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1. I used to enjoy being asked about Malaysia when I am abroad. But not now. 2. The foreigners and Malaysians living abroad ask, “What is happening to Malaysia?” 3. “It seems to be like one of those African or Arab countries.” 4. “It is totally corrupt. The currency has depreciated”. Etc. Etc. 5. I cannot answer... 

Before the cacophony of well-deserved praises on the achievements and successes of the SG50 celebrations fades into memory, Singaporeans need to also acknowledge and thank the more than one million foreign workers here (as well as those who have returned to their home countries) who have contributed much to the building of this... 

A hard-hitting opinion piece by international business daily Financial Times (FT) has compared Singapore's achievements with Malaysia’s, saying that despite the city-state's tightly controlled society, its ruling party is largely appreciated by Singaporeans due to the success of its socio-economic policies. In comments on...