How Singapore defeated a heroin epidemic in the 1970s
And why "human rights activists" are worse than drug dealers
Why Singapore needs to increase GST during current crisis
Conventional knowledge suggests that economic crises are not the best time to increase taxes. After all, they tend to add to the burdens already faced by the economy at a time when it should be lifted. So, why is Singapore pressing with the GST increase to 9% by 2024? Firstly,
Nagaenthran could be spared if his IQ was 169
So, another two drug smugglers are about to get the noose and bleeding-heart activists are out in full force (they even managed to recruit Richard Branson to join in) decrying the reportedly "inhumane" penalty that's soon to be carried out in Singapore.They have managed to
Back on predictable track
After a year of uncertainty, PAP is back to the original plan and selected Heng Swee Keat's successor as his replacement for future premiership, once Lee Hsien Loong steps down - likely in or just before the next GE in 2025.I think the delay was due entirely
COE is a tax on the wealthy
I remember when I first heard how much it costs to buy a car in Singapore I was absolutely astounded.With all the import taxes and COE the sum you have to pay for a mid-range hatchback could let you very nearly buy a supercar in Europe. The thing is,
Why Singaporean way of governance is world’s best
What is the future of governance? Is it in the free-for-all liberal democratic West? Or is it going to be superseded by the rising power in Beijing? I have to say I'm quite entertained by the competition of the two, since neither is the answer - and yet,
Jamus Lim takes on cycling paths in Singapore
People all over the world are often questioning what their MPs are really being paid for and, a lot of the time, I can't really blame them.So, Jamus Lim decided not only to share some anecdotes about how he used to cycle to work when he lived
Demanding HDB to lower eligibility age for singles is unrealistic
Whenever the Workers' Party comes up with something you just know it's bound to be unrealistic. It's like they just keep churning out catchy slogans without understanding what it would take to make them a reality. Last year they floated an idea that renting is
Where are all the people praising Hong Kong’s Covid response over Singapore?
I distinctly remember that, a few months ago, when I was explaining Singapore's gradual reopening policies, many descended on my page, pointing out what a great job HK was doing and how Singaporean government was too hasty and reckless.I cautioned all of them that Hong Kong not
Chee Soon Juan claims Singapore is like Russia
I have to say some Singaporean politicians and "activists" seem to have entered a competition for the dumbest take on Russian invasion in Ukraine. Here's Chee Soon Juan comparing Sinfapore to… Russia. Yes yes, he's really implying that Singapore is in many ways like
GST hike is mainly a tax on the rich
I've long observed that the government in Singapore, while delivering a solid performance, has problems with communicating it clearly to the public. One such example is the impending GST increase to 9%, which was tentatively announced back in 2018 and is now planned to take place by 2024.
Singapore should abolish all taxation for below-median income earners - not for economic but political reasons
I once heard someone say that the government could technically abolish income tax for most people but it doesn't to give them a sense of participation.While I don't know if the story is true, it's easy to see that instead of a sense