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Do we need MPs with an entourage to go around giving out face masks?

Do we need MPs with an entourage to go around giving out face masks? If they can do so, why can't people go out with friends? Look, if we want people to abide by advisories, our MPs have to lead by example! People can already go to the CCs to collect their masks. No need for PAP MPs to distribute them. Is going around with...

Too poor even to receive a government handout at a time when they need it most

Tomorrow, nine in 10 adult Singaporeans will have $600 credited into their bank account as part of measures by the government to help families tide over the coronovirus pandemic. As for the 10% who will not get their money because the government does not have their bank details, they will have to wait till the end of the month...

I wish The Workers Party or the Singapore Democratic Party is running Singapore

At this point, I wish The Workers Party or the Singapore Democratic Party is running Singapore. We talk about how we need an experienced team to run the country. But you look at Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen has only been president for 4 years but she and her government has managed to defend the country from COVID-19. They...