Singapore appointed 2 idiots to lead the task force.

[jw5]

from theindependent.sg:

Lawrence Wong posts photo of his 1984 primary school report book, announces new PSLE scoring system

Singapore—Adding a personal touch to the announcement of the new PSLE scoring system, Education Minister Lawrence Wong posted a picture on Facebook on Tuesday (Apr 27) of his very own primary school report book, dating back to 1984.

Mr Wong, 48, will be leaving the Ministry of Education (MOE) to replace Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat as Finance Minister on May 15.

He also added an anecdote about how supportive his parents had been of his choices in school, even as he wrote that he does not remember what his PSLE score had been.

“But I do recall selecting Tanjong Katong Technical as my preferred secondary school – that was the school nearest to my home, and it was also where most of my friends were going.
“We all thought it would be great to continue in the same school together. My parents gave me the latitude to consider my school options, and supported fully my choice.”
Tanjong Katong Technical Secondary School is now known as Tanjong Katong Secondary School. Mr Wong was a student there after completing his primary education at Haig Boys’ School and then attended Victoria Junior College. Subsequently, on a Public Service Commission scholarship, he read economics as an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and then did his Master’s in economics at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. He also holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.


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Mr Wong said that MOE had released the indicative cut-off points under the new PSLE scoring system, which differ across schools, but will, under the new system, “be less finely differentiated.”

He added that this gives students a bigger choice of schools.

“I HOPE ALL STUDENTS WILL CONSIDER YOUR OPTIONS CAREFULLY, AND CHOOSE A SCHOOL THAT BEST FITS YOUR LEARNING NEEDS AND INTERESTS!,” THE MINISTER WROTE.

In a media release on Tuesday, MOE said that the new system is part of the ministry’s “efforts to shift away from an over-emphasis on academic results by reducing fine differentiation of students’ examination results at a young age”.

Furthermore, MOE will be releasing the indicative PSLE Score ranges for individual secondary schools.

The new scoring system means that each student will be scored by Achievement Levels based on their individual performance in PSLE subjects, regardless of how the other examinees have done.

As for Mr Wong’s point about the PSLE Scores being “less finely differentiated” under the new system, MOE wrote that “there are now only 29 possible PSLE Scores compared to more than 200 possible aggregates under the previous T-score system”.

This means that schools will be less differentiated by their Cut-Off Point (COP), as the minister pointed out, giving students a bigger choice of secondary schools to attend.

More details concerning the new PSLE scoring system may be found here.

 

[jw5]

from Lawrence Wong facebook:


Lawrence Wong

1 May at 19:37 ·
Visited Yuying Secondary School , one of our schools with Full Subject-Based Banding (FSBB). With FSBB, students can take subjects at a more demanding level if they have the interest and aptitude to do so.
During my dialogue with the students, one said she found her FSBB subjects challenging but fun.
The school has also placed Sec 1 students of different academic streams in the same form classes. The teachers told me that in these mixed classes, students learnt they had different strengths and weaknesses. So they helped one another. When I dropped by a Sec 1 class bonding activity, I saw this camaraderie too.
I am very encouraged by these experiences and feedback. The removal of streaming and the implementation of FSBB will bring about many such positive benefits across our entire secondary school system.

 

[jw5]

Lawrence Wong seems to get along well with schoolchildren. Hopefully (for him), he also gets along well with "financial gurus".

 

[jw5]

from straitstimes.com:

S'pore tightens Covid-19 measures to curb spread; public urged to limit social gatherings to 2 a day

SINGAPORE - Singapore is tightening rules on social interactions in a bid to tackle the growing number of Covid-19 cases in the community.

This means stricter limits on the number of people who can be present in malls, attractions and large standalone stores, with residents urged to have no more than two social gatherings a day.

From 11.59pm on Saturday (May 1), the country will also bar all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors who have been in Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the last two weeks.

The number of new community cases has increased to 35 cases in the past week, from 10 cases in the week before, with the first Covid-19 hospital cluster growing to 13 cases.

On Friday (April 30), Education Minister Lawrence Wong, who co-chairs the multi-ministry task force tackling the pandemic, reiterated that Singapore's economic reopening would not be a smooth process.

"From the very start, we have emphasised that this will not be a one-way street, there will be stops and starts and there would be bumps along the way," he said at a press conference.

"We are now encountering one such bump in our journey of reopening. But let us also take confidence in the fact that today, we have better capabilities and tools to control the infection."

The minister acknowledged that these restrictions would create inconveniences but urged Singaporeans to cooperate and scale back their social activities.

Doing so is the only way Singapore can slow the virus' spread, he said, warning that more stringent measures may have to be considered should the situation worsen.

Under new rules that take effect from May 1 to May 14, occupancy limits for malls and large standalone stores will be reduced to one person per 10 sq m of gross floor area, down from one person per 8 sq m.

