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Deep sense of learned helplessness prevailing in the nation

I sense that there is a deep sense of learned helplessness (evident in the frequent sighing and remarking: "What can we do? They dominate the political space and can do what they want!") amongst citizens prevailing in the nation. It doesn't just affect the 30% to 40% who are the traditional opponents of the current People's...

Bad call to reserve the presidential race for Malays

Khan Osman Sulaiman For those who dont understand why it's a bad call to reserve the presidential race for Malays, let me bring you back to a similar incident. Remember when 'The Voice' came to Singapore but was looking only for Chinese singers to participate in its competition? Many were livid. For what? For the same reason...

Halimah compares herself with President Ong Teng Cheong with regard to independence from PAP

On Tue (29 Aug), Halimah gave a media conference with regard to her running for the Presidency. However, questions about her independence dominated at the conference.She pointed to the late President Ong Teng Cheong, "He was the Deputy Prime Minister. He was a senior party member. Are we in any doubt that he was independent,...