Augustine Low opines, in a string of controversies, from the colonial bungalow scandal to the Keppel bribery affair, we're repeatedly told "the system works; let's move on." But can minor scratches explain the emerging decay? Silence breeds distrust, and waiting for answers fuels speculation.
Will Prime Minister Lee's words on upholding integrity apply equally to everyone, ensuring no one is above the law? Systemic failures need to be addressed; otherwise, the rot risks becoming permanent.