Singapore’s prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, addresses the nation on the coronavirus in a telecast. Photo: Reuters
Singapore’s prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, addresses the nation on the coronavirus in a telecast. Photo: Reuters

‘Cut back on the back-patting’: Singapore’s coronavirus response loses its shine as critics speak out

  • Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s government faces escalating criticism over a surge of infections at foreign worker dormitories
  • Meanwhile, many citizens seem to be flouting tough ‘circuit breaker’ measures aimed at containing a resurgence in community transmissions

Singapore’s prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, addresses the nation on the coronavirus in a telecast. Photo: Reuters
Singapore’s prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, addresses the nation on the coronavirus in a telecast. Photo: Reuters
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