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

[jw5]

Keechiu wishes everyone a Happy New Year.

Chan Chun Sing​

31 December 2024 at 17:41 ·
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year, and a restful day today with your family and loved ones.

: K8, Unsplash

 

[jw5]

Keechiu came across a basket.

Chan Chun Sing​

5 January at 03:08 ·
I came across this “basket”. Not a common sighting in Singapore yet. Do you know what this is?

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This is the “target” (basket) for disc golf. It is a flying disc sport using rules quite similar to golf. Maybe I should try it someday.

 

[jw5]

Keechiu just attended the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat in Kuala Lumpur.

Chan Chun Sing​

7 January at 05:06 ·
Just attended the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat in Kuala Lumpur.
We signed a total of six MOUs on social welfare and community development, sustainability, urban development, national security, and education, reflecting the warm and multi-faceted relationship that both our countries share.
On the education front, Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, Malaysia's Minister of Higher Education and I signed an MOU to further strengthen our countries' collaboration in higher education. Through this MOU, we hope to see more exchanges in knowledge and experiences between our Institutes of Higher Learning, both staff and students.
2025 marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between both countries. As we strengthen our people-to-people linkages, we will build mutual understanding and prepare our youths to engage with the region.

: Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI)

 

[jw5]

Keechiu says a big thank you.

Chan Chun Sing​

11 January at 01:56 ·
For over 70 years, the Singapore Buddhist Lodge has been a beacon of hope and generosity. While founded to share Buddhist teachings and spread kindness and charity, its strong social programmes have benefited less privileged Singaporeans of all backgrounds and faiths. These efforts complement the Government's initiatives to strengthen our social safety net and build a more resilient, caring society.
Today, I joined their 77th annual Hongbao Distribution Ceremony and the opening of the Donor's Plaque Pavilion. It's heartening to see the Foundation's legacy of kindness continue.
A big thank you to the Singapore Buddhist Lodge Welfare Foundation and partners like Jamiyah Singapore, Taoist Federation (Singapore) and Hindu Endownment Board for your tireless efforts to foster a more resilient and compassionate Singapore.
让我们不分种族，不分宗教、 大家团结一致照顾我们的弱势全体，把我们最好的献给下一代，创造更美好的新加坡。

 

[jw5]

Keechiu is heartened.

Chan Chun Sing​

13 January at 01:20 ·
This year’s Polytechnic Graduate Employment Survey highlights an evolving job landscape, reflecting the diverse aspirations of our graduates.
Some opted to pursue further studies immediately after graduation. Others took a gap year to pursue new skills or preferred a “career first” approach where they jump right into the job market.
Amidst shifts in employment patterns, it's encouraging that our polytechnic graduates are commanding higher salaries across various sectors. This underscores the value industries place on the skills our graduates bring to the table. They are willing to pay them competitively.
While there was a slight dip in overall employment rates, the number of graduates choosing to pursue further studies remains high - a trend that reflects their commitment to lifelong learning.
I'm particularly heartened by stories such as Dimple Lim’s. Dimple is a graduate from Ngee Ann Polytechnic's (NP) Diploma in Nursing. Her passion for working with children started during her time in Community Care & Social Services at ITE College East, where she worked with children with special needs. She later enrolled in NP’s Diploma in Nursing, where she could be trained professionally to provide care for individuals facing similar challenges. Today, she is a Staff Nurse at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, ready to handle real-world challenges as a neonatal nurse.
Equally inspiring is Shamina Ruhin's story. Shamina graduated from Temasek Polytechnic's (TP) Diploma in Interior Architecture & Design, and now works as a Technical Executive at Surbana Jurong Group. Her polytechnic education, which emphasised both creative design and technical skills, has prepared her well for the realities of the architectural industry and equipped her with the skill to navigate diverse workplace cultures. Her proficiency in industry-standard software and strong problem-solving skills, honed during her time at TP, were key in securing her current role.
Whether you’re working, studying, or still seeking other opportunities, all of you are a part of Singapore’s future. Well done to all our graduates!

 

[jw5]

Keechiu enjoyed a wonderful Lunar New Year Reunion Luncheon.

Chan Chun Sing​

Yesterday at 00:51 ·
Enjoyed a wonderful Lunar New Year Reunion Luncheon with My Buona Vista residents over the weekend. It was heartwarming to see everyone come together to celebrate this festive season, embracing the spirit of unity and joy.
Wishing all a prosperous Year of the Snake filled with happiness and good health. Let’s continue to strengthen our community bonds and work towards an even brighter future together!

