Saw an ad in the 'passiton' website asking for a laptop for someone who is unable to work and hope to earn some money with the laptop.
Went to give the laptop to the social worker today and found out that her client is suffering from Parkinson's disease so he could no longer work. He is also suffering from depression. The laptop will help him keep in contact with the outside world and he can earn some money while he can still type.
What shocked me was that this guy is a Singaporean but living in JB now because "he could not get a flat here (as it is too expensive)" and "education is cheaper in JB for his kids". The social worker is also trying to help him get a flat here.
WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have a fellow Singaporean with a terminal disease and a family to support and this is all we can do for him?
What the fark does he need to live in JB?
Why are we selling flats to PRs but need a social worker to fight for one for this poor Singaporean?
Why can't we put him in a home or hospital (even if its only temporary0 while we try to get a flat for him?
Why are we giving scholarships to foreigners while these kids have to study in JB because "its too expensive here"?
Don't we always pride ourselves as one of the richest country in the world? So why can't we afford to help this small pool of fellow Singaporeans?
I can go on and on...................
I can't even imagine the loneliness and helplessness of this poor fellow Singaporean waiting for his death in a foreign country.
WTF has this country turn into?
Went to give the laptop to the social worker today and found out that her client is suffering from Parkinson's disease so he could no longer work. He is also suffering from depression. The laptop will help him keep in contact with the outside world and he can earn some money while he can still type.
What shocked me was that this guy is a Singaporean but living in JB now because "he could not get a flat here (as it is too expensive)" and "education is cheaper in JB for his kids". The social worker is also trying to help him get a flat here.
WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have a fellow Singaporean with a terminal disease and a family to support and this is all we can do for him?
What the fark does he need to live in JB?
Why are we selling flats to PRs but need a social worker to fight for one for this poor Singaporean?
Why can't we put him in a home or hospital (even if its only temporary0 while we try to get a flat for him?
Why are we giving scholarships to foreigners while these kids have to study in JB because "its too expensive here"?
Don't we always pride ourselves as one of the richest country in the world? So why can't we afford to help this small pool of fellow Singaporeans?
I can go on and on...................
I can't even imagine the loneliness and helplessness of this poor fellow Singaporean waiting for his death in a foreign country.
WTF has this country turn into?