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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...

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...

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Editorials
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

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

Wishing all our Chinese readers:     Team@TR Emeritus  
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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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...
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...
Letters
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...
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...
Snippets
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...
The sleep science revolution in elite sports

The sleep science revolution in elite sports

Professional sports have entered a new era where recovery science directly impacts performance outcomes....
Sports Betting in Online Casinos as a Way to Improve...

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

In today's world, online sports betting has become not only a popular form of entertainment but also...
Sticky & Recent Articles

LGBTQ Agenda

LGBTQ Agenda

If I were to tell people about LGBTQ Agenda 10 years ago, nobody would believe. But my comrades and I were already well aware of their agenda. By now, if you are still not aware of LGBTQ Agenda and the potential threat it will impose on our society, then you must be living in cave. Since Sunday till now, all LGBTQ KOLs and front covert organizations, have responded immediately with their Agenda written all over the internet once our naive Prime Minister has announced PAP's plan to repeal 377A. Back in 2011 GE, LGBTQ activists had sent emails to all political parties to ask them about their views on LGBTQ issues. This is a subtle pressure they tried to apply to all political parties, to project they are one united voting block. Interestingly, their questions have actually revealed their whole LGBTQ Agenda. Repeal 377A is just merely a small starter in their whole LGBTQ AGENDA route map. Other than Repeal 377A, the main aim is to: 1) Promote their LGBTQ ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE 2) Attain special privileges, status and concessions in the guise of being the "imaginery victims of social political discrimination" 3) Such privileges would include special mention, promotion and indoctrination of young impressionable minds to the acceptance of LGBTQ gay sex as "Normal" and Legitimate Choice for these youngsters to choose. 4) Using the False Premise of Equal Rights to attain legitimate Same sex marital status. The route map was already set out way back in 2011GE. It is extremely naive for anyone to think that these militant LGBTQ would be contended and satisfied with the mere Repeal of 377A agenda. That is always regarded as the beginning, not the end for their whole Agenda. The execution of plans to achieve their LGBTQ Agenda is carefully planned. I have numerous LGBT friends and most of them are smart, intelligent, creative and brilliant people. Although their sexual orientation isn't Normal to me, but they are exceptional people. They understood how their game plan works and with the support of their foreign counterparts and sponsorship from foreign entities, they are pretty well organized. Breaching the first obstacle 377A would open up all the fronts to them legitimately. Let me give an example of their logic. If Gay Sex is criminalized, there is no basis for anyone to say that they could talk about, teach others about it or even providing education to young children to tell them this sexual conduct is alright and it is legitimate and lawful. But once Gay Sex is decriminalized, they will take full opportunity like what they are doing right now, immediately after PM Naive Lee announcement is made, to insist that since Gay Sex is no longer illegal, it would not be illegal to talk about it, write books about it, include gay sex in the sex education curriculum for youngsters, in essence, promoting gay sex as legitimate and lawful! They could come into the open to conduct public talks, seminars on how gay sex work for everyone! This is why it is important for them to seek repeal of 377A, nothing to do with potential threat of being charged for poking each other's backside in their private bedrooms but rather, removing the legal obstacle for them to promote their sexual lifestyle publicly. This is also why AWARE which is supposed to be about upholding woman's rights but turned into the covert front for this LGBTQ AGENDA jumped in quickly to voice out the "rights" to include gay sex education for the youngsters! My comrades and I have long recognized such danger of LGBTQ Agenda and their whole game plan. We have come to the final conclusion and consensus that we may agree to Repeal of 377A BUT IF ONLY IF the curb and ban of the promotion of LGBTQ Lifestyle must be put in place. That is most important other than preventing the definition of marital status to be changed to include same sex marriage. LGBTQ and their sexual orientation or conducts may be exceptional but could never be regarded as " Normal". They are exceptional people with exception sexual conducts. We can live with that. But from the social and political angle such exceptionality cannot be promoted as a choice of lifestyle. This has nothing to do with "discrimination" but rather a practical natural view on survival of our human species and Nation. We don't promote heterosexuality because that's the natural default Norm. All species are created naturally to survive via the normal procreation process. There might be outliers or exceptional occurrences but the Natural Law is for the species to extend its lineage. Any human intervention that defies such laws of nature will only result in self induced extinction. LGBTQ Agenda is an attempt or intervention that is designed to work against Nature under the guise and pretence of fighting against discrimination or upholding of their rights. It should not be allowed. Is there any systemic discrimination of LGBTQ in jobs? Do they suffer more unemployment? Workplace discrimination? The latest poll doesn't seem to support that notion. Most Singaporeans do not view LGBTQ negatively or discriminate them. But that doesn't mean they would regard promotion of gay sex or LGBTQ as lifestyle choice agreeable or tolerable. I guess PAP has misread the latest poll results and naively think that repealing 377A would please the LGBTQ so to get their votes in the next elections. Instead, PAP has opened up a big Basket of Snakes, not just worms, that would become extremely messy and create great social distability.   Goh Meng Seng      Read More →

