Sturdy but boring

In trouble? The PAP has transformed Singapore into one of the world’s wealthiest and least corrupt nations but after 54 years in power, it is now facing the most difficult situation in its history. — AP

NEARLY all the Singaporeans I’ve met have admitted that despite the excellent livelihoods provided by the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), they often envy Indonesians for the exciting democratic politics they have enjoyed since the fall of dictator Soeharto in 1998.

Singaporeans live much better than Indonesians in so many aspects of life but lack some basic freedoms.