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

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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

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...
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长官,您吠的哪棵树?

长官,您吠的哪棵树?

作者:冀居·谢 律政部长兼内政部第二部长尚穆根说,本地有数以千计以盈利为目标、分红给股东的私人机构,若要政府用纳税人的钱去维持这些公司的保安,既不可能也不合理。 那好了,民防部队每年都在地下地铁站举行防空壕演戏、镇暴部队服役人员的经常性巡逻,我也看过穿上SBO扛着机枪的武装巡逻,这些政府都有向地铁公司,或者地 铁公司向政府征收费用吗?如果都没有的话,或者只收象征式的费用,那么双方的交情匪浅,政府是不是可以扛起那一部分的责任,什么叫做不可能也不合理? 既然是政府宪报(gazetted)这些地点为重要设施(key installations),那么肯定跟国民的生命财产有关,您就谈谈这部分嘛。再来,裕廊岛上90多家化工工厂,政府利用国民服役人员的廉价津贴来保 护这个岛,有跟它们收过费用吗?那肯定是它们愿意前来的先决条件,是个免费大奉送。 还有新电信的卫星转播站,保护得如飞弹基地似的,有收钱吗?新电信一年赚多少钱,你跟我讲? 如果说以盈利为目标的私人机构都得自己顾自己,政府不能用纳税人的钱去维持这些公司的保安,那么纳税人付给公共交通保安委员会和国家安全统筹部高官的天价薪水不也白花了吗? 退一万步来讲,黄根成的内政部不是一个以盈利目标的私人机构,照样儿让马士沙拉末利用建筑保安的漏洞而尿遁,有人头落地吗?各级长官不也“钱多事少离家近,位高权重责任轻,睡觉睡到自然醒,数钱数到手抽筋。” 长官,您吠的哪棵树? 来源:大马论坛  Read More →

动用手中的选票唤起部长们的觉醒!

动用手中的选票唤起部长们的觉醒!

作者:费言 关于地铁总站保安疏忽,政府是否有责任的问题,我们律政部长,兼内政部第二部长尚穆根这么解释说: “认为保安只是政府的责任,是错误的想法,正如副总理兼内政部长黄根成所说的,这件事人人有责,政府多次强调,这需要政府、私人企业与民间一起合作,因此,企业必须严肃看待设施的保安问题。” 他的这番话,准确应证了淡马锡论坛上的一句话: 【最可耻的应该还算是政府,所有的责任都撇得清清楚楚,把烂摊子丢回给地铁公司去收拾。】 这位律政部长兼资深律师,还不忘耍弄他专业律师搬弄逻辑的高招,兵分两路分化群众焦点,他语重心长地说:SMRT是挂牌上市公司,股东每年都分了大量利润红利,却妄想让新加坡320万人民来承担它的保安费用?(如此说起来,他们还有保护纳税人钱财不被滥用的功劳呢?) 这个律师的嘴巴够厉害吧?这种说法,够奸猾了吧? 还有更奸猾的论调:“另一些人提出质疑,则另有政治动机!” 把质疑的声音通通归纳为政治阴谋,网络鸟话,他就可以不必听到太多的鸟话,耳根清净,回家安心去睡觉了! 还是我们早报前资深PAP议员吴俊刚老头勇于大义灭亲,敢讲公道真话。他在新文章中这么说: 【接下来相信国人也不想再听到什么“叫醒电话”(wake-up call,意为警钟)了。最近,我们一再的听到“叫醒电话”,SMRT樟宜车厂里的地铁列车被涂鸦客潜入而懵然不知,有议员说那是“叫醒电话”,于是 SMRT和公共交通保安委员会表示将进行全面检讨;这回,地下排水道阻塞演变成水患,也有议员说是个“叫醒电话”,于是,雅国部长也表示将全面检查所有排 水道。难道大家都睡着了?电话已连响了两轮,相信大家都该醒了。 】 老吴说得没错,从地铁总站被闲人侵入涂鸦事件看来,我们的内政部或者所谓的国土安全部,并没有从拐马逃跑的噩梦中被惊醒,尚穆根指天画地,把一切责任推得干干净净的狡辩,也明显是一种推卸责任的“吉宁仔讲古”托词。 从 2004年开始,政府已经成立了一个所谓的公共交通保安委员会,负责包括设施保安、信息科技、危机管理和公众警觉教育等在内的指导工作,很显然地,政府进 行这样的保安编制,证明他们涉入很深,也似乎要全盘负起协调和管理公共交通安全的工作。他们在2007年还主办过一个工作坊,目的据说是要定期“审议新加 坡陆路交通所面对的安全问题,并且探讨可行的技术方案来应对所有可能的威胁。” 既然涉入如此之深,但是这个所谓的“公共交通保安委员会”,这些年来都干过什么好事呢?他们对地铁总站这么重要的公共交通设施,有做过什么保安的指示和指导,以及日常工作检查和检讨吗? 如果他们有这么做,而SMRT没有认真执行,哪为什么不摆出事实,提出证据来,让公众和政府能透明地对SMRT进行严肃的责任追究? 如果他们什么都没有做,这个所谓的公共交通保安委员会是不是应该被谴责?或者应该即刻被解散重新组织,这些在里面领干薪天天睡觉的人,是不是应该马上被滚 蛋,还必须被追究失职责任?内政部们负责这个委员会的官员,是不是应该站出来解释发生了什么问题?失职的人是不是应该被滚蛋和追究责任? 吴老头的话,其实只讲对了一半。尽管已经拿那么高的薪水,新加坡的许多官员和部长们的确都在睡觉。叫醒电话已经响了很多次,已经震天响了很久很久,但40年来骄傲跋扈地趟在功劳簿上的PAP部长们,就是那么的睡意怏然,似乎一点觉醒的意思都没有。 公共交通要塞的地铁总站里面,防卫保安摆的竟是“金玉其外,败絮其中”的空城计。铁一般的事实摆在人们眼前,在头号恐怖分子拐马从保安森严的监牢里逃走之后,那次惊人的wake-up call,显然的,并没有把我们黄根成部长和他的内政群英们叫醒。 为了在新加坡还没有被恐怖分子不幸炸毁之前,为了不再让乌节路成为另一个东方的威尼斯城,为了让我们喜欢睡觉的部长们更快地觉醒,亲爱的新加坡选民们,是时候了。 请善用你们手中的选票,不多也不少,准确地传达你们的信息,准时地给他们wake-up call,让他们认真地丢掉几个集选区或单选区,就如大马人民发动308政治海啸那样,让他们如在半夜听到惊雷那样,很快就会从梦中惊醒,从此不再讲漫天的大话,不再乱吹牛皮,不再讲推卸责任的鸟话,不再讲高薪引才的鬼话,从此老老实实,勤勤恳恳地为新加坡做好他们的工作。 来源:大马论坛  Read More →