Odd and even entry date restrictions will be reinstated on Sundays at Lucky Plaza and Peninsula Plaza, while outdoor barbecue pits and campsites will be closed. These include pits in parks, HDB estates, condominiums and country clubs.

All attractions that received prior approval to operate at 65 per cent of their operating capacity will have to reduce this to 50 per cent from May 7 to 14.

Mr Wong added that the restriction on eight unique visitors a day per household remains.

Employers should allow staff to work from home as far as possible, he said, noting that the public sector - in particular agencies in the Novena area near Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) - will take the lead in this regard.

The hospital has placed four wards under lockdown after it detected a cluster of 13 cases, involving both staff and patients.

This means patients will leave the wards only for essential tests, with "full precautions" taken when they are moved. No new patients will be admitted into the affected wards, which will be managed by a dedicated group of staff, said TTSH chief executive Eugene Soh.

A total of 61 patients - including those infected - have been transferred to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases. Other patients in the affected wards have tested negative for Covid-19 so far.

The TTSH cluster consists of eight patients and five staff members - two doctors, a nurse, a healthcare assistant and a cleaner.

Four staff members and one patient had been fully vaccinated against the virus, while another patient had received one dose.

"We always knew that vaccinations are not 100 per cent," Mr Wong said, warning that Singaporeans should not jump to the conclusion that there is therefore no need for vaccination.

"They protect (you)... from the risk of severe disease, and they do help to reduce transmission. It's not 100 per cent, but there is an impact. And the more of us who are vaccinated, the bigger the impact would be in reducing overall transmission of the virus in our community."

 

[jw5]

from yahoo news:

COVID-19: Second Circuit Breaker not ruled out


SINGAPORE — The authorities are not ruling out the possibility of a second Circuit Breaker, even as they announced tighter restrictions on Tuesday (4 May) to curb the spread of COVID-19 amid a rise in the number of community cases.

The Ministry of Health on Tuesday confirmed 17 new cases in Singapore, including five local cases in the community, taking the country's total case count to 61,252. All five community cases are linked to the Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) cluster, which now has 40 cases, including one fatality, and is the biggest active cluster.

It is the ninth consecutive day with local cases reported.

Asked by a reporter at a multi-ministry taskforce virtual media conference about the possibility of a second lockdown similar to that implemented from April to June last year, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said, "I think it's important for us to clarify that we have not ruled out the possibility of a Circuit Breaker. Certainly we hope that we won't get there."

Gan, who is co-chair of the taskforce, added, "With the cooperation and support of all Singaporeans, I think we probably will be able to avoid having to get to a Circuit Breaker. (But) we will not rule that out. And that is why we will continue to remain vigilant, monitor the situation and adjust our measures as we go along."

Among the tighter restrictions that will be in place from 8 to 30 May, social gatherings will be capped at five persons per group, while workplace capacity will be cut to 50 per cent. Indoor gyms and indoor fitness or health studios, which are considered higher-risk settings, will also close.

The mandatory use of TraceTogether-only Safe Entry (TT-only SE) will also be brought forward to 17 May for all venues that experience a higher throughput of visitors or where persons are likely to be in close proximity for prolonged periods.

Meanwhile, all travellers with recent travel history to higher risk countries and regions, and who are arriving in Singapore from 11.59pm on Friday will be required to serve a 21-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN).

Also speaking at the conference on Tuesday, taskforce co-chair and Education Minister Lawrence Wong said, "We never rule out the need for tighter measures, or even the possibility that we might have to go back to a Circuit Breaker."

"Based on the assessment of the situation, based on where we think we are today, the clusters that have formed, the cases that we have seen, we think these measures that will bring us all the way back to Phase Two are already a very strong pre-emptive move that potentially, if we do it well, can arrest and snuff out the hidden cases in our midst," he said.

But there is no guarantee that the enhanced measures will be sufficient and the authorities will continue to monitor the situation, he added.

"If new unlinked cases continue to pop up, new large clusters continue to emerge in the coming days and weeks, then certainly we will not hesitate to take even more stringent measures, even more possibility of another Circuit Breaker down the road," said Wong.

 

[laksaboy]

The PAP has already told you its game plan many years ago. Population White Paper.

"What will home in 2030 look like"
https://issuu.com/reference_library/docs/today_20editorial_20supplement_20_p

On the very first page:

6.5 million people or more in 2030.

It is 2021 now. Do the calculations for yourself.
Also refer to the 'Land Transport Master Plan 2040'... that helps to flesh out more details.

