To some of us Singapore's reply is not a surprise.
The word on the street is that SIA "may" be making a serious attempt to give "safety" serious thought. This includes taking human factors seriously.
There are plenty of information in PPRuNe archives leaving no doubt that safety came last at SIA. It was always money first, safety last.
As for the government of Singapore and misinformation, amongst other things, through years of brain washing and lack of freedom of speech, they have managed to actually make the Singaporeans believe, 'Singapore and Singaporeans are perfect'.