Lasting Beauty

July 17, 2017

The organiser of the Miss Singapore Beauty Pageant 2017 has to be held responsible for many of the brickbats from the public. Besides not attracting a better slate of contestants, it could have better prepared the contestants to put up a better show. Why is there a need for such a pageant? What’s the motive, […]

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IV. Singapore-China Relations: How Then Should We Respond?

June 27, 2017

Since opening its door to the world, China is mindful that trade and commerce has played an important part in its economy and contributed to its growth. Trade and commerce is a part of and an extension of its foreign relations. This is unlike the U.S.’ position which treated and continue to treat trade and […]

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Can A Small Country Survive?

June 23, 2017

Once upon a time, there was a tiny island-state. It had a small population. Many of its people were known to be wanderers and they did not have a deep sense of belonging and rootedness in any particular place. At the beginning, it was a relatively poor country but over the years, it has done […]

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III. Singapore-China Relations: Pressures From China

June 23, 2017

History has taught us that there are no permanent friends or enemies. Every country serves its own interests and if possible, they’ll put pressures on other countries to further its own agenda and aspiration. China is no different and operates in very much the same way. In recent times, there seems to be a spate […]

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II. Singapore-China Relations: Challenges Facing China

June 23, 2017

China is facing many potential mine fields and widening fault lines in its country. These challenges have a major influence on its policies, initiatives and conduct. The following are four of the key challenges: 1. Social Unrest. The social harmony and tolerance level in China is not strong. Every now and then, sparks of civil […]

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I. Singapore-China Relations: A Walk Back Into Time

June 23, 2017

Singapore and China may differ on some issues and will go through a bumpy ride every now and then in our relationship. However, we have similar perspectives to macro issues such as governance, culture, economic development, and growth. It’s in Singapore interests to see China prosper and remain stable and secure. That’s why Singapore takes […]

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7. The Lee Family’s Saga – Speak Your Peace Now.

June 21, 2017

Lee Hsien Yang (LHY) and Lee Wei Ling (LWL) have not only cast doubts on the integrity of PM Lee Hsien Loong (PM) but also on some of PM’s colleagues, the government, and the way the government conducts its affairs. Their allegations have been widely circulated in Singapore as well as in many countries. PM […]

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6. The Lee Family’s Saga – 38 Oxley Road

June 20, 2017

I propose that 38 Oxley Road be partially demolished. The basement of 38 Oxley Road should be left intact because it has major historic values. A replica of the house should be developed and be securely placed in a Founders’ Memorial Museum. Both the basement and replica of the house should be opened to the […]

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5. The Lee Family’s Saga – Questioning The Prime Minister’s Motives

June 20, 2017

It’s sad that despite Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (PM)’s attempts to clear the air, Lee Hsien Yang (LHY) and Lee Wei Ling (LWL) continue to cast doubts about his integrity and honesty. Regardless of whether the allegations are from friends, fools or foes, such allegations should not be taken lightly. What’s more, these allegations […]

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4. The Lee Family’s Saga -What Would Mr & Mrs Lee Kuan Yew Have Done?

June 20, 2017

Now that the dirty linen has been hung for the world to see, Mr and Mrs Lee would be deeply saddened by the saga. However, I’m sure they would never let their egos, self-pride, self-interests, and feelings get the better of them. They would drag (if they have to) all related parties together and behind […]

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