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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...

Putin escalates Ukraine warPutin escalates Ukraine war I refer to The CNA’s Commentary: “Putin escalates Ukraine war by a step, not a leap, with missile experiment” (Nov 23). Foremost, Zelenskyi’s intention to join Nato has greatly threatened the security and survival of Russia. Hence, Zelenskyy has offended Putin and Putin has no choice but to launch a war with...

Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries?Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries? I refer to The TR-Emeritus opinion article, “Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries” (June 14) by Mr Yoong Siew Wah. It has always been a controversial topic which concerns about our top political leaders who receive their salaries that are many times higher than those foreign political leaders. Our...

Supporting Chee Soon Juan's caféSupporting Chee Soon Juan's café I refer to The Independent Singapore’s news, “Singaporeans urged to support Chee Soon Juan's café despite their political preferences” (July 16). The underlying objective of doing any business is to ensure it is viable and profitable. Otherwise, there is no point of undertaking risk for it. It is natural for...

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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...
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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

Please be informed that TR Emeritus (TRE) will shut down its comment function site-wide at 0000 hours...
Chaos in China as extreme storm destroys homes and...

Chaos in China as extreme storm destroys homes and...

Beijing’s 22 million residents were asked to stay indoors on Saturday, as powerful winds swept across...
China, Thailand, and Myanmar in ruins after devastating...

China, Thailand, and Myanmar in ruins after devastating...

On March 28, 2025, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Mandalay, causing...
Myanmar 7.7 earthquake collapses buildings in Thailand,...

Myanmar 7.7 earthquake collapses buildings in Thailand,...

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, causing widespread panic...
Beijing shocked by earthquake and mega sandstorm

Beijing shocked by earthquake and mega sandstorm

Since March 24, 2025, northern China has been battling extreme weather as a massive sandstorm swept through...
Mega hail causes mass destruction in Fujian and Guangdong

Mega hail causes mass destruction in Fujian and Guangdong

An unexpected and severe hailstorm struck multiple cities in Guangdong and Fujian between March 3 and...
Extreme weather struck multiple regions in China

Extreme weather struck multiple regions in China

On March 2, 2025, extreme weather struck multiple regions in China, with parts of Henan province experiencing...
Happy Chinese New Year 2025

Happy Chinese New Year 2025

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Huge snow caused numerous disruptions on China's major...

Huge snow caused numerous disruptions on China's major...

As the Chinese New Year approaches, millions of people across the country are making their annual journey...
The rapidly spreading HMPV virus you haven’t heard...

The rapidly spreading HMPV virus you haven’t heard...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is making headlines as cases surge, especially among children and vulnerable...
4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Shanxi's Linfeng city

4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Shanxi's Linfeng city

On the evening of January 10, 2025, Linfen City in Shanxi Province was struck by an earthquake. The tremor,...
7.8 magnitude earthquake devastates Tibet

7.8 magnitude earthquake devastates Tibet

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has hit Tibet, in the region of Shigatse, which is near the border with Nepal. According...
Outbreak of mystery virus in China

Outbreak of mystery virus in China

China is r eportedly facing a new health crisis as the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak rapidly...
Unknown Virus Rampages in China; Hospitals Utterly...

Unknown Virus Rampages in China; Hospitals Utterly...

A blogger in China has shared a video, claiming that this isn’t China’s Spring Festival travel rush;...
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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...
Don't Be Swayed by the Noise—Think Critically Before...

Don't Be Swayed by the Noise—Think Critically Before...

In recent weeks, the political buzz in Singapore has reached a new high. Massive crowds at opposition...
We vote whoever is deserving of our vote

We vote whoever is deserving of our vote

I am surprised that Lee Hsien Loong chose to remind us of the 1997 shameful episode when he, his father...
The Case for a Diverse and Balanced Parliament

The Case for a Diverse and Balanced Parliament

The Singapore government has recently stated that "Good government needs good people" and cautioned against...
None of the PAP labour MPs rose to speak when Parliament...

None of the PAP labour MPs rose to speak when Parliament...

I was truly flabbergasted when I learned from one of Pritam Singh's (PS) recent rally video clips that...
A Regrettable Incident and a Timely Call for Reform

A Regrettable Incident and a Timely Call for Reform

The recent racial slur made by a Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) member during the General Election...
A Regrettable But Understandable Outcome

A Regrettable But Understandable Outcome

The walkover in the newly formed Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC is, to many observers, a regrettable...
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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...
How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with...

How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with...

I refer to the CNA’s commentaries, “How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning...
Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage

Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage

Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage: National Service Should Not Come at the Expense of Opportunity...
Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment...

Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment...

