Pritam’s trial: everything you need to know after the first week
While largely free of major surprises, Pritam's first week in court deserves a few explanations.
Workers’ Party wants Singapore’s public transit to be the most expensive in the world
WP leaders can be grateful that the Oxley saga and Pritam’s trial distracted the public from Gerald Giam’s fantasies.
Will LHY demolish Oxley house to force PAP’s move ahead of GE? How could PAP respond?
With the death of Dr Lee Wei Ling the Oxley drama may now kick into a higher gear as the General Election is just around the corner.
The fate of 38 Oxley Road was never for the Lee family to decide
Public figures have to accept that the price of their position is giving up their privacy to posterity.
Why won’t Lee Hsien Yang come back?
Nothing betrays his ill intentions better than his fake exile.
Two brothers, two different eulogies for Lee Wei Ling
Lee Hsien Yang wasted a good opportunity to stay silent.
For the first time PAP risks creating opposition on its other side
As PAP adds more welfare policies it may begin to encourage resistance from those who recognise individual responsibility and self-sufficiency as vital to Singapore's success.
There’s one other person who can’t be too happy about Iswaran’s sentencing: Pritam Singh
Iswaran's sentencing has created a new context for cases involving Singapore's politicians.
Iswaran’s sentencing turned into a statement of Singapore’s justice system - and good news for the PAP
The presiding judge stole the show - but for all the best reasons. And despite seeing Iswaran sent to prison for a year, even PAP can be glad about the outcome.
So, it’s a crime to accept gifts from a friend but not to overpay friends using public money?
Being a good friend seems to be far better than having good friends.
Only six? Singapore could easily support 15 million people
Singapore is densely populated as a country - but not as a city.
Iswaran’s case has caused long-lasting damage to Singapore - but it’s not the ex-minister’s fault
Public servants should exhibit discernment in their work. This includes both ministers as well as the members of the justice system.