Jamus Lim’s bizarre economic ideas
Does Singapore have too much money in foreign reserves? Should MAS spend it to boost the value of SGD and promote imports?
Banks have to pay for (some) scams
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
Titus’ Low’s case: Is consent enough to defend OnlyFans’ existence?
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
Is Alfian Sa’at the best Singapore could do?
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
Pritam Singh’s forgotten role in the allegations about SPF which have never been retracted
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.
Pritam Singh: Lawyer, not leader
WP chief's testimony revealed a lack of decisiveness at the wheel before the Khan affair spiraled out of control.
Is Raeesah Khan a PAP mole?
Or why politics shouldn't be fueled by emotions...
Virtue signalling has (very nearly) sunk the Workers’ Party
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.
Why do left-wingers make things up?
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
Jamus Lim misquotes the Nobel Prize winner
Despite David Card's rebuttals, his findings on minimum wage continue to be peddled by left-wing economists and politicians as dogma.
LKY SPP professor suggests wealth tax for Singapore. It’s a terrible idea.
Lee Kuan Yew would not be pleased.
Indians in Singapore by the numbers
If not through CECA are they "stealing" jobs in other ways?