Opinion.
INDEX OF ARTICLES
• February 9 2023 | SINGAPORE AND CORRUPTION
A company closely linked to the Singapore government has been involved repeatedly in corruption scandals in Singapore and overseas over many years. The largest scandal involved the payment of $55 million in bribes. Nonetheless, Singapore has decided not to prosecute or hold those involved to account.
Link here to article on The FCPA Blog.
• December 5 2022 | SINGAPOREANS CONTINUE PAYING
In a few weeks’ time, GST will go up. The PAP government will raise GST by 14.3% (from 7% to 8%) with another similar rise a year later, making a total increase of 28.6%. No matter the compelling and reasoned economic arguments against this rise, no matter the appeals for compassion and the pleas to delay.
Link here to Facebook post
• September 6 2022 | WHY NOT 18? TIME FOR A CHANGE.
It is way past time for Singapore to involve young people in democracy, political participation and their own future. Singapore is one of only seven countries in the world where voters have to be 21 or older.
Link here to Facebook post
• July 10 2022 | HDB LEASES - BEYOND ZERO?
Fundamental policy changes which are transparent and equitable on public housing has become critical. The future cannot be a lottery at the whim of the government.
Link here to Facebook post
• September 11 2020 | THE AG's PAST
The front page of The Straits Times 25 Oct 1986 contained very serious allegations involving Lucien Wong, now the Attorney General.
Link here to Facebook post and TOC's article.
• July 17 2020 | MY JOURNEY, OUR JOURNEY, OUR SINGAPORE
These last few weeks, I have walked the ground and many of you have welcomed me into your homes with much warmth and shared your stories. In the streets and hawker centres, there have been good wishes and encouragement. Thank you. Please know that your support means the world to me.
Link here to Facebook post.
• July 11 2020 | SINGAPOREANS WIN
Singaporeans have shown that it is possible to be loyal, to love Singapore, to recite with pride “We the citizens of Singapore”, and to vote for the Opposition.
Link here to Facebook post.
• July 8 2020 | SINGAPORE NEEDS DIFFERENT
Was the government putting the economy ahead of people's lives?
This video is from a PSP webinar on Facebook.
• July 8 2020 | VOTE FEARLESSLY
Voting for the opposition is the safest choice for Singapore. It is not ‘rocking the boat’ but saving our boat from sinking.
Link here to Facebook post.
• July 7 2020 | BLOOMBERG INTERVIEW
"Lee Hsien Yang explains why he’s chosen to speak out now against the system his father helped create; whether he is a voice for the people or has a hidden agenda; and whether there’s a chance of the siblings reconciling." Link here.
• July 5 2020 | CHARACTER AND COURAGE
This election year, Singapore is seeing a surge of credible and capable alternative candidates.
Link here to Facebook post.
• July 1 2020 | WHY I CHOSE NOT TO RUN FOR OFFICE
“I have chosen not to stand for political office because I believe Singapore does not need another Lee.”
“I do not seek power, prestige or financial rewards of political office. I hope to be a catalyst for change.”
Link here to Video.
• June 30 2020 | POLITICS IS FOR EVERY CITIZEN
You may not be interested in politics, but politics is interested in you.
Link here to Facebook post. and this.
• June 29 2020 | SINGAPORE WANTS DIFFERENT VOTE TO END THE SUPERMAJORITY
Many Singaporeans feel they are running a rat race in a maze designed by the government, which decides who to dispense rewards to.
Link here to video and text on Facebook.
• June 24 2020 | A MESSAGE TO ALL SINGAPOREANS
It is possible to be loyal Singaporeans. To be proud of what has been accomplished in the past, to recite with pride “we the citizens of Singapore”. To love Singapore, and yet to not vote PAP.
Link here to video.
• April 4 2020 | FIGHT COVID-19 FIRST, SINGAPORE POLLS MUST WAIT
What Singapore needs right now is a singular, all-consuming focus to take every necessary measure to beat Covid-19.
An election during Covid-19 could cause cases to spiral faster.
Links here to: Facebook post, Malay Mail Online article and Oriental Daily article in mandarin.