TR EMERITUS

Many Singaporeans may recall the one-liner “Gratitude is not servitude” that I started using during the 2011 General Election. To this day, I get reminded of it from time to time by supporters and detractors alike. Many wanted to know how I came up with this succinct and pointed retort to PAP’s constant reminder to voters... 

I know Bertha means well and is asking people to write to their MPs about the fake news Bill. But let's be clear about it factually: since the Bill's reading in Parliament, the ministers have been stoutly defending the Bill's provisions. In fact, even before the Select Committee was convened, the Law Minister already publicly... 

The longer the People’s Action Party (PAP) remains in power, the more oppressive the laws and regulations will be. The Public Order Act (2009) and the Administration of Justice (Protection) Act (2016) are two examples where the laws are not meant to protect the people or the judiciary but to shield the government from criticisms. Sadly,...