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Working throughout Asia Pacific, met many executives, we often discuss who is the best worker for global or regional companies. The order goes, Hongkies, Taiwanese, Malaysian, PRC then Singaporean. Singaporean is always ranked last in most surveys. The reason given is Singapore is too straight and timid, doesn't speak out... 

I was involved in grassroots many years ago. After I graduated and was looking for a job, I had some spare time on my hands so I volunteered my services at the nearby CC (Community Centre). The staff at the CC initially was very friendly and we talked about sports and football. He then asked me to become a Youth Executive Committee... 

The only difference is we have election, the rest is almost identical. Look at the state we are in now, state media and education are used to brainwash the public, we are constantly told we are this and we are that. I am doing the best for you and you toe the line. Former GIC Head Yam said, Singapore is market based authoritarianism, the...