TR EMERITUS

Over the past 50 years since our independence, the very capable PAP 'old guard' leaders led us safely through challenges after challenges. From the British forces withdrawal to the prospect of mass unemployment to the Indonesian confrontation, all those challenges were no less daunting or dangerous than what we face today. Let... 

Lately, we have had some problems with Malaysia. Southern Johor airspace dispute. And the Johor maritime dispute. And the normal ‘experts’ view, is that Singapore is again made the ‘bogey man’ by the inept Malaysian government. Admiration for your opponent, does not mean your acquiescence to them, nor ‘kowtow’... 

Many people have read that the Malaysians have expanded their port limits off Tuas and encroached into our territorial waters. I hope that good sense, our common history and friendship with them cultivated over the years can help us overcome any difficulties. If the worst case, we may have to approach some credible international...