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Politics
We need a Democratic Party
If we want to prevent the government from moving too far towards corporatism at the expense of Singaporeans. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Oct 5, 2008

Control
Under increasing pressure
Result: Singaporeans are given a few more rights, but so far there's little sign to show that PM Lee Hsien Loong is a liberal democrat. Far East Economic Review.
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Sep 8, 2008

Apology
For ping pong mess-up
We should accept it, but continue to speak out against elected officials who behave like ‘mini-Lee Kuan Yews without his achievements'. Opinion. By Seah Chiang Nee.
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Aug 30, 2008


Politics

Growing restiveness
With the changing voter, the ping pong saga revisits the question: How long can the PAP carry on selecting MPs from elites with little political acumen or sensitivity and not pay a price. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Aug 30, 2008

Politics
A good opening up
Government loosens the gag that prevents freer public expressions days after Lee Kuan Yew lashes out at multi-party democracy. By Seah Chiang Nee.
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Aug 23, 2008

Lee Kuan Yew era
Lives on..
As it nears 50th year as defining as ever, the question invariably arises: "How much longer?" By Seah Chiang Nee.
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Aug 16, 2008

JB Jeyaretnam
The other burning flame
He's two years younger than Lee Kuan Yew and his spirits, too, appear strong. media. More
Aug 1, 2008

Inequality
The worsening scourge
If the PAP can’t resolve the problems of the lower middle class and poor, it could face a crisis in 2011. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Jul 5, 2008

Lee Kuan Yew
The generation gap widens
His old theme that Singapore could be ruined if opposition gains power is greeted with cynicism by the young. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Jun 27, 2008

Politics
So much fear
It’s unbelievable that in a 1st World city, people are so afraid to speak out against the government, weblog. More
Jun 12, 2008

Political Defamation
David vs Goliath
Necessary laws of course, but if excessively done can backfire with long-term negative impact for 21st Century Singapore. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Jun 7, 2008

JB Jeyaratnam
”Ordinary people, our strength”
To breed talent, proposed Reform Party leader says Singaporeans need more space to express themselves; Internet alone is insufficient. By Jamie Lee. More
May 3, 2008

Speaking out
For the silent majority
What the Singaporean needs is more public debate of policies harmful to him, particularly among establishment insiders. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
May 31, 2008

Wong Kan Seng
Holding the line
Against public feelings, Prime Minister retains his Home Affairs Minister despite blunders that let terrorist leader to escape - at least until the next election. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Apr 26, 2008

Opposition
Also under fire
Dharmendra Yadav writes on the loud silence of Workers Party leader, Low Thia Khiang. TODAY. More
Apr 26, 2008

Accountability:
A widening gap
Anger mounts over PM absolving his Home Affairs Minister from blame over bungling security that allowed a dangerous terrorist leader to flee. Compiled by Littlespeck. More
Apr 23, 2008

Jeyaretnam
Up the political ante
It’s his sheer presence, rather than his new party, that is stirring up opposition hopes for the next election - if he stands. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Apr 22, 2008

Leadership:
Thinking beyond ‘tea chats’
Centrally planned leadership recruitment may no longer attract enough Singaporeans with real drive, abilities and ambition. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Apr 6, 2008

Lee Hsien Loong
Thirteen more years
For reason of age, present cabinet ministers won’t make the grade; the next PM could be a a party outsider who knows nothing about politics or statecraft. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Apr 4, 2008

Prime Minister
A deafening silence
The PM’s very low profile has become Singapore’s talking point. His leadership absence after Selamat escaped is disturbing, says blogger. More
Apr 1, 2008

Politics
Some election ripples
Will Malaysia's political tsunami blow a similar wind across Singapore in 2011? My answer is... By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Mar 29, 2008

US Democracy
Does it throw up the best leaders?
Mr. George Yeo implies it doesn't. Here's what he says, and several Singaporeans respond. Onelinecitizen. More
Mar 28, 2008

Singapore
A challenge for the future
A Catherine Lim viewpoint about the future that no Singaporean should miss. More
Mar 27, 2008

Leadership
PAP's election issue
Lee Kuan Yew's public worries about '4th generation' leadership provokes some public interest, not all go the way it was intended. Littlespeck.com. More
Feb 5, 20008

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