Tommy Koh says that Singapore inherited from the British an intolerance for nepotism and giving gifts to public officials. Really?
Well done Tommy Koh (who was a friend of my parents in the 1960s) for pointing out that Singapore has a long history as a strategic hub long before the PAP took power and even before Sir Stamford Raffles. As I have written here, as far back as the sixteenth century the Portuguese realised the strategic significance of controlling...
When the finance minister offers hogwash to perpetually increase reserves, you know something is amiss
Minister Heng I refer to “Reserves help Singapore weather crises and keep economy stable: Heng Swee Keat”. Although the PAP has all along given Singaporeans the impression that reserves have been saved and would be spent to benefit citizens when the time came, Heng has confirmed this is never gonna happen. According to Heng,...
Will Goh Chok Tong Cry Out Again?
Desmond Quek SMRT CEO Desmond Kuek said it was due to cultural issues. His boss Khaw Boon Wan attributed it to bad luck, maintenance crew and suppliers – and stresssed that Kuek’s heart was in the right place. Khaw’s boss PM Lee Hsien Loong said the Transport Minister was doing a difficult job well and had his vote of...
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