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One of the things about coming from a country that has national service is that you have a sure-fire way of knowing that you’re turning into an old git. That is sign is when you meet up with your best mates and you grumble about how easy the kids have it in national service. The common refrain is “It wasn’t like that back... 

Prime Minister-still-in-waiting In this country, you are called the Prime Minister-in-waiting for good reason – you need to wait and wait for your turn. In the case of Heng Swee Keat, his turn never came despite all the waiting. He emerged as the PM-in-waiting after a long and winding process. Then he waited while he got tested... 

Prof Tay Kheng Soon said that the HDB policy has not working well and that HDB prices have become unaffordable for many young people. This has consequences for the future of the economy and the development of an enterprising people. [LINK] The problem started when the government wanted to make the HDB flats an investment asset,...