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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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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...
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官员财产申报,“水”到后“渠”将成

官员财产申报,“水”到后“渠”将成

News.com.cn, 6 March 2010 3月5日,第十一届全国人民代表大会第三次会议在北京人民大会堂开幕。国务院总理温家宝作政府工作报告。 深圳特区报特派记者 许业周 摄   改革收入分配制度:   打击取缔非法收入   规范灰色收入   报告提出,要改革收入分配制度。   温家宝 (Wen Jiabao) 表示,我们不仅要通过发展经济,把社会财富这个“蛋糕”做大,也要通过合理的收入分配制度把“蛋糕”分好。一要抓紧制定调整国民收入分配格局的政策措施,逐步提高居民收入在国民收入分配中的比重,提高劳动报酬在初次分配中的比重。加大财政、税收在收入初次分配和再分配中的调节作用。创造条件让更多群众拥有财产性收入。二要深化垄断行业收入分配制度改革。完善对垄断行业工资总额和工资水平的双重调控政策。严格规范国有企业、金融机构经营管理人员特别是高管的收入,完善监管办法。三要进一步规范收入分配秩序。坚决打击取缔非法收入,规范灰色收入,逐步形成公开透明、公正合理的收入分配秩序,坚决扭转收入差距扩大的趋势。   就业政策:   中央财政拟投入   433亿元用于促进就业   报告提出,要千方百计扩大就业。   温家宝说,今年就业形势依然严峻,工作上不能有丝毫松懈。要继续实施积极的就业政策。中央财政拟投入433亿元用于促进就业。重点做好高校毕业生、农民工、就业困难人员就业和退伍转业军人就业安置工作。2009年到期的“五缓四减三补贴”就业扶持政策延长一年。加强政策支持和就业指导,鼓励高校毕业生到城乡基层、中西部地区和中小企业就业;拓宽就业、择业、创业渠道,鼓励自主创业、自谋职业等多种形式的灵活就业,以创业带动就业。建立健全公共投资带动就业的机制。继续加强职业技能培训,重点提高农民工和城乡新增劳动力的就业能力。完善就业服务体系,健全劳动力输出输入地区协调协作机制,引导劳动力特别是农民工有序流动。维护劳动者合法权益,构建和谐的劳动关系。   社会保障体系:   企业退休人员基本养老金   今年再提高10%   报告提出,要加快构建更加完善的社会保障安全网,使人民生活有基本保障、无后顾之忧。   温家宝说,要加快完善覆盖城乡居民的社会保障体系。扎实推进新型农村社会养老保险试点,试点范围扩大到23%的县。加快解决未参保集体企业退休人员基本养老保障等遗留问题。将全国130万“老工伤”人员全部纳入工伤保险范围。积极推进农民工参加社会保险。加强残疾人社会保障和服务体系建设,进一步落实好扶残助残的各项政策,为他们平等参与社会生活创造更好的环境。企业退休人员基本养老金今年再提高10%。   温家宝说,各级政府要进一步增加社会保障投入,中央财政拟安排3185亿元。   政府工作体会:   充分发挥   集中力量办大事的优势   报告指出,一年来,我们认真贯彻落实科学发展观,积极应对国际金融危机,全面做好政府工作,有以下几点体会:必须坚持运用市场机制和宏观调控两种手段,在坚持市场经济改革方向、发挥市场配置资源基础性作用、激发市场活力的同时,充分发挥我国社会主义制度决策高效、组织有力、集中力量办大事的优势。必须坚持处理好短期和长期两方面关系,注重远近结合、标本兼治,既克服短期困难、解决突出矛盾,又加强重点领域和薄弱环节、为长远发展奠定基础。必须坚持发展经济与改善民生、维护社会公平正义的内在统一,围绕改善民生谋发展,把改善民生作为经济发展的出发点、落脚点和持久动力,着眼维护公平正义,让全体人民共享改革发展成果,促进社会和谐稳定。必须坚持发挥中央和地方两个积极性,既强调统一思想、顾全大局,又鼓励因地制宜、探索创新,形成共克时艰的强大合力。   要把查处大案要案作为反腐重要任务   报告提出,要努力建设人民满意的服务型政府。   政府工作与人民的期望还有较大差距   温家宝说,一年来,政府自身改革和建设取得新进展。为应对各种困难,我们特别注意发扬民主、倾听基层群众意见,重视维护群众利益。广大公务员兢兢业业、勤勉尽责,为保增长、保民生、保稳定作出了积极贡献。但是政府工作与人民的期望还有较大差距。职能转变不到位,对微观经济干预过多,社会管理和公共服务比较薄弱;一些工作人员依法行政意识不强;一些领导干部脱离群众、脱离实际,形式主义、官僚主义严重;一些领域腐败现象易发多发。   温家宝表示,要以转变职能为核心,深化行政管理体制改革,大力推进服务型政府建设,努力为各类市场主体创造公平的发展环境,为人民群众提供良好的公共服务,维护社会公平正义。   温家宝说,要全面正确履行政府职能,更加重视公共服务和社会管理。