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PAP's Vivian accuses WP's Sylvia Lim and Pritam Singh of lying Read an interesting commentary by ST editor Zuraidah Ibrahim in Sunday Times today. Beyond the obligatory criticism of WP, what caught my eye were her views on why PAP has been throwing everything but the kitchen sink at WP over the hawker centre saga the past month.... 

Singapore's press dynasty "When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean - neither more nor less." Repression of the media in Singapore is nothing new, but recent clumsy interventions by the government have thrust the issue back into the spotlight. New licensing... 

Minister Vivian Balakrishnan: "And always be honest and upfront with your people... do not cover up." Vivian Balakrishnan said: “But you know the key principle when you have power is – do not take advantage of people under your charge. And always be honest and upfront with your people.” He was preaching to Parliament...