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There is a lot of anger now with SMRT CEO Saw Paik Hwa and there are calls for her to resign. The Chinese tabloids fed the fury of the readers by publishing a photo of her dressed as Cleopetra carried by a few half naked men. She did that to raise money for charity but it doesn’t matter – people are just angry... 

Recently the Reform Party issued a statement on the SMRT breakdown calling for a Committee of Inquiry.  I am pleased that the PM heeded our call. However it is not clear whether the Inquiry will be chaired by someone sufficiently independent or whether it will hold its hearings in public. I will therefore reserve my applause. ... 

The Minister for National Development and even the Prime Minister could not think of one simple policy that would really stabilise or to bring down HDB flats prices. As for propery agents who have been talking so much about the HDB flat prices, even if they can think of one, they will not want to utter, because this will... 

Dear Indian MP’s of the Singapore Parliament, Its with deep frustration & disappointment I write this email. I am sure all of you are are aware of the recent racist comments by MP Seng Han Thong. I am appalled at how a member of parliament can say such things about minority groups in Singapore. What is the country... 

There have been numerous quality articles written about the current situation of SMRT in recent weeks. Some was insightful, some was spiteful, some simply reiterated the facts and situation of the current climate. It ultimately begs 2 possibilities, why did we let Singapore come to this stage and what is our way forward.... 

Mr Seng Han Thong has finally apologized for making a racist remark on CNA’s BlogTV talk show. Mr Seng was invited to the talk show as a guest to provide his views as the deputy chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Transport. In the show, he mentioned that another problem faced during the breakdowns... 

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Last month Hsien Loong mentioned that the Review will be ready in early December. We are nearing Christmas and nothing is seen nor heard. The ST has a report today on the Review Committee and apparently it has yet to submit the Report to Hsien Loong. What caught my attention is AP Eugene Tan’s comments on what should... 

Earlier this December, Tampines Residents staying in 4 storey flats were denied lift upgradings because the construction costs exceeded PAP’s budget, so said PAP Tampines MP Baey Yam Keng. He explained over on his facebook page then, that the particular design of flats would not get lift upgrading as promised before... 

Dear Ford’s Theatre, I refer to the recent conferment of the Ford’s Theatre Lincoln medal to Mr Lee Kuan Yew. The Lincoln medal is supposed to be awarded to individuals who through work, accomplishments or personal attributes, exemplify the legacy and mettle of President Lincoln. President Lincoln is best remembered...