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In his Chinese New Year message (15 Feb), Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong talks about the need to create a brighter future for our children, and to help Singaporeans lead active and meaningful lives in their silver years. "I hope you will reflect on these issues in quieter moments over the festive season, in between celebrating... 

2nd February 2018 marks the 55th anniversary of Operation Coldstore in Singapore. In the early hours of 2nd February 1963, Singapore’s Internal Security Council (ISC) ordered the arrests without trial of 107 political leaders from leftwing opposition parties, civil society leaders, trade unionists, and students. That ‘security’... 

Why is it that people keep saying PM Lee Hsien Loong will step down by age 70? He did say years ago that he would relinquish the post by the time he turns 70. But in recent times he has sidestepped the issue. Just read and watch what he says. So what makes us think that he would be resolute in keeping his word on it when he...