From Public Apology to Calling for Public Confidence, Is this a Political Crisis or a PAP Reformation in the making?
First, PM Lee Hsien Loong made a public apology to Singaporeans - the first in Singapore history. And then, DPM Tharman called for public confidence - another first in Singapore history. It makes Oxley House disputes or allegations clearly not a family matter. In Singapore, the government led by the Prime Minister has enjoyed high prestige and reputation. This is why in defamation cases, the prime minister can enjoy higher damage payment. And we usually see people saying sorry to the prime minister and hardly we see our prime minister or ministers saying sorry to Singaporeans. (except election time). The government never says sorry because they have high confidence. In the past 60 years, with Internal Security Act, the PAP government has shown great confidence in public administration. It is strange to call for public confidence if this is only a family affair. Throughout the years, even in the passing year...