TR EMERITUS

I refer to The Independent Singapore News’ OPINION: “Are our presidential elections more democratic than our general elections?” (Aug 26). It is interestingly to note that the Prime Minister of Singapore, who wields real power, is not chosen directly by the people. Instead, the Presidency is. However, let us put aside... 

I read with solemn mood of the Straits Times Editorial, “Keeping govt agencies on their toes” (July 24). Foremost, the chief function of Auditor-General's Office is to execute the annual audit on the government ministries and departments, organs of state, statutory boards, government funds, and other public authorities and... 

I read with interest The Independent Singapore Featured News, “Singapore on 58th Birthday: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”. (Aug 6). The recent spate of scandals which have involved investigation of three ministers of the ruling party by the Corruption Investigation Bureau and the extramarital affair between the Speaker...