It's been a really fantastic long Jubilee weekend for all of us. 

For the nation, we celebrate our 50th jubilee year of national independence and it has been a truly remarkable journey for all Singaporeans. The grand celebration at Padang was also an indication that marks the face of the tiny little dot to the envy of the whole world.

However, one thing that stands out from the "giving" for this Jubilee weekend has been the exceptional power of "FREE" that marks a truly significant sharing to all Singaporeans by various vendors and attractions.

One of those attractions I mentioned was the Art of the Science Museum at Marina Bay Sands, which was offered free entries during the Jubilee weekend. I was personally there to witness the long queue myself and had planned to join in until I was told that the waiting time was over 5 hours. I ...