YPAP leader and new citizen Sinha Shekhar complains about low rent of his resale HDB flat

YPAP leader and new citizen Sinha Shekhar complains about low rent of his resale HDB flat

YPAP leader and new citizen from India Sinha Shekhar made a Freudian slip on the PAP REACH Facebook yesterday by complaining about the low rent of his resale flat. The Ministry of Finance is conducting a public consultation on changes in the property tax to improve tax administration and to provide greater clarity to taxpayers. Below is a snapshot of Mr Sinha Shekhar's comments, courtesy of our reader James Ong: [Source: REACH Facebook] In the above exchange, Mr Sinha Shekhar, who works as an occupational therapist at Thye Hua Kwan Hospital, wrote that he paid "really high" for a resale HDB flat and the rent he is collecting is not enough to pay for the bank instalments. Mr Sinha also revealed that he owns a private property, implying that he bought the resale HDB flat NOT for staying but for renting and making money. This is yet another example of immigrants jacking up prices of HDB flats by their entry into the resale market and then profiteering from it by renting them out, a common practice in Singapore. Some PRs are known to buy a few resale flats for rental before selling them at a profit after they leave Singapore. Due to a limited supply of new flats in the face of rising demand fueled by the relentless influx of immigrants, the prices of HDB flats have sky-rocketed in recent years, pricing young Singaporeans out of the market. Many of these PRs and new citizens are already established professionals like Mr Sinha Shekhar when they arrived in Singapore and therefore it is not surprising that they can afford to buy resale flats which are unaffordable to most Singapore graduates fresh out of school.   The Straits Times reported last year of an Indonesian PR who paid an eye-popping $653,000 for a 4-room resale flat in Queenstown though he could well afford to buy a condominium. Despite the evidence on the ground showing otherwise, PAP Minister for National Development Mah Bow Tan is adamant that HDB flats remain "affordable" in Singapore and ticked Singaporeans off for being "fussy". Mr Sinha Shekhar is notorious in Singapore blogosphere for his description of PAP critics as “dogs” on the YPAP Facebook.  Ironically, he was later given an “Outstanding Contributors’ award” by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for the regularity of his contributions on the PAP REACH Forum and Facebook. [Source: YPAP Facebook] His "contribution" on the REACH Facebook about his resale flat has since been deleted: It is not known if Mr Sinha has deleted the comments himself or they were deleted by the REACH Facebook administrator.   Related articles: 1. YPAP leader Sinha Shekhar described PAP critics as "DOGS" 2. YPAP leader Sinha Shekhar urged CDCs to reach out to immigrants 3. Indian new citizen Sinha Shekhar scolds unemployed Singapore NSman   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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