Tag Archives: Lee Kuan Yew

An open letter to MM Lee: Stop talking about track records, please.

Posted on April 30, 2011 by visa

MM: Aljunied GRC residents will regret choosing the WP VOTERS in Aljunied GRC who choose the Workers’ Party (WP) team will regret it, said Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew on Friday night. ‘If they choose (the opposition), then I say, … Continue reading →

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Why Singaporeans Don’t Feel That They Belong

Posted on March 28, 2011 by visa

IN THE midst of all the talk about creativity and vibrancy and buzz, his question came like a cry in the wilderness. Final-year aerospace engineering student Lim Zi Rui, 23, stood up during the Nanyang Technological University Ministerial Forum last … Continue reading →

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The Temasek Review’s comparison of Singapore & Japan

Posted on March 13, 2011 by visa

SM Goh Chok Tong Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has come out to criticize Singaporeans’ backlash to floods. In a forum for the contributors of the state run REACH portal, SM Goh said: “How many of you followed the latest tragic … Continue reading →

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MM Lee’s urgings feel awkward, disconnected, forced and unconvincing

Posted on February 12, 2011 by visa

MM Lee urges Singaporeans to stand united SINGAPORE : Singaporeans have been reminded to stand united regardless of race, language or religion. Speaking at the annual Tanjong Pagar Lunar New Year dinner on Friday, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew emphasized … Continue reading →

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