Lesson from across the Straits, voters can only be pushed so far
As Malaysia progresses in forming its new government and the region has come to grips with the shock result, local commentators have opined that Barisan Nasional (spearheaded by UMNO) lost the election because its brand had become toxic. Its brand had become toxic because instead of taking steps to punish a flagrantly corrupt...
PM Lee speaks importance of trust in government – but observers say that it may have already been eroded
Speaking at the debate on the President’s address on Wednesday (16 May), Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that gaining people’s trust remains an important aspect of successful leadership. The Premier said that a lack of trust would prevent a government from leading the country well as it will not “dare to do painful...
High expectations of PAP’s impending fall should be tempered, bold ideas and sacrifice needed
PAP’s demise has always been a question of ‘when’, not ‘if’. The fall of Barisan Nasional – with the likelihood of numerous former top government officials behind bars – has given Singaporeans hope that the abusive PAP could very soon be next. However, we should bear in mind that there are distinct differences...
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