It is one thing when others sneer at us^. It is quite another for a Singaporean to be an apologist for others and simper. Sudhir has defended The Economist’s sneering Singapore. Sudhir is no stranger to siding with foreigners to sneer at us. He grew up in a GCB, but was happy to join Anthony…
When the political drama starring Pritam Singh and Raeesah Khan exploded in 2021, it was greatly overshadowed by a global pandemic. Nobody was in the mood for lying politicians pointing fingers at each other when there were more pressing things on our minds, such as when can we go makan and travel without restrictions? Since then,…
Now that Pritam Singh is officially charged with lying to the Committee of Privileges (COP), one could hear the echoes of hysteria coming from the opposition camp. Who knows what will happen to the Leader of the Opposition (LO), but just in case politics fail to pan out as he hopes, here’s a suggestion for…
When Dr Tan Cheng Bock founded the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) in 2019, it ignited the local political scene abuzz. For here is a former MP from the ruling Party doing an about-turn, jumping ship to join the opposition. His words, “I worry because I see the foundations of good governance eroding”, held gravitas. In…
The Government must review its budget policies to help Singaporeans while continuing to save for future generations, declared Non-constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) Leong Mun Wai in parliament on Wednesday (7 Feb). Letting the motion sink in, Mr Leong looked smug. It was as if he had just broken the fourth wall in his theatre…
On 22 November 2023, a debate unfolded in parliament between PAP and opposition MPs over proposed constitutional changes for the President of Singapore. This debate revealed much about the Opposition and their desire to advance their own agenda over that of our national interest. Indeed, these changes are a stride toward empowering the President to…
Be Transparent about Transparency 1. What does it mean to be “transparent”? This is a question that requires our urgent attention following accusations by Mr. Pritam Singh, Leader of the Opposition and Secretary-General of the Worker’s Party, that the government has been “less than upfront and forthright with Singaporeans”. 2. It is difficult to establish…
1. Mr. Pritam Singh, the Leader of the Opposition, accused the government in Parliament today (2 August 2023) of “either been slow to clear the air or been less than upfront and forthright with Singaporeans when it had to deal with potentially embarrassing issues”. He gave three examples that allegedly support his accusation. This serious…
Politics exists to provide good leadership, safeguard the national interest, foster unity and cohesion, and formulate a common vision for a brighter future. In the cut-and-thrust of politics, however, it can be easy to lose sight of this fundamental purpose of politics. First, transparency and integrity are basic tenets we expect and even require of…