The Rhetoric
“…deterministic hierarchy will probably be the first casualty of Remaking Singapore. There will be a higher decibel level of national debate.”
– Columnist Chua Lee Hoong, Straits Times, Jun 18, 2003The Reality
“…when it comes to politics, the Government has a vested interest in maintaining the status quo…The silence on political issues will surely lead critics to ask if Singapore is to be remade in all aspects of society – except in the realm of electoral politics.”
– Columnist Chua Mui Hoong on Remaking Singapore, Straits Times, Apr 17, 2004