Biographies & Memoirs

Professor S. Jayakumar, a former minister, diplomat and law dean, shares his candid views on many facets of Singapore’s governance, including fascinating first-hand and behind-the-scenes accounts. On Lee Kuan first-hand recollections of events revealing the founding prime minister’s working style as well as his human side. On world his impressions of monarchs, prime ministers and ministers, with many of whom he developed close relations. On the relationships between the Government, Ministry of Law, Attorney-General’s Chambers and the how they interact in actual practice. On challenging legal issues, how Singapore should deal with issues such as the rule of law; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues; and tough penalties such as the death penalty and caning. On contemporary issues, - Transition to 4 should Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong review his handover timeline? - General Election 2020: what are the scenarios which the election portends for Singapore’s future? - Fight against was it a failure or a success story? - Reserved Election of was it justifiable or not?