TR EMERITUS

I refer to the Straits Times forum letter by Mrs Ivy Singh-Lim dated 9 Aug 2010. Mrs Singh-Lim found Mr Alan Shadrake's assertion that Singaporeans mostly have to grovel to the government to lead a normal life inaccurate and insulting. She used her own example as a proud, first generation Singaporean who has never grovelled... 

I refer to the Review article dated on Straits Times dated 12 Aug 2010. It was said in the article that the government cannot dream for us but can only create conducive conditions that underscore certain cherished values. But the government has created conditions for property prices to suddenly shoot up by $100,000 over night.... 

I refer to the letter by Dr Wilfred Chan dated 11 Aug 2010 to the Straits Times. Dr Chan was reportedly moved to tears by the tremendous achievements of Singapore. He would be similarly moved to tears if he considers the similarly tremendous achievements of Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea. Dr Chan is mind boggled when he thinks...