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Institutionalized Leadership: Resilient Hegemonic Party Autocracy in Singapore
Institutionalized Leadership: Resilient Hegemonic Party Autocracy in Singapore By Netina Tan PhD Candidate Political Science Department University of British Columbia Paper prepared for presentation at CPSA Conference, 28 May 2009 Ottawa, Ontario Work- in-progress, please do not cite without author’s permission. All comments welcomed, please contact author at [email protected] Abstract In the age of democracy, the resilience of Singapore’s hegemonic party autocracy is puzzling. The People’s Action Party (PAP) has defied the “third wave”, withstood economic crises and ruled uninterrupted for more than five decades. Will the PAP remain a deviant case and survive the passing of its founding leader, Lee Kuan Yew? Building on an emerging scholarship on electoral authoritarianism and the concept of institutionalization, this paper argues that the resilience of hegemonic party autocracy depends more on institutions than coercion, charisma or ideological commitment. Institutionalized parties in electoral autocracies have a greater chance of survival, just like those in electoral democracies. With an institutionalized leadership succession system to ensure self-renewal and elite cohesion, this paper contends that PAP will continue to rule Singapore in the post-Lee era. 2 “All parties must institutionalize to a certain extent in order to survive” Angelo Panebianco (1988, 54) Introduction In the age of democracy, the resilience of Singapore’s hegemonic party regime1 is puzzling (Haas 1999). A small island with less than 4.6 million population, Singapore is the wealthiest non-oil producing country in the world that is not a democracy.2 Despite its affluence and ideal socio- economic prerequisites for democracy, the country has been under the rule of one party, the People’s Action Party (PAP) for the last five decades. -
Speech by Mr Sidek Bin Saniff Minister of State For
SPEECH BY MR SIDEK BIN SANIFF MINISTER OF STATE FOR EDUCATION AT THE FEDERATION OF INDIAN MUSLIMS NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION AT JAMIYAH, LORONG 12 GEYLANG ON SUNDAY, 26 JULY 1992 AT 8.00 PM I am indeed privileged to be the Guest-of-Honour this evening and to deliver a speech to all of you, respectable and learned audience, and especially to our guests from abroad. I am honoured also to be given the task of being the Chairman of your Advisory Committee I would like to suggest from the outset that your- organisation work closely with AMP MENDAKI. as well as SINDA. and make full use of the resources available in these two organisations except activities which you think are special and unique to your organisation. They are born into an environment that is global in nature now heaving behind the one that prevails in a village where living boundaries and options are limited. To the Singapore Muslims, the world is their scope for They are privileged to be in Singapore because option. for development are varied and unbounded. The Muslim boy or girl can choose to do anything he or she wants to do that is beneficial to himself or herself, the family, and the community. There are many avenues for 2 advanced training and academic schemes and these are readily available to t-hose who merit themselves to benefit from them fully. The Singapore Muslims are also fortunate because financially the families have better resources now. More Muslim families are able to pay for better options in providing their children with good health and education. -
Class and Politics in Malaysian and Singaporean Nation Building
CLASS AND POLITICS IN MALAYSIAN AND SINGAPOREAN NATION BUILDING Muhamad Nadzri Mohamed Noor, M.A. Political Science College of Business, Government and Law Flinders University Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy August 2017 Page Left Deliberately Blank. Abstract This study endeavours to deliver an alternative account of the study of nation-building by examining the subject matter eclectically from diverse standpoints, predominantly that of class in Southeast Asia which is profoundly dominated by ‘cultural’ perspectives. Two states in the region, Malaysia and Singapore, have been selected to comprehend and appreciate the nature of nation-building in these territories. The nation-building processes in both of the countries have not only revolved around the national question pertaining to the dynamic relations between the states and the cultural contents of the racial or ethnic communities in Malaysia and Singapore; it is also surrounded, as this thesis contends, by the question of class - particularly the relations between the new capitalist states’ elites (the rulers) and their masses (the ruled). More distinctively this thesis perceives nation-building as a project by political elites for a variety of purposes, including elite entrenchment, class (re)production and regime perpetuation. The project has more to do with ‘class-(re)building’ and ‘subject- building’ rather than ‘nation-building’. Although this thesis does not eliminate the significance of culture in the nation-building process in both countries; it is explicated that cultures were and are heavily employed to suit the ruling class’s purpose. Hence, the cultural dimension shall be used eclectically with other perspectives. -
