CSJ and wife opening cafe at rochester mall.....

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CSJ claims that PAP copy his ideas.

Chee Soon Juan 徐顺全​

9 hrs ·
Even before I had entered politics when I was still teaching at NUS, I had been calling out the harm that streaming does to children and education system.
Since then, SDP has repeatedly called for the practice to be scrapped: “Under the SDP’s education plan…students entering secondary school will not be streamed.
30 years later, the PAP finally has its eureka! moment when Educational Minister Chan Chun Sing said in Parliament this week that streaming would be done away with by 2024.
(Actually, Ong Ye Kung announced this in 2019 but added that students will be grouped in bands instead. Same difference. But it's a matter for discussion another time.)
The point is that they’ve repeatedly played catch-up in policy formulation that would prepare Singapore for the future.
Intellectual heft among its leaders? Not much there.
The one thing that the PAP govt has going for it is enormous state resources that it taps into to propagate the myth that it is a party of the future.
Don’t fall for this, Singapore.

 

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from theindependent.sg:

Chee Soon Juan: ‘Myth’ that PAP is party of the future

The one thing that the PAP govt has going for it is enormous state resources that it taps into to propagate the myth that it is a party of the future. Don’t fall for this, Singapore.” — Chee Soon Juan

Opposition leader Chee Soon Juan had words to say after Education Minister Chan Chun Sing announced in Parliament on Monday (March 7) that from 2024 onwards, streaming in secondary schools would be removed.

Dr Chee, who heads the Singapore Democratic Party, wrote in a March 10 Facebook post that he has been “calling out the harm that streaming does to children and education system” for many years now.

His exposure to the dangers of streaming began from “even before I had entered politics when I was still teaching at NUS,” he wrote.

The SDP chief said that his party has repeatedly called for streaming to be scrapped, adding that its education plan had said that “students entering secondary school will not be streamed.”

And now, “30 years later, the PAP finally has its eureka! moment,” he wrote.

However, he acknowledged that in 2019, then-Education Minister Ong Ye Kung had already announced this.

But Dr Chee underlined that “The point is that they’ve repeatedly played catch-up in policy formulation that would prepare Singapore for the future.

Intellectual heft among its leaders? Not much there.

The one thing that the PAP govt has going for it is enormous state resources that it taps into to propagate the myth that it is a party of the future.

Dr Chee had written about the dangers of streaming in his 1994 book, Dare To Change: An Alternative Vision for Singapore.

“A major problem of streaming is something called labelling. This perverse effect of self-fulfilling prophecy is even more evident in children… It is not difficult for children [in lower streams] to feel less valued as well as for others to feel similarly towards them.”

And when Mr Ong said in 2019 that streaming was coming to an end, SDP said in a statement then that the PAP first criticises its policy proposals but later adopts them.

The party cited many examples of this occurring, on matters such as taxes, minimum wages, the hiring of Singaporeans first, and other issues.

After his book was published in 1994, it was criticised by then Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

“Dare to Change is a rehash of some old Western Liberal ideas which have failed, and Chee Soon Juan packages them together, calls it a book,” Mr Lee had said.

But when Mr Ong had announced an end to streaming, he said something every similar to Dr Chee’s words in 1994.

“Entering a stream that is considered ‘lower’ can carry a certain stigma or be self-limiting…. It becomes self-fulfilling,” Mr Ong had said in 2019. /TISG

 

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CSJ introduces a new dish.

Chee Soon Juan 徐顺全​

9 hrs ·
Hi friends, right after we recently introduced our slow-braised, wine-infused beef cheeks, Orange & Teal is trotting out another new dish: Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken, served with marble potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
As a promotion, we're offering the dish at a discounted price of $14.80 (down from our regular price of $17.80). This offer will last for the first three days, starting from tomorrow, 20 Mar, till 23 Mar (we're closed on Mondays).
So come and savour our grilled chicken and beef cheeks. What's more, the prices are nett! To make your reservation, call

6993 1006 or click here https://orangeandteal.sg/reserve/

 

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CSJ supports the arts scene.

Chee Soon Juan 徐顺全​

1 hr ·
Orange & Teal continues to support our arts scene. This week's exhibition titled 'The Space Between', features the paintings of Chen Yi Quan.
In this series, the artist presents pieces that delineate visual elements representing the notion of duality: The space between country and the individual, man and wife, past and present, war and diplomacy, order and chaos, heaven and earth.
So, come down to the cafe from now till Sunday and take in Chen's stunning art pieces. (To make a reservation, please

6993-1006.)

 

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More art work at CSJ's cafe.

 

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CSJ is happy that happy days are here again.

Chee Soon Juan 徐顺全​

3 hrs ·
Happy days are here again! Well, almost. At least, we're back to 10 persons per group for dining in. To celebrate the occasion, Orange & Teal will give 10% off the total bill if you come in a party of 10x from 29 March to 1 April. So gather your friends and family, and come on down to Rochester Mall. Call

6993-1006 for reservations. See you there.

 

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CSJ has a pianist at his cafe.

Chee Soon Juan 徐顺全​

6 hrs ·
This is Kang Jaeyang, a pianist from Korea and he plays the most beautiful and romantic ballads - from Moon River to (Disney's) I See The Light - all from memory. His rendition of Yiruma's Kiss The Rain is one of my favourites.
And he'll be at Orange & Teal tomorrow evening (30 Mar) from 6pm onwards. If you're looking for an enchanting evening with great food and serenaded by lovely music, do come by. What's more, Wed nites are our Wine Nites - 20% off our wines.
Call

69931006, or make your reservation here https://orangeandteal.sg/reserve/.
Jaeyang's Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/jaeyongkangpiano
Jaeyang's Bio http://kjysmu.dothome.co.kr/music/about/

 

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Enjoying piano music.

