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Re-examine judicial & clemency process, M’sian lawyers urge S’pore
Jun. 22 | Lawyers for Liberty, a Malaysian group which is against the death penalty, has called on the Malaysian government to raise the case of Yong Vui Kong with Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, who is on a one-day visit to the country. Prime Minister...
Excuse me, have you seen Raymond and Kan Seng?
Jun. 12 | Andrew Loh – Almost a month ago, on 17 May, Swiss national Oliver Fricker and his suspected accomplice, Briton Lloyd Dane Alexander, allegedly breached the perimeter fence at the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) Changi Depot. The two men are alleged...
“The government’s first responsibility is to Singaporeans”
Feb. 1 | Andrew Loh / Pictures by Joshua Chiang So, the homeless at Sembawang Park have been relocated to HDB flats. All seem to be well. And on the surface, at least, the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, should be congratulated for stepping...
Doing better and better
Jan. 3 | So instead of being seven, eight, nine per cent, we may (achieve) three, four, five per cent growth. But what we must try to do is to make sure that our per capita performance goes up. So even if the economy is not growing bigger and bigger, for each...
PM Lee addresses Govt’s position on climate change
Dec. 20 | On the last day of the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference (COP15), the ECO Singapore delegation finally met PM Lee Hsien Loong for a short interactive session. In this 2-part video, PM Lee clarified the government’s position at COP15, domestic...
The ability of countries to reduce their emissions will vary, says PM Lee
Dec. 18 | This is Singapore’s national statement to the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference, delivered by PM Lee to the international community. Lee Hsien Loong Mr President First, I wish to thank you and the Government and People of the Kingdom of Denmark...
Govt to reaffirm bilingual policy
Dec. 4 | To put it very simply, we are affirming our bilingualism policy. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
Blogger says he will not observe “cooling-off” period
Dec. 3 | Andrew Loh “I will let everyone know right now that I will not only post news reports but also my political opinions on my blog on the day before, and on the “cooling-off” day itself,” blogger and activist, Mr Seelan Palay says on his...
Cooling-off…. into a deep freeze
Dec. 1 | [Elections] in Singapore are already devoid of any heat. Any more cooling and the elections will go into deep freeze, sending voters into hibernation. Singapore Democratic Party
PM Lee proposes “24-hour cooling-off” period before Polling Day
Dec. 1 | PM Lee proposes that websites should also stop postings on elections during this period. Exception for “news reports”, he says. (See WP’s Low Thia Khiang’s reaction below.) Channelnewsia’s report on PM Lee proposal on a...
Dow Jones ordered to pay PM & SM S$400,000
Nov. 18 | From AFP: A magazine and its editor have been ordered to pay Singapore’s prime minister and his father over 400,000 dollars (290,000 US) for defamation, court documents showed Tuesday. The High Court ordered the Review Publishing Company, publisher...
PM Lee “would not like” to be your platoon commander if you’re 30, 40, 50 years old
Oct. 2 | Announcement: TOC has been informed that a donor has 200kg of rice to be given out. If you need or know anyone who needs rice, please email ravi@theonlinecitizen.com. Thanks! From Feed Me To The Fish blog: I’m shocked that these words can...
I did not appoint my son as PM, says MM Lee
Sep. 23 | I did not appoint my son, I appointed somebody else (as) prime minister, who was my successor, and he stayed in the job for 14 years, and he chose my son to be his deputy. I did not arrange that. MM Lee Kuan Yew
Requiem for a dream
Sep. 19 | KJ PM Lee Hsien Loong’s call on young Singaporeans to ‘dare to dream’ is revealing in itself. Against the reality of Singapore, it sounds almost like a taunt: perchance to dream, but only if you dare. I was a schoolteacher for a time. The hours...
Ministerial humour
Sep. 16 | Story and picture by Chong Zi Liang for The Enquirer. ALL HAIL new media! Without it, we wouldn’t have four different ways of saying: “Yes, the ministerial forum was awesome.” An online poll with the question, “How do you find the ministerial...
