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Joanne Leow

Last published April 2026 · On our record since 2026

Where this writer stands

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“I see that the national pride we were taught to feel about our meteoric economic rise was underpinned by sacrifices, pollution, inequity and externalities that we were trained to ignore.” Read the piece

Labour1 piece

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“Low-wage migrant workers from other parts of Asia are the labour behind the terraforming of Singapore's landscapes and the breakneck pace of its construction projects.” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“In my research I have discovered that we supplied not only oil, but a great deal of the ammunition that was used by the Australians in the Vietnam War.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“While not technically a "petrostate," Singapore nevertheless made its fortunes by being among the top five oil-refinery and export hubs in the world, and the major conduit of crude oil from the Middle East to neighbouring Asian countries.” Read the piece

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