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Survey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school students claim they have been bulliedSurvey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school students claim... I refer to the CNA report, “An underreported problem? Survey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school students claim they have been bullied.” (May 30) and “Jail for man who punched taxi driver for overtaking him” (June 05). Most of us don’t like to see the occurrences of bullying in schools, as it reflects where...

Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in the clearTrump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in the clear I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in the clear. (May 15) One deniable fact: There are no winners on either side (between China and the United States) in the trade and tariff war. Yet, Trump still persists to do it. It is not surprising that Trump has increased China's...

Podcasts didn't decide GE2025Podcasts didn't decide GE2025 I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: Podcasts didn't decide GE2025, but they changed how Singaporeans engage with politics (May 9). The 2025 General Election has several features/characteristics that deserve our attention, discussion and reflection: In today era, technological revolution, innovation and advancement...

GE2025: Stunning victory for PAPGE2025: Stunning victory for PAP I refer to the CNA’s report, “GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP, winning 87 of 97 seats with higher national vote share in PM Wong's first electoral test” (May 4). GE2025 has clearly delivered the following key messages/notes from the vast majority of voters: The Workers’ Party (WP) has done a fantastic good...

This is not a game of cardsThis is not a game of cards I can appreciate parties wanting to hold their cards close to their chest, but the smoke and mirrors games on nominations day, the shuffling of the DPM from a seat he had openly been declared to be defending, and other ministers shuffling constituencies leaves one feeling the PAP thinks it is playing a game of cards. Constituency...

Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans? I refer to The Online Citizen GE2025 news report, “Lee Hsien Yang: Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?” - (April 14), and “The Straits Times’ report, “GE2025: Singaporeans will go to the polls on May 3, Nomination Day on April 23” (April 15), and The Online Citizen GE2025 report,...

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝... Is the PAP of today exceptional, with unmatched competence and delivery? Afterall, that is their justification for the highest salaries in the world. Let’s look at its more recent track record. Large numbers of NRIC numbers were recently unmasked, leaving Singaporeans exposed to identity theft, fraud, abuse and scams....

GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit TimahGE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah I refer to the CNA news, “GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC but may make way for Singapore Democratic Party” (April 10), “More opposition 'star catches' are emerging. Is Singapore's political scene maturing?” (April 10) and “PSP says government response to Trump tariffs 'overblown',...

GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politicsGE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited... I refer to CNA’s news, “GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politics” (Mar 28). It is not surprised to notice that in recent weeks, two NMPs and top ministry officials have resigned, fuelling speculation they could be fielded as potential candidates for the ruling People's Action...

More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote in GE2025More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote in GE2025 I refer to The CNA’s News, “GE2025: More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote” (Mar 25). As Singapore’s General Election is due to be held within this year, the following factors will more or less influence the election situation this year: A)The general mentality of voters Voters are generally...

How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning US supportHow the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning... I refer to the CNA’s commentaries, “How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning US support” (Mar 4), “Lessons from the Trump-Zelenskyy meltdown- for friends and foes” (Mar 1) and “Will Trump tariffs push China to change economic tack?” (Mar 3). Foremost, we need to recognise the reality...

Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum WageSingapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage: National Service Should Not Come at the Expense of Opportunity Costs Singapore’s National Service (NS) has long been a cornerstone of the nation’s defense, requiring young men to dedicate two years of their lives to military, civil defense, or police service. While...

Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of reckoningTrump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of... I refer to the CNA’s Commentaries, “Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of reckoning” (Feb 20) and “Ukraine can survive with the ‘least worst’ peace” (Feb 22). Now, In the eyes of European Union, they have lost trust and confidence in the United States, it is solely due to the flip flop...

From Deepseek to Huawei, US tech restrictions on China are backfiringFrom Deepseek to Huawei, US tech restrictions on China are... I refer to the CNA’s Commentary, “From Deepseek to Huawei, US tech restrictions on China are backfiring” (Jan 31). Would it be practical, useful and effective for the United States to continually pursue an aggressive containment strategy to hobble China’s tech push? Undoubtedly, the answer is obviously not. There...

