26-03-2025, 04:37 PM
Netizens challenge PAP’s SAF-to-politics pipeline, citing concerns over leadership style and grassroots gap
Singapore’s practice of recruiting former military officers into politics faces renewed scrutiny following Chief of Army Major-General David Neo’s resignation ahead of GE2025. While analysts and former minister George Yeo defend the PAP’s tradition, netizens argue military-style leadership may not align with civilian governance, lacking grassroots understanding and real-time experience.
https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/03...roots-gap/
Singapore’s practice of recruiting former military officers into politics faces renewed scrutiny following Chief of Army Major-General David Neo’s resignation ahead of GE2025. While analysts and former minister George Yeo defend the PAP’s tradition, netizens argue military-style leadership may not align with civilian governance, lacking grassroots understanding and real-time experience.
https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/03...roots-gap/