TR EMERITUS

There is a wise saying, don’t fix it if there is nothing wrong. And that is exactly what is happening to our education system. What is so wrong with our education system that needs fixing? The only thing I can see is that they are trying to do too much with our students, wanting every child to be a superman. Actually more... 

An article in the TRE quoted The Telegraph Calcutta with this report, ‘By K P Nayar, New Delhi: The government of Singapore will regulate its citizens’ access to a Madison Square Garden-style reception for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the massive 100,000sqm, column-free arena of Singapore Expo on November 24.’ Why... 

In its clamour to cram Singapore with people, the government is treading dangerous territory, even playing with fire. For one, it is sowing the seeds of racial discord that can in the long run leave Singapore in permanent ferment. This will negate all efforts made in the past to promote and realize racial integration. Resentment...