The "Jasmine Revolution" or turmoil that has toppled governments in the Middle East is not likely to take place in Singapore, but a major transformation is sweeping through society in the country, said a veteran local journalist and editor.
Speaking before an audience of about 80 executives at a seminar on corporate reputations on Friday morning, PN Balji, former CEO and editor-in-chief of TODAY newspaper, said this transformation, or what he termed as Singapore's "Orchid Evolution", is reflected by the new mood of the nation and other changes.
"I notice a certain restlessness, even restiveness, among different sections of the people," said the former editor with over 40 years of experience in journalism.
"Because the government has played a critical role, a womb-to-tomb role in people's lives, now there's a boomerang effect. They blame the government for everything that goes wrong in Singapore." More...
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