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…
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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…
Multi-party politics could ruin (already ruined) S’pore?
Multi-party political system could ruin Singapore I refer to the article “Multi-party political system could ruin Singapore: Ong Ye Kung” (Today, Jan 24). “Formula for…