TR EMERITUS

It’s official – Singapore now has a law designed to combat the threat of Foreign Interference in Domestic Affairs. The Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Bill or “FICA” was passed by the ruling party’s super majority in parliament after a 10-hour debate. The result in parliament was never in any doubt. Whatever... 

This morning I posted that 7 NMPs were absent from the FICA vote yesterday in parliament. I stand corrected. It has come to my knowledge that in fact only 2 NMPs were absent. 5 NMPs voted together with 70 other PAP MPs in favour of the Bill whilst 2 abstained. But what is very notable is that 13 PAP MPs were absent! I understand... 

When Lee Kuan Yew warned Singaporeans about the risks and dire consequences should the government of the day goes rogue, many took him lightly but that risk may now be staring at us if the Foreign Interference (Countermeasure) Act “FICA” bill is allowed to be passed in parliament on Monday unabated. All legislations that...