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Power politics

Power politics

Minister Vivian Balakrishnan: Politics is about power Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required; and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more. — Luke 12:48 The latest furore includes a statement by a cabinet minister that politics is about power. What is interesting is that such a claim... 

Ng Kok Lim rebuts SG Embassy: Singapore is authoritarian

Ng Kok Lim rebuts SG Embassy: Singapore is authoritarian

"It is my job as prime minister in charge of the government to put a stop to politicking in professional bodies." Dear Washington Post Editor, I refer to the 9 July 2013 letter by Mr Jerome Lee ('SG Embassy to Washington Post: Singapore is no autocracy') [1]. Singapore is widely regarded as an authoritarian state [2].... 

Rebutting ST letter: Good quality of life need not come at high cost of living

Rebutting ST letter: Good quality of life need not come at high cost of living

I refer to the 4 Feb 2013 Straits Times letter “High cost of living comes with good quality of life” by Ms Tan Lin Neo [1]. Ms Tan found Singaporeans’ lament on high cost of living puzzling given the hundreds and thousands who throng condominium show flats and travel fairs. While hundreds and thousands may seem like large... 



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