Don't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picksDon't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picks I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: “Don't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picks” (Nov 25), and “'No one will win a trade war’, China says after Trump tariff threat” (Nov 26). As everyone knows, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will return to power on January 20, 2025. Trump has dismissed...

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Iran’s 'Terrifying' New Arsenal Brings Israel To...

Iran’s 'Terrifying' New Arsenal Brings Israel To...

Iran’s military might continues to keep the world guessing. No one truly knows the full extent of its...
Iran unleashes

Iran unleashes "Doomsday Weapon" the Khorramshahr

After firing 'Fattah 1' hypersonic missiles toward Israel, Iran has now reportedly unleashed the "Doomsday...
Pakistan to nuke Israel if...

Pakistan to nuke Israel if...

Pakistan has conveyed to Iran that if Israel nukes Tehran, Islamabad will launch a nuclear weapon against...
Iran rejects ceasefire, vows retaliation that would...

Iran rejects ceasefire, vows retaliation that would...

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point as Iran firmly rejects ceasefire negotiations...
Iran burns Tel Aviv with fresh barrage of missiles

Iran burns Tel Aviv with fresh barrage of missiles

In a dramatic escalation, Iran launched a fresh barrage of over 100 missiles targeting the Israeli city...
Iran targets multiple cities in Israel after pounding...

Iran targets multiple cities in Israel after pounding...

Iran dealt a severe blow on Israel for the second straight night on June 14-15. Israel was hit by a barrage...
Iran targets Israel's Dimona Nuclear Power Plant

Iran targets Israel's Dimona Nuclear Power Plant

In a dramatic and unverified claim, Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen news outlet reports that Iran has launched...
Iran's pulverises Tel Aviv with barrage of Hypersonic...

Iran's pulverises Tel Aviv with barrage of Hypersonic...

Iran launched a powerful third wave of overnight missile strikes on Tel Aviv, targeting military bases...
Israel's air defenses breached by Iran's missile barrage

Israel's air defenses breached by Iran's missile barrage

Operation True Promise III intensifies as Iran launches multiple waves of missile attacks targeting major...
Iran launches major retaliatory missile strikes at...

Iran launches major retaliatory missile strikes at...

Iran has launched a significant ballistic missile attack on Israel, with hundreds of missiles raining...
Iran launches hundreds of drones at Israel

Iran launches hundreds of drones at Israel

Following the unprovoked air strikes by Israel on Iran's nuclear facilities, Iran has retaliated by launching...
Israel launches air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities

Israel launches air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities

Explosions have been reported northeast of Iran’s capital Tehran, according to the state-run news agency...
Real Footage of China's 2025 Flood Crisis in Yunnan...

Real Footage of China's 2025 Flood Crisis in Yunnan...

Devastating floods and geological disasters have struck Gongshan County, Nujiang Prefecture in Yunnan...
Strong hailstorm strikes China's Xi'an causing airport...

Strong hailstorm strikes China's Xi'an causing airport...

On the evening of May 8, Xi’an, the capital city of China’s Shaanxi Province, was struck by a powerful...
Four parties lost their election deposits in GE2025

Four parties lost their election deposits in GE2025

A total of four opposition parties, the Singapore United Party (SUP), People's Power Party (PPP), People’s...
Level 16 super typhoon devastates multiple cities in...

Level 16 super typhoon devastates multiple cities in...

Northern China was hit by an extreme weather event on Thursday as a massive cold front swept south, colliding...
Level 15 winds destroy buildings rooftops and cause...

Level 15 winds destroy buildings rooftops and cause...