加快健全覆盖全民的公共服务体系,全面增强基本公共服务能力。健全重大自然灾害、突发公共安全事件应急处理机制。加强防灾减灾能力建设。加强食品药品质量监管,做好安全生产工作,遏制重特大事故发生。   绝不允许各地区各部门各自为政   温家宝表示,要适应新形势,推进社会管理体制改革和创新,合理调节社会利益关系。认真解决企业改制、征地拆迁、环境保护、劳动争议、涉法涉诉等领域损害群众利益的突出问题,保障人民群众的合法权益。加强和改进信访工作。改善流动人口管理和服务。加强社会治安综合治理,着力解决突出治安问题,防范和依法严厉打击各类违法犯罪活动,维护国家安全和社会稳定。   温家宝说,要努力提高执行力和公信力。坚持决策的科学化、民主化,使各项政策更加符合实际、经得起检验。加强对政策执行情况的检查监督,做到令行禁止。强化行政问责,对失职渎职、不作为和乱作为的,要严肃追究责任。各地区、各部门对中央的决策部署要执行有力,绝不允许各自为政。各级行政机关及其公务员要自觉遵守宪法和法律,严格依法行政。切实改进行政执法工作,努力做到规范执法、公正执法、文明执法。加快建立健全决策、执行、监督相互制约又相互协调的行政运行机制。   充分发挥新闻舆论的监督作用,让权力在阳光下运行   温家宝强调,要把反腐倡廉建设摆在重要位置。各级领导干部特别是高级干部要坚决执行中央关于报告个人经济和财产,包括收入、住房、投资,以及配偶子女从业等重大事项的规定,并自觉接受纪检部门的监督。要把查处违法违纪大案要案,作为反腐败的重要任务。充分发挥监察、审计部门的作用,加强对行政权力运行的监督。要建立健全惩治和预防腐败体系的各项制度,特别要健全公共资源配置、公共资产交易、公共产品生产等领域的管理制度,增强制度约束力。要坚持勤俭行政,反对铺张浪费,不断降低行政成本。严格控制楼堂馆所建设,禁止高档装修办公楼,加快公务接待、公车使用等制度改革,从严控制公费出国出境。切实精简会议和文件,特别要减少那些形式重于内容的会议、庆典和论坛。要深入推进政务公开,完善各类公开办事制度和行政复议制度,创造条件让人民批评政府、监督政府,同时充分发挥新闻舆论的监督作用,让权力在阳光下运行。   温家宝指出,我们所做的一切都是要让人民生活得更加幸福、更有尊严,让社会更加公正、更加和谐。   户籍制度改革:   放宽中小城市和小城镇落户条件   农民工与城镇居民要享有同等待遇   报告提出,今年要加大统筹城乡发展力度,强化农业农村发展基础。要按照统筹城乡发展的要求,坚持把解决好“三农”问题作为全部工作的重中之重,进一步强化强农惠农政策,协调推进工业化、城镇化和农业农村现代化,巩固和发展农业农村好形势。   要促进农业稳定发展和农民持续增收。继续实施对种粮农民直接补贴,增加农资综合补贴、良种补贴、农机具购置补贴,中央财政拟安排补贴资金1335亿元,比上年增加60.4亿元。进一步提高粮食最低收购价,早籼稻、中晚籼稻、粳稻每斤分别提高3分、5分和1毛钱,小麦每斤提高3分钱。   要统筹推进城镇化和新农村建设。着力提高城镇综合承载能力,发挥城市对农村的辐射带动作用,促进城镇化和新农村建设良性互动。壮大县域经济,大力加强县城和中心镇基础设施和环境建设,引导非农产业和农村人口有序向小城镇集聚,鼓励返乡农民工就地创业。城乡建设都要坚持最严格的耕地保护制度和最严格的节约用地制度,切实保护农民合法权益。推进户籍制度改革,放宽中小城市和小城镇落户条件。有计划有步骤地解决好农民工在城镇的就业和生活问题,逐步实现农民工在劳动报酬、子女就学、公共卫生、住房租购以及社会保障方面与城镇居民享有同等待遇。进一步增加农村生产生活设施建设投入,启动新一轮农村电网改造,扩大农村沼气建设规模,今年再解决6000万农村人口的安全饮水问题,实施农村清洁工程,改善农村生产生活条件。我们要让符合条件的农业转移人口逐步变为城镇居民,也要让农民有一个幸福生活的美好家园。   教育政策:   推进高等学校招生制度改革   报告提出,今年要全面实施科教兴国战略。   要优先发展教育事业。抓紧启动实施国家中长期教育改革和发展规划纲要。着重抓好五个方面:一是推进教育改革。要对办学体制、教学内容、教育方法、评价制度等进行系统改革。坚持育人为本,大力推进素质教育。探索适应不同类型教育和人才成长的学校管理体制和办学模式,提高办学和人才培养水平。二是促进义务教育均衡发展。在合理布局的基础上,加快推进中西部地区初中校舍改造和全国中小学校舍安全工程,尽快使所有学校的校舍、设备和师资达到规定标准。加强学前教育和特殊教育学校建设。加大对少数民族和民族地区教育的支持。三是继续加强职业教育。改进教学方式,着力培养学生的就业创业能力。四是推进高等学校管理体制和招生制度改革。进一步落实高等学校办学自主权,鼓励高等学校适应就业和经济社会发展需要,调整专业和课程设置,推动高等学校人才培养、科技创新和学术发展紧密结合。五是加强教师队伍建设。从多方面采取措施,吸引优秀人才投身教育事业,鼓励他们终身从教。鼓励优秀教师到农村贫困地区从教。加强师德教育,增强教师的责任感和使命感。   医疗卫生政策:   控制医疗费用改善医患关系   报告提出,要加快推进医药卫生事业改革发展。积极稳妥推进医药卫生体制改革,全面落实五项重点工作。