 

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Keechiu sees a deeper, more symbolical meaning behind the naming of Sea Connect.

Chan Chun Sing​

21 January at 05:15 ·
Sea Limited and National University of Singapore launched the Sea Building and Sea Connect today at the NUS School of Computing. The two buildings are named in honour of a S$50 million gift from Sea to NUS, which was Sea’s way of giving back to the community.
I see a deeper, more symbolical meaning behind the naming of Sea Connect.
What Sea brings to the table is more than just their monetary contributions, which will go a long way in supporting NUS’s scholarships, fellows and grants. It is a higher-order partnership that can contribute to Singapore’s competitiveness.
With a tighter nexus between industry and academia, our academia will get first-hand sense of what problems are most pressing for industry, and our students will benefit from experiencing frontier practices even while they are studying. When we can do that, our students start off well and develop well. The faster we are, the sharper our ideas, the stronger our networks, the brighter the Singapore ecosystem will shine.
I hope that this connection will become greater than the sum of its parts. Congratulations, Sea and NUS!

 

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Keechiu thanks all teachers and coaches.

Chan Chun Sing​

22 January at 04:21 ·
Sports season goes live today across all our schools!
Today marks the opening ceremony of National School Games (NSG) 2025, but the history of the NSG is actually rooted in an early edition of inter-school games, organised in 1959 by the Singapore Combined Schools Sports Council.
My thanks to all our teachers and coaches. They have played a pivotal role in shaping our students' character, looking beyond the scoreboard and creating environments where our students can push their limits, learn from mistakes, and grow.
I hope every student will give your best in every match and support your teammates. True championship isn't just victory on the scoreboard, but teamwork, character and the joy of the game itself!

 

[jw5]

Keechiu thanks everyone.

Chan Chun Sing​

28 January at 20:40 ·
Our public transport workers serve tirelessly to make our daily commutes possible, even during the festive period as we go about our Chinese New Year visits.
Joined our sisters and brothers from NTUC Singapore, National Transport Workers' Union and colleagues from public service agencies to show our appreciation and wish them a good start to the Year of the Snake.

Thank you everyone for your dedication to keep us moving. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy Chinese New Year!

 

[jw5]

Keechiu tossed high at a lo hei party.

Chan Chun Sing​

1 February at 23:21 ·
Lo hei party with My Buona Vista residents.

Tossing high for prosperity, good health, and success!

 

[jw5]

Keechiu announces a five year plan.

Chan Chun Sing​

Yesterday at 02:56 ·
Our Tanjong Pagar launched our Five-Year Plan (2025-2030) today - a roadmap to refresh and revitalise our estates.
The focus? Upgrading Shared Spaces, Improving Connectivity and Building Eco-Friendly Communities. Key highlights include various programmes to upgrade our older HDB blocks, expand EV chargers to all 156 HDB car parks by this year and more bicycle racks to promote greener transport.
Shaped by months of resident engagement, this plan is all about building an inclusive and sustainable home with heart.
View the full plan at www.tptc.org.sg.
My Buona Vista

 

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Keechiu spoke about bullying in schools.

Chan Chun Sing​

4 February at 01:51 ·
From time to time, we will come across incidents of altercations or bullying in our schools. I spoke in Parliament today on how we should address such issues.
Let me be clear that any act of bullying or violence is wrong. We understand the worries of parents whose children are or have been involved in fighting or bullying incidents. No one wants to see their loved ones hurt or harmed.
Some of us may react reflexively or emotionally – taking to social media, engaging the court of public opinion to unfairly represent our schools, turning up in our schools to threaten our staff, demanding action on behalf of their children, and even threatening the other children.
This is also not right. Let schools and the authorities deal with such matters and carry out disciplinary and restorative actions professionally. We will do all that is necessary to safeguard the well-being of our staff and students while we work to counsel and discipline the students involved.
These incidents are few – but they incur a disproportionate amount of time and bandwidth to manage. It detracts us from guiding our children towards reconciliation and rehabilitation.
We can be confident that our teachers care for the interests of all our children impartially, and not just a few or selected ones. In taking care of our children, staff, and in helping feuding parties to heal and guide our children properly, MOE, parents and wider society must be on the same side. Let us work together as our children’s role models and remind ourselves of some fundamentals:
•⁠ ⁠He who shouts the loudest and fastest, may not be the most innocent nor most accurate.
•⁠ ⁠Swinging the sword of vigilantism in the dark, online and in real life, always hurts the innocent ones that one may claim to protect.
•⁠ ⁠Broadcasting the extremes will normalise the extremes and encourage even more extreme behaviours.
•⁠ ⁠Retributive justice must be coupled with rehabilitative justice. Punishment alone will not help our children in the long-term.
Full reply here: go.gov.sg/yu3gxq

 

[jw5]

Keechiu is encouraged.

