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I refer to the article “‘New Malaysia’ makes Singapore look outdated‘” by Bridget Welsh, associate professor of political science at John Cabot University, Rome and former professor at SMU (Nikkei Asian Review, Jul 10). It states that “Mahathir’s triumph exposes shortcomings of city-state’s one-party rule”. As... 

I refer to the article “Parliament: Charging teachers for parking will result in revenue of $8 million to $10 million a year” (Straits Times, Jul 9). It states that “The estimated revenue from charging teachers for parking will be $8 million to $10 million a year.” As to “Mr Ong said the revenue will be retained by... 

The concept of wealth in Singapore is upside down. Instead of championing entrepreneurship & innovation within people, Singapore is about ‘owning’ private property & ‘buying’ new private cars to be seen as being ‘wealthy’ re: CULTIVATING MATERIALISM. Singapore under the PAP is guilty of cultivating such thinking...