YSA organised a seminar on “The New Social Compact in Singapore” with a cross-section of the stakeholders of Singapore’s society on 9 July 2011. The seminar came at an opportune time, given that recent developments in Singapore have shown that there has been a transformation in the social landscape, with implications on the social fabric

Singaporeans of all races and backgrounds, as well as foreigners engaged Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean in a dialogue on Saturday afternoon. Organised by Young Sikh Association (Singapore), the session attracted close to 400 people. The influx of foreigners who compete with locals such spheres as jobs and places in

The last few years have seen religious intolerance raise its ugly head in many parts of the world. On many occasions, acts of inter-faith evangelism have been obliterated and the negatives have overshadowed the positives. To discuss the importance of religious and racial awareness and understanding, and to ensure that all faiths co-exist harmoniously and

What are the key global trends in policy development? How relevant are these trends to Singapore? How has the government responded to these trends? How important is the role of citizen participation in policy development? What type of relationship exists between the government and people in Singapore? What should the people expect from their participation

“In the management of race and ethnicity, the Singapore government takes the lead and makes a conscious effort to ensure each and every citizen is treated fairly and equally; and the society functions on a meritocratic system. This is why Singapore has succeeded in creating a peaceful and harmonious society. The city-state provides a shining

It was an issue close to the hearts of many Singaporeans and they took the opportunity to speak passionately about it at YSA’ 4th Khwaish Lecture on 17 November 2007. The topic for the lecture was “Strong Heads, Weak Hearts – Singaporeans and the Future of Singapore” and the guest speaker was Mr Zulkifli Masagos,

Close to 200 people turned up for the Second YSA “Ministerial Dialogue” with Mr George Yeo, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on “Bringing Everyone On Board; Taking Singapore Forward”. The event was held at Meritus Mandarin on 30 June 2007. During the session, Mr Yeo spoke about “the challenges faced by a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society.

Mr Lim Swee Say, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, delivered the keynote address for the inaugural Singapore Sikh Symposium titled “A Changing World: Determining the Right Fit for Singapore” on 19 August 2006, at RELC, Orange Grove Road. Organised by YSA, the symposium was both timely and opportune. Held to coincide with Singapore’s 41st

It was a working day. Yet, close to 400 Sikhs took time off their busy schedule to be at Meritus Mandarin on 7 November 2005. It was no surprise really for this was a special occasion – an opportunity to have tea with HE Mr S. R. Nathan, President of Singapore, and Mrs Nathan. In

The idea was to highlight the challenges facing the women in today’s Singapore society. The seminar on “Today’s Woman; Evolving Roles and Responsibilities” on 15 October 2005 at RECL Singapore certainly achieved that. More than 80 people from all walks of life, including some brave men, attended the joint YSA and Youth@AWARE seminar which was