Stability, growth and the wellbeing of people in Singapore
Drawing parallels between Cambodia’s and Singapore’s political history, Foong Swee Fong observes that economic growth and prosperity often come at the expense of democracy and the well-being of the people, urging a conversation about prioritizing democratic values over relentless pursuit of GDP growth.”
Tan Kin Lian’s life story
Tan Kin Lian, former CEO of NTUC Income and Presidential candidate, recounts his journey from a modest upbringing to steering a cooperative society insurance firm to $17 billion in assets.
Advocating for frugality and public welfare, he highlights his experience in community service, and suggests applying similar principles to national governance.
A comedy of chicanery
Yoong Siew Wah, former ISD and CPIB director, comments on the surprising candidacy of Tharman Shanmugaratnam, formerly a PAP member, as an independent in the presidential race. Amid concerns of bias in media coverage and lingering establishment ties, he predicts potential political upheaval in Singapore.
Is this a black operation?
In his piece, Yoong Siew Wah, former director of Singapore’s Internal Security Department explores the recent political scandal in Singapore involving the Workers’ Party members and suggests that the events might be part of a sophisticated, clandestine character assassination plot, given that ISD isn’t daft enough to have carried out such an operation with or without higher orders.
The double-edged sword of personal indiscretions: How PAP set a new standard for Singapore’s politicians
The expulsion of Yaw Shin Leong by the Workers’ Party, followed by the People’s Action Party’s handling of Michael Palmer’s affair, have jointly established a stringent benchmark for personal conduct in Singapore’s political sphere—a standard which had not been enforced prior to the Yaw Shin Leong incident
Deliberative democracy: A potential remedy for Malaysia’s political unrest
In a polarizing climate ahead of key state-level elections in Malaysia, simmering tensions surrounding race, religion, and royalty are reignited. The nation is caught between self-serving political factions and a growing populist trend.
However, as Simone Galimberti’s interview with Dr. Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani reveals, the solution may lie in fostering deliberative democracy, a system promoting public discussion on contentious issues and reform.
Kenneth Jeyaretnam: Singaporeans Need to Take a Long Hard Look Under That Carpet
In a compelling opinion piece, Kenneth Jeyaretnam, Secretary General of the Reform Party, delves into the pressing questions surrounding the resignations of Tan Chuan-Jin, the former Speaker of Parliament, and PAP MP Cheng Li Hui.
He probes into the timing and implications of their affairs and calls for an immediate GE and reforms to address the flaws in the current political system.
