President to protect against a rogue govt, now to protect against a rogue President?
I refer to the article “Panel of MPs recommend changes to parliamentary procedures” (Straits Times, Apr 25). It states that “Parliament has spelled out the…
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Make public the “opinion” on the Elected Presidency?
I refer to Yoong Siew Wah’s article “The conundrum of the Elected Presidency” (The Independent, Apr 5). It states that “President Wee Kim Wee was…
Govt’s response to Dr Tan Cheng Bock is – do not require a response?
I refer to the article “Tan Cheng Bock calls for Presidential Election to be open election” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 31). It states that “Speaking on…
Best “Straits Times editorial” ever?
I refer to the editorial “Balance autonomy with accountability” (Straits Times, Mar 23). Best Straits Times editorial ever! This must be the best editorial that…
Civil service is impartial: Really?
WP chided for questioning impartiality of civil service I refer to the article “WP chided for questioning impartiality of civil service” (Straits Times, Mar 11)….
Parliament: No live telecast because … hahaha?
I refer to the article “Nine reasons why the Parliament refuses to stream its session live for public consumption” (theonlinecitizen, Mar 9). I would like…
Appointing AG: Difference between S’pore & USA, UK & Australia?
I refer to the article “Indranee: ‘Perfectly acceptable’ for Attorney-Generals to be politicians in some countries” (Yahoo News, Mar 3). It states that “Many countries…
BBC Hardtalk: “People would be saying terrible things about their government”?
I refer to the Prime Minister’s interview on the BBC Hardtalk programme. Media reports have reported the following: “If (Singapore) was such a miserable place,…
Water price: Have costs, but no revenue?
Cost of supplying water has more than doubled I refer to the article “Cost of supplying water has more than doubled: PUB” (Straits Times, Feb…
Town councils’ controversies in history?
(Town Councils) Milestones & controversies I refer to the article “(Town Councils) Milestones & controversies” (Sunday Times, Feb 12). It states that “1990 – Amendments to the Town…