TR EMERITUS

I’ve never been much of a salesperson. My main issue is the fact that I grew up in a family that took pride in being “professional middle-class” and the “sales” was regarded as something that was a little less than classy. I was told that I was the “academic” one in the family that was my destiny to do things that... 

The passing of a sergeant made me think about how we truly see one another. Sgt Uvaraja Gopal, 36, was “found lying motionless at the foot of Block 393 Yishun Avenue 6” last Friday. Our law minister attended his wake and had an intimate talk with his family members. Investigation is ongoing since in Sgt Uvaraja’s FB post,... 

Many people accept the narrative that the elected president's role is largely ceremonial. I disagree. The president has two important duties set out in the constitution, namely to safeguard the past reserves and to approve key appointments of senior public officers. The president can use these powers to influence the policies...