The S. Rajaratnam Private Papers
The S. Rajaratnam Private Papers Folio No: SR.055 Folio Title: Letters, Correspondences ITEM DOCUMENT DIGITIZATION ACCESS DOCUMENT CONTENT NO DATE STATUS STATUS Reply letter to Karen Teo-Pereira re: SPH reading SR.055.001 26/11/1992 Digitized Open room Letter from Karen Teo-Pereira re: SPH reading room SR.055.002 16/11/1992 Digitized Open with attached visual of plaque Reply letter to Gopika Gopalakrishnan re: Sunday SR.055.003 30/11/1992 Digitized Open Morning Singapore - Celebrity Chef Letter from Gopika Gopalakrishnan re: Sunday SR.055.004 25/11/1992 Digitized Open Morning Singapore - Celebrity Chef Letter from John Robertson re: Invitation to Cameron SR.055.005 27/11/1992 Digitized Open Mackintosh's production of Les Miserables Letter from The Peranakan Association on invitation SR.055.006 25/9/1992 to its 92nd anniversary dinner on 13 November 1992 Digitized Open with attached Christopher Sim Cher Kwang name card Letter from Singapore International Foundation re: SR.055.007 28/10/1992 Digitized Open Visit of ACM Siddhi Savetsila Letter from Embassy of the United States of America on invitation to lunch and observation of the U.S. SR.055.008 19/10/1992 Digitized Open President Election on 4 November 1992 with enclosed article from Singapore American on "Election Central" Reply letter to Tom Fernandez re: Invitation to deliver keynote speech at the Conference on "Singapore SR.055.009 13/10/1992 Digitized Open attaining developed nation status. Why you must act now!" 1 of 17 The S. Rajaratnam Private Papers ITEM DOCUMENT DIGITIZATION ACCESS DOCUMENT CONTENT NO DATE STATUS STATUS Letter from Tom Fernandez re: Invitation to deliver keynote speech at the Conference on "Singapore SR.055.010 12/10/1992 Digitized Open attaining developed nation status. -
Parliamentary Elections Act (Chapter 218)
FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2006 1 First published in the Government Gazette, Electronic Edition, on 29th May 2006 at 5.00 pm. No. 1317 — PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS ACT (CHAPTER 218) NOTICE UNDER SECTION 75 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 75 of the Parliamentary Elections Act, that the returns respecting the election expenses and their accompanying statements in connection with the uncontested parliamentary elections held on 27th April 2006 were received from the election agents of the candidates whose names are set out in the first column of the Schedule on the dates set out in the second column thereof. The returns and statements may be inspected at the office of the Returning Officer, 11 Prinsep Link, Singapore 187949, during office hours on any working day during the period of 6 months from the date of the publication of this Notice. THE SCHEDULE First column Second column 1. Amy Khor Lean Suan 23rd May 2006 2. Ang Mong Seng 23rd May 2006 3. Baey Yam Keng 23rd May 2006 4. Christopher De Souza 23rd May 2006 5. Fatimah Binte Abdul Lateef 23rd May 2006 6. Fong Jen Arthur 23rd May 2006 7. Foo Chee Keng Cedric 23rd May 2006 8. Foo Yee Shoon 23rd May 2006 9. Goh Chok Tong 23rd May 2006 10. Grace Fu Hai Yien 23rd May 2006 11. Halimah Binte Yacob 23rd May 2006 12. Ho Geok Choo Madeleine 23rd May 2006 13. Hri Kumar Sangaran 23rd May 2006 14. Indranee Thurai Rajah 23rd May 2006 15. Iswaran S 23rd May 2006 16. Josephine Teo 23rd May 2006 17. -
Singapore's Foreign Policy: Beyond Realism
SINGAPORE’S FOREIGN POLICY: BEYOND REALISM Submitted by Ming Hwa Ting This thesis is submitted to the University of Adelaide as a requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Centre for Asian Studies North Terrace Campus, the University of Adelaide March 2010 consummatum est ii Abstract .......................................................................................................................... vi Thesis Declaration ........................................................................................................ vii Acknowledgements ...................................................................................................... viii List of Abbreviations ...................................................................................................... x 1. INTRODUCTION: WHY STUDY SINGAPORE‟S FOREIGN POLICY? ........ 11 1.1 Singapore in Southeast Asia: The Vulnerability Myth ................................. 12 1.2 Why Realism is in Vogue: Size as a Deteminant in Singapore‟s Threat Perception ..................................................................................................... 15 1.3 Limitations of Realism .................................................................................. 17 1.4 Literature Review .......................................................................................... 21 1.4.1 Singapore‟s Foreign Policy: Paucity of Empirical Research .................... 21 1.3.2 Paucity of Alternative Theoretical Research ........................................... -
