Coming of Age AT 50, Singapore has established itself as a shining example of a well-developed city-state. This can be attributed to two main reasons: its remarkable economy and its world-class education system. But behind the success and prosperity, it will have to overcome serious challenges in the future. Without natural resources and facing an aging population, Singapore must work hard to maintain its position as a global economic power—in a world far more competitive than it was fi ve decades ago.  What are the ups and downs of relations between Singapore and Indonesia? Tempo English reports. Special Report: The Indonesian Diaspora MORE than 8 million Indonesians reside in over 90 countries. Many of them still hold Indonesian passports, but those who, for one reason or another, must give them up, yearn for dual citizenship, something that is yet to be recognized by the Indonesian government. However, they hold one thing in common: an abiding love for the home country and a desire to do good things for it. This week, thousands of them will arrive in Jakarta to attend the 3rd Indonesian Diaspora Congress. They will discuss and debate issues affecting their status as citizens and lobby for ways by which they can continue to contribute towards the nation’s peace and prosperity. The articles in this special issue of Horizons is a salute to the struggle for their rights and recognition. National: Targetting Risma TRI Rismaharini who’s running for reelection as mayor with her running mate Wisnu Sakti Buana may not make the regional local elections this coming December. The problem is that no other political party seems to want to fi eld candidate to challenge her immense popularity. When it looked like Haries Purwoko and Dhimam Abror representing the Democrat and PAN parties would do it, they never made an appearance at the registration deadline, leaving the incumbent mayor unopposed, and against regulations. Is this a conspiracy to block her candidacy? Outreach: The Gift Of Giving One third of handicapped children in Indonesia have special needs. They find it difficult to get good education, especially those living outside Java. Although they have every right to attend regular schools, most reject them. Some parents who feel ashamed, do not make it any easier, hiding their disabled children from the outside world. Concerned about the lack of opportunities for these children, a number of education activists are building special schools, without government assistance. In Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, there is Mardan, who built a school for special children with his own lecturer’s salary. In Medan, North Sumatra, Andreas Sukendro teaches autistic children and trains them to love nature. A special Tempo English report on the occasion of National Children’s Day, on July 23.

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