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In recent weeks, the political buzz in Singapore has reached a new high. Massive crowds at opposition rallies, vibrant speeches, and social media excitement have led many to believe that change is finally at the doorstep. Some are even speculating that the ruling party could lose key ministers—or worse, the mandate to govern... 

I am surprised that Lee Hsien Loong chose to remind us of the 1997 shameful episode when he, his father and nine other PAP ministers and MPs filed 13 law suits against Tang Liang Hong for defamation. The PAP plaintiffs had called Tang an "anti-Christian Chinese chauvinist" at an election rally. Tang who is tri-lingual and an... 

The Singapore government has recently stated that "Good government needs good people" and cautioned against playing dangerous games with tactical voting. However, this claim overlooks a critical reality: while good people are essential, relying solely on their virtue is insufficient for effective governance. Even the most well-intentioned...