On April 30, northern China was struck by an extreme weather event as a massive cold vortex surged southward,...
TR Emeritus to 'shut-up' on 2nd May 2025

TR Emeritus to 'shut-up' on 2nd May 2025

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Opinions
Don’t Rock The Boat

Don’t Rock The Boat

Singaporeans are, by and large, practical people, being mainly immigrant stock. They value security,...
Trump and his ilk are at it again

Trump and his ilk are at it again

Trump and his ilk are at it again. They are not going to back down. Yes, it’s Harvard, his eyesore,...
我们是否该重新思考国防开支的优先顺序?

我们是否该重新思考国防开支的优先顺序?

新加坡政府近日宣布将采购两艘额外的“无畏级”潜艇,引发了一个重要问题:我们的国防力量,到底需要多强? 毫无疑问,一个强大且可信的军队对于保障国家主权与威慑潜在威胁是不可或缺的。新加坡地处战略要冲,国土面积有限,因此需要一支现代化的武装部队。然而,当我们对比邻国——马来西亚拥有两艘潜艇、印尼正逐步扩展至十二艘——新加坡在水下战力上已处于领先地位。这不禁让人质疑,我们是否正引领着一场无声的区域军备竞赛? 问题在于:当威慑的需求被满足后,继续扩军是否已经超出必要? 一艘“无畏级”潜艇的估价超过十亿新元,还不包括长期的运营与维护成本。这两艘新潜艇的资金,若能转用于迫切的民生需求,例如医疗保健、老龄化支援、教育及弱势群体扶助,或许对社会的整体韧性更具意义。 政府一再强调国防开支是经过审慎规划的,但当生活成本日益上升,政府却仍需将消费税(Gst)提高至9%甚至更多,这种矛盾不禁令人困惑。如果某些战略性国防项目能够延后或循序推进,节省下来的资源是否可以用于社会发展呢? “全面防卫”不仅仅是硬件实力,更是要赢得人民的心与信任。让人民感到安心、有保障、受到重视,这种安全感无法靠潜艇来衡量,而是通过每一位国人的生活实感体现出来。 这并非是在呼吁削弱我们的国防,而是呼吁我们重新思考国家的优先事项。当我们继续推进军事现代化的同时,也不要忽视同样重要的任务——巩固社会契约、增强国民凝聚力。   Cwc-Ai  
The three of threes about DPM Heng Swee Kiat

The three of threes about DPM Heng Swee Kiat

The first part of the threes is about the when, the how and the why? And it is about his retirement...
我们是否该重新思考国防开支的优先顺序?

我们是否该重新思考国防开支的优先顺序?

新加坡政府近日宣布将采购两艘额外的“无畏级”潜艇,引发了一个重要问题:我们的国防力量,到底需要多强? 毫无疑问,一个强大且可信的军队对于保障国家主权与威慑潜在威胁是不可或缺的。新加坡地处战略要冲,国土面积有限,因此需要一支现代化的武装部队。然而,当我们对比邻国——马来西亚拥有两艘潜艇、印尼正逐步扩展至十二艘——新加坡在水下战力上已处于领先地位。这不禁让人质疑,我们是否正引领着一场无声的区域军备竞赛? 问题在于:当威慑的需求被满足后,继续扩军是否已经超出必要? 一艘“无畏级”潜艇的估价超过十亿新元,还不包括长期的运营与维护成本。这两艘新潜艇的资金,若能转用于迫切的民生需求,例如医疗保健、老龄化支援、教育及弱势群体扶助,或许对社会的整体韧性更具意义。 政府一再强调国防开支是经过审慎规划的,但当生活成本日益上升,政府却仍需将消费税(Gst)提高至9%甚至更多,这种矛盾不禁令人困惑。如果某些战略性国防项目能够延后或循序推进,节省下来的资源是否可以用于社会发展呢? “全面防卫”不仅仅是硬件实力,更是要赢得人民的心与信任。让人民感到安心、有保障、受到重视,这种安全感无法靠潜艇来衡量,而是通过每一位国人的生活实感体现出来。 这并非是在呼吁削弱我们的国防,而是呼吁我们重新思考国家的优先事项。当我们继续推进军事现代化的同时,也不要忽视同样重要的任务——巩固社会契约、增强国民凝聚力。   Cwc-Ai  
Cutting down reliance on US military equipment

