He returned to Singapore in 1948 when he joined the "Malayan Tribune" and stopped writing short stories. In 1950, he joined "Singapore Tiger Standard" that was founded by Aw Boon Haw. In 1954, he joined "The Straits Times" as a journalist. He was bold in writing about the way Singapore was governed by the British. This incurred the displeasure of the colonial government. His column, "I write as I please", attracted so much attention that he was called for questioning by the government.