Singapore's successes and failures: Retuning the talk

There is nothing wrong with highlighting one's achievements, but officials should also not fear discussing failures. Facing up to shortcomings is usually more productive.

Han Fook Kwang
Editor-at-Large
A report by the Public Service lists what the Government has done to make life better for Singaporeans in key areas such as education, housing, healthcare and the workplace, as well as in the arts and entertainment. The writer says it is comprehensiv
A report by the Public Service lists what the Government has done to make life better for Singaporeans in key areas such as education, housing, healthcare and the workplace, as well as in the arts and entertainment. The writer says it is comprehensive but that the way it describes what has been achieved makes it sound as if it has all the answers and that life here is hunky-dory for all. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Updated
Dec 05, 2020, 08:31 AM
Published
Dec 05, 2020, 05:00 AM
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Singapore has done well controlling the spread of Covid-19.

There have been only a handful of community cases in recent months, with the rest being imported cases. Compared with many countries in Europe, the United States and parts of Asia, this has been quite an achievement.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 05, 2020, with the headline Singapore's successes and failures: Retuning the talk. Subscribe

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