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CNA report shows public transport Hard Truths are BS

CNA report shows public transport Hard Truths are BS

Constructive, nation-building CNA visited Taipei and reported How Taipei Metro turned itself around – and the lessons for Singapore’s MRT system It suffered a spate of delays, then became one of the world’s most reliable subway systems. Talking Point travelled to Taipei to find out how the system is run. Read more at CNA So... 

Government should reduce defence manpower spending before increasing GST, fire paper generals

Government should reduce defence manpower spending before increasing GST, fire paper generals

The PAP government has not tried to reduce other expenditure before raising GST. One such expenditure is defence manpower spending, ie having too many high-ranking military personnel. Does Singapore need more than 50 generals?  The answer is clearly ‘NO’. Scholars are destined to become generals on a fast-tracked career. ... 

Of Caning, Hanging and the Criminalising of Gay Sex

Of Caning, Hanging and the Criminalising of Gay Sex

The case of Singapore agreeing not to cane suspected StanChart bank robber David Roach as a condition for extradition by the United Kingdom is an interesting one. It could be a paradox or a peculiarity, or both, depending on how you see it. Singapore’s legal system and criminal laws can be traced back to the British colonial... 



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