Undying Phoenix: TOC navigates regulatory restrictions with a revamped approach

Despite new regulations hindering operations, The Online Citizen Asia (TOC) views this as a chance to return to its roots, launching Gutzy Asia for Greater Asian news, while refocusing on Singapore. Inviting volunteer support, TOC’s commitment to truth and transparency remains unshakeable amidst these constraints.

Shanmugam, Balakrishnan, and the Code of Conduct: A Demand for Straight Answers

Editorial: Amid the recent controversy involving Singaporean ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan regarding the tenancy of two state properties, serious questions have surfaced about potential breaches of the Ministerial Code of Conduct. Despite being renowned for high standards of governance, the lack of a clear response from the ministers themselves and the decision to pass the issue to a review committee chaired by a fellow party member has raised eyebrows. The crucial question remains: does leasing property from the Singapore Land Authority, an organization overseen by the minister in question, breach the Code of Conduct?

Vigilance needed: Planted questions and prepared answers in Singapore Parliament

Questions posed by Members of Parliament (MPs) in Singapore can have far-reaching consequences and can also be planted by the establishment to push certain narratives on issues, especially when the topic is hotly discussed in public or to pursue a certain agenda.

Singapore Budget 2023: Hoarding Funds or Prioritizing Singaporeans?

SINGAPORE — The Singapore Budget 2023 was announced by Deputy Prime Minister…

Increasing grants for purchase of resale flats is just kicking the can down the road for Singaporeans and their children

On 14 February, during the delivery of the Singapore Budget 2023, Mr…

Excessively charging for an essential need, and calling it affordable because people still can pay for it?

Say one day, the Government goes crazy for money and starts charging…

Are HDB flat owners paying more for their flats than its actual value of land and cost of construction?

Former Temasek Holdings CEO, Ho Ching, in her latest rant on Friday,…

15-yr-old writes that Singapore has to rebuild its reserves to “what past generations left us” when reserves have vastly grown over the years

A 15-year-old student wrote to the Straits Times forum earlier this week,…

Singapore Govt’s continued refusal to disclose remuneration of top executives at Statutory Boards and SWFs

The Singapore Government continues to resist calls to disclose the remuneration of…

Singapore state land while finite can be resold again for revenue after lease expires

Yesterday (22 Nov 2022), TOC wrote that Singapore achieves an average surplus of S$28.5b…