OPINION: 2012 New Year's resolutions for Singapore

CNNGo.com, 29 Dec 2011

1. Bring back chewing gum
Dear Singapore government, I think we're "old" enough to understand the appropriate use (and disposal) of Wrigley's. Besides, aren't you sick of the world makoing fun of us? We are.
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2. Lose the plan
Planning in Singapore has been meticulously put together down to every yellow line on the roads. It’s resulted in a tight ship, but not everything can, or should, be planned. Some, like the arts, entrepreneurship and community, need to grow on their own, bubble up organically, experiment, find their own momentum and shape. Can we loosen the leash and let go a little? If we can, we might be pleasantly surprised. Full story