Singaporeans have questioned the need for the reserved election, as well as for the group representation constituencies (GRCs) and ethnic integration rules in Housing Board estates, since the country already enjoys racial and religious peace and harmony. But the reason…
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The Better Beer Festival 2017 could not be allowed to go on because of the fear of a possible attack by militant groups, says Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun. The Inspector-General of Police said that Bukit Aman had received intelligence…
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In what may be another attempt to court ethnic minority voters, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has declared himself a champion of development for the Indian community. He highlighted that he insisted on appointing a senior civil servant to head…
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I can understand the unhappiness expressed by some Singaporeans with the Presidential Election, as they felt that they had been deprived of a choice (Hundreds protest against reserved Presidential Election; Sept 16, online). A contest would have been good, as…
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Off the top of my head, Tharman’s six principles of political communication: 1. Timing: Wait till the worst of the storm of public dissatisfaction blows over. Don’t go into the thick of it. Wait for heads to cool. 2. Deflate…
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