Even FT animals live better than native born singaporeans. What a sad day.

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PAP has no problems spending $8.6 million dollars on new accomodations for 2 FT pandas from China. God forbid they would spend even 10% of that helping needy singaporeans find some accomodation for themselves. Some one should tell this fuckers that human lives come first, and rare animals come a distant second, especially if they are from China. Frankly, I don't give a damn about these pandas, China can have them back. If we have to spend more than $100K to house them, than its too much. $8.6 million can build 5 floors of HDB flats. These pandas will have air condition as well as a swimming pool, and they don't even belong to us. We are just borrowing it for 10 years. AFter that, what do we do with this $8.6 million enclosure? House all the bloody ministers after we kick them out of office? Seriously, are there no limits to the PAP decadence?

SINGAPORE: Giant pandas Jia Jia and Kai Kai are set to arrive in Singapore in less than a week, and their S$8.6 million home at the upcoming River Safari is almost done.

Their enclosure is a lush and green oasis designed to replicate the pandas’ home in Sichuan province.

Covered by a glass ceiling, the temperature is set between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius.

There are also boulders, water features and wading pools for the pair.

Visitors can walk through the enclosure on raised boardwalks.

Chairman of the Wildlife Reserves Singapore, Claire Chiang, said her team is all set for the pandas’ arrival.

She said: "This certainly is very different from what we’ve done before. It involves a strong sense of responsibility and heightened sense of prudence in every step of the way. We’re excited, we’re anxious, but we feel a sense of achievement."

The pair of pandas are on a 10—year loan from China to foster good ties with Singapore.

 

[Television]

The government wants you to be united with your cousins.

 

[leetahbar]

8.6M to house loaned pandas couple from prc

i nearly flipped when i heard that was the amount sg zoo spent just to house a pair of pandas on loan for 10 yrs fr prc.

our gov doesn't bat an eye on such ridiculous astronomical figure but when debating to increase social welfare of a mere $50, they would sneer whether u wanna "eat in hawker centre or restaurant?"

FUCK!!

what kind of gov are we having now? totally @@

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Re: 8.6M to house loaned pandas couple from prc

If the pandas die will china invade us bo?
I saw some street banners welcoming the pandas....expect them to be a huge hit for FTs and sinkies alike.

 

[leetahbar]

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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1222989/1/.html

SINGAPORE: Giant pandas Jia Jia and Kai Kai are arriving in Singapore on September 6.

And their S$8.6 million home is almost complete at Singapore's latest tourist destination - the River Safari.

Their enclosure is a 1,500-square-metre lush and green oasis designed to replicate the pandas' home in Sichuan province which also bears some 50 species of bamboo and other sub-tropical plants.

Temperature year-round is set at a cool 18 to 22 degrees Celsius - a getaway from the tropical heat.

The original site of the enclosure was already sloping. So the designers were able to replicate the hilly terrain of the giant pandas' home in Sichuan Province with relative ease. And the design gives visitors the chance to get up close and personal with the black and white creatures.

The splash and gurgle of water are from the water features that open into shallow bathing pools for the giant pandas.

The design team said the enclosure exceeds the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums' standards for the pandas' comfort.

Wildlife Reserves Singapore's director for exhibit design & development, Cham Tud Yinn, said: "We can only keep our fingers crossed but we're quite sure they will be happy with this, in terms of space, in terms of variety, in terms of the whole environment and feel of it."

Air-conditioning will no doubt bring in a hefty energy bill.

But the Wildlife Reserves Singapore said they're using a water-chilled cooling system that's energy-efficient.

The building also has double-cavity concrete walls for insulation.

A glass ceiling lets in natural light, but it's double glazed to keep the heat out.

The enclosure will also be home to a pair of red pandas, and three colourful golden pheasants.

Visitors can expect to see them all when the exhibit opens in December.

Chairman of the Wildlife Reserves Singapore, Claire Chiang, said: "This certainly is very different from what we've done before. It involves a strong sense of responsibility and heightened sense of prudence in every step of the way. We're excited, we're anxious, but we feel a sense of achievement."

On loan from China, the male and female pair will be in Singapore for ten years.

Apart from raising awareness on the endangered species, the River Safari has its hopes on a breeding programme for baby pandas.

