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Looking at the HDB issue in perspective

I will break down the analysis in a few sections. 1. What is the original intention of building HBD flats? When we dig into the Singapore’s history, HDB flats were built for the purpose of providing Singaporeans with simple, no-fuss and affordable public housing at a time when many Singaporeans were living in slums. They were...

Loyalty is a two-way street – let’s not forget that the government’s loyalty is to the citizens

Citizens’ loyalty to country is called into question from time to time. What is less often talked about is government loyalty to citizens. First and foremost, the men and women who govern the country must show loyalty to the people who elect them and entrust them to serve with honour and integrity. This is often taken for...

The PAP has created a climate of fear, to the detriment of the people

I wish to talk about the climate of fear in Singapore. What is this climate of fear? It is the fear of criticizing the policies of the government. Many people are worried that they might lose their jobs or their business might be badly affected, if they speak against these policies. They even worry that it might affect other...