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In the Budget Statement 2011, our Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam claimed that Singapore has a highly progressive tax system. He said “… it all adds up to a highly progressive fiscal system. If we add up all our taxes – income and property taxes, GST and other indirect taxes – we find that the top 10% of households... 

I watch Sunday night’s talking point in which the discussion was hosted by Deborah Soon and PN Balji, firstly many Singaporeans would like to know why Deborah and Balji did not ask the PAP members whether it was considered a fair election when many Singaporeans are denied an opportunity to vote? Is it not the duty and every... 

Chiam See Tong may be able to anchor a team to win a GRC. I hope he delivers. But what is badly needed in Parliament is more Chee Soon Juans. Personally I think he is the most wronged person in politics. He has given his all, his career, his family and his life to politics, to serve Singapore. If this is not sacrifice, what...