Terry Xu is the Editor In Chief at The Online Citizen. He focuses on a diverse range of themes including transportation and mobility, business and economics, and social issues, with particular attention to Singaporean culture, corruption, and international laws. Terry's work has been featured in various outlets, showcasing his insights into the intersection of society, economy, and legal affairs.
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By: Terry Xu
Prof Eugene Tan's claim that the government's stance on NRIC masking aligns with the PDPA misrepresents its framework. Past PDPC actions, such as the S$30,000 fine on the Singapore Taekwondo Federation for exposing NRICs, highlight the law's strict standards on safeguarding personal data.
By: Terry Xu
The Personal Data Protection Commission advises against using NRIC numbers for authentication, labeling them identifiers, not secrets. This clashes with SingPass's default use of NRICs as login IDs, highlighting inconsistencies that erode public trust and expose users to data security risks.
By: Terry Xu
The collapse of the Allianz-Income Insurance deal exposes troubling priorities. The S$1.85 billion capital extraction plan, quietly central to the transaction, suggests the deal was less about long-term growth and more a cash-out exercise. Its collapse reinforces the need for transparency when public trust is at stake.
Minister K Shanmugam holds the record for the most POFMA directions issued—20. For the last three, Second Minister Josephine Teo issued them instead. Had he done so himself, it would have been a glaringly clear series of seven directions in a row, raising questions on accountability.
By: Terry Xu
The government’s response to the NRIC unmasked numbers exposure was underwhelming, advising Singaporeans to “just change” their NRICs while downplaying real risks like scams and identity theft. Shifting the burden to citizens without offering systemic solutions leaves many questioning accountability and trust in data protection.
By: Terry Xu
Terry Xu, Chief Editor of The Online Citizen, has rejected LODs from Ministers Tan See Leng and K. Shanmugam. He asserts that the article in question raises legitimate concerns about transparency in Singapore's GCB market and views the LODs as attempts to suppress independent journalism.
By: Terry Xu
PAP MP Low Yen Ling’s Facebook post refuting PSP’s harassment allegations raises serious questions. Despite her claims of assault and intimidation, no evidence has been provided, while PSP has shared photos and videos. Her narrative appears inconsistent, lacking credibility and transparency.
By: Terry Xu
The Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill, set for its second reading in Parliament, aims to strengthen Singapore's multicultural fabric. However, beneath its rhetoric lies a framework granting the Minister for Home Affairs, Mr K Shanmugam, extensive and largely unchecked powers.
By: Terry Xu
Law Minister K Shanmugam criticised US President Joe Biden's clemency decisions for inconsistencies. However, the case of Lian Hoe Heng—a 58-yr-old drug syndicate leader spared the death penalty despite laundering over S$1.27M and profiting S$203,000 in personal proceeds—raises questions about Singapore's own application of capital punishment.
In a recent dialogue, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong suggested BTO prices are tied to incomes, not resale values.
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