(Sept 29): Senior members of Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party are concerned that mixed signals from the country’s virus task force are giving the appearance of divisions that could lead to rare infighting, people familiar with the situation said. They said the prime minister or another senior member should take charge and show decisiveness, according to the people. Although the party prolonged its nearly six-decade rule in an election last year, the opposition gained a record number of seats. Wong has generally appeared to favor tighter measures to contain the virus, while Ong is seen as a greater advocate for opening. The disquiet in the party reflects a broader debate within Singapore society about the pace of opening up, even as it boasts one of the world’s highest vaccination rates.
