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Rookie in single ward makes even less sense

Rookie in single ward makes even less sense

Dear Straits Times, I refer to the 6 Apr 2011 letters by Mdm Monica Chia and Mdm Yeap Kin Han. Mdm Chia argues that it is unfair to expect a young candidate to prove her worth in a single-member constituency. Is it fair then for Singaporeans to accept a young candidate who sneaked into the parliament unproven? Leadership renewal... 

Single-par​ty state works best for Singapore

Single-par​ty state works best for Singapore

Dear Straits Times, I refer to the 7 Apr 2011 letter by Mr Lee Kek Chin. Mr Lee refers to China performing better than India economically to say that a one party state performs better than a multi-party system. But Mr Lee ignored cultural differences between the two Asian giants which may be the cause of their differences instead.... 

Forget pay size, this govt’s value for money

Forget pay size, this govt’s value for money

Dear Straits Times, I refer to the 9 Apr 2011 letter by Mr Bryan Goh. Mr Goh says it doesn't matter how much our ministers are paid, only that our government is cheap. He also says that our 13% income tax + 7% GST is value for money compared to Western countries' 40% to 60% tax rate. Cheap government doesn't justify expensive... 



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