Race just a distraction for PAP to retain power
Mdm President While it's understandable that discussions of the Halimah Presidency might focus on issues of race, gender and meritocracy, I think that those are the side issues. In fact, this whole debate over Halimah's 'Malayness' is a convenient distraction from the fundamental issues at stake. One of the things to note is...
Walkover troubles Singaporeans
My congratulations to President-elect Mdm Halimah Yacoob. Today she returned unopposed and will occupy the most controversial presidency in the history of Singapore. I wish her well. Singaporeans are, however, unhappy with the walkover as reported in the BBC: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-41237318 I think one reason is...
First World Country, Third World Democracy
Mdm President Just returned from helping to cover a Meet-the-People session for one of our MPs busy during the 7th month and parliament sitting. I have been waiting to write this after hearing that awfully sad news that there will be a walkover for the reserved Elected Presidency because only one has been qualified to run for...
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