SMRT is a failure of governance and not free markets
Of recent times, Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transport system (SMRT) has been embroiled in successive failures in its train service and public faith has dwindled to the point where disruptions have been normalised into daily commutes. Flooded tunnels, the incompatibility of new trains and train systems were clear indications of...
Will Goh Chok Tong Cry Out Again?
Desmond Quek SMRT CEO Desmond Kuek said it was due to cultural issues. His boss Khaw Boon Wan attributed it to bad luck, maintenance crew and suppliers – and stresssed that Kuek’s heart was in the right place. Khaw’s boss PM Lee Hsien Loong said the Transport Minister was doing a difficult job well and had his vote of...
Where’s Our Money Dude?
Every year whether it is the National Day Rally or the PAP Convention, our Dear Leeder dusts down last year’s speech, changes the dates, and gives the same address again and again without any sense of irony. Since LHL controls the media we have to listen to the usual inanities about how GDP growth is better than expected and...
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