Category: Letters and op-eds

Stop asking why she took the nude, start asking why he shared it

This op-ed was originally published in Channel NewsAsia on 5 May 2021. SINGAPORE: It took unusual...

Choice between motherhood and career shouldn’t have to be so hard

This letter was originally published in The Straits Times on 22 April 2021. Journalist Malavika M...

Why S’pore companies fail in getting more women on board

This op-ed was originally published in The Straits Times on April 15 2021.  A recent survey ...

Normalise flexi-work arrangements to alleviate burden on working caregivers

This letter was originally published in The Straits Times on April 15 2021. Eldercare has rightly...

Singapore’s streets are comparatively safe, but women still face sexual danger

This commentary was originally posted on CNA on 1 April 2021. SINGAPORE: On Mar 3, 33-year-old ma...

Why child sexual abuse can often be a sustained, hushed up ordeal over many years

This op-ed was posted on CNA on March 25 2021.  It is not enough to increase jail time for those...

More insight needed on low-wage and self-employed workers

This letter was originally published in The Straits Times on 12 March 2021. We hope that the Gove...

Have more measures to reduce incidence of non-payment

This letter was published in The Straits Times on March 8 2021. We are heartened to see efforts b...

Commentary: Contrary to what we expect, women in senior roles face more workplace sexual harassment

This letter was originally published in ChannelNews Asia on 2 March 2021.  SINGAPORE: Expert...