The most entertaining thing about the COP saga is how WP and its supporters have all of a sudden changed tune on how to ensure integrity in domestic politics. Workers' Party likes to present itself as a reliable check on the PAP government - and yes, this is what
All of the Workers' Party leaders have scored own goals - but the note delivered by Sylvia Lim could be the end of Pritam in politics.
My recent argument with Jamus Lim (you can follow it in full on his wall) has revealed just how ambitious and self-confident WP's economist is.After lecturing trade unions back in 2020 about "folksy wisdom" that apparently guides their negotiations with the government re: minimum wages,
A few days ago I responded to Jamus Lim's post proposing that MAS should spend billions of dollars to make SGD more expensive so people can buy things more cheaply (even though it makes Singapore more costly to foreign buyers). Today I got an even more bizarre reply,
Does Singapore have too much money in foreign reserves? Should MAS spend it to boost the value of SGD and promote imports?
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.