WRONG PAGINATION in ORIGINAL DOCUMENT National Archives Library 25 MAR 1992 Release No.: 09/MAR
WRONG PAGINATION IN ORIGINAL DOCUMENT National Archives Library 25 MAR 1992 Release No.: 09/MAR. 06-2/92/03/11 92-SS-1 SPEECH BY MR SIDEK BIN SANIFF, MINISTER OF STATE (EDUCATION), AT THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE "CAREER '92 : TOWARDSGLOBAL SERVICES" EXHIBITION HELD AT THE WORLDTRADE CENTRE ON WEDNESDAY,11 MARCH 1992 AT 11.00 AM I am very pleased to be present to open this year's Career '92 fair. This is the fourth year of the career fair organised by the Singapore Professional Centre and ITP Services (Pte) Ltd. The fair has grown and developed in these four years. When it was first held in 1989, it attracted 130,000 visitors. Last year the number of visitors increased to approximately 155,000. The number of countries involved has also increased from six to eleven. Though students form the majority of visitors, there is an increasing number of young working adults visiting the fair for the latest information on careers. Given the wide and varied range of occupations available today, career guidance has become a very important component of education. This is particularly so with the emphasis now to match abilities and personalities with occupations to ensure a more productive and creative workforce. As a result, the role of teachers has expanded. Since teachers are in the best position to help young people in their career choices, they now perform the role of career guidance counsellors as well. Gone are the days when teachers only concentrate on teaching traditional school subjects. Besides many other duties, teachers now need to gather information on further education courses and careers to be well-equipped to counsel their students. -
The Malays in Singapore: Political Aspects of the "Malay Problem"
I ' THE MALAYS IN SINGAPORE: POLITICAL ASPECTS OF THE "MALAY PROBLEM" , , THE MALAYS IN SINGAPORE: POLITICAL ASPECTS OF THE "MALAY PROBLEM" By LYNDEN H. S. PUNG, B.A. (Hons) A Thesis Submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts McMaster University (c) Copyright by Lynden H. S. Pung, September 1993 MASTER OF ARTS (1993) McMASTER UNIVERSITY (political Science) Hamilton, Ontario TITLE: The Malays in Singapore: Political Aspects of the "Malay Problem" AUTHOR: Lynden H. S. Pung, B.A. Hons (University of Waterloo) SUPERVISOR: Professor Kim Richard Nossal (Acting) NUMBER OF PAGES: ii, 136 ii ABSTRACf The social, economic, and cultural aspects of the "Malay problem" has received attention at the expense of political issues. There are glaring differences in perspectives on the sources of the Malay problem; however, the debate on the Malay problem has tended to attribute the source of "Malay weakness" to Malay culture or personality. As a consequence, there is a huge gap in the literature on the politics of the Singapore Malays; this thesis will focus on the political aspects of the Singapore Malay community. Whereas the administration views Malay cultural values as an obstruction to the acculturation of the Singapore Malays with "modem" functional values which encourage the acquisitive spirit and subsequently, the aspiration for economic success, the Malays argue that the problems afflicting the community extends into the political sphere. For the Malays, ) political issues are as significant and pressing as are the non-political aspects of their relative / " social, economic, and political weakness. -
Staying Alive in a Global Jungle
60 cents ce s | http://www.ntucthisweek.org.sg p // uc s eek.org.sg | MICA (P) 295/10/2007 25 JULY 2008 Pg 4 Pg 5 Giving Stagfl ation And Be Connected And Win A D-Link WDS Organises Mass Pg Spirit Of SSEU Pg Congestion A Wide Berth Pan & Tilt Wireless Internet Camera Hotel Recruitment Drive 6 Soldiers On 11 Staying Alive In A Global Jungle “In Singapore, we cannot simply attempt to offset By the expected infl ation rate of fi ve to six per cent this year Naseema Banu Maideen with wage increases. This will gradually translate to a wage-price spiral, and a second round of infl ation, which has the potential effect to undermine our economic ou are caught in a wild jungle, with tigers on competitiveness.” the loose. Your adrenalin is pumping and you Singapore has scored well over the years because of think desperately: “What can I do?” Take the its ability to tackle the “same, same problems across the most practical step - take to your heels and world with different solutions”, said Mr Lim. run. In response to questions from the graduands YNot because you can outrun the tigers but at least, on ways to help workers cope with the infl ationary you can outrun others caught in the same bind, and be pressures, Mr Lim said this was best done through well ahead of them. If the tigers were hungry, they’d be enhancing the value of jobs, hence helping workers satiated by the time they do catch up with you. -
Speech by Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Minister of State For