Chan Chun Sing​

Yesterday at 04:12 ·
“If we can only admit students based on tests which are not fixed, narrow or standardised, who will we choose - the runner who performs better now or the runner who shows more potential?”
This was one of the many topics I challenged the student leaders I met at Singapore Management University last night. It takes gumption and leadership to balance the diverse needs of our nation and bring out the best of our people.
I’m encouraged that our youths will continue thinking for and contributing to our future.

 

[jw5]

Keechiu had a good evening meeting.

Chan Chun Sing​

11 February at 15:52 ·
Had a good evening meeting Our Tanjong Pagar residents during my visit to Dawson estate. Always appreciate the chance to hear their thoughts and share a conversation. Looking forward to more such meaningful engagements!
My Buona Vista

 

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Keechiu enjoyed connecting.

Chan Chun Sing​

15 February at 23:22 ·
Enjoyed connecting with our residents - sharing laughter, great conversations and strengthening the bonds that make My Buona Vista special. Grateful for the warmth and togetherness!
Looking forward to more moments like this.

 

[jw5]

Keechiu anticipates exciting times ahead.

Chan Chun Sing​

1d ·
I joined our colleagues to preview the newly refurbished Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS) flats at Commonwealth Drive. PPHS is a temporary housing option for families waiting for their new flats to be completed.
With refreshed modern homes and family-friendly amenities such as a childcare centre at Block 37A on the way, we have much to look forward to in the neighbourhood.
Exciting times ahead for My Buona Vista PPHS residents.

 

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Keechiu says well done to A Level graduates.

Chan Chun Sing​

6h ·
Well done to our A-level graduates on reaching another milestone in your educational journey! This achievement is not yours alone - it's shared with the dedicated educators who guided you, the parents and family members who supported you, and the friends who stood by you.
I'm encouraged to know that Principals from our Junior Colleges (JCs) and Millennia Institute (MI) have come together to focus on holistic development. Starting this year, instead of publishing statistics on the A-level results, like subject-based performance or the number of perfect scorers, all our JCs and MI will celebrate our students’ unique journeys and share stories of personal growth.
This sends a clear signal about how our schools value a student’s overall growth – rather than just narrow, static definitions of success.
Well done to all!

 

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Keechiu wants to give meaning to his job.

Chan Chun Sing​

4d ·
During my IHL engagements, some students expressed their concerns about finding a job in today’s uncertain economy.
The latest 2024 Joint AU-Graduate Employment Survey showed a dip in employment outcomes of our graduates from 2023, as a result of uncertainties in the global economy and lower hiring demand.
Despite this, 87.1% of graduates were able to secure employment within the first six months of completing their final exams, and are drawing increased median starting salaries of $4,500, up from $4,317 in 2023.
Take Zulfiqar, for example. Zulfiqar had always been interested in aviation since his youth, which led him to pursue a Diploma in Aviation Management and Services in Temasek Polytechnic. He then completed his Engineering Systems and Design (ESD) degree programme at SUTD Singapore University of Technology & Design and landed a job at Changi Airport after graduation — where he now manages real-time airside operations. His work requires him to be quick on his feet and adaptable - qualities no stranger to him based on past experiences during his ESD undergraduate programme. Zulfiqar believes that the valuable exposure and opportunities to work with industry partners during his undergraduate programme at SUTD has helped him hone essential skills.
Zulfiqar’s story is encouraging. His resilience and positive drive towards his goals, coupled with SUTD’s strong industry networks has helped propel him to greater heights.
The AUs are actively working to provide students with the necessary guidance, job-matching and personalised coaching to empower them to navigate the job market. They are also tapping on their extensive industry networks to create more opportunities for our students, such as job placements and apprenticeship. Just like Zulfiqar, I hope our graduates will take advantage of their universities’ career services and networks to build resilience.
There are many good opportunities which exist, even if they might take longer to secure than previous years.
Let us strive not just to find meaning in our jobs, but also to give meaning to our jobs.

 

[jw5]

Keechiu had a fulfilling weekend.

Chan Chun Sing​

1d ·
Another fulfilling weekend in My Buona Vista! Always a pleasure connecting with our stall owners and residents—listening to their stories, understanding their concerns, and exchanging ideas to make our community even stronger.

 

[WangChuk]

Daft sinkies are dementia disgraceful idiots and will continue exercise muscle memory during their erection ..... no cure one.