Archives 2000-2002

Goh Chok Tong
Premier to carry on till 2007
Weak economy, terror threats may have postponed a bit the succession by Lee Hsien Loong - plus fear of voter backlash of "watershed" 2007 election. By Seah Chiang Nee Read
Dec 9, 2002

Singapore opposition
A small boost
Unemployed graduates, a rising discontent over rising prices and expected political exit of Lee Kuan Yew, 78, are raising hopes of opposition to attract professionals into its fold. By Seah Chiang Nee Read
Nov 3, 2002

Politics a la Singapore
PAP backbenchers take on the government like never before. Liberals are displeased with the outcome - not the realists, though.Read
Jul 13, 2002

Easing on regulations
Opening up on business is proceeding full blast, faster than in other areas, but censorship, politics, too, are slowly easing - except for opposition parties during elections.Read
By Seah Chiang Nee
May 22, 2002

Freeing up in
Troubled times
First parliament debate, now censorship laws, the opening-up process is speeded up by few more steps. People need reassuring that a Lee Hsien Loong.government will not be harsher than now. Read
Apr 14, 2002

Votes and an MRT station
Will the Potong Pasir station help PAP win there in the next election? Maybe. Maybe not. Here's why. Read
Mar 13, 2002

Bleak future for weak opposition
Opposition hard hit by the hurricane of war and recession blowing across the land. Their hope les a grand merger. Read
Jan 1, 2002

Election 2001 - Resetting history
Ruling party resets history, winning back the 12.4% votes lost in 1984. with promise to build a new Singapore. Read
Nov 4, 2001

Workers' Party
Losing its base
Traditionally, its supporters had been the poor, but most have moved into middle class. It needs strategic change. Read
Oct 25, 2001

Election; What we think
Seldom has the opposition faced a tougher election than now. Even its two seats are under pressure like never before. But a 100 per cent win is a long shot and not good for the ruling party. Here's why.
Oct 24, 2001

New Breed of Oppositionists
A few sophisticated, articulate youths are emerging to challenge Singapore's strong ruling party ahead of prediction. Coming polls will show if they really know Singapore and its politics.> Read
July 29, 2001

CyberWatching Politics
There are more ways to skin a cat than using a surgery knife.>> Read
June 26, 2001

Workers' Party Without JBJ
After 31 years, Mr. J.B. Jeyaretnam leaves a fragmented party. His younger successor, strong at grassroots and a totally different personality, rejuvenates it into a modern force? >> Read
June 9, 2001

E-Voting?
It's not time
A lot of convincing is needed before Singaporeans and elsewhere are convinced it is secured. By Seah Chiang Nee. Read
Feb 17, 2001

Will US, China or S'pore be around in 2100? >>
Will tiny Singapore, with nearly a million foreigners be able to survive the global onslaught on nationalism? Read
Jan 16, 2001.

The Remaking Of Singapore
On nearby island, youths dance through the night in the biggest party ever, nearby students celebrate prom nights at five star hotels. Next morning as the revellers straggle home, another party is starting. >>Read
Dec 12, 2000

Mr Nice Guy Speaks Tough - In Case
"If somebody wants to edge me out, I would dig in my heels. I'm not going to be just pushed over," said PM Goh Chok Tong. >> Read
Dec 11, 2000

Not a party,
Just a pressure group
Looks like Singapore Malays may have a new pressure group; will it raise tension?
Nov 2, 2000 Read

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