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Should we reconsider spending more than 150 times more on infrastructure spending, than social welfare spending? I refer to the article “Major infrastructure projects over next decade will put Singapore economy on stronger footing: Lawrence Wong” (Straits Times, Aug 15). It states that “Singapore may look “built-up”... 

I refer to the article “More firms closing amid tough economy” (Straits Times, Aug 14). It states that “The data showed a slight pickup in the cessation rate of companies in recent years, from 7.3 per cent in 2014 to 7.6 per cent in 2015 and further to 7.8 per cent last year.” 61,138 businesses closed last year? I... 

I used to be a moderate who would speak for the Government sometimes when there were PAP gaffes, because there are people I respect working their arses off on real issues under the ministries and the GICs. I also dislike how some far-left oppos quoted politicians out of context and offered populist, non-methodological solutions...