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Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam Is there any adult in and outside Singapore who has not heard of Tharman Shanmugaratnam? With his superlative credentials, local and international, he made a once-in-a-life-time senssational announcement of standing for presidential election in September this year.following the expiration of the tenure... 

To borrow from professional soccer parlance, a world-class striker is asked to put on the number 1 jersey while the team is in the midst of changing team manager. Many people are excited about Tharman’s announcement to be a Presidential candidate, but I am sceptical about this “ownself check ownself” charade. My scepticism... 

DPM Lawrence Wong Yesterday Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned of dangerous and troubled times. He told Singaporeans that “we must, therefore, be prepared for more shocks that can severely disrupt the world and our region, and surely Singapore.” They have been ramping up such talk of Singapore facing danger and trouble. Just...