Mr Crocodile tears : 'Casinos have benefitted Singapore's economy'

[talkincock]

Apr 25, 2011

'Casinos have benefitted Singapore's economy'

By Jessica Lim

Citing an example of the gains from the IRs, Mr. Lim said: 'I think today, taxi drivers are generally quite happy because they are fully booked. All in all, it has been beneficial.' -- PHOTO: ZAOBAO/HO PENG YEW

PEOPLE'S Action Party chairman Lim Boon Heng, who broke down two weeks ago when recalling the difficult decision he had to struggle with on the casino debate in 2005, acknowledged on Monday that the two Integrated Resorts have benefitted the Singapore economy.

One year on after the casinos have been in operation, he said they have not only created direct jobs, but also spin-offs for the travel, food and beverage industries, said the retiring minister on the sidelines of a community event in Jurong East on Monday morning.

Citing an example of the gains from the IRs, he said: 'I think today, taxi drivers are generally quite happy because they are fully booked. All in all, it has been beneficial.'

At a press conference two weeks ago, Mr Lim, 63, had to pause at least twice to compose himself as he recalled the 'very difficult process' he went through to accept the decision, for the sake of jobs that the integrated resorts would create, despite his opposition to gambling as an industry.

Mr Lim also responded to Singapore Democratic Party candidate Tan Jee Say's proposals to shift away from manufacturing and focus instead on the services sectors.

He said he 'fully disagreed' with Tan's suggestions as they would lead to companies moving their operations out of Singapore, and many families here depended on the sector for jobs.

Countering a charge from Mr Tan, a former aide to Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, that the PAP had lost is 'moral compass', Mr Lim said: 'I think Mr Tan may have lost his way... he is trapped in a time warp. He has been out of policy making decisions for quite some time. The world has moved on.'

Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Manpower Lee Yi Shyan also weighed in on the rebuttal, warning of the loss of many economic spinoffs in doing away with manufacturing.

Read the full story in Tuesday's edition of The Straits Times.

 

[ballsathome]

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"However this successful venture does not include social ills, broken up families, suicides, bankrupts as profits matters and are not for losers.
To put it simply. You die it's your own business." :p
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[talkincock]

Casino promotion at it's best.

Apr 25, 2011

IN THE ST NEWSPAPER TODAY
'Casino' is popular party theme

By Ng Kai Ling

At casino-themed parties, no real money is won or lost. Guests are given fake cash to buy chips and the winner gets a prize like a TV set or a holiday. -- PHOTO: THE CASINO ROYALE

EVENT companies that organise casino-themed parties have seen the demand for their services increase after the casinos opened last year.

Guests to such parties, usually corporate functions like dinner and dance, are issued chips to play games like baccarat and blackjack.

While no real money is involved, guests do get a prizes from their 'winnings' and counsellors say this could act as an introduction to real casino gaming.

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Read the full story in Monday's edition of The Straits Times

 

[cooleo]

>>Countering a charge from Mr Tan, a former aide to Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, that the PAP had lost is 'moral compass', Mr Lim said: 'I think Mr Tan may have lost his way... he is trapped in a time warp. He has been out of policy making decisions for quite some time. The world has moved on.'<<

What a little bitch he is. Really catty for a half-fuck minister with crocodile tears.

 

[spotter542]

First , he was against the idea of having any casino at all.
Now , he said the casinos actually benefit some people ?
Another slap-the-right-cheek then slap-the-left-cheek ex-Millions In Wages talking crap ?
Star Awards 2011 ended last night , gotta wait till next year leh

 

[Rogue Trader]

*boo hoo hoo*
I have to make u turn because
my buttock kenna

 

[Forvendet]

Statistics have to distinguish between pink and blue.

 

[krafty]

he is indeed a crocodile and i am very sure about it.

*boo hoo hoo*
I have to make u turn because
my buttock kenna

 

[cooleo]

 

[saratogas]

How cum I don't feel richer? Maybe in six days time, $400 in my bank account.

 

[Muthukali]

How cum I don't feel richer? Maybe in six days time, $400 in my bank account.

Second u. ok economy is better, but my pocket lesser. XXX inside bank soon, but what about all those years which WE have contributed?

 

[krafty]

how come you only get $400, you stay in "jiak hong chu" izzit??? anyway, i already donated to singapore pools.

How cum I don't feel richer? Maybe in six days time, $400 in my bank account.

 

[streetsmart73]

First , he was against the idea of having any casino at all.
Now , he said the casinos actually benefit some people ?
Another slap-the-right-cheek then slap-the-left-cheek ex-Millions In Wages talking crap ?
Star Awards 2011 ended last night , gotta wait till next year leh

hi there


1. bro, such crying sheep plays both sides one!
2. he takes it missionary, he also does the rear thing too.
3. how effective those crocodile tears man?
4. its master must be furious on its crying.
5. which explains such turnaround laughter!

 

[cooleo]

hi there


1. bro, such crying sheep plays both sides one!
2. he takes it missionary, he also does the rear thing too.
3. how effective those crocodile tears man?
4. its master must be furious on its crying.
5. which explains such turnaround laughter!

Is he a faggot like his Master Gay Loong?!

 

[jw5]

he is indeed a crocodile and i am very sure about it.

He's the one who looked at u funny right?

 

[KuanTi01]

The 2 Lims are trying to outdo each other in shedding crocodile tears. When they are paid such obscene salaries for the little that they do, we can rightly say that they have lost their moral compass. Representing the workers? Methinks they represent only the ruling party's interests.