Speech By Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Minister Of State For Trade And Industry During The Committee Of Supply Debate (Ministry Of Trade And Industry), 5 March 2007, in reply to cuts (f) to (j) under Head V SMES 1. I thank Members for your comments on SMEs. Let me assure Members that we share your sentiments and passion on the importance of a vibrant SME sector. 2. The term “SME” has been used widely and loosely with good intention, to refer to a wide range of companies: sometimes start-ups, sometimes large companies by Singapore standard but small internationally. Different speakers may have different SMEs in mind when they expound SMEs’ needs and how best they can be met. 3. Thus, it is useful to highlight SPRING Singapore’s definition of SMEs as enterprises with $15 million or less in fixed asset investment and, for non- manufacturing enterprises, 200 or fewer employees. SPRING uses this to qualify companies for its programmes. This has served us well, but we agree with Mdm Ho Geok Choo’s suggestion to design even more targeted solutions based on more granular sub-classifications of SMEs. 1 4. By this definition, 99% of establishments here are SMEs. SMEs form an important pillar of our economy, employing 56% of our workforce and contributing 42% of our GDP1. They form a broad base from which new businesses and innovative ideas sprout, and tomorrow’s multinationals emerge. 5. Overall, many of our SMEs are doing well here, and internationally. Aeromobiles, for instance, has the largest market share for aircraft Hi-Lifts in the Middle East. -
Speech by Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean at Committee of Supply Debate 2006
Speech by Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean at Committee of Supply Debate 2006 06 Mar 2006 Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean Trends in our Security Environment Our Defence Policy Deterrence and Defence Diplomacy Defence Expenditure Transformation and the 3G SAF Training Safety Mr Chairman, Sir, I would first like to thank the Honourable Members for their comments and questions, and for their support and robust commitment to defence. Trends in our Security Environment Mr Ravindran, Mr Hawazi Daipi and Mr Steve Chia have asked for an assessment of our regional security environment. Sir, the geopolitical landscape of the Asia-Pacific region is in a state of flux. The shifts which are now taking place will lead to significant changes in the geostrategic balance. The US remains pre-eminent, with its superior military power, economic strength and political influence. But alongside this is a new reality - China and India, the two Asian giants, are now on the rise. This is reshaping the strategic contours of our region. What is less clear is what shape our region - and indeed the world - will take in the future. The situation will be made more complex by the greater assertiveness of Japan, and perhaps also a resurgent Russia, in the coming years. China and India have both abandoned autarky and are seeking economic linkages with the world. They are now both major trading and energy importing nations, and their search for foreign sources of raw materials and markets, as well as their dependence on them, can only grow. As a consequence, both China and India now have an interest in the security of sea routes, and of their energy sources. -
Parliamentary Elections Act (Chapter 218)
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2006 1 First published in the Government Gazette, Electronic Edition, on 27th April 2006 at 5.00 pm. No. 1040 — PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS ACT (CHAPTER 218) Under section 33 of the Parliamentary Elections Act, the following groups of candidates are declared to have been elected to the Singapore Parliament in respect of the electoral divisions shown against their names: Name of Candidate Electoral Division Hri Kumar Sangaran ... Bishan-Toa Payoh Ng Eng Hen ... Bishan-Toa Payoh Josephine Teo ... Bishan-Toa Payoh Wong Kan Seng ... Bishan-Toa Payoh Zainudin Bin Nordin ... Bishan-Toa Payoh Christopher De Souza ... Holland-Bukit Timah Foo Yee Shoon ... Holland-Bukit Timah Liang Eng Hwa ... Holland-Bukit Timah Lim Swee Say ... Holland-Bukit Timah Vivian Balakrishnan ... Holland-Bukit Timah Ang Mong Seng ... Hong Kah Amy Khor Lean Suan ... Hong Kah Yeo Cheow Tong ... Hong Kah Yeo Khirn Hai Alvin ... Hong Kah Zaqy B Mohamad ... Hong Kah Grace Fu Hai Yien ... Jurong Halimah Binte Yacob ... Jurong Lim Boon Heng ... Jurong Ong Chit Chung ... Jurong Tharman Shanmugaratnam ... Jurong Fatimah Binte Abdul Lateef ... Marine Parade Goh Chok Tong ... Marine Parade Lim Biow Chuan ... Marine Parade Muhammad Faishal Bin Ibrahim ... Marine Parade Khan Surattee Ong Seh Hong ... Marine Parade 2 REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE Name of Candidate Electoral Division Seah Kian Peng ... Marine Parade Baey Yam Keng ... Tanjong Pagar Indranee Thurai Rajah ... Tanjong Pagar Koo Tsai Kee ... Tanjong Pagar Lee Kuan Yew ... Tanjong Pagar Lui Tuck Yew ... Tanjong Pagar Tan Chin Siong ... Tanjong Pagar Fong Jen Arthur ... West Coast Foo Chee Keng Cedric ... West Coast Ho Geok Choo Madeleine ..