He Tingru’s explanation on why she did not reveal full facts in Parliament
On why she did not tell Parliament that her appeal on behalf of her resident was successful when clarifications were sought of her, WP He Tingru said that she needed to check her records. Ms He Tingru first brought up in Parliament (28 Feb), the case of a resident who could not afford the cost […]
Will following Workers’ Party’s formula for ministers’ salaries means no more ‘sweat and tears’ paying ministers?
If everyone of the 3.6 million Singaporeans has to pay from their pocket a total monthly salary to all 33 of our ministers and ministers-of-state, it would cost each of them $1.20 a month. $1.20 can’t even get you a plate of the cheapest economy rice, but $1.20 is the cost of a competent and dedicated […]
Possible for countries to have relations with US and China and to work with both: PM Lee
At the 27th International Conference on the Future of Asia on Thursday, 26 May 2022, PM Lee was asked by Shigesaburo Okumura, Editor-in-chief of The Nikkei Asia how Singapore was going to build relations with the two major powers – US and China – in terms of economy, diplomacy and security? The editor-in-chief noted that […]
Can Singapore borrow to fund soft capital like education: Jamus Lim
Sri Lanka’s financial crisis didn’t happen overnight. It began harmlessly enough. Sri Lanka operated budget deficit after budget deficit. Instead of taxes, they borrowed at commercial rates to fund public services. Everything was okay as long as they were able to repay the loans and interests on time. But when their sovereign credit rating was […]
Nagaenthran: mentally-disabled or capable of deliberate manipulation and evasion?
More than 10 years after Nagaenthran was convincted of drug trafficking on 22 Novermber 2010, he was finally hanged on 27 April 2022. As usual, human rights activists like Kirsten Han and Jolovan Wham, supported by their international friends, have been having a full day exploiting the hanging for their own agenda, painting the picture […]
The Independent Singapore (TISG) pofma-ed over deceptive clickbait article on K Shanmugam
A correction direction has been issued to The Independent Singapore (TISG) and Mr Toh Han Shih. TISG had, on 21 April 2022, published an article with the headline “K Shanmugam says he may step down as Singapore’s Minister of Law and Home Affairs” on its website, Facebook page and Twitter account. The headline was deceptive […]
Lessons from WP on how to keep the golden goose lean and thin
The Workers Party (WP) which opposes the GST hike, proposes to raise revenue to fund increased spending in the following ways: Use land sale proceeds to fund budget spending; Increase NIRC ( Net Investment Returns Contribution) from 50% to 60%. Point 1 Currently, proceeds from land sales are already being used – indirectly – for budget […]
Singaporeans have made many sacrifices, stood together, and measured up as one people: Lawrence Wong
Life has not been perfect. We have stumbled and struggled, here and there. “But all things told, we can be very proud of where we are today,” said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong. Lest we forget, we are an improbable nation, a little red dot, a most unlikely country as Mr Wong reminded the House. “We […]
Sylvia Lim’s Apple phone hack warning and the political games she plays
Singapore state agencies did not hack WP Sylvia Lim’s iPhone, Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam told Parliament on Friday, 18 Feb. The Minister’s response came after an exchange between Ms Lim and Minister of State for Home Affairs Desmond Tan on the government’s use of spyware. Ms Lim said she had received a […]
‘Operating brain’ Pritam to be referred to the Public Prosecutor; actions against Sylvia Lim to be deferred.
The Committee of Privileges (COP) is satisfied that Mr Singh – and to a lesser extent, Mr Faisal and Ms Sylvia Lim – have been untruthful in their evidence, under oath, to the COP. This may amount to perjury which is a serious criminal offence. The COP considered it little purpose in sending the 3 […]