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Can the People’s Action Party rest on its laurels?

A survey of 4,000 Singaporeans in January 2013 suggests that 65% of respondents are optimistic about Singapore's future in the next 5 years. A whopping 78% say the People's Action Party (PAP) government is managing Singapore well. These are impressive results except that the survey only captured 0.012% of Singaporeans, if we...

TRE’s complimentary VMS membership for readers

Dear readers, As we have mentioned previously [Link], we are planning to introduce a paid VIP Membership System (VMS) that comes with benefits. VMS is primarily to enable TR Emeritus (TRE) to sustain its operations without the need to ask for donations regularly. We are extending free VMS to all readers who have made a donation...

Tharman: Govt not to blame for rich-poor gap

Mr Tharman speaking at the Academy of Medicine, where he was conferred an honorary fellowship. (ST Photo) Speaking at the Academy of Medicine, where he was conferred an honorary fellowship on Friday (23 Aug), DPM Tharman said that the gap between the rich and poor in Singapore is not a result of the Government's recent growth...