Cutting down reliance on US military equipment

There is a rampant rumor going around that claims Egypt has ordered 48 J10C with a price tag of USD$25B...
2025大选—明确授权,变化中的政治格局

2025大选—明确授权,变化中的政治格局

2025年大选结果无可争议,政府再次赢得了强有力的授权,稳固了其在新加坡政治格局中的主导地位。尽管选举结果并不令人意外,但胜利的过程却并非没有争议和复杂性。 值得注意的是,选区划分的变化在本次选战中发挥了重要作用。陈清木医生与徐顺全医生等资深反对派人物,因选区重划而受到显著影响——传统支持基础被分割或并入他区,无疑左右了某些关键选区的最终结果。虽然选区调整在新加坡选举历史上并不罕见,但其公平性与透明度仍持续引发讨论。 工人党虽稳守东北区的传统堡垒,但未能在本届大选中攻下新的选区。不过,该党仍获得两个非选区议员(Ncmp)席位,虽属安慰性质,却在象征意义上维持了国会内多元声音的存在。 更值得关注的是,本届大选所处的人口背景正经历剧烈变化。新加坡人口从2000年的约300万增长至2025年的超过500万。考虑到多年来出生率持续偏低,这一增长几乎可以肯定主要归因于移民流入,尤其可能在华人群体中增长显著。这一趋势对国家的社会结构和政治生态产生了深远影响。 展望2030年大选,各政党不仅要面对一如既往的选区调整与突发的全球事件,更需正视一个不断演变的社会结构。随着越来越多新移民成为国民,选民构成日益多元,政党在政策制定与信息传递上必须更具包容性与前瞻性。他们必须同时争取老一代公民与新加坡新公民的认同,回应共同关切,并跨越代际与文化差异的鸿沟。 在新加坡持续向前迈进的过程中,其政治也必须与时俱进——反映日益多元的人口现实,同时坚守国家的核心价值观:团结、韧性与务实。 Cwc-Ai
A jaw-dropping election

A jaw-dropping election

This is a jaw-dropping election. For the opposition. SDP’s Dr Chee and PSP’s Leong were deeply disappointed....
The Nation has rejected multi-party Parliamentary representation

The Nation has rejected multi-party Parliamentary representation

Our party suffered great losses and I personally have suffered the greatest hit. But these personal losses...
A False Analogy That Insults the Intelligence of Singaporeans

A False Analogy That Insults the Intelligence of Singaporeans

Minister Ong Ye Kung’s recent assertion that a “co-driver” bears no responsibility if a car crashes...
There is a cost to losing

There is a cost to losing

There is a cost to losing. At least in PAP’s books. And one of the costs is a policy of priority. That...
Hougang Belongs to the People

Hougang Belongs to the People

Thank You for the Reminder, Mr Marshall Lim. It is with no small measure of amusement that one reads...
Its all about trust

Its all about trust

Dr Ng Eng Hen from PAP has pointed out the most important key point about this General Elections, it...
Misunderstanding What Singaporeans Truly Expect from...

Misunderstanding What Singaporeans Truly Expect from...

The government's repeated assertion that it is "easy for the opposition to ask the government to give...
Punggol GRC

Punggol GRC

Punggol GRC is without question one of the most hotly watched, followed and contested constituency in...
Should Singapore Be Concerned About David Neo’s “Action-Takers,...

Should Singapore Be Concerned About David Neo’s “Action-Takers,...

Singaporeans should pause and reflect on the recent remark by PAP candidate David Neo, who said that...
Why Singaporeans Must Reconsider the Dismissal of SDP’s...

Why Singaporeans Must Reconsider the Dismissal of SDP’s...

The Singapore government’s blunt assertion that the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP)’s proposals...
Expect the exchange of barbs in politics

Expect the exchange of barbs in politics

In a political contest, expect the exchange of barbs. And we do not lack any of it in the rallies held...
Letters
Survey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school students...

