TR EMERITUS

Knowledge is supposed to be power in one-party states and the internet gives people access to knowledge. But the internet has not done much to change S’poreans’ views of the PAP and its manifold, snarky machinations. It was thought that the PAP administration’s control of the mainstream media was an important element in... 

Singaporeans and opposition parties who want meaningful change should realise that this will never come about from the political awakening of “35% swing voters”. This has all along been a myth. PAP is aware of the “35% swing voters” myth and that’s the reason why it doesn’t fear the electorate. So long as voters... 

Mom was “medium risk” investor but junk bund  When Elaine Tham signed an “accredited investor” form with her bank in Singapore two years ago, she took a fateful step toward losing all the money she had set aside for her children’s education. Based on her financial profile and investment priorities — her need for...