The actual “Smart Nation” that Singaporeans live in is one where personal data is widely collected, inadequately protected, and easily misused; and the ruling elite benefits from keeping the public in a state of ignorance and apathy.

Author Archives: Tay Jing En
Tay Jing En is a Singapore-based freelancer. Having given up on his dream of being seven feet tall, he now writes about Singapore's politics, laws and culture.
Posted inFeature
Singapore’s “Paper Generals”
Singapore’s recent woes with the MRT system have once again surfaced questions over the suitability of former military generals to decision-making roles in civilian life.