TR EMERITUS

Tharman said today that the Presidential Election must not be a reflection of the General Elections. This statement of Tharman’s is so demonstrative of a Presidential Candidate who is trying to persuade People not to judge him on his record. And he has a long record of 22 years in the government. What you have said and done... 

In the accompanying clip, visiting Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi promptly removed his tie when he noticed his Singapore counterpart, Vivian Balakrishnan, didn't wear one. I ask if I am being overly sensitive or paranoid about minister Wang Yi' action? Surely minister Wang Yi didn't promptly remove his tie for fun. I imagine... 

Its Singapore’s National Day and I usually try to write something about life in Singapore and what it feels like to be a Singaporean. I usually try to avoid going into political grips because its easy and I try not to sound too sentimental. It’s a challenge but I usually get it done. This year, has been a bit of a challenge....