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Singaporean driving Malaysian registered vehicle not welcomed home? Why? So that all Singaporeans MUST abide by the PAP's 3/4 tank rule- but Malaysians are exempt? Or is gov AFRAID that the COE scheme will become less profitable if more Singaporeans decided to own Malaysian registered cars and...

Monetising of NS as currently available to a select few. Monetising of NS as currently available to just a select few. Firstly, I would like to say that the Minister's comments about "not monetising" NS is misplaced if not misguided since it ALREADY happens. 'Monetisation' only occurs when...

Dear brothers and sisters, I have an interesting article to share with you which was written by Prof Michael D Barr, a prominent Prof who often comments on Singapore regime. Quote: Founding PM LKY received his legal training at Cambridge and was admitted to the English Bar via the Middle...

The Phantom Singaporean Worker, another MOM Frankenstein invention? The Phantom Singaporean Worker, another MOM Frankenstein invention? MOM news/ image source I say turn the foreign worker levy scheme (FWLS) into a COE bidding scheme with half of ALL proceeds divided equally into Singaporean's...

[Mahbubani.K]: LTA transport masterplan- as successful as "a dog chasing its tail" [Mahbubani.K]: LTA transport masterplan- as successful as "a dog chasing its tail". "Paradoxically, the high prices of cars have made them even more desirable as status symbols. This is why luxury brands trump...

Judicial courts in Singapore should stop assuming that the government is always right or being the political mouth piece of the government. I read with some concern the article (appended in quote below) 'What court decision on by-election reveals' [TODAY, 06Aug2013] and noted the bias in 2...

The Straits Times; Published on May 09, 2013 Make Sentosa more cyclist-friendly [pct.source] I WAS inspired to cycle to Sentosa after reading about the nature trails on the island. I was surprised to find that there are almost no measures to cater to people who wish to do so. Sentosa's...

A critique of the GRC system of elections in Singapore and a better solution forward Will try, [Pict source: [Table1]: Yeo Lay Hwee. “Electoral Politics in Singapore”*Electoral Politics in Southeast And East Asia, eds. Aurel Croissant, Gabriele Bruns & Marei John (Singapore: Friedrich Ebert...

Before we introduce the FT MP, how about reviewing the (duplicitous) GRC system of elections? (The Parliamentary Elections Act) Before PAP decides to introduce a FT MP scheme (dun pretend, U know what the abbrv.'FT' means), lets free minority political representation of the duplicitous GRC...

Mindless money printing- the S$308.4032B reason why Singapore inflation is so high nowadays. According to video 'Causes of inflation: Cost-push and demand-pull'[YouTube] Cost push inflation is input cost inflation caused by land, labour, capital, entrepreneurship- any increase in the cost of...

DPM Teo Chee Hean's half truth explanation of aging problem- case of a selective memory ailment? "SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said Singapore's ageing population issue is a one-off problem that resulted from having a very large baby boomer generation from the early 1950s...

CPF-OA should relax 10% limit for investment in gold ETF/bullion/ UOB etc "The survey's composite five-year-expectation is 4.97 per cent - just below the 5.2 per cent predicted in the survey in September. "(see report: 'Singapore's inflation may remain elevated for years to come: survey')...

just to share: http://www.facebook.com/TanChengBock 2012-11-21 The story of Ama Keng Clinic. Today is my last day of medical practice in Ama Keng Clinic. It is indeed very sad to part with my clinic which I started in 1971, 41 years ago. I named my clinic after the village Ama Keng...

GWTBS=: lipstick on pig; a glaring public policy mistake Hi Mod, My contention remains that if public (/ pte bicycle) transport were indeed efficient, then there would be no such great demand for private car transport- an indeed, cars are the biggest cause of traffic congestion if not air...

3 posts from an adjacent forum, but relevant here too... Ridiculous (?reckless?) driver ask for special privileges in Driver's Improvement Point System (DIPs). Already he is fortunate that the TP will reduce his demerit points to zero in lieu of a clean driving record for 12 months, and...

Singapore's concept of averting bank bankruptcy- sleeping with the enemy. PM Lee says that he cannot regulate banks; time to put your $$$ in portions of $50k in different Singapore banks? Saw the following news report about PM Lee saying that he cannot really tell the difference between retail...

Re: AGC seeks legal costs against resident in Hougang by-election case by Kimberly Spykerman Updated 10:11 PM Oct 08, 2012 Clarifying a constitutional case with SG govt (AGC) in court is like having a duel in a cowboy game of quick draw, whomsoever has the faster hand/ bigger gun (raising the...

Royal couple starts their second day with Gardens by the Bay On day two of the royal couple's visit to Singapore, Prince William and his wife Catherine started off their morning with a visit to the Gardens By The Bay. There, they are expected to tour the Supertree Grove. The Straits...

Pick your choice (a) Yes (b) No (c) I don't know (d) Why (e) I don't take cabs (f) I am the taxi driver (g) Maybe (h) Others, please write answer _____________________________________________________________

Never never conclude a situation just based on 3 incidents! :o By Chew Hui Min Marketing consultant Chris Reed recently proclaimed in an article that Singapore's taxi drivers are the worst in the world. I would like to lay claim to having met the worst taxi driver in Singapore...