How to Read Governing: A Singapore Perspective DOC
Professor S. Jayakumar, a former minister, diplomat and law dean, shares his candid views on many facets of Singapore’s governance, including fascinating first-hand and behind-the-scenes accounts.On Lee Kuan Yew: first-hand recollections of events revealing the foundingprime minister’s working style as well as his human side.On world leaders: his impressions of monarchs, prime ministers and ministers,with many of whom he developed close relations.On the relationships between the Government, Ministry of Law, Attorney-General’s Chambers and the Judiciary: how they interact in actual practice. On challenging legal issues, including: how Singapore should deal with issues such as the rule of law; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues; and tough penalties such as the death penalty and caning.On contemporary issues, including:Transition to 4G: should Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong review his handover timeline?General Election 2020: what are the scenarios which the election portends for Singapore’s future?Fight against COVID-19: was it a failure or a success story?Reserved Election of Presidency: was it justifiable or not?Published by Straits Times Press
