On Singapore’s construction boom
They just better be careful that Singapore doesn’t sink. The MRT, underground walkways and basements means that it’s actually 75 per cent hollow, don’t you know.

On crime and punishment
If you get caught with drugs at airport, you die. Well, you have to have rules!

On the fairer sex
So many accidents on road here. Always always. Drivers stupid here. All women. Too many women drivers lah!

On publishing
Four dollars? Too much to pay for a magazine. I just want news. Straits Times only 80 cent!

On covering your assets
Clarke Quay is the best place to pick up – all the queues! But not Boat Quay, ’cause the youngsters, the Malays, they take a ride to Jurong East and don’t pay fare! They run away! I can’t catch, I’m 51, too old.