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Crumbling of Singapore?

TracyTan866

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I understand TCH is a nice man. He is the DPM. But is he an effective leader? He was Minister of Education, Minister of Defence and now, Minister of Home Affairs.

TCH, like many Ministers and senior civil servants have MPA or MBA from top Ivy League Universities. These were exclusive in the 1970s when Singaporeans were poor and less travelled. But the situation is differnt now. Many Singaporeans also have MBAs from LSE, Cambridge, Oxford, Princeton, Harvard, MIT, Duke, etc. Many Singaporeans are not inferior, less qualified nor less intelligent than TCGH or the PSes. The reason why TCH and the PSes are there is that many Singaporeans dont subscribe to pap's governing model and sadly, some prefer to migrate. But thankfully, many have stayed to serve SG in their own way.

Will we see some of these people step forward at the next GE to provide an alternative voice to the pap? That is Singaporeans hope!

I urge LHL, TCH, Ministers and senior servants to listen to Singaporeans and get the right ground feedback. Dont just listen to your yes-men and hear what you want to hear. You will formulate wrong policies when you work based on wrong feedbacks

Will there be a better future for Singapore and Singaporeans?
 
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Leongsam

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More proof that far from crumbling, Singapore is in fact thriving under the able leadership of the PAP team. This sort of news makes me really proud to be a Singaporean.

The Straits Times
www.straitstimes.com
Published on Mar 13, 2012

Singapore ranked Asia's most competitive city, 3rd globally: Study

NEWSFLASH - Singapore is ranked as the third most competitive global city and the top ranked Asian city out of 120 global markets, behind New York and London, according to a study by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Singapore ranked joint first in the categories of physical capital and financial maturity, was fourth in global appeal and sixth in institutional effectiveness.

The Economist Intelligence Unit is the business information arm of The Economist Group, publisher of The Economist.

Copyright © 2011 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved.
 

freedalas

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More proof that far from crumbling, Singapore is in fact thriving under the able leadership of the PAP team. This sort of news makes me really proud to be a Singaporean.

The Straits Times
www.straitstimes.com
Published on Mar 13, 2012

Singapore ranked Asia's most competitive city, 3rd globally: Study

NEWSFLASH - Singapore is ranked as the third most competitive global city and the top ranked Asian city out of 120 global markets, behind New York and London, according to a study by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Singapore ranked joint first in the categories of physical capital and financial maturity, was fourth in global appeal and sixth in institutional effectiveness.

The Economist Intelligence Unit is the business information arm of The Economist Group, publisher of The Economist.

Copyright © 2011 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved.

Such a ranking doesn't mean one damn bit to ordinary S'poreans. S'pore could well be 1st globally, but it doesn't make one dollar of a difference to common folks. Only idiots are taken in by such hype.
 

Leongsam

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Such a ranking doesn't mean one damn bit to ordinary S'poreans. S'pore could well be 1st globally, but it doesn't make one dollar of a difference to common folks. Only idiots are taken in by such hype.

I agree that it will make no difference to the losers of society as such people will be losers regardless of the environment.

However, for those with drive and ambition, the ranking is significant.
 

freedalas

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u a sinkie, meh? ...

wat u got 2 b really proud of? ... :rolleyes:

Typical of his behavior lah. Bend whichever the way the wind blows. When S'pore is being praised, he will claim to be a S'porean. But when S'pore is being blasted, he would distance himself. A real loser and yet has the cheek to call the poor and needy losers.
 

ckmpd

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Such a ranking doesn't mean one damn bit to ordinary S'poreans. S'pore could well be 1st globally, but it doesn't make one dollar of a difference to common folks. Only idiots are taken in by such hype.

Yes, such rankings are meaningless.

Disruption of today's NEL MRT service affect singaporeans. are such failures signs of systemic problems?

failure of migrants to fit into SG society is another cause for concern.

social problems seem to be more prevalent

SPF losing control of law and order

loan shark exposes may just be the tip of the iceberg

teenage problems surfacing in SG

there are so many underlying problems in Sg which the pap is trying to sweep under the carpet

Signs of SG's crumbling?
 

freedalas

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My IC is pink. I live in Toa Payoh. I did NS. What more is required in order to be classified as a sinkie?


