Full Statement by ESM Goh Chok Tong This sad public squabble between the Lee siblings is blown out of proportion. But it has embroiled all of us. It has tarnished the reputation of Singapore and distracted the Government from far more important work. Because the allegations against PM have been made by members of the Lee family, they are given weight. The public is confused and concerned, even as Singaporeans continue to trust PM and the Government. There is thus urgency to explain, restore trus

Watch former Opposition stalwart J B Jeyaretnam press and push Goh Chok Tong and particularly then-BG Lee Hsien Loong into a corner with his piercing questions during the 1988 televised Presidential Election debates, with the BG fumbling with irrelevant responses. Now you know why the PAP doesn’t want “live” parliamentary debates and why they went to lengths to make sure JBJ is barred from the parliament? | The Alternative View