I refer to the CNA’s Commentaries, “Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of reckoning”...
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What are the most popular hobbies in Singapore in 2025?

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10 Most Popular Mobile Games in Singapore

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Langkawi to Koh Lipe Ferry: Complete Travel Guide

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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...

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Is the PAP of today exceptional, with unmatched competence and delivery? Afterall, that is their justification...
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The sleep science revolution in elite sports

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Sports Betting in Online Casinos as a Way to Improve...

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Opportunities and features of artificial intelligence...

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Straits Times downplay GIC’s disastrous $9.5 billion dollar loss

Straits Times downplay GIC’s disastrous $9.5 billion dollar loss

Written by Our Correspondent Knowing that there is no way they can continue censoring news about GIC's disastrous investment losses which is making headlines worldwide, the Straits Times now tried to sugarcoat the loss to make it more palatable to Singaporeans. In an article published yesterday with the most misleading title "GIC holds biggest stake in UBS", ST journalists Fiona Chan and Gabriel Chen downplay the significance of the loss as a "paper loss". (read article here) "THE Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) has become the largest shareholder in Swiss banking giant UBS - though it has suffered a substantial paper loss in the process," the first sentence proclaimed wildly to give unsuspecting readers the erroneous impression that somehow GIC has secured a major coup by becoming the largest shareholder in UBS. What was not mentioned is that fund managers had been sounding the alarm bells of the financial health of UBS as early as 2007 which prompted the Swiss government had sold off its entire 9.3 per cent stake in UBS for a tidy profit in August 2009, less than a year after it poured six billion Swiss francs into it, leaving GIC as the single largest stakeholder in UBS. It was also not revealed that GIC took only 3 days to make the decision to invest in UBS: “Marcel Ospel, then chairman of Zurich-based UBS, called GIC Chief Investment Officer Ng Kok Song, according to comments they made at the time. Talks began on Dec. 6, 2007, and by the evening of Dec. 9, GIC had committed to make its biggest single purchase at the time,” Bloomberg reported. [Source: Bloomberg, 1 March 2010] After GIC made its disastrous investments in UBS and Citigroup, U.S. investment guru Jim Rogers predicted that it will lose a lot of money: “They’re making a big mistake; these banks have many more problems still ahead. They should wait until these companies are really on the ropes a few years from now . . . and trading at $5 a share.” He minced no words in questioning the intelligence of GIC fund managers: “I know these people, and they have never given me the impression that they’re smarter than anyone else. They have gigantic amounts of money, but they’ve made a bad judgment in these cases.” The Straits Times next claimed that GIC did not suffer an "actual loss" as it is not selling its stake now: "GIC has converted notes it bought in UBS two years ago - similar to bonds - into shares, incurring a paper loss of about two-thirds its original 11 billion Swiss francs (S$14.4 billion) investment. That loss is based on current share prices. Since GIC is not selling its stake now, it is not an actual loss. After the conversion, GIC holds a 6.6 per cent stake in Switzerland's biggest bank." It is highly unlikely that GIC will be able to recoup its loss anytime soon since the future of UBS looks bleak as it continues to be embroiled in a protracted court case with the U.S. government over the release of confidential information of its U.S. clients who are being suspected for tax evasion. There is a good chance that UBS will collapse if it is forced to close shop by the U.S. tax authorities. An experience fund manager at Siwsscanto Asset Management in Zurich told Bloomberg: “The game turned out not as easy as it may have seemed. It will take probably more like a decade than three years” for UBS shares to return to 2007 levels.” Even if GIC were to recoup its losses completely ten years later, the opportunity cost will be tremendous. Had GIC bought and sold the UBS shares at the right time like the Swiss government, it would not need to wait so long for its investments to bear any returns, not that it matters to GIC anyway since all its investments are "long-term" in nature. GIC’s Chairman Lee Kuan Yew appeared to be unfazed by the prospect of an impending UBS collapse. In an interview with Channel News Asia last year, he said: “When we invest, we are investing for 10, 15, 20 years. You may look as if you are making a big loss today, but you have not borrowed money to invest. You will ride the storm, the company recovers, your shares go up.” [Source: CNA, 6 Feb 2009] Lee is the Chairman of GIC since its inception in 1981. He is a lawyer by training and has no prior experience in the finance industry. Related articles: 1. GIC incurs more than$7 billion loss in its UBS investment 2. GIC may have lost more than $13 billion dollars in its UBS investment on paper 3. GIC's UBS investment: A chronicle of a disaster in the making 4. GIC's $14 billion investment in UBS in jeopardy after it faces collapse 5. Dr Tony Tan: GIC in good shape  Read More →

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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