-CNA/ac/ck

 

[leetahbar]

Re: 8.6M to house loaned pandas couple from prc

If the pandas die will china invade us bo?
I saw some street banners welcoming the pandas....expect them to be a huge hit for FTs and sinkies alike.

would singaporeans ve to pay dearly to see what panda looks like?

 

[Narong Wongwan]

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would singaporeans ve to pay dearly to see what panda looks like?

Sinkie will make a beeline to the zoo....sinkieland too boring....this is a big event

 

[hairylee]

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All foreign talent gets better treatment than citizens from PAP, even those from the animal kingdom.

 

[sta1100]

Re: 8.6M to house loaned pandas couple from prc

Panda cannot die, if game over Singapore MIW will kana from PRC, but if local die never mind got plenty of FT to replace.

 

[Papsmearer]

The government wants you to be united with your cousins.

i rather they unite me with $8.6 million.

 

[roadrunner]

have u seen the avatar of kopiuncle?

The government wants you to be united with your cousins.

 

[Conqueror]

PAP has no problems spending $8.6 million dollars on new accomodations for 2 FT pandas from China.

there no limits to the PAP decadence?

The pair of pandas are on a 10—year loan from China to foster good ties with Singapore.

This is still better than that YOG. Because the fake emperor needed a legacy.

 

[Leepotism]

S'pore spent so much for so little. Sad indeed.

 

[Papsmearer]

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If the pandas die will china invade us bo?
I saw some street banners welcoming the pandas....expect them to be a huge hit for FTs and sinkies alike.

Wah, u sleeping or what? We have already been invaded. There are 100,000s of PRC living here. I am sure they outnumber the SAF. All China has to do is ship one boatload of weapons and ammo to singapore, and all these PRCs already here can go there and draw arms.

 

[Papsmearer]

Re: 8.6M to house loaned pandas couple from prc

Panda cannot die, if game over Singapore MIW will kana from PRC, but if local die never mind got plenty of FT to replace.

Yes, u are right. If one Panda dies, it will be a state funeral, with 1 week of national mourning. They will televise the wake every day, and all the dignataries will show up, including all the ministers, gay Loong and his boyfriend WHore Jinx. If one sinkie die doing NS, too bad, even defence minister too busy playing golf to attend your funeral. They will send Chee chiu to fly back to china and accompany the panda coffin. he is the funeral expert.

 

[Papsmearer]

S'pore spent so much for so little. Sad indeed.

Correct. If you say we spend $8.6 million to BUY 2 pandas, ok, I say maybe its worth it. But to borrow them for 10 years, spend so much?

 

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Sinkie will make a beeline to the zoo....sinkieland too boring....this is a big event

Yes, but when they get to the zoo, they will stop. Because they cannot afford to pay the exorbitant price to see the pandas.

 

[ionzu]

Some one should tell this fuckers that human lives come first, and rare animals come a distant second, especially if they are from China. Frankly, I don't give a damn about these pandas, China can have them back. If we have to spend more than $100K to house them, than its too much. $8.6 million can build 5 floors of HDB flats.

human lives are cheap. it costs next to nothing to make a baby (making, not raising)
the pandas will bring revenue for the zoo and country. and the revenue can then be disbursed accordingly.
what revenue can be generated from 5 floors of HDB flats for penniless sinkies?

 

[Papsmearer]

human lives are cheap. it costs next to nothing to make a baby (making, not raising)
the pandas will bring revenue for the zoo and country. and the revenue can then be disbursed accordingly.
what revenue can be generated from 5 floors of HDB flats for penniless sinkies?

Yes, but from the 5th floor of HDB flats, penniless sinkies can throw your sorry well used arsehole off the floor and derived great satisfaction from watching your intestines spill out on the ground. They may be penniless, but for that night, they will go to sleep with a smile.

 

[ionzu]

Yes, but from the 5th floor of HDB flats, penniless sinkies can throw your sorry well used arsehole off the floor and derived great satisfaction from watching your intestines spill out on the ground. They may be penniless, but for that night, they will go to sleep with a smile.

i am prepared to pay 15-20% GST. are you? i have the means to, do you? i have no qualms if my new purchases cost another 10% more due to GST. can you afford this? i can, but i know many people can't. so i don't go around advocating tax increases for more welfare. those 5 floors of free housing, 90% will be dominated by 1 racial group. will the other racial groups accept paying more GST for this 1 group to get free accommodations?