Dear Economist, who exactly attacks the opposition in Singapore?
According to the Economist, Singapore is a hellhole for political opposition, incessantly attacked by the oppressive government. Really?
People’s Action Party
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Lee Hsien Loong: Singapore’s favourite punching bag?
He may not be seen as a leader equal to his father but his influence on Singapore was no less transformative - though few seem to admit it.
Why did PAP decide to save Pritam?
So, why did PAP decide to save Pritam and amended the constitution, raising the minimum fine that would lead to mandatory disqualification from parliament to $10,000 instead of earlier $2000? Wouldn't it be better to leave it as it was, to increase the chances of him losing
How likely is Iswaran to be convicted?
Let's start by answering: not likely, at least not under Section 6 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. He may, however lose on some counts, as Singapore's ex-minister is also facing charges under Section 165 of the Penal Code. The former is more serious and carries
The best thing about Singapore’s Presidential Election isn’t Tharman’s victory
The best thing about Singapore's PE isn't Tharman's victory - I think we all expected that - but a relatively weak result of Tan Kin Lian. TKL was an incredibly useful candidate, as his presence gave us an opportunity (as I quipped ahead of
Crisis management differences between PAP and the opposition
Have you noticed how different the handling of every internal crisis is between PAP and opposition? Both among leaders and supporters. You can look at AHTC or RaeesahGate, or even what these people say and write about public policy (like Louis Chua, Jamus or Leon Perera on HDB), not to
Ownself can check ownself after all? Iswaran’s case is a problem for the opposition
I have to say it's quite entertaining to see all those opposition supporters baying for blood after Singapore's transport minister, S Iswaran, was instructed by the PM to take a leave of absence amidst CPIB probe he is assisting in. For the past two months, when
Ridout saga is an unbelievable smear campaign
I have to say that the whole Ridout saga is quite absurd but what makes it worse are the double standards that so many people are eager to apply to the government and opposition, while professing to care about Singapore. And I don't mean some frothing lunatics from
Facts & figures about Ridout Road controversy
The problem with media in Singapore isn't that journalists aren't free to write what they want but that they're just a bunch of lazy hacks who don't know how to do basic fact-finding. And the city-state makes it pretty easy to find
How can people be so shameless?
Shamelessness is a word I use often a lot because I can't help but wonder where are its limits among the people who attack Singapore and all the people who built it. Where is the limit beyond which one would say - OK, that's just wrong,
Inquiry into Christopher de Souza is a welcome development for Singapore
I have to say I find the disciplinary inquiry into Christopher de Souza's, PAP MP and Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, alleged professional misconduct a most welcome and valuable development. Here's why: 1. It should finally convince all of the conspiracy theorists that nobody in Singapore
Differences between AIM and AHTC cases explained
After my posts about the AHTC some angry folks kept coming here and waving their fists - "what about AIM case with PAP!?". And while it is rather annoying to have to keep explaining things that were already explained once I have to say it's also