Survey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school students...

I refer to the CNA report, “An underreported problem? Survey finds 30% of Singapore secondary school...
Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in...

Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in...

I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: Trump blinked again on tariffs, but China isn't in the clear. (May...
Podcasts didn't decide GE2025

Podcasts didn't decide GE2025

I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: Podcasts didn't decide GE2025, but they changed how Singaporeans engage...
GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP

GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP

I refer to the CNA’s report, “GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP, winning 87 of 97 seats with higher...
Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?

Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?

I refer to The Online Citizen GE2025 news report, “Lee Hsien Yang: Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs...
GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit...

GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit...

I refer to the CNA news, “GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC but may make...
GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are...

GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are...

I refer to CNA’s news, “GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politics”...
More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote...

More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote...

I refer to The CNA’s News, “GE2025: More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote” (Mar...
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Risk and Bonus Management | Strategies at 1Win Casino

Risk and Bonus Management | Strategies at 1Win Casino

Top Casino Strategies Singaporean Players Use on 1Win Users of the 1win platform are increasingly...
Why More Singaporeans Want to Stay Single and Child-Free

Why More Singaporeans Want to Stay Single and Child-Free

Singapore is full of individuals living life in this fast-paced world. The social shift of many individuals...
Singapore’s Sports Industry: A Rising Powerhouse...

Singapore’s Sports Industry: A Rising Powerhouse...

Singapore’s sports industry is on the cusp of greatness, leveraging cutting-edge infrastructure and...
What are the most popular hobbies in Singapore in 2025?

What are the most popular hobbies in Singapore in 2025?

As work-life balance remains a constant talking point in the fast-paced city-state of Singapore, residents...
10 Most Popular Mobile Games in Singapore

10 Most Popular Mobile Games in Singapore

Singaporeans can't get enough of their phones these days, spending tons of time battling opponents, building...
Langkawi to Koh Lipe Ferry: Complete Travel Guide

Langkawi to Koh Lipe Ferry: Complete Travel Guide

Planning a tropical escape from Malaysia to Thailand? The journey from Langkawi to Koh Lipe offers a...
This is not a game of cards

This is not a game of cards

I can appreciate parties wanting to hold their cards close to their chest, but the smoke and mirrors...
𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝...

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝...

Is the PAP of today exceptional, with unmatched competence and delivery? Afterall, that is their justification...
Sticky & Recent Articles

Flash floods hit Bukit Timah again

Flash floods hit Bukit Timah again

For the second time in less than a month, Singapore was hit by flash floods again which was unreported by the mainstream media to save the "face" of the PAP regime. Just two weeks ago, parts of Singapore's Central Business District were submerged in flood water after a heavy downpour. (read more here) According to some readers, some parts of Bukit Timah, Jalan Besar, Newton and Novena were flooded yesterday, much to the embarrassment of the PAP regime which is fast running out of time to control the recurrent spate of floods. Photos of the flooding were taken by a netizen who uploaded it to STOMP here. PAP MP Dr Teo Ho Pin said during a recent interview with the media that the flash floods is one of the many issues that the PAP regime must tackle before the coming general election. When the floods first hit Singapore last year November, PAP minister Dr Yaacob Ibrahim claimed that they are "freak events which occur once in fifty years." Less than one year later, Singapore has been flooded so many times now that NEA has to issue a flood alert everytime it rains. Much to the chagrin and disbelief of Singaporeans, PAP leaders downplay their concerns and blame them for "complaining" too much. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that flooding is "inevitable" in "tropical" Singapore while his father PAP strongman Lee Kuan Yew chastised Singaporeans for wanting "everything to be perfect" and proclaimed that the floodings were "an act of God" which "no amount of engineering can prevent." Singaporeans, especially those living in the flood-prone areas should heed the advice of Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong to stop "griping" and start taking "action" soon in the coming general election.     Related articles: >> Seletar Airport hit by flash floods >> Singaporean kayaking in flood waters at Jalan Besar >> Near complete news blackout of flash floods at Novena and MacPherson >> PUB Chairman given National Day award >> Flood prevention measures taken by Hong Kong govt since 2009 >> What are the KPIs for Environment Ministry? >> Yaacob: flash floods are caused by “intense storms” >> Yaacob: impossible to keep Singapore completely “flood free” >> Lui Tuck Yew blames PUB for frequent flooding >> Businesses in Orchard suffer heavy losses from second flooding in a month >> PAP MPs want answers for recent floods >> Singapore hit by floods again and again >> Singaporeans asked to prevent flooding themselves >> PM Lee to Singaporeans: impossible to expect flood free Singapore >> Singaporeans take PAP to task for latest freak flood >> Yaacob Ibrahim and the art of shirking responsibility  Read More →

