A holistic view of Singapore future landscape
I asked my friend Tan Chee Chye for his opinion on the reticence of PM Lawrence Wong to my continuous assault on the political standing of PAP. His answer was quite simple. They do not think their electorial votes will be affected and consider it as just wasting time. I think it's a valid point and how it could have eluded me is something I am unable to fathom.and cannot be overlooked. We chatted about the obscene astronomical ministerial salaries and he thinks that the obscene stipends are jutified in view of the favourable economic conditions. Comparing their pay with the American President's may not be congruous as the latter's as President is enntitled to ennormous additioonal benefits that dwarf his modest salary. I pooh-poohed that and said that that is America. Singapore's prime minieter and ministers enjoyed high bonuses that are unimaginable. My frien Tan Chee Chye being a businessman, like many businessmen, is obviously pro-PAP and ironically it makes us a ...