We’re not against wealth tax but good intention is not enough. Implementation matters.
The Workers’ Party’s (WP) proposal to introduce a wealth tax. Here’s what I think. On the surface, the idea seems simple and appealing: tax the ultra-rich to support broader social equity. But dig a little deeper, and the reality is far more complex — especially for a small, open economy like Singapore’s. To be clear: […]
Every Vote Counts: Why Responsible Voting Matters More Than Ever
As Singapore approaches its next general election, it is worth reminding ourselves of a simple truth: elections are not just about political parties. They are about us — the voters. Our choices at the ballot box shape the country’s direction, policies, and future. That is why voting responsibly is not just a right, but a […]
Jamus’ view on rent costs fail to consider the multi-faceted nature of economic dynamics in Singapore
In a Facebook post, Jamus Lim argues that high rental costs are what drive up prices and inflation because these are fixed and unavoidable, and therefore businesses have no choice but to absorb these costs, regardless of whether their operations are profitable or not. However, this explanation oversimplifies the issue. Businesses in Singapore are facing […]
PSP wants to go back to the past where housing was a shelter and an expense, and not a store value: Desmond Lee
The PSP’s Affordability Housing Scheme (AHS) is actually not an original idea but one that is adapted from the past. In the early years of HDB from 1968 to 1987, the flat price was priced based on construction costs, National Development Minister Desmond Lee said. The PSP’s AHS uses a similar idea. “In a way, […]
On the international stage, if you have to put your hand out for assistance, it means you have no say: Vivian Balakrishnan
The global landscape is shifting from unipolarity to multipolarity, from free trade to protectionism, from multilateralism to unilateralism, from globalization to hyper-nationalism, from openness to xenophobia, and from optimism to anxiety. Major powers are increasingly narrowing their focus on national interests, opting for a more transactional and, at times, coercive approach, according to Foreign Affairs […]
WP’s failure to act decisively against its leader signals a worrying erosion of its moral compass
The conviction of Workers’ Party (WP) leader Pritam Singh for lying under oath has exposed a concerning reality about both the party and its supporters. This episode, which culminated in his sentencing on 17 February 2025, has not only cast doubt on WP’s commitment to integrity but also revealed a troubling fanaticism among its base. […]
If a WP government is in power, how much would Pritam Singh pay his ministers?
“If there were a Workers’ Party government in power today, 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚 the Workers’ Party minister would be paid essentially the same as what a minister today is paid. 𝐌𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭,” Mr Teo Chee Hean said in parliament in 2018. The WP had for many years championed […]
Singapore cannot have exceptional government unless Singaporeans too are exceptional: Janadas Devan
There is a permanent substratum to our existence as a nation-state that will persist no matter what else changes, and it would be foolish of us to ignore it, Mr Janadas Devan asked in a speech delivered in 2017 at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS). “Things and actions are what they are, and their […]
We review policies and reset mindsets and attitudes to meet evolving needs: Lawrence Wong
From the start, the PAP has stood for a fair and just society for all, where every Singaporean, regardless of race, language or religion, deserves a fair shot in life, and is able to realise their fullest potential. These convictions, PM Wong said, underpin the core pillars of the system the PAP has built in […]
LHY: we are persecuted to block our son Li Shengwu from rising to become Prime Minister
After being found by the Court and Disciplinary Tribunal to have misled his father, Lee Hsien Yang, a major beneficiary of the Singapore system, has decided to turn his personal vendetta into an international smear campaign against his father, his family and his country, the Singapore Government said in response to AP. It appears that […]