the wealth of a nation posted on Sunday, January 08, 2006
- Reuters, Jan 5, 2006 -
"Unemployed and single, 37-year-old Koh Hock Choon has been hit by so many medical problems, he wonders why he's still alive. 'I am just waiting to die,' he told The New Paper despondently. Mr Koh suffers from severe heart ailments that hinder his movement"
- April 5, 2005, TNP -
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In an era where funding is critical -- even a microscope can cost half a million dollars -- wealthy Singapore has the money. That, say scientists, has been Singapore's attraction, along with speedy grant approvals and lack of burdensome paperwork. "We don't want to spend the rest of our lives writing grants," said Copeland, adding that Singapore's quick access to funding was key. The couple's colony of 20,000 mice costs some $1 million a year to maintain
- Reuters, Jan 5, 2006 -
"Unemployed and single, 37-year-old Koh Hock Choon has been hit by so many medical problems, he wonders why he's still alive. 'I am just waiting to die,' he told The New Paper despondently. Mr Koh suffers from severe heart ailments that hinder his movement"
- April 5, 2005, TNP -
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