There’s that phrase again – “calibrated inflow”
Sep. 16 | We have been calibrating the inflows… Quah Ley Hoon (Ms), Director, National Population Secretariat, 29 August 2009 [We] must have a sustained, calibrated inflow of immigrants. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 15 September 2009
PAP ND Message – Words are hollow without moral leadership
Aug. 20 | Khairulanwar Zaini How do you reassure a jittery nation to remain trusting, mollify an insecure populace that is increasingly vocal while sounding a note of sombre caution of unforeseen valleys ahead? Bank on truisms and leave much unsaid, as Prime...
Social cohesion was critical to our long term success
Aug. 17 | Segment of the Prime Minister’s National Day Rally speech where he spoke on racial and religious harmony.
Reconsider CCTVs at Hong Lim Park
Jul. 31 | The following is a letter to the Today newspaper and was published in its online version on 31 July. See here. Leong Sze Hian I refer to media reports that the police have installed closed circuit television cameras (CCTVs) at Hong Lim Park. I have spoken...
“Even in the cyberage, some things don’t change”
Jul. 27 | Announcement: Look out for TOC’s National Day special from August 1st. Our writers share their personal take on each sentence of the National Pledge. Andrew Loh “We will manage it [Speakers’ Corner] with a light touch. So I think there’s...
“No need for the police to get involved,” said PM Lee
Jul. 27 | Political changes introduced recently but what did our ministers say in the past?
Singapore’s system has “an outstanding quality of leadership and government”, says PM Lee
Jul. 23 | How do you keep a system which delivers an outstanding quality of leadership and government, and yet at the same time, have free play and the opportunity for people to say, ‘I want this government, but I do not like this policy or the other’?…...
The cost of Singapore’s heavy export reliance
Jun. 13 | From AP: This speck on the map leapt from poverty to First World riches in a generation. Now its halcyon years of breakneck growth may be over. Ask none other than Lee Kuan Yew, the authoritarian statesman who oversaw Singapore’s transformation...
PM Lee displayed false humility
Jun. 11 | Ng E-Jay and Leong Sze Hian / Current Affairs Desk Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s uncharacteristic comments about flying economy class as a way of leading by example cannot be taken seriously. The only way for him and his senior ministers to gain...
PM Lee doesn’t take private jet
Jun. 10 | Mr Lee said he did not think Singapore was an affluent country, the Korean daily reported. ‘Besides, as a government official, I have to lead by example. Singapore’s senior officials fly economy class, not first class, for flights under...
Recession over? Not so fast, says PM Lee
Jun. 3 | I believe we should not be too hasty to pronounce that the recession has bottomed or that things are getting better. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
Victims of reverse tactical ploy or party political opportunists?
May. 29 | Announcement: TOC is relaxing its moderation policy. As most of you can see, your comments are allowed to be posted immediately. However, we are still keeping an eye on the comments, and will not hesitate to remove those which are personal attacks, racist...
A mockery of Parliament – appointed MPs, Loser MPs, Walkover MPs…
May. 29 | Andrew Loh In a democracy, the people elect its representatives to Parliament. That is the purpose of having elections. Any schemes which go against this principle should be rejected. Why? The idea of having citizens elect their Members of Parliament...
Political changes are for “long term strength and stability”, says PM Lee
May. 27 | Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced changes to the political system in Singapore in Wednesday’s session of Palriament. Here are the videos of PM Lee’s speech:
V-shaped, U-shaped, L-shaped, deep U, fat U…
May. 2 | There is no V-shaped; now the optimistic scenario is a U-shaped recovery, a deep U, a fat U, and if we are lucky, gradually recovering from the later part of this year or early next year. But if we are not lucky, it could be an L-shaped problem –...
PM Lee tops list of 10 best-paid world politicians
Apr. 2 | From Times: There is nothing like a scandal involving porn films claimed on Commons expenses to focus attention on the pay and perks enjoyed, sorry earned, by our public servants. Even before Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary, was forced to apologise...
PM’s health
Mar. 31 | My health is okay. I’ve lost weight because my doctor ordered me to lose weight. I have a medical check-up every year. Doctors scrutinise me, pursue all possible avenues (as to) what may be wrong. So far, I’m okay. Prime Minister Lee Hsien...