令政府辣手的事,真的越来越多了

令政府辣手的事,真的越来越多了

作者:费言 记得读初中的时候,我们有个老师常常说:这是一件令人辣手的事。。。。 从这时开始,我们就习惯用“辣手”而不知道什么叫“棘手”了。 据坊间人说,圣淘沙云顶赌场派了免费大巴,在柔佛新山周围的大小市镇,到处免费载送柔佛甘榜里的Uncle、Aunty到圣淘沙IR去消费,不知道这种“非法”到邻国鼓励乡下人赌博的作为,是不是得到我们尊贵的新加坡陆交局的批准呢? 而这种不公平,公然破坏市场,抢夺人家饭碗,如SMRT的巴士地铁、新加坡德士司机,新加坡对马来西亚长途旅游巴士,新加坡国内旅游巴士的无法无天作为,为什么新加坡陆路交通局竟然会为虎作伥呢?难道,云顶赌场的法力真的这么高强? 你看,“正义”一下子没有得到伸张,问题不就很快越演越烈了吗? 我们PAP杨木光那些消费人协会的人一不小心,没有为弱势族群出来带头抗争,(对SMRT或者新加坡的任何交通业者来说,陆交局是他们的老板,所以,许多事 他们也不敢吭声,就算是弱势族群吧),所以,陆交局就越来越食髓知味,竟然为了维护“赌场”的利益,胆粗粗让赌场直接把免费巴士开到我们组屋门口,把我们组屋楼下玩纸牌的Uncle、Aunty们直接载到赌场去消费了。 说实在的,这里面也许还是有冤屈的,谁能证明,这免费上车的一车 Uncle、Aunty们,有多少巴仙是真的去赌博的呢?还是真的到IR去健康消费,欢度晚年呀?其实,陆交局要脱罪的话,很简单嘛,搞个调查报告,就说,这免费坐车的人,里面有80%去健康消费,只有20%是去赌钱的,这不就可以把罪名轻轻放下了吗? 免费小巴载送公众消费,古已有之,各组屋的购物中心都有,十几年来,旧马场的Giant超市,都有从新加坡各地的巴士站提供免费载人到哪里去购物,这有什么需要大惊小怪的吗? 咱们的部长们,可能还会在国会辩解说,把在组屋楼下的Uncle、Aunty载到赌场,这是用心良苦呀,一来,组屋区的人天天在组屋楼下赌钱,这对我们的下 一代耳濡目染,会造成不良影响,容易让我们的下一代成为赌鬼,二来,我们的警察天天还要去追捉这些组屋赌鬼,弄得我们不够警力去对付大耳窿,不够警力去对 付毒品份子、恐怖份子,你看看,SMRT的车厂,不就弄得没半个警察去巡逻,才会让那两个小洋鬼进去胡乱涂鸦吗?你知道,我们内政部每年需要花多少警力和开销去对付组屋楼下那些组屋赌鬼吗?下一个财政年,内政部的预算又要增加多少呀? 唉,时代不同咯,真是命水不同呀。。。。。大陆人家说呀,现在已经从“民不聊生”逐步进入到了“官不聊生”的时代咯! 一架开往赌场的免费小巴的小事,就已经成为政府“辣手”的问题了,看来,我们李资政真的不可轻言退休咯! 大马论坛  Read More →

