In his recent broadcast, Tharman Shanmugaratnam highlighted his longstanding connection with people. Yet, as Finance Minister, he raised petrol taxes amidst declining oil prices in 2015....
In response to Professor Tommy Koh’s endorsement of Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam for president, Toh Soh Lung raises concerns about Mr Shanmugaratnam's historical stance on various laws....
In March 2023, Jeannette Chong-Aruldoss highlighted the archaic practice of reading out a 500-word legalese section during the oath of secrecy for Singaporean elections. Despite numerous...
Years ago, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, then the Finance Minister, stirred controversy by suggesting families earning just $1,000 monthly could afford a HDB flat. This claim was met...
ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA)'s 44th General Assembly, recently convened in Jakarta, drew limited media attention despite crucial resolutions focusing on youth's political engagement. While AIPA's current...
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong endorses former Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam for the upcoming Presidential Election, commending his extensive experience and contributions to Singapore. Meanwhile, Ho...
While Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said that it is the “biggest misconception” to think that Singapore will always have enough reserves, Augustine Low argues...
Foong Swee Fong opines that the PAP Government somehow failed to learn from the pandemic and continues its economic dependence on cheap foreign labour, worsening societal...
In this opinion piece, Simone Galimberti argues that despite historical animosity, the inevitability of geography and geopolitics could drive South Korea and Japan towards stronger ties....
Deliberative democracy is alive in Malaysia, with many government and people engagements. Opportunities for public deliberations are plentiful. It's crucial for government, civil society, or universities...
