TR EMERITUS

(Dec 21) - A New Zealander accused of taking part in a drunken taxi rampage in Singapore has skipped bail and his family say he has no plans to return. An arrest warrant had been issued for former Junior Tall Black Robert Dahlberg, 34, who was working as a broker, Singapore police said. The Nelson man was charged with grievous... 

Singapore's multiple train breakdowns have become a political hot potato for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who must now take steps to assure an angry public that there is accountability in government and that authorities can cope with emergencies. The Southeast Asian city-state, known for its efficient government, spectacular... 

One year ago, I had already written several posts about the falling standards of public transport in Singapore. Of course, those posts attracted a few of the usual criticisms that I was irrationally anti-PAP. Well, as you know by now, the MRT trains broke down very badly a few days ago. Service was disrupted for many hours. Passengers...