Well, for one, to have sympathy and concerns for fellow S'poreans who due to circumstances beyond their control are not at all benefiting from whatever global rankings S'pore may be rated. A true blue S'porean will be one who will speak up for these poor folks. One who does not do that but mock at them can't count as a Sinkie, pink i/c or not, done NS or not. In fact, such a character will be disclaimed by any country.
 

ckmpd

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Well, for one, to have sympathy and concerns for fellow S'poreans who due to circumstances beyond their control are not at all benefiting from whatever global rankings S'pore may be rated. A true blue S'porean will be one who will speak up for these poor folks. One who does not do that but mock at them can't count as a Sinkie, pink i/c or not, done NS or not. In fact, such a character will be disclaimed by any country.

Well said...a singaporean must empathise with fellow singaporeans who have fallen through the cracks rather than taunt them. people like Leongsam is a disgrace.
 

callmebad

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Indeed, a lot of things don't seem to be working in Singapore. This morning, the parts of the MRT route were temporarily shut down AGAIN!? Our government is sleeping on their job. Yet, most of us still feel that without MIW, Singapore can't survive. Goh Chok Tong once made fun of Singaporean men saying we're kia si (scare die), kia boh (scare wife) kia cheng hu (scare government)

Who to blame? We deserve what we vote! We tolerate mediocre government, allowing them to get away with their serious blunders! Just wonder for the next 5 years to 2016, how many of those 60% who voted for them will regret about their decision

We lost a golden opportunity in May 2011 Election to make some big changes.
We can only blame ourselves! We're all being screwed big time!
 

ckmpd

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We can only blame ourselves! We're all being screwed big time!

Unlike you, I dont blame Singaporeans. I blame the PAP for being self centred and working to preserve PAP rule at the expense of Singapore and Singaporeans.

Many Singaporeans read the Straits Times, listen to CNA and believe the SG media. These media channels are controlled by the pap and give bias reports. So the people to blame are the pap and the pap-controlled media..dont blame Singaporeans who dont have the opportunity to know the truths

With more Singaporeans travelling, the internet and social media, more Singaporeans get to know the truth rather than believe what the pap says.

So, I have hope that the 60% will wake up and join the 40% who voted against the pap.

Have faith, time is on the side of truth
 

ckmpd

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Indeed, a lot of things don't seem to be working in Singapore. This morning, the parts of the MRT route were temporarily shut down AGAIN!? Our government is sleeping on their job. Yet, most of us still feel that without MIW, Singapore can't survive. Goh Chok Tong once made fun of Singaporean men saying we're kia si (scare die), kia boh (scare wife) kia cheng hu (scare government)

Who to blame? We deserve what we vote! We tolerate mediocre government, allowing them to get away with their serious blunders! Just wonder for the next 5 years to 2016, how many of those 60% who voted for them will regret about their decision

As Tracy said, is this the beginning of the crumble of Singapore? So many things in SG are going wrong and falling apart. MRT random breakdown, if not systemic, is not an issue. But if there is a system-wide flaw, then it is a problem. can we expect the pap to tell the truth? Did SMRT and SBS Transit save on pre-emptive maintenance to increase profits? Was maintenance properly carried out at the correct intervals? Short term profits can lead to long term failures.

There are so many bad PAP policies that will look good in the short term. Liberal influx of unqualified and unskilled cheap labour help uncompetitive businesses in the short term but bring long term social problems. Casinos bring in revenues to the pap coffer but their long term social implications are horrendous.

Crimes have increased. Foreigners on bail escaped under the noses of SPF and ICA. SPF cant cope. Loan sharks proliferate..this cant be good for SG and will lead to more crimes. Such are the results of bad policies which bring in immediate revenue but have huge social costs.

We can give more examples..

As TS asked..."Is this the start of the crumble of SG?"
 
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ckmpd

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Well, for one, to have sympathy and concerns for fellow S'poreans who due to circumstances beyond their control are not at all benefiting from whatever global rankings S'pore may be rated. A true blue S'porean will be one who will speak up for these poor folks. One who does not do that but mock at them can't count as a Sinkie, pink i/c or not, done NS or not. In fact, such a character will be disclaimed by any country.

