Alternative tender system for SMRT
Tan Kin Lian For the past two decades, I have taken a view that the competitive tender system is a bad system. The principal may get a lower price but the contractor may cut corners and provide inferior material and workmanship to keep a profit. It is difficult for the principal to monitor the work closely. It also leads to...
SMRT’s lowest tender system is to blame for frequent train breakdowns
I met an engineer who has been in the contracting business for two decades. He also provide cable testing services. I asked him about his view on the frequent MRT breakdowns and if his business involve the testing of cables in the MRT system. He was very convinced in his reply, He said: The problem is with our tender system....
SMRT should render all necessary support to affected passengers of Joo Koon collision incident
The Workers’ Party is disturbed to learn about the MRT train collision this morning which saw 23 commuters and two SMRT staff injured, including at least two with major injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured. We call on SMRT to render all necessary support to them, and ensure that the company covers all their...
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