Singaporeans do not need advice from Lee Kuan Yew on how to manage their country

Singaporeans do not need advice from Lee Kuan Yew on how to manage their country

OPINION Speaking to the Malaysian media last week, former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi commented wryly that "Malaysians do not need advice from Lee Kuan Yew on how to manage their country" in response to Lee's latest criticisms of Malaysian politics in a recent interview with New York Times. Similarly, Singaporeans also do not need advice from him on how to manage the country. Lee has been dispensing his usual "pearls of wisdom" to his subjects lately to teach his son the Prime Minister on how to run Singapore. In the same interview, Lee played up the spectre of race-based politics again if the repressive political system promulgated by him is liberalized and dropped yet another hint that he is not quite ready to retire. At 87 years of age, Lee is probably the world's oldest living MP and minister, his only "feat" which deserves to be recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. Based on his latest public statements, it is quite obvious that the octagenarian Lee has lost touch completely with the ground, especially the concerns, worries and aspirations of young Singaporeans which is not surprisingly given his long years at the apogee of power in Singapore. When one stands way above others cocooned in one's own ivory tower and hearing nothing but generous praises from sycophants, it is only expected that one will fail to empathize with the predicament of the common man in the street. Lee implores Singaporeans to work for as long as they can till they drop dead and die and uses himself as an example. However, he fails to realize that very few Singaporeans earn as much as him for "doing nothing much except forecasting". It is both a mental and physical torture to continue working to support oneself after slogging hard day in and out for the entire life. What's the meaning of life if there is nothing to look forward to except lifelong work to add to Singapore's GDP growth? After fifty years of nation-building, native Singaporeans have begun to see themselves as one united people instead of one divided by race or religion. We no longer see ourselves as ethnic Chinese from China, Malays from Malaysia or Indians from India. Singapore is our home and we are all Singaporeans. Unfortunately, Lee's mindset remains stuck in the 1950s and 1960s and has no qualms playing the race card to accentuate the differences between the various ethnic groups in Singapore which is undermining one of the few achievements of the PAP regime in forging a common national identity. Lee wants to attract the best talents around the world to settle in Singapore, but genuine talents do not relocate to a place purely out of economic reasons. Few talented immigrants will want to start a family in a country which does not respect the basic human rights of its citizens and often goes out of its way to interfere in their private lives. That's why the PAP regime has little choice but to keep importing uncouth and uneducated peasants from the inner provinces of China and India to make up the numbers including cleaners, construction workers, masseurs, and bus drivers, one of whom was even held up as an example of a "foreign talent" by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during his recent National Day Rally speech. These are not "global talents" but economic refugees who flock to Singapore in search of better lives. For Singapore to attract the real talents from First World countries, we need to liberalize our archaic, outdated and repressive political landscape to make it a more conducive place for creative individuals to flourish. Singapore is much larger than the PAP regime, let alone Lee. The blind worship of a cult figure is unhealthy in any country. Lee's stature has grown so much in recent years due to some clever marketing and propaganda by the mainstream media that he is now synonymous with Singapore. A true leader knows when to step down and make way for others like former South African President Nelson Mandela who retires after only a single term in office. All leaders will come and go, but the country must still go on without them. China survived Mao, Taiwan is now free from the clutches of the Chiang family and even the succession plan of North Korea has now hit a snag. If Lee truly has the interests of Singapore at heart, he should retire completely from politics in the next general election and leave the next generation of Singaporeans to chart their own collective destinies ahead which will turn out to be quite different from what he envisioned. It is time for us to let go of the historical baggage and move on as a nation. Singapore belongs to all Singaporeans and not the PAP regime or a single family.   Please join our Facebook page here and invite your friends to do so to create awareness of the current affairs affecting Singaporeans. Please use our online web form to contact us.  Read More →

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