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Let’s talk about foreign interference in Singapore again post image
By Michael Petraeus
May 30, 2025

Let’s talk about foreign interference in Singapore again

Who's really trying to interfere?

Media
Society
Politics
Bertha Henson has yet again decided to show why she’s out of a job post image
By Michael Petraeus
May 30, 2025

Bertha Henson has yet again decided to show why she’s out of a job

Media
Society
Exactly two years after Workers’ Party’s biggest scandal, we’re still waiting for answers post image
By Michael Petraeus
May 26, 2025

Exactly two years after Workers’ Party’s biggest scandal, we’re still waiting for answers

Workers’ Party
Politics
Yee Jenn Jong is upset with me but didn’t he break his word about retiring from politics? post image
By Michael Petraeus
May 23, 2025

Yee Jenn Jong is upset with me but didn’t he break his word about retiring from politics?

General Election 2025
Workers’ Party
Politics
Was Amrin Amin racist against... other Malays? post image
By Michael Petraeus
Jun 23, 2021

Was Amrin Amin racist against... other Malays?

If you’re telling members of your minority to grow up and stop getting offended all the time you may be a traitor brainwashed into accepting Chinese superiority, writes a millionaire Indian.

People’s Action Party Society Racism
Is Western individualism to blame for racial oversensitivity? post image
By Michael Petraeus
Jun 16, 2021

Is Western individualism to blame for racial oversensitivity?

Instant gratification mentality, combined with access to social media have created an explosive mix. Victimhood is yielding social benefits for individuals - but may undermine entire societies.

Society Racism
Racism in Singapore by the numbers. The city doesn’t have a discrimination but a perception problem. post image
By Michael Petraeus
Jun 15, 2021

Racism in Singapore by the numbers. The city doesn’t have a discrimination but a perception problem.

Many people appear to be conditioned to think of many things in terms of race - even when it's not applicable.

Society Racism
Is it impossible to be racist against the Chinese in Singapore? post image
By Michael Petraeus
Jun 11, 2021

Is it impossible to be racist against the Chinese in Singapore?

It looks like local left-wingers are continuing to import American culture wars.

Society Racism
Luxury Belief Class: Why do millionaire kids embrace moralizing activism? post image
By Michael Petraeus
May 31, 2021

Luxury Belief Class: Why do millionaire kids embrace moralizing activism?

Have you ever wondered why is it that some of the most devout followers of the modern age "progressive" beliefs are the children of the wealthy? It is visible not only among the rich but across entire societies as relative wealth elevates more people into greater comforts (hence

Media Society
The news industry has to be run like the healthcare system in Singapore post image
By Michael Petraeus
May 12, 2021

The news industry has to be run like the healthcare system in Singapore

In the final part of my series on SPH and the future of the media landscape, I am moving beyond current affairs to explore ideas for how the news industry should function in the future - to achieve both balanced reporting as well as serve as a high-quality public service,

Media Society Politics
Singaporean vultures are out for SPH’s carcass post image
By Michael Petraeus
May 10, 2021

Singaporean vultures are out for SPH’s carcass

Starved for the tiniest shred of bad news to feed on, representatives of the local species reappeared hopeful of a few drops of blood, and an opportunity to parade their moral superiority. Hypocrites

Media Society
Has Ng Yat Chung failed as a CEO? post image
By Michael Petraeus
May 9, 2021

Has Ng Yat Chung failed as a CEO?

Whether or not NYC is the ‘perfect’ man for the job, he was put in charge of two failing companies, in two globally troubled industries and is now receiving scorn for not performing miracles.

Media Politics
Myths, Facts & Figures about SPH - is the company going under? post image
By Michael Petraeus
May 8, 2021

Myths, Facts & Figures about SPH - is the company going under?

This is the first installment of a four part series on the situation in SPH and what it means for the future of media in Singapore. Let’s begin by addressing the most commonly repeated myths and cut through them with facts & figures.

Media
Is press freedom in Singapore as poor as in... Somalia? post image
By Michael Petraeus
Apr 22, 2021

Is press freedom in Singapore as poor as in... Somalia?

Reporters Without Borders show what's wrong with modern journalism.

Politics Society Media
Is Singapore facing a leadership crisis? post image
By Michael Petraeus
Apr 16, 2021

Is Singapore facing a leadership crisis?

Some commentators seem to think so, but they surely must be unaware of how the world looks like.

Politics People’s Action Party
Singapore’s new PM has to be a master of foreign affairs & domestic communications post image
By Michael Petraeus
Apr 12, 2021

Singapore’s new PM has to be a master of foreign affairs & domestic communications

Singaporean government is already delivering an outstanding performance at home. It now needs equally good communications to retain public support while defending its interests abroad.

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