TR EMERITUS

While the government stayed focused during the initial stages of the outbreak and managed to bring the spread under control, it became complacent and took its eye off the ball. This has resulted in a second wave of infections. For example, in early March, when infections started to dwindle, PM Lee Hsien Loong urged Singaporeans... 

The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a major blow to the global economy. Singapore will also be adversely affected. In dealing with deteriorating economic circumstances, the SDP calls on the government to implement the following five measures immediately: 1. Raise wages. The SDP calls for the wages to be raised for middle- and lower-income... 

Malaysia's announcement of a lockdown within its borders will have significant repercussions for Singapore in the worsening Covid-19 crisis. Just after the announcement by the Malaysian PM that the restriction will take effect from 18-31 March, people in Malaysia started making their way to Singapore last night and will undoubtedly...