Online users express anger towards Chan Chun Sing over his remarks of calling people “idiots” and “disgraceful”

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Keechiu poses with Mr Lien.

 

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Keechiu thanks Mr Chow Wing Chong and Mdm Tan Aik Ken.

Chan Chun Sing​

20h ·
Over the last 40 years, Mr Chow Wing Chong and Mdm Tan Aik Ken dedicated much time and effort to strengthen the bonds that tie our community together.
We came together to recognise them and many others at My Buona Vista Grassroots Appreciation Night. We celebrated the dedication and teamwork of our grassroots leaders, volunteers and People's Association colleagues.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to build a strong and united community!

 

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Keechiu thanks workers.

Chan Chun Sing​

22h ·
At the Public Transport Workers’ Appreciation event at Holland Village MRT Station over the weekend, I joined our grassroots leaders and volunteers, along with SMRT management, to thank our dedicated workers who keep our transport system running smoothly daily.
Your tireless efforts ensure all of us commute safety and on time. Thank you for your commitment and hard work!

My Buona Vista

 

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Keechiu congratulates all the recipients of the Outstanding STEM Teacher Award.

Chan Chun Sing​

19 November at 04:57 ·
Science education is the key to unlocking our students' potential, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate an increasingly complex and technologically-driven world.
Attended the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Singapore International Science Teachers' Conference (SISTC) this morning. Under the theme "Navigating the Future – Unlocking the Next Chapter in Science Education", educators from home and abroad gathered to explore innovative ways to engage students and transform science learning into a journey of discovery.
My heartfelt congratulations to all the recipients of the Outstanding STEM Teacher Award. Your dedication to inspiring curiosity, fostering collaboration, and cultivating practical skills in our youth is commendable. Your efforts shape the change-makers of tomorrow, equipping them to address the global challenges that lie ahead.

 

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from straitstimes.com:

Forum: Consider a socially inclusive business model for school canteens​

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NOV 15, 2024, 05:01 AM

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I refer to two recent articles on The Straits Times website that raise critical questions about Singapore’s school canteen operations (MOE discussing new models of running canteens with schools, Nov 13, and, Social entrepreneur starts venture to help more people, Oct 13). Minister Chan Chun Sing recently announced that the Ministry of Education is exploring alternative canteen operating models, including central kitchen deliveries or vending machines, to address the shortage of canteen stallholders. However, as Professor Teo Yik Ying noted in his recent article (There’s a food crisis silently brewing in schools in Singapore, Oct 7), vending machines and delivered meals should not replace freshly prepared school meals. It is important to ensure young Singaporeans receive proper nutrition and develop healthy eating habits.

Given Singapore’s reliance on human capital, it is surprising that a national school meal programme has not been established. Countries like the US and Japan have successfully implemented such programmes to improve child nutrition and address childhood obesity. Although such a programme would limit students’ choices, it would reduce access to unhealthy options like fried and processed food, that can be found in school canteens today.

The news that Dignity Kitchen plans to open five new “Dignity Kitchenettes” by 2025 led me to wonder if one could be integrated within a school setting. Social enterprises, which promote inclusivity and offer marginalised individuals employment, could help Singapore reimagine a new business model for the running of school canteens.


A look at the Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise’s website reveals other food and beverage social enterprises, including Nom Nom Pte Ltd, SMOL, and DON8URI. Could Professor Brawn, a cafe chain run by the Autism Resource Centre, manage a central kitchen for schools?

While social enterprises promote inclusivity, they could face pushback from parents concerned about food safety and hygiene. Overcoming stereotypes about marginalised groups will be essential. Additionally, the National Environmental Agency and Health Promotion Board could collaborate with social enterprises to ensure canteen meals meet food safety and nutritional standards.

Singaporean companies increasingly value inclusivity, as seen in organisations that host social enterprises within their canteens. Schools could do the same. By involving social enterprises in canteens, students could learn values that cannot be taught through textbooks. These values will build a truly inclusive society in Singapore.


Kelvin Sng

 

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Keechiu congratulates Education Awards winners!

Chan Chun Sing​

7h ·
Congratulations to all our Education Awards winners! You are a reminder of the power of hard work and determination.
Keep believing in yourselves and reaching for your dreams!

#MyBuonaVista

 

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Keechiu congratulates all participants.

Chan Chun Sing​

23 November at 23:49 ·
My Buona Vista Got Talent!
This year’s edition was another spectacular showcase of creativity, passion, and community spirit!
Congratulations to all participants for their courage and dedication, and to the winners for their well-deserved achievements!

#BVGotTalent

 

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Keechiu was happy to join Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s delegation.

