To truly succeed, the opposition needs to rewire and inspire
Academic Lam Peng Er put it, do we want an opposition that can “attract in greater numbers and offer a narrative which counters the ruling party’s “hegemonic ideological discourse”? What kind of opposition do we want? Really, what can they offer to us voters? Check and balance? Safeguarding? Keep the ruling party on...
Beneath the politically correct answers lie a deeper skeptcism towards government
It was interesting to watch the Q&A section at the recent Singapore Perspectives 2020 conference, and how DPM Heng Swee Keat tackled these questions. Tacking 'difficult' questions ranging from GST hikes to the application POFMA, I can see that Minister Heng gave all the politically correct answers. But really, the deeper...
A national identity does not come easy – can we trust a government that refuses to have a candid discourse?
At the recent Singapore Perspectives 2020 forum, I have asked Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat a question on PAP's immigration policy. I felt compelled to ask Minister Heng this question because he seems to imply that opposition parties are a “divisive force” which seeks to fracture trust in the government, and create...
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