The pap's lack of courage to truly tackle the income gap disparity will cause much social problems in the future. Wage Income Supplement is to subsidise uncompetitive businesses in SG to use cheap labour and slavery to sustain their businesses. such businesses have no business in SG. Making businesses pay minimum wage is the right thing to do.

If the pap continues to ignore paying decent wages to all SG labour, it is another factor that can cause the crumble of SG
 

Conqueror

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Lee Dynasty Laughing All The Way To The Bank

The pap's lack of courage to truly tackle the income gap disparity will cause much social problems in the future. Wage Income Supplement is to subsidise uncompetitive businesses in SG to use cheap labour and slavery to sustain their businesses. such businesses have no business in SG. Making businesses pay minimum wage is the right thing to do.

If the pap continues to ignore paying decent wages to all SG labour, it is another factor that can cause the crumble of SG


It's not about being strict or unfriendly to capitalists. They knew the benefits of being close with them. Why did Napoleon make friend with that old Jones ? He had a lot to offer (to that bad pig and gang). He destroyed all the unions to create trouble for him.

No unions means poor citizens have to kowtow to evil capitalists need for more profits, more time and tasks inputs, etc. Can you go to the street to boycott something ? No, the Lee will get those dogs to get you like Dr Chee and his sis were being imprisoned.

Lee is always laughing at Sinkies. Too good to be true ! Very obedient and naive. That's why people in other countries ridiculed us with that statement. This is no good.

GST plus 20% corp tax are fantastic. One hand from the poor and the other from the rich. Lee dynasty flourishes.

Now, they are thinking of ways to get rid of you people by destroying heritage buildings and parks to make way for a new 'heritage' where PRCs, Yogis and Pinoys can proudly call them their heritage.

Even the commies govt in China wanted to 同化 destroy the local culture and language of the people in south especially Guangzhou. They marched in protest. Maybe, Lee conspired with Deng to 同化 Sinkies to make way for PRC exodus or mass landing.



A Chinese "culture war" has spilled onto the streets of a southern city as hundreds of inhabitants held an unusual mass rally to defend their local language.

Proposals for Guangdong's main television company to broadcast primarily in Mandarin – China's official language – have angered citizens in the province, who fear that Cantonese is being sidelined.

Some worry that Cantonese, which is also spoken in some other parts of the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau, is on its way to extinction. According to the official People's Daily newspaper, it is the first language for half of the 14 million residents of the provincial capital Guangzhou, while the other half speak mainly Mandarin.

Up to a thousand protesters gathered in the centre of Guangzhou shouting slogans, before police dispersed them peacefully. A witness said most were in their twenties, although some were middle-aged.

The controversy broke out when the local committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference – a political advisory body – urged authorities to ensure that Mandarin, which is spoken across the country, is used on Guangzhou TV's main shows. It said the move would promote unity and help tourists and athletes who will arrive in the city for the Asian Games this November.

Although the network has said it will continue to broadcast in both languages, residents fear that Cantonese is being squeezed out and could ultimately be dropped completely. They argue there are already plenty of Mandarin channels for people to watch and say that a decline in the use of the language will also erode the area's cultural heritage.

In a poll on the committee's own website, 80% of the 30,000 respondents said Guangzhou TV stations should broadcast in Cantonese.

The English edition of the official newspaper The Global Times described the row as a "culture war". It reported that the company spent 30m yuan (£3m) switching its business channel to Mandarin last year, only to see ratings drop.

"Promoting Mandarin does not mean Guangzhou has to eliminate its dialect," Su Zhijia, the city's deputy Party secretary, told China Daily. "The city government has never had such a plan to abandon or weaken Cantonese."

He praised local culture, but said that residents should improve their Mandarin and use it on formal occasions and in public places, reflecting the government's policy of promoting it.

The influx of workers from other areas of China has been perhaps equally important in Mandarin's ascendance in the area – although some migrant teenagers are said to have adopted Cantonese because they think it is more fashionable.

Last year, Lu Hanen, a local campaigner, told the South China Morning Post: "I don't think we can stop Cantonese from being eliminated, but I want to slow [the decline]."
 

