Lau CB : "Where are the beggars in Singapore? Show me."

[E.Honda]

"You go down New York, Broadway. You will see the beggars, people of the streets... Where are the beggars in Singapore? Show me."
MM Lee Kuan Yew.

More beggars picked up due to increased awareness, surveillance
Posted: 19 July 2010 2349 hrs
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SINGAPORE : More beggars are being picked up on the streets of Singapore, largely because of increased public awareness and stepped-up surveillance, said Community Development Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

He said the number is 60 so far this year, and close to half of them are foreigners.

The average number of beggars picked up each year, over the past three years, has been 85.

Dr Balakrishnan noted that Singaporeans who need help do not have to beg.

They can turn to various sources of aid including Community Development Councils, Family Service Centres and voluntary welfare groups.

The minister was giving a written answer to Nominated MP Laurence Wee. - CNA /ls

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[E.Honda]

More foreign beggars


So now blame it on FTrashs? Have these beggars been vetted?

Jul 20, 2010
More foreign beggars

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<!-- end left side bar --> <!-- story content : start --> IF YOU are seeing more beggars on Singapore streets, that's because many of them are foreigners. Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Vivian Balakrishnan said of the 60 beggars who were picked up in the first five months of this year, close to half of them were foreign beggars. Replying to a question from Nominated MP Laurence Wee in Parliament, Dr Balakrishnan said the number of people found begging in Singapore fluctuates from year to year.

From 2006 to 2009, the average number of beggars picked up was about 85 yearly. Due to increased public education efforts, MCYS has received more calls on the ComCare Call line alerting us of beggars in the streets. 'We have also stepped up our surveillance patrols. These have resulted in the increase in the number of beggars picked up,' he said in his written reply. Begging is an offence in Singapore under the Destitute Persons Act.

The minister said Singaporeans in financial distress do not have to beg. They can approach the Community Development Councils, Family Service Centres or grassroots organisations for help. There are many voluntary welfare organisations, religious and civic organisations that provide assistance to the needy too.

If individuals are unsure where to seek help, they can alsocall the ComCare Call line at 1800-222-0000 to be linked up with these agencies. 'Merely giving money to beggars will not solve their more fundamental long-term problems. It may make matters worse by deepening the sense of dependency and loss of dignity. In addition, it will encourage more foreign beggars to come into Singapore to beg,' said Dr Balakrishnan.

Members of the public who come across beggars should inform MCYS promptly so that appropriate action can be taken. The public can also help the needy by channelling donations to registered charities and Family Service Centres where there are trained social workers who provide effective assistance to people who are truly needy.'

 

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[hairylee]

Re: More foreign beggars

Vivian contradicting LKY.

 

[Brightkid]

Did vivian issued work permit to these foreign talent beggars ?

Or were these beggars clocked under tourist visitors by STB who'd been patting themselves on their backs for increased visitors ?

 

[jw5]

Ministar,
The answer is very simple. When you go for your walkabouts, do it without the advance party clearing the path or perhaps even go on an unnanounced walkabout.
Simple?

 

[commoner]

and cannot find parking space? you pay them millions per year and you want them to circle and wait for parking space like the lesser mortal? cannot la

 

[Brightkid]

Ministar,
The answer is very simple. When you go for your walkabouts, do it without the advance party clearing the path or perhaps even go on an unnanounced walkabout.
Simple?

Wa, you are asking the million-dollar salary men to take risks by going around on their own.

Don't say kena BBQ-ed, if those porlumpas do not know MIW visiting and washed the route first, what if these MIW kena step on dog/cat shit, then how ?

 

[jw5]

Wa, you are asking the million-dollar salary men to take risks by going around on their own.

Don't say kena BBQ-ed, if those porlumpas do not know MIW visiting and washed the route first, what if these MIW kena step on dog/cat shit, then how ?

Then they'll have shit on the bottom of their shoes.