Catherine Lim, Excerpts

"The absence of this affective dimension in the PAP framework is what has alienated the people from their leaders."

Singapore: Fascist or Democratic?

A look at Singapore's Governance and the "14 Characteristics of Fascism." [Poll, Infographic, and Blog Post.]

Responsibility and Accountability (Mt. Kinabalu)

Minister for Education Mr Heng Swee Keat's and PM Lee Hsien Loong's public statements on the matter -- despite their emotional appeal -- leave much to be desired.

Excerpts from “Dare to Change”

Every citizen of this country is born with a set of rights which cannot be removed at the whim of the Government.

Caning in Singapore

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) established fundamental human rights to be universally protected -- a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations.

The Flag as a National Symbol

A short reflection on the symbolism of a national flag, on Singapore's 49th National Day (9 August).

NLB: Censorship and Intellectual Freedom

My short commentary on the Singapore National Library Board's (NLB) recent actions to destroy three books that were deemed unsuitable for young children.