继续扩大基本医疗保障覆盖面。   温家宝说,今年要把城镇居民基本医保和新农合的财政补助标准提高到120元,比上年增长50%,并适当提高个人缴费标准。开展农村儿童白血病、先天性心脏病医疗保障试点,尽力为这些不幸的儿童和家庭提供更多帮助。在60%政府举办的基层医疗卫生机构实施基本药物制度,其他医疗机构也要优先选用基本药物。推进基本药物集中采购和统一配送。基本完成城乡基层医疗卫生机构建设规划,大规模开展适宜人才培养和培训。进一步完善支持村卫生室建设和乡村医生发展的政策措施。完善基层医疗卫生机构补偿机制,落实岗位绩效工资。开展社区首诊试点,推动形成基层医疗卫生机构和医院功能区分合理、协作配合、互相转诊的服务体系。切实加强甲型H1N1流感等重大传染病防控和慢性病、职业病、地方病防治,提高突发公共卫生事件应急处置能力。   温家宝说,要开展公立医院改革试点,坚持基本医疗的公益性方向,创新体制机制,充分调动医务人员积极性,提高服务质量,控制医疗费用,改善医患关系。   温家宝强调,医药卫生事业改革发展关系人民身体健康和家庭幸福,我们要克服一切困难,把这个世界性难题解决好。   军队建设:   积极稳妥深化国防和军队改革   报告提出,新的一年,要紧紧围绕党和国家工作大局,着眼全面履行新世纪新阶段军队历史使命,按照革命化现代化正规化相统一的原则,加强军队全面建设。   温家宝说,过去一年,国防和军队现代化建设取得新的成就。人民解放军和武警部队圆满完成国庆首都阅兵、重点地区维稳等重大任务,为维护国家安全和发展利益发挥了重要作用。   温家宝说,今年要以增强打赢信息化条件下局部战争能力为核心,提高应对多种安全威胁、完成多样化军事任务的能力。大力加强军队思想政治建设。加快全面建设现代后勤步伐。加强国防科研和武器装备建设。积极稳妥地深化国防和军队改革。加强武警部队现代化建设。   外交政策:   积极参与国际体系变革进程   报告指出,中国将始终高举和平、发展、合作旗帜,坚持独立自主的和平外交政策,坚持走和平发展道路,奉行互利共赢的开放战略,推动建设持久和平、共同繁荣的和谐世界。   温家宝说,我们积极开展全方位外交,与各大国、周边国家和广大发展中国家的对话合作稳步推进。大力加强人文等领域外交。有效维护我国公民和法人在海外的合法权益。   温家宝说,新的一年,我们将继续以20国集团金融峰会等重大多边活动为主要平台,积极参与国际体系变革进程,维护发展中国家利益。统筹协调好双边外交与多边外交、国别区域外交与各领域外交工作,推动我国与各大国、周边国家和发展中国家的关系全面深入发展。进一步做好应对气候变化、能源资源合作等方面的对外工作,在妥善解决热点问题和全球性问题中发挥建设性作用。   两岸关系:   巩固政治基础 增强政治互信   报告提出,在新的一年里,我们要继续坚持发展两岸关系、促进祖国和平统一的大政方针,牢牢把握两岸关系和平发展的主题,不断开创两岸关系和平发展新局面。   温家宝说,过去的一年,两岸关系在新的历史起点上取得重要进展,呈现和平发展良好势头。两岸交流合作不断深入,全面直接双向“三通”得以实现。   温家宝表示,在新的一年里,要密切两岸经贸金融交往,深化产业合作,支持在大陆的台资企业发展,维护台胞合法权益。鼓励有条件的大陆企业赴台投资。支持海峡西岸经济区在两岸交流合作中发挥先行先试作用。通过商签两岸经济合作框架协议,促进互利共赢,建立具有两岸特色的经济合作机制。加强两岸民众和社会各界交流,共同分享两岸关系和平发展成果,进一步凝聚推动两岸关系和平发展的共识。坚持大陆和台湾同属一个中国,巩固两岸关系和平发展的政治基础,增强两岸政治互信。   港澳政策:   深化粤港澳合作密切经济联系   报告提出,将坚定不移地贯彻“一国两制”、“港人治港”、“澳人治澳”、高度自治的方针,全力支持香港、澳门保持长期繁荣稳定。支持香港巩固并提升国际金融、贸易、航运中心地位,发展优势产业,培育新的经济增长点。支持澳门发展旅游休闲产业,促进经济适度多元化。   温家宝说,要认真实施珠江三角洲地区改革发展规划纲要,积极推进港珠澳大桥等大型跨境基础设施建设和珠海横琴岛开发,深化粤港澳合作,密切内地与港澳的经济联系。   温家宝说,伟大祖国永远是香港、澳门的坚强后盾。只要特别行政区政府与各界人士同心协力,包容共济,共同维护繁荣稳定发展的大局,香港、澳门的明天一定会更加美好。   民族政策:   优先支持边疆民族地区加快发展   报告提出,要巩固和发展平等、团结、互助、和谐的社会主义民族关系。   温家宝说,要认真落实中央支持少数民族和民族地区发展的政策措施,优先支持边疆民族地区加快发展。加快完成边境一线地区危旧房改造,实施游牧民定居工程。加大扶持人口较少民族发展力度。继续推进兴边富民行动。重视保护少数民族文化遗产和民族地区生态环境。切实做好少数民族流动人口公共服务、就业和管理工作,保障他们的合法权益。同时,加强国家意识、公民意识教育。   温家宝强调,要旗帜鲜明地反对民族分裂,维护祖国统一,让少数民族和民族地区各族群众充分感受到祖国大家庭的温暖。 Source: http://news.china.com.cn/rollnews/2010-03/06/content_904692.htm  Read More →

