Archives - 2003

Steve Chia
Putting it in perspective Read
If police finds nothing criminal, and an apologetic Chia really cleans up his act, Singaporeans should let him carry on. By Seah Chiang Nee.
Dec 28, 2003

Don't knock Singapore
Over government policies Read
Synopsis: Citizens should stop rubbishing their own country over unhappiness with the ruling party or over personal hardship. By Seah Chiang Nee. Streats.
Nov 26, 2003

Ngiam Tong Dow
Speaks out Read
One of a handful of men who helped Lee Kuan Yew build today's Singapore, the retired bureaucrat feels perturbed enough to speak his mind publicly. By Seah Chiang Nee
Oct 3, 2003

PAP
Weakening a strong card Read
Ruling party believes housing upgrading demand will not disappear; otherwise it will lose a strong election hand. By Seah Chiang Nee
Sept 28, 2003

Goh Chok Tong
BBC interview Read
Transcript of the Prime Minister's interview with Tim Sebastian of BBC's "Hard Talk".
Sept 24, 2003

Lee Kuan Yew
Carrying on Read
Besieged by some of Singapore's worst crises in 38 years, Singaporeans reassured by his continuing presence after son takes over, but some are unhappy about family influence. By Seah Chiang Nee
Sept 22, 2003

Singapore
At a crossroad Read
Besieged by some of Singapore's worst crises in 38 years, Singaporeans reassured by his continuing presence after son takes over, but some are unhappy about family influence. By Seah Chiang Nee
Sept 22, 2003

Freeing up Singapore
How fast to go? Read
Economic needs are interceding in this liberal-conservative debate; allowing gays in civil service, bar-top dancing and 24-hour clubs, even chewing gum. By Seah Chiang Nee
Updated Jul 9, 2003

The Community Club
Fitting into 21st Century Read
To achieve an old task of bonding Singaporeans, it needs to attract more Yuppies and Malays. By Seah Chiang Nee
May 26, 2003

Leaders
Face a pay-cut Read
Longer term question: With economics so irrevocably changed, will there be eventual review of the high-pay structure that was drawn up in a bygone strong growth era? By Seah Chiang Nee
May 12, 2003

A tiny virus..
Brings titanic change Read
As a result of Sars and other crises in Singapore, the level of - and need for - government controllability has declined.
By Seah Chiang Nee
May 5, 2003

Phrases ..
That I don't like any more Read
Some are outdated, others are bad public relations or bad politics but we should stop using them. Top on hit-list: "No such thing as a free lunch." By Seah Chiang Nee
Apr 21, 2003

Third generation
A Cabinet Without Lee Kuan Yew Read
When Goh Chok Tong goes, Singapore commentator Dharmendra Yadav hopes, he will leave behind a legacy - a cabinet without Lee Kuan Yew.
April 10, 2003