TR EMERITUS

The president once elected performs a custodial role of checks and balances of our past reserves (that is, reserves which were not accumulated during the present term of government). Prof Eugene K.B. Tan (“Prof Eugene”) writes it clear, and with considerable detail in the article this morning - “Elected presidency: Going... 

I clearly remember a picture in the ST of Malaysians leaving en masse at the Causeway, and our economy was left stranded as we had depended on foreigners to do the essential work. Today, not only have we gone back to the old ways but are doubling down. About two months ago, the government approved the employment of more foreign... 

Maturing as a young man in Singapore in the early 80s,I always remembered a phrase that Lee Kuan Yew used- “These are the rules of the game”. He was referring to the diplomatic protocol which is understood the world over when leaders meet. A Prime Minister of a host country always has to go to the place where a visiting...