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On ‘being Asian’ and being democratic

On ‘being Asian’ and being democratic

In the past, our Mr Lee Kuan Yew liked to talk about being “Asian” and “different from the West,” and why a “Western-style liberal democracy” is not suitable for us. I think this topic is very important because it greatly affects how the public perceives politics. Firstly, let us not forget there had been past remarks... 

Ex-civil servant “retired” by Govt, now drives taxi but often bullied by ‘Angmor’ FTs

Ex-civil servant “retired” by Govt, now drives taxi but often bullied by ‘Angmor’ FTs

I am a full-time night shift cabbie, worked as PMET for 25 yrs, possessed a BBA from Curtin Uni and after long stint of unemployment (some 2 years), ended up as a taxi driver! Let me share some input. After graduation, I worked some 17 yrs in MOM but in 2004, then DPM LHL announced that the Civil Service needed to be "trimmed"... 

Mr Lee Kuan Yew, can you please spell out the meaning of ‘talent’

Mr Lee Kuan Yew, can you please spell out the meaning of ‘talent’

Mr Lee Kuan Yew, can you please spell out the meaning of the term “talent.” It is an amorphous term which has shifting definitions to suit the whims and fancies of your party/government. Are Chinese prostitutes considered a talent because they can provide better service than local prostitutes? Hence, should we have an open... 



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