Is it impossible to be racist against the Chinese in Singapore?
It looks like local left-wingers are continuing to import American culture wars.
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
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,
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
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.
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.
Is press freedom in Singapore as poor as in... Somalia?
Reporters Without Borders show what's wrong with modern journalism.
Is Singapore facing a leadership crisis?
Some commentators seem to think so, but they surely must be unaware of how the world looks like.
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.
Why is the size of Singapore’s reserves kept secret?
My foreign readers, unacquainted with Singaporean governance, may find it surprising to learn that the country has no debt (net), that the government does not borrow money to finance public spending and that all the surpluses it generates are directed to the nation's reserves upon completion of every
Two factors which decided the Singaporean GE: Jamus Lim & PAP's strategic mistake
Much has already been said about the Singaporean General Election of 2020 - and even more is coming in the days and weeks ahead of us. But I think for all the complexity involved - the Covid-19 situation, looming economic troubles, epidemic spreading in the dorms, a general shutdown of
Logic check: the insanity of accusations against Heng Swee Keat
I have to admit that one of the benefits of the internet is that it has become the stage for often ridiculous mental gymnastics of blind adherents of certain ideologies, who then have to reconcile them with factual reality. Amazing twists, turns, jumps, and contortions of this circus could put