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Rationalising State-Sactioned Killings: The Dangerous Normalisation of Executions in Singapore
In Singapore, the death penalty is normalised within a segment of society where state-sanctioned killings are rationalised while showing little empathy for those condemned. How
Beyond M. Ravi: Why the Death Penalty Debate in Singapore Will Endure
The passing of M. Ravi, and the negative reporting surrounding his death, is unlikely to diminish Singapore’s anti–death penalty movement or its broader critique of
Keynote Address: Where Do We Draw the Line?
Dr. Chee Soon Juan, Secretary-General, Singapore Democratic Party (SDP), distinguished speakers, SDP colleagues, fellow Singaporeans, and friends. A very warm welcome to all of you. Allow me
Singapore’s Electoral System Needs Reform
For the past 60 years, Singapore’s elections have consistently returned the People’s Action Party (PAP) with a dominant parliamentary majority. The electoral system that has
Manipulated Elections Undermine Democracy in Southeast Asia
In Southeast Asia, democracy is on the backfoot. Why is this so? Because elections are manipulated through fraud, coercion, or institutional bias that distorts outcomes