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.
Careless, complacent but not corrupt: Iswaran pleads guilty to accepting gifts
The trial ended before it has even begun.
Why are people paying millions for HDB flats with short leases? Because they’re a bargain
It could be the deal of the century, depending on how you look at it.
The day the Workers’ Party robbed the workers
Abusing their parliamentary privileges, the Workers' Party thought it was a good idea to shove real workers aside and play politics with PAP at their expense.
Meritocracy isn’t fair according to the Straits Times, raising questions about how SPH spends public money
If meritocracy is getting bad press in the Straits Times itself, how does SPH Media approach spending hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayers money if not by merit?
The only thing WP can take credit for is the damage it has done to Singapore
Every single thing that WP celebrates as its success (even if only partial) puts Singapore's future in jeopardy.