Tag Archive: Halimah Yacob

Lack Of Credible, Capable Candidates In Presidential Race A Worrying Sign

The Malay community in Singapore should stop bickering about the “Malayness” of the three potential candidates for September’s presidential election. What is of greater concern is that despite the election being reserved for Malay candidates, only two – Salleh Marican…
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Osman Sulaiman: Changes To EP Entrenches PAP In Our Political System

The civil service certainly has no dearth of talent. If it decides to gather people of talent, Im sure it can put up a few good men. Sadly, the civil service serves not the nation but panders to political influence….
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Presidential Candidates Must Have Clear Conscience Declaring Themselves “Malay” When Even Other “Half-Malays” Are Not Considered As One

Assalaamu’alaikom, semua. Actually, I have a real-life personal story to tell. My younger sister is married to a Singaporean Arab (not the rich one, mind you). His son, that is my nephew, was accepted into NTU about 10 years ago….
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Academic: Malay Presidential Candidates Should Be Judged By Ability To Articulate Singapore’s Interests

Just who should be considered a “Malay”? Article 19B of the Singapore Constitution defines a Malay as “any person, whether of the Malay race or otherwise, who considers himself to be a member of the Malay community and who is…
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