Staying united, moving ahead
Mar. 29 | During tough times, it is understandable that people feel anxious and stressed. They worry about whether they can hold on to their jobs and take care of their families. Our tradition of tripartite cooperation is especially valuable at this time, and...
PM Lee on Temasek, GIC and ministers’ salaries
Mar. 20 | This is the transcript of part of the interview which the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) had with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.You can listen to the podcast of the interview here. Watch BBC’s report (on video) on Singapore’s economy here. BBC:...
BBC: Singapore struggles with downturn
Mar. 19 | Breaking News: Ms Melanie Kirkpatrick, the deputy editor of the Wall Street Journal’s editorial page, was fined $10,000 for contempt of court by Justice Tay Yong Kwang on Thursday. (Straits Times) From the BBC, 18 March 2009:
Wild wild web?
Feb. 23 | Well, there is a place called the Wild West and there are other places which are not so wild. And the new media – some of it are Wild West and anything goes and people can say anything they want, and tomorrow take a completely contrary view. And...
Your money at work and the curious disappearing acts of the prime minister
Feb. 18 | Latest: The Government Gazette has revealed that changes have been made to polling districts. Such changes are part of the steps that need to be taken ahead of a General Election. (Straits Times) Andrew Loh “This is your money. You have a right...
Memo to the Prime Minister
Feb. 9 | Re: Suggested career path for Madam Ho Ching MAY WE offer our commiseration on the news that your wife, Madam Ho Ching, will be joining the ranks of the unemployed this October. Indeed the increase in the numbers of the unemployed in Singapore is lamentable,...
Risk-free nest eggs
Jan. 9 | The CPF savings are wholly invested in Special Singapore Government Securities, which are risk-free and provide a steady return. In boom times, CPF members have sometimes complained that this approach yields too low returns. But in the current unstable...
PM’s New Year Message
Jan. 1 | GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS 2008 has been an eventful and challenging year. The world is entering the most serious economic crisis in sixty years. The global financial system has seized up, companies are finding it harder to obtain credit, and economies...
A look back on things said in 2008 (Update: 8)
Dec. 30 | As the year comes to a close, we look back on some of the more memorable things that were said in 2008. The situation looks a lot gloomier now than when they went in but these are long-term investments. It looks under water now, but the situation...
PM Lee prescribes bitter medicine – again
Nov. 29 | Mumbai terrorist attacks: A look at the confirmed foreigner deaths in Mumbai – Associated Press. Andrew Loh / Deputy Editor In February this year, I wrote a piece titled, Bitter medicine prescription – with a little spin thrown in. It was...
Bitter medicine in 2007, bitter pill in 2008
Nov. 28 | January 2007 Is it better to take your medicine sooner or stretch it out? Take medicine once or two times? I prefer to make (sic) my medicine early, why? This is something we need to do, once we have done it, we can move on; we have the resources to have...
Lee Hsien Loong vs Barack Obama
Nov. 24 | Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Right now we have Low Thia Khiang, Chiam See Tong, Steve Chia. We can deal with them. Suppose you had 10, 15, 20 opposition members in Parliament. Instead of spending my time thinking what is the right policy for Singapore,...
An old message regurgitated
Nov. 17 | Change has to take place in Singapore but change must take place not (between parties) but within the PAP….As long as the PAP changes itself, and continues to provide clean and good government, and the lives of Singaporeans improve, the country...
Has our Prime Minister gone missing again (Part Two)?
Oct. 21 | Andrew Loh / Deputy Editor In March this year, I questioned the silence of the Prime Minister over the escape of terrorist suspect Mas Selamat Kastari. Indeed, it took the PM 11 days before he made any comments on the incident. (See here: Has our Prime...
The Internet’s reaction to PM’s speech
Aug. 19 | Here are some reactions from the Internet to PM Lee’s National Day Rally Speech. Xeno Boy Sg – Terminal loops The rally speech, an annual discursive masterpiece, piping us like little children merrily to wonderland. A textual orchestra of sensible...
Letting off steam – safely
Aug. 19 | We’ve got to allow political videos but with some safeguards… We have to move away from this total ban and find ways to allow people to let off steam a little bit more, but safely… Lee Hsien Loong
