member of the...
Singapore: Netizens Question Newspaper's 'Charity' Drive
A Singapore newspaper recently announced that it would be auctioning a Volkswagen car for charity. However, Singaporeans were enraged to find that the money raised would not go directly towards...
Singapore: Bloggers Analyse Hougang By-Election
Singapore bloggers analyze the defeat of the ruling party in the Hougang Constituency by-election. They believe that it reflects the dissatisfaction of many voters over the leadership of the ruling...
Singapore: Importance of the Hougang By-Election
For many netizens in Singapore, the Hougang by-election next week is going to test the popularity of the ruling party. National issues like train breakdowns, wage gaps, and migration policies...
Singapore: Netizens Reject Proposed Code of Conduct
East Asia1 May 2012
The Singapore government is urging the online community to support the drafting of a Code of Conduct to regulate the usage of internet. But many netizens are not supportive of...
Singapore: Train Breakdowns Becoming Part of Life
East Asia20 April 2012
Once a symbol of pride and development, Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit trains now come with a warning: ride at your own risk. Four breakdowns and assorted delays over the past...
Singapore: If We Launched the Rocket…
Following North Korea's reported failure to launch a rocket, a hashtag popped up on Twitter: #ifSingaporelaunchedarocket. Singaporean tweeples used the hashtag to write about their observations of Singaporean culture and...
Singapore: Domestic Workers Finally Get A Weekly Day Off
East Asia8 March 2012
After a four-year campaign initiated by migrant worker NGOs, foreign domestic workers in Singapore will finally get a day off a week starting next year. But not everyone is happy...