Singapore is at a crossroad. On one hand we are at the centre of globalization, the new economy and rapid changes, on the other hand we want to retain our values, improve the quality of our lives and ensure that the cornerstones of democracy are in place. Singapore is presently caught up in the old language of materialism as the only yardstick of success. We speak as if the continuous pursuit of a higher standard of material living will automatically provide us with the meaning of life. The Singapore of today is run by an elite group and not by the people.