Cartoon: Singaporeans being shoved in the rear by the PAP’s “foreign talents”

Cartoon: Singaporeans being shoved in the rear by the PAP’s “foreign talents”

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国会侧记 国会辩论的对比

国会侧记 国会辩论的对比

周殊钦 from Lianhe Zaobao 如果不是议员英兰妮(丹戎巴葛集选区)借一张新加坡武装部队月刊《国锋报》上刊登的她坐在坦克上(on top of a tank)的照片,让友人笑言她竟以tank-top(即吊带衫)的姿态出现在“男性杂志”上,向国会开了个玩笑,国会昨天针对国防部及外交部开支预算的辩论,真可说是平淡得可以。 对多数人而言,国防 (national defence) 与外交相关的课题既严肃又遥远。由于无法轻易理解这些宏观课题的深层意义,人们自然容易觉得这些无关民生的国家大事仿佛事不关己。 从国会昨天超过七小时的辩论中,可发现好几处鲜明的对比,其中辩论气氛的对比,令人莞尔;政策方面的对比,令人感慨;议员对同一事物的判断的对比,则令人深思。 先形容一些读者大概从新闻报道中看不到的几个有趣画面。国会辩论总的来说无疑是严肃的,不过议员偶尔无伤大雅的幽默言谈,总能起到提振精神的作用。 除了英兰妮借双关语的诙谐言谈令人捧腹之外,国会昨天也出现一个极为难得的惹笑场面。按照议事条规,在辩论结束后提出撤消对某个部门开支预算的削减动议者,必须是提出动议的同一名议员,否则国会拨款委员会就必须另行表决,才可通过有关部门的开支预算。 内政部的开支预算辩论昨天结束,但是前天对它提出削减动议的议员杨康海(丰加集选区)当时偏偏不在席上,使得拨款委员会主席、议长阿都拉必须要求议员们表决是否同意削减动议。换言之,如果议员要完整地通过内政部的预算,就必须喊“NO”来反对削减动议,可是执政党议员多年来似乎已习惯了喊“AYE”,所以当议长提出表决时,他们都自然地喊出“AYE”,促使他猛抬起头来,示意议员们听清楚表决。结果,内政部预算才“有惊无险”地在议员掺杂着笑声和更大声喊出的“NO”声中,获得通过。 Read rest of article on Lianhe Zaobao  Read More →

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