An evaluation of PAP’s mid-term performance: Bread and Butter issues (Part 1)
Given that the last elections took place in September 2015 and a Parliamentary term has to be called once every 5 years, we have reached the midpoint between GE2015 and GE2019/20. It would hence be a good time to take stock of the PAP’s performance for the current term of governence and reflect on some issues which will influence...
Privatisation of SMRT leads to poor governance, enriches PAP cronies
Poor governance at SMRT should worry Singaporeans. After throwing billions in tax dollars at SMRT – prior to privatization – the company has become more opaque and no longer discloses material information in its annual report. In fact, SMRT has engaged in selective reporting to paint a picture of rising maintenance expenditure,...
Dr Toh Chin Chye did not ask Govt to enact new laws to tackle ‘fake news’
Dr Toh Chin Chye Early in Jan this year, Parliament set up the Select Committee on Deliberate Online Falsehoods to examine matters with regard to "fake news". Among the various matters, the committee is supposed to propose any specific measures, including legislation, that should be taken to tackle "fake news", especially...
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