In this episode of Straight Talk with P. N. Balji, the veteran Singaporean journalist and commentator analyses why is social distancing not easy in Singapore during the Covid-19 crisis.

Balji, who entered journalism in 1970, has worked at five newspapers – TODAY (as founding editor), The Straits Times, TNP (as founding editor) and the now-defunct Malaysia Mail and New Nation. During his long career, Balji also helmed New Nation, TNP and TODAY. He has penned down his thoughts and experiences as an editor in his book, The Reluctant Editor.

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