Monday, 9 February 2015

[Straits Times] Writer of the week

WHO: Raymond Koh Bock Swi, 63, retired banker.

MY FAMILY: Married to homemaker Margaret, 61; with daughter Angeline, 35; and son Kelvin, 31. MY HOME: Terraced house in the east of Singapore.

MY PASSIONS: Travelling, golf, photography and writing.

I STARTED WRITING TO THE FORUM PAGE IN...: 2011

WHAT I WRITE ABOUT: Issues pertaining to economics, banking and finance, Singapore property, seniors' rights and well-being, improvement of procedures, processes and systems in Singapore such as those relating to certificates of entitlement and border security, as well as supporting a Singaporeans-first policy.

WHY I WRITE: To be the voice of the discriminated, the underdogs, the minority and the economically less fortunate, by offering suggestions and possible solutions.

I READ THE FORUM PAGE BECAUSE...:

It offers an opportunity to read about other readers' views, and is a platform to air various opinions.

MY WISH FOR SINGAPORE: Peace and harmonious living, and positive treatment of Singaporeans as a given right.