Very few things have ever left me underwhelmed about Singapore but there's one that stands out - what is quite paradoxical for a country that prides itself in its financial services. Local banks are useless. This seems to be a disease of developed countries, as my experience has
I've been following Titus Low's case lately as it represents a clash of personal liberties and social engineering. How much freedom is too much? And if things are governed by consent of free individuals, is that enough to permit certain behaviors in the society? Obviously, the
Today's "lacking self-awareness" award goes to... Singapore's chief loving critic.So, Alfie complained a few days ago about the somewhat delayed transition in political leadership of the PAP and, by extension, the government. He questions whether CCS, OYK or LW are really the best
Workers' Party leader dismissed the harm done to Singapore Police Force by Raeesah Khan's lies - but seems to have forgotten his involvement in the affair.
WP chief's testimony revealed a lack of decisiveness at the wheel before the Khan affair spiraled out of control.
Or why politics shouldn't be fueled by emotions...
So far, I have not commented on Raeesah Khan's recent resignation as, frankly speaking, I didn't think it was all that important. It was just a logical conclusion to the recent scandal, which - ultimately - would not change many minds about Singapore's politics.
So, Singapore has its own Jussie Smollett now. If you're not familiar with American politics, Jussie Smollett is a young, black American actor who claimed in 2019 that he was assaulted by men in masks, telling him "it's a MAGA country", etc. It later
Despite David Card's rebuttals, his findings on minimum wage continue to be peddled by left-wing economists and politicians as dogma.
Lee Kuan Yew would not be pleased.
If not through CECA are they "stealing" jobs in other ways?
Ten thousand? Hundred thousand? A million? No.
