TR EMERITUS

I wish to talk about the climate of fear in Singapore. What is this climate of fear? It is the fear of criticizing the policies of the government. Many people are worried that they might lose their jobs or their business might be badly affected, if they speak against these policies. They even worry that it might affect other... 

Deep in my heart, I know that our country is heading for mediocrity. Citizens are getting lesser opportunities under the incompetent PAP’s rule, and yet we are even seeing politicians unashamedly behaving like sleazy snake oil salesmen. In a recent meeting with residents, Sembawang GRC MPs Khaw Boon Wan, Ong Ye Kung and Vikram... 

“If credibility, trust, and character become critical issues in deciding the political outcome, the destruction of credibility and character assassination become the most potent political weapons.” (Manuel Castells) Here we go again. Character assassination is a very effective method used against dissenters and opposition...