Sharp differences between activists & politicians
Roy Ngerng / Low Thia Khiang There is a sharp difference between activists and politicians. The former can make hollow statements or take pot shots whenever they like without being held accountable to anyone. But the latter is responsible for their words and actions and accountable to the party that nominates them and the...
Govt must address root causes of anti-FT sentiments
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called upon Singaporeans not to be overly distracted by internal issues while losing sight of the bigger picture ("PM calls on S'pore to look outwards and to the future"; last Saturday). In a globalised economy, Singapore's success depends on reaching out to the world and staying connected. While...
Breathing life into a softening real estate sector
I share Ms Charissa Yong's taste for bohemian wanderlust ("Let's open door to short-term rentals"; Sept 21). When I was on a solo backpacking trip across southern Europe about 20 years ago, I met a neo-Fascist Austro-Italian who admired Singapore's social discipline as well as Singapore Airlines. He also happened to be the concierge...
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