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Politics | A refreshing, realistic take on Singapore's future
The Straits Times
|September 26, 2025
I refer to the article “Keep populism at bay, or there will be dire, lasting implications: Ong Ye Kung” (Sept 23).
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I was heartened by Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Health Minister Ong Ye Kung’s recent remarks in Parliament, which offered a candid and mature perspective on the evolution of Singapore’s political landscape.
Far from a typical political speech, his comments on the Workers’ Party and the dangers of populism were a welcome acknowledgement that the ruling party is not afraid of a credible opposition.
This story is from the September 26, 2025 edition of The Straits Times.
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