The issue has also highlighted the ineffectiveness of it's kopi-sessions prior to allowing one to don the white and white. Their present "reservoir of talents" (NTUC, SAF, Civil Service and Business community) has also been proven to be a bad source that cannot be relied upon.
Some of these people can be traced to have close relationships with some top civil servants and former parliamentarians. In the case of Ting she is married to someone working in the PMO. If these isn't an act of cronyism, pray tell me what other words to use.
Things have been changing from bad to worse over the years insofar as governance of Singaporeans is concerned. It is sad to see that no one gives true feedback to those in authority.
With honest feedback (whistle-blowing), the present Michael Palmer/Laura Ong episode could have been avoided.
A thief can succeed for an X number of times but will surely be caught one day.
Only Time will tell.
there are many things wrong in SG and they are for all to see...it's the arrogance of the pap which blinds them to the truth.
they must be voted out to save SG from crumbling