The GRC Death Trap (Part II)
In Part I, I shared a brief history and the government's weak justifications of establishing the Group Representation Constituency system. Obviously, the GRC was drawn up as a political tool to help the PAP retain power rather than serve its said purposes. The incumbent's favourite tactic is fielding one or two "heavy...
Different strokes of justice – one country two systems?
The recent spate of court sentences has got Singaporeans wondering whether judicial decisions favour the elite. Like its economy, Singapore’s judiciary, left behind by the British, has been a strong national asset. Now people who wish the city well are hoping that society’s widening “elite vs commoner” divide will not...
Katong property more valuable than Hawaiian island
So the the Katong home of the late Liem Sioe Liong, one of Indonesia’s richest men, is valued at approximately S$100 million, according to a report in Indonesia’s TEMPO Interactive. The property is 86,000 sq ft. It was reported yesterday (21 Jun) that the billionaire boss of technology giant Oracle is to buy 98% of...
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