NMP Dr Thio Li-ann on her mother Dr Thio Su Mien

[scroobal]

Alan is balanced and thats a liability, also not interested in politics more so because he would not bend. He however is very strong on social and society issues and can be tenacious. Unfortunately Editor is a political appointment. No 2 is usually an apolitical appt and thats why he is there. Probably move on to Sunday Times in his sunset years for commentary and I think he will do a wonderful job keeping society sane with the occasional barbs on overzealous grassroots harebrained schemes.

To be frank, Felix is politically subservient unfortunately too extreme and makes the PAP look bad. Too many years covering SAF when it was prime asset politically.

Agree on Cherian. Patrick may however take on something else as Han has a long way to go. You may be right on being away for too long.

Race-wise, Cherian won't do. Ed-in-chief is Indian, so they can't have ST editor also as Indian. Otherwise, I would have suggested Alan John, who, I think is immediately below Han.

Also, Cherian has been out of the game too long. You can't quit journalism and then hope to be parachuted back in. Years of lost experience makes you uncompetitive.

Why? Is Patrick Daniel or Fook Kwang leaving or something?

 

[bellepepper02]

Alan is balanced and thats a liability, also not interested in politics more so because he would not bend. He however is very strong on social and society issues and can be tenacious. Unfortunately Editor is a political appointment. No 2 is usually an apolitical appt and thats why he is there. Probably move on to Sunday Times in his sunset years for commentary and I think he will do a wonderful job keeping society sane with the occasional barbs on overzealous grassroots harebrained schemes.

To be frank, Felix is politically subservient unfortunately too extreme and makes the PAP look bad. Too many years covering SAF when it was prime asset politically.

Agree on Cherian. Patrick may however take on something else as Han has a long way to go. You may be right on being away for too long.

Ha, tell me about Alan being tenacious! I could never figure out how someone could be so stubborn and gentle at the same time! He has grown a lot since his early days. I think he would be a good editor. He goes with the flow so I don't see him as politically challenging. But he is a newspaper man with a hunger for stories. Good balance.

Frankly, I find Han bloodless. Just like Cheong Yip Seng. Ahhh, there you go!

 

[annexa]

I propose appoint Thio (both of them) to be SMU Law Deans.

Who agree?

 

[ozeman]

Thio Su Mien was reputed to be the prettiest, chioest and smartest babe in law school back then. I suppose that is because there weren't that many gals doing law at that time and her female peers were really screwed up in terms of looks! But ljust ook at her now! It's scary what time can do to a person!

i can confirm she was a hot babe in her younger days. time spares no one.

 

[myfoot123]

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Mother's Day Tributes
I'm proud of her courage
NMP Dr Thio Li-ann on her mother Dr Thio Su Mien
May 11, 2009

THEN: Dr Thio Su Mien, 32, and daughter Li-ann, 4. ST FILE PICTURE
good and just, even if this attracts flak.

My mother gave her children the space to be individuals and to follow their own paths..

And yet she robbed other people space and wanted them to follow her path. How contradictory can her action be? Is this an act of typical sinkies selfishness or a possessive nun.