Singapore lets its hair down, strand by strand

The Sydney Morning Herald, 26 Aug 2008

"You cannot have a society that has been economically progressing for 50 years and not expect it to become much more complex, educated, and demanding," Chua said.

The long-ruling People's Action Party, with an eye toward the next election, recognises this shift.

"They know what public opinion is, and they know what the cost would be if they continue to be stubborn," Chua said. "They're in the business of staying in power."

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