Bigfuck

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Re: Lee Dynasty Laughing All The Way To The Bank

It's not about being strict or unfriendly to capitalists. They knew the benefits of being close with them. Why did Napoleon make friend with that old Jones ? He had a lot to offer (to that bad pig and gang). He destroyed all the unions to create trouble for him.

No unions means poor citizens have to kowtow to evil capitalists need for more profits, more time and tasks inputs, etc. Can you go to the street to boycott something ? No, the Lee will get those dogs to get you like Dr Chee and his sis were being imprisoned.

Lee is always laughing at Sinkies. Too good to be true ! Very obedient and naive. That's why people in other countries ridiculed us with that statement. This is no good.

GST plus 20% corp tax are fantastic. One hand from the poor and the other from the rich. Lee dynasty flourishes.

Now, they are thinking of ways to get rid of you people by destroying heritage buildings and parks to make way for a new 'heritage' where PRCs, Yogis and Pinoys can proudly call them their heritage.

Even the commies govt in China wanted to 同化 destroy the local culture and language of the people in south especially Guangzhou. They marched in protest. Maybe, Lee conspired with Deng to 同化 Sinkies to make way for PRC exodus or mass landing.



Proposals for Guangdong's main television company to broadcast primarily in Mandarin – China's official language – have angered citizens in the province, who fear that Cantonese is being sidelined.

Some worry that Cantonese, which is also spoken in some other parts of the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau, is on its way to extinction. According to the official People's Daily newspaper, it is the first language for half of the 14 million residents of the provincial capital Guangzhou, while the other half speak mainly Mandarin.
"Promoting Mandarin does not mean Guangzhou has to eliminate its dialect," Su Zhijia, the city's deputy Party secretary, told China Daily. "The city government has never had such a plan to abandon or weaken Cantonese."

He praised local culture, but said that residents should improve their Mandarin and use it on formal occasions and in public places, reflecting the government's policy of promoting it.

The influx of workers from other areas of China has been perhaps equally important in Mandarin's ascendance in the area – although some migrant teenagers are said to have adopted Cantonese because they think it is more fashionable.

Last year, Lu Hanen, a local campaigner, told the South China Morning Post: "I don't think we can stop Cantonese from being eliminated, but I want to slow [the decline]."

A different dialect is a different way of thinking which is a threat to dictators. Cantonese does not have 9 tones for nothing. How words are chained together and the noun phrases created dictate what concepts have more emphasis. For artificial bureaucratic languages they are lousy versions of computer languages. English in Singapore is not English as the way the language is allowed to be expressed is controlled to serve the ruling dictators. Fortunately, information rich encoded English comes into Singapore. And the internet is offering a challenge to the ruling dictators who are very starved of thoughts besides being in power and lying to stay in power.
 

ckmpd

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Re: Lee Dynasty Laughing All The Way To The Bank

It's not about being strict or unfriendly to capitalists. They knew the benefits of being close with them. Why did Napoleon make friend with that old Jones ? He had a lot to offer (to that bad pig and gang). He destroyed all the unions to create trouble for him.

No unions means poor citizens have to kowtow to evil capitalists need for more profits, more time and tasks inputs, etc. Can you go to the street to boycott something ? No, the Lee will get those dogs to get you like Dr Chee and his sis were being imprisoned.

Lee is always laughing at Sinkies. Too good to be true ! Very obedient and naive. That's why people in other countries ridiculed us with that statement. This is no good.

GST plus 20% corp tax are fantastic. One hand from the poor and the other from the rich. Lee dynasty flourishes.

Now, they are thinking of ways to get rid of you people by destroying heritage buildings and parks to make way for a new 'heritage' where PRCs, Yogis and Pinoys can proudly call them their heritage.

Even the commies govt in China wanted to 同化 destroy the local culture and language of the people in south especially Guangzhou. They marched in protest. Maybe, Lee conspired with Deng to 同化 Sinkies to make way for PRC exodus or mass landing.

A good govt knows how to balance the powers of different stakeholders in the country. The trouble in SG is that the pap favours the rich and businesses. The workers and the poor are marginalised. That is an unhealthy situation which will erupt in future if it is not resolved
 
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