This says a lot about the effectiveness of the vaccine

This says a lot about the effectiveness of the vaccine

Health minister Ong Ye Kung says that re-infection cases makes up 5.5% of Covid cases this month. (ST 25/8/22) This means that the remaining 94.5% are first time infections. Given that 70% of the population has already been infected, and yet they make up only 5.5% of infections, shows that immunity conferred by previous infection is very strong. In fact, Mr Ong says that data has shown that the probability of reinfection eight months after the first infection is still very low - at around 5% - compared with someone who has not been infected before. Almost all the people who were infected this month have been vaccinated, given our very high vaccination rate, and yet immunity did not come from vaccination, but previous infection. This says a lot about the effectiveness of the vaccine. Many people I know take their booster not in the knowledge that it will boost their immunity, but rather that they want to keep their vaccinated status. That vaccination does not confer immunity was clear as early as mid 2021 when only a portion of the population was vaccinated. At that time, MOH was still publishing data of daily infections classified by vaccination status. One could therefore calculate the infection rates in the vaccinated and the unvaccinated populations. The data clearly showed that the infection rates were not very different, meaning the probability of getting infected was no different whether one was vaccinated or not. In other words, the vaccine was hopeless in conferring immunity. Shortly thereafter, MOH stopped publishing the data by vaccination status. The narrative of the vaccine then changed from conferring immunity to reducing severity of symptoms and probability of death. The new narrative was difficult to prove or disprove in real life due to confounding factors. To prove that, one has to neutralize all confounding factors as in the Phase 3 trials of the vaccine, but that was never done. In any case, the new narrative was enough to scare people into taking the vaccine. There is a cost to vaccinating and boosting the population. Besides the financial cost, there is the risk of side effects, including death, and unknown long term side effects. Mr Ong intends to vaccinate babies, boost children and teenagers, and make adults take a second booster. Given the mildness of the disease and the very low death rate on the one hand, and the ineffectiveness of the vaccine in conferring immunity but ironically depends on previous infection to do that, on the other hand, how does Mr Ong square the costs and the benefits of the vaccine?   Foong Swee Fong      Read More →

Singapore must send signal to attract global talents

Singapore must send signal to attract global talents

I agree with lhl when he said during his recent NDR speech that 'when it comes to top talent, we will never have enough' and the answers are obvious. We only have a small population base and our people are largely the products of a highly regulated, conditioned and inferior gene stocks that will almost always spontaneously obey and suck pap government's agendas than being innovative, daring, independent and deep thinking. Many bigger countries are also competing for talents worldwide and the UK government's recent policy of waving and welcoming graduates from the world's top 50 universities is one clear example. Let alone us Singapore. Going forward, in order to win, we will need more brain power than ever before and it is imperative that we must garner our fair share of the world's best and brightest to spearhead and drive new sunrise industries and technologies, however, the pap government from Goh Chok Tong's time in office had shot itself in their own foot and they have not recovered. Over the past 3 decades or so, the pap government has opened our floodgates and let in waves and waves of foreigners whom they had deliberately called 'Foreign Talents'. Granted there were some true foreign talents among them but by and large, the term 'Foreign Talents' have been loosely used and dragged through the mud courtesy of the pap government for far too long. Too many foreign IT professionals who could never make it to the top league of their profession in their own countries or in western countries landed here in Singapore and we worship them until heaven. Moreover, I dare say that many Singaporeans who work alongside those so called foreign talents are least impressed with both their talents and juices... To me, 'Foreign Talents' have become dirty words. Our overall eco-system to compete and attract truly talented foreigners to come, work and live in Singapore is decent but they must be further enhanced. I ask myself if I were a truly talented foreigner, entrepreneurial, innovative, motivated or a high net worth foreigner, what attractiveness do I see in Singapore? Among the reasons, having a competitive tax rates would be obvious, a corruption free environment, political stability, low crime rate, good quality schooling for my children, cosmopolitan, modern conveniences for my family and ease of traveling..... On our side, many thinking Singaporeans are reasonable people and one of their top grievances is that many foreigners do not serve NS and this, the pap government has failed for a very long time to seriously tackle it fairly and firmly. Attracting foreign talents must be seen to be mutually beneficial even at the people to people level. Life everywhere is a matter of give and take and not just take and take, nevermind whether the foreigners are younger or older than 30 years old like what that old naive Ng EH has argued and expoused so eloquently in Parliament. In conclusion, attracting True Foreign Talents, yes but passing off mere mediocre foreign workers as 'foreign talents' who end up cannibalise, undercutting Singaporeans at our work places, salaries and burdening our public infrastructures, a firm No! Looking back, Goh Chok Tong and his manpower ministars were far from being street-smart and as a result, Singaporean workers lose out even until today in our own country. By now, if we haven't learned enough that all that glitters isn't gold and not all the beautiful women who smile, blink and wave at you is a godsend darling, then we can continue to blissfully suck bigger bananas supplied by the pap government. Think.   Simon Lim      Read More →

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