TOKYO/SINGAPORE -- When Mahathir Mohamad made his surprise comeback as Malaysia's prime minister, leading an upstart opposition party, some young netizens in Singapore noted the change in its neighbor's long-ruling government through the ballot box -- something that has not happened in the city-state. But for some older Singaporeans who remember the days of Mahathir's previous tenure, his return reminded them of the time when they were almost completely reliant on Malaysia for its fresh water.
Olivia Lum Ooi Lin, the founder, chairman and CEO of Hyflux, which has sought court protection, along with its five subsidiaries, in order to restructure its bloated debt load. (Photos by Shinya Sawai)
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