 

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Pianist playing at a mall.

 

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CSJ had breakfast at BB.

Chee Soon Juan 徐顺全​

5 hrs ·
Had breakfast at BB this morning after a long hiatus, no thanks to Covid. Great to be able to eat in bigger groups at kopitiams again and residents were out in force and good spirits. Glad to see everyone.

 

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CSJ features 2 painters in his cafe.

Chee Soon Juan 徐顺全​

8 hrs ·
In line with World Autism Week, Orange & Teal is featuring two young painters, Benjamin and Junwei.
Each have their own unique style and expressions to share! While Benjamin loves to paint fields of colours, Junwei likes to depict animals in his works.
Visit us this week to take a look at the paintings and support these two lads bringing colour to our lives.

 

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Artwork at CSJ's cafe.

 

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Artwork for Mother's Day.

 

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Another artist at CSJ's cafe.

 

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from msn.com:

SDP announces latest lineup of CEC officers and members; two new faces elected​

Opposition Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) has announced its latest lineup of Central Executive Committee (CEC) office-bearers and members on Monday (Apr 11).

Following the party’s first two CEC meetings of 2022, all key positions in the CEC have been filled, said SDP in a media release. The current CEC will serve a two-year term from January 2022.

SDP announced two new faces in the CEC, Ms Min Cheong-Subramaniam, who was a candidate for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC in the 2020 General Elections, and Mr Naresh Subramaniam, a media professional.

Three other cadre members were also co-opted to the CEC, Mr Alfred Tan, Mr Francis Yong, and Mr Manimaran Ashukumar.

Mr Tan is an entrepreneur who was a part of SDP’s Holland-Bukit Timah GRC slate of candidates during GE2020.

Mr Yong is a much-valued party stalwart who has served eight terms in the CEC, said SDP.

Meanwhile, Mr Ashukumar is a prominent member of the party’s youth wing, the Young Democrats, alongside Ms Cheong-Subramaniam and Mr Subramaniam.

Former Treasurer Mr Bryan Lim Boon Heng is now Vice Chairman, succeeded by Ms Surayah Akbar.

Dr Chee Soon Juan is retaining his position as Secretary-General of the party.

More details on the current CEC lineup can be found below.

 

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CSJ invites you to make a reservation.

Chee Soon Juan 徐顺全​

2 hrs ·
To make a reservation, call

69931006, or click here https://orangeandteal.sg/reserve/.
Pianist and composer Kang Jaeyong
Jaeyong's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/jaeyongkangpiano
Bio: http://kjysmu.dothome.co.kr/music/about/

 

[tanwahtiu]

Actually, Chee has a wooden face even though he has a Phd....

Join politic was his mistake for his wooden face, not appealing to many....

.... people tend to think he can or not .... 他可以吗....

Dear all,

I have big and exciting news to share with you. Mei and I are opening a café. It’s called Orange & Teal and it’s at the Rochester Mall (see address below). We’ve been working on it for the past several months and it’s finally coming to fruition.

It’s been a long-term dream of ours to have a place where Singaporeans come together to not just have a great meal or have that heart warming cuppa, but a place where we get together with our loved ones and friends and get to know each other all over again. A place where intelligent discussion, even impassioned debate, takes place. A place where the conversation’s even better.

“Where the conversation’s even better” – I’ve got that engraved above the doorway.

Unfortunately, we are unable to be halal-certified at the moment but we will not be serving pork, lard or pork-related items. So, we hope that our Muslim friends will be able to join us. We will, however, be serving wine and beer (our glassware for alcohol will be kept separate).

More at https://tinyurI.com/22fe4fcmE

 

[jw5]

Actually, Chee has a wooden face even though he has a Phd....

Join politic was his mistake for his wooden face, not appealing to many....

.... people tend to think he can or not .... 他可以吗....

It would be really entertaining if he can make it into Parliament.

 

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Go on an easter egg hunt with CSJ!

Chee Soon Juan 徐顺全​

11 hrs ·
To make a reservation, call

6993-1006 or click
https://www.quandoo.sg/.../orange-teal-cafe-92176/widget...

 

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CSJ congratulates Lawrence................................. BUT................................

Chee Soon Juan 徐顺全​

2 hrs ·
The SDP congratulates Mr Lawrence Wong on his selection as the next PAP leader and potential prime minister.
But while the party has finally announced its new leader among the group of younger ministers, it remains worrying for Singapore as we head into the future. This is because Mr Wong is substantively no different from his colleagues in terms of his outlook for our country.
Decades of groupthink and conformity has made PAP leaders unable to see that Singapore is in dire need of reform of its economic, social and political systems.
Unable to imagine enlightened governance – one that relies on openness and democracy instead of its archaic practice of intimidation and manipulation – Mr Wong will continue to lead Singapore with no clear direction.
He has articulated no vision for Singapore and looks set to rely on past practices that, while comfortable for him and his party, will keep this nation from achieving its full potential.
In truth, Mr Wong is just another tiny cog in the PAP wheel. Different person, same story. Therein lies the danger for Singapore.