Chan Chun Sing​

25 November at 06:33 ·
Happy to join Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s delegation in Suzhou for the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP)!
At the roundtable on high quality development in the SIP, we engaged in fruitful discussion with our SIP counterparts on ways to chart the next phase of SIP’s developments. A Cooperation Initiative on Promoting the High-Quality Development of the China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park (2024-2033) and a Memorandum of Understanding on Digital Trade Cooperation in Suzhou Industrial Park were also signed to chart the next phase of collaboration in the SIP and further our digital economy cooperation.
We also visited the SIP’s 30-year Achievement Exhibition, the China-Singapore Life Sciences Park (Biosparc) Exhibition Centre, and the China-Singapore Green Digital Hub (CSGDH) Exhibition Centre. Key projects like Biosparc and the CSGDH highlight our strong bilateral cooperation in biomedical and green development sectors.
In addition, we marked this 30th year milestone with a tree-planting ceremony by Jinji Lake, similar to what we did in Singapore earlier this month. These symbolic gestures represent the growth and longevity of our strong bilateral partnership.
Here’s to the next 30 years ,of SIP and beyond!

: Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI)

 

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Keechiu just returned from a fruitful trip to China.

Chan Chun Sing​

5h ·
Just returned from a fruitful trip to China with Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s delegation.
We met Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning, as well as Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining. We discussed many pertinent issues and reaffirmed the excellent ties between our two countries.
I also had the pleasure of catching up with some of our Singaporean students who are currently pursuing their undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Beijing. I am encouraged by them choosing to pursue their studies overseas, and enjoyed their honest sharing about their experience living and studying in Beijing, as well as their thoughts and insights on the intricacies of the Chinese society and market.
In our increasingly globalised world today, our youth will need to build up their skills and international knowledge through gaining overseas exposure, which can sharpen their competitiveness for the future job market. I hope that more Singaporean youths would take up such overseas immersion opportunities.

: Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and Ministry of Education, Singapore

 

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Keechiu had a fulfilling weekend.

Chan Chun Sing​

30 November at 22:28 ·
Fulfilling weekend

with My Buona Vista residents. Casual and meaningful gathering over breakfast and

, sharing stories and ideas to strengthen our community bonds.
#MyBuonaVista #coffeewithchunsing

 

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Keechiu had a good meeting.

Chan Chun Sing​

1 December at 02:05 ·
Visited Bukit Merah View Market and Food Centre.
Good meeting Our Tanjong Pagar residents and stall owners. It was great to hear their stories and feel the energy that keeps this neighbourhood buzzing.
My Buona Vista

 

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What Ah Chan say is true leh .... those disgracing, idiots and xia suay sinkies kenna publicly scolded confirm no happy and comprain him one .... its ok with me. Are you?

 

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Keechiu is glad.

Chan Chun Sing​

Yesterday at 03:56 ·
Glad that our students have continued to demonstrate strong Mathematics and Science competencies in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2023.
Mathematics and Science are not merely academic subjects confined to classrooms; they are essential subjects for nurturing critical thinking and equipping our students to become informed citizens, innovative problem-solvers, and architects of a sustainable future.
Beyond our performance in Mathematics and Science, I am encouraged to know that our students have exhibited strong environmental knowledge and high digital self-efficacy. These competencies are crucial as we face a world shaped by technological advancements and global challenges like climate change and sustainability concerns.
The true value of TIMSS 2023 lies not in our relative ranking, but our students' efforts and their individual progress. Well done to our students for their hard work and dedication, and to our teachers for their tireless efforts in nurturing our students, fostering their curiosity, and inspiring them to become lifelong learners.

 

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Keechiu had a good weekend.

Chan Chun Sing​

2 days ago ·
Good weekend in My Buona Vista, meeting our residents and business owners at Holland Village and Holland Drive Market & Food Centre.
Wishing you a wonderful Sunday too!

 

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Keechiu wants to guard against any decline.

Chan Chun Sing​

3 days ago ·
Singapore’s results at the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) are encouraging, and underscores how we must continue to embrace lifelong learning as a nation.
The study assessed adults across the world in their literacy, numeracy and adaptive problem-solving proficiencies, key information processing skills that enable adults to continue to learn and apply new knowledge and skills throughout their careers. Our rankings in literacy and numeracy have risen compared to our results in 2016, and our score in adaptive problem-solving is comparable to the OECD mean.
But we cannot be complacent. For Singaporeans to remain relevant even after our formal schooling years, we must guard against any decline in proficiencies over time, and continue to upskill and reskill to gain new skills. Only then will our people thrive even in an ever-changing world.
The Government will continue to support Singaporeans in pursuing skills upgrading, by providing workplace training opportunities.
Visit the SkillsFuture website to learn more about the different initiatives that you can tap on to start your upskilling journey: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg

: Lifelong Learning Institute

 

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Keechiu is excited.

Chan Chun Sing​

13 December at 02:47 ·
Met Renee Tan, a Year 4 student from Singapore Management University’s College of Integrative Studies (CIS) majoring in Narrative Design in Global Cities, who presented a selection of artwork from her upcoming exhibition. Her pieces are part of her senior thesis, which delves into the Architecture of Aesthetics in Manila

Other SMU College of Integrative Studies students majoring in courses ranging from Urban Development Governance to Human Computer Interfaces also shared their experience at CIS.
CIS is one of SMU’s newest colleges - glad that students feel fulfilled and are growing up to be creative and critical thinkers - excited about the future.