 

[jw5]

from msn.com:

COVID-19: Social gatherings in Singapore cut to 5 persons, workplace attendance at 50% from 8-30 May

SINGAPORE — Social gatherings will be capped at five persons per group, down from eight persons allowed currently, while workplace capacity will be cut from the current 75 per cent to 50 per cent, as part of additional measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

In addition, employers should continue to stagger start times of employees who need to return to the workplace, and implement flexible working hours. Social gatherings at the workplace should be avoided, stressed the Ministry of Health (MOH).

The measures, which will take effect from from 8-30 May, are part of efforts to break the chains of transmission, by reducing interactions amongst social circles and at the workplace. They will lower transmission risks by reducing overall footfall and interactions at common spaces at or near the workplace, and in public places, including public transport, added MOH.

The measures were announced by the multi-ministry taskforce on COVID-19 at a virtual media briefing on Tuesday (4 May) as the MOH confirmed 17 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including five local cases in the community, taking the country's total case count to 61,252.

It is the ninth consecutive day with local cases reported.

There are now a total of 40 cases connected to the Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) cluster, including one fatality. An 88-year-old patient who stayed at the hospital's Ward 9D died due to complications from COVID-19 on Saturday.

Reduced attendance at churches, weddings, funerals
Event sizes and/or event size caps beyond which pre-event testing is required will also be lowered from 8-30 May:

• Congregational and other worship services: pre-event testing will now be required if there are more than 100 attendees at any one time, capped at 250 attendees. Congregational singing will also be suspended in religious organisations.
• Weddings: Pre-event testing will be required for the wedding couple for solemnisations involving more than 50 attendees. Marriage solemnisations and receptions may proceed with up to 250 attendees in total. Pre-event testing will also be required for wedding receptions involving more than 50 attendees.
• Funerals. Attendees on the day of the burial/ cremation will be limited to no more than 30 persons, down from 50 persons currently. The cap for other days of the wake remains at 30 attendees at any one time.
• All mass participation sports events will be suspended and no spectators will be allowed.
• Live performances at designated venues, pilot business-to-business events: the maximum number of attendees allowed will be reduced from 750 to 250. Pre-event testing will be required for all attendees of these events if there are more than 100 attendees.
• Cinema attendances will be reduced to 100 attendees, with the potential to increase to 250 attendees with the additional requirement of pre-event testing.
• Museums and public libraries: operating capacity will be reduced from 65 per cent to 50 per cent.
• Tours: the maximum tour size offered by tour operators and tourist guides will be reduced from 50 attendees to 20 attendees.

Meanwhile, indoor gymnasiums and indoor fitness/ health studios, which are considered higher-risk settings will close.

Outdoor organised exercise programmes/classes may still continue, subject to a class size of 30 attendees in total, with safe distancing measures. This includes group sizes of up to five persons and a three metre distance between each group.

 

[kaninabuchaojibye]

from msn.com:

COVID-19: Social gatherings in Singapore cut to 5 persons, workplace attendance at 50% from 8-30 May

SINGAPORE — Social gatherings will be capped at five persons per group, down from eight persons allowed currently, while workplace capacity will be cut from the current 75 per cent to 50 per cent, as part of additional measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

In addition, employers should continue to stagger start times of employees who need to return to the workplace, and implement flexible working hours. Social gatherings at the workplace should be avoided, stressed the Ministry of Health (MOH).

The measures, which will take effect from from 8-30 May, are part of efforts to break the chains of transmission, by reducing interactions amongst social circles and at the workplace. They will lower transmission risks by reducing overall footfall and interactions at common spaces at or near the workplace, and in public places, including public transport, added MOH.

The measures were announced by the multi-ministry taskforce on COVID-19 at a virtual media briefing on Tuesday (4 May) as the MOH confirmed 17 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including five local cases in the community, taking the country's total case count to 61,252.

It is the ninth consecutive day with local cases reported.

There are now a total of 40 cases connected to the Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) cluster, including one fatality. An 88-year-old patient who stayed at the hospital's Ward 9D died due to complications from COVID-19 on Saturday.

Reduced attendance at churches, weddings, funerals
Event sizes and/or event size caps beyond which pre-event testing is required will also be lowered from 8-30 May:

• Congregational and other worship services: pre-event testing will now be required if there are more than 100 attendees at any one time, capped at 250 attendees. Congregational singing will also be suspended in religious organisations.
• Weddings: Pre-event testing will be required for the wedding couple for solemnisations involving more than 50 attendees. Marriage solemnisations and receptions may proceed with up to 250 attendees in total. Pre-event testing will also be required for wedding receptions involving more than 50 attendees.
• Funerals. Attendees on the day of the burial/ cremation will be limited to no more than 30 persons, down from 50 persons currently. The cap for other days of the wake remains at 30 attendees at any one time.
• All mass participation sports events will be suspended and no spectators will be allowed.
• Live performances at designated venues, pilot business-to-business events: the maximum number of attendees allowed will be reduced from 750 to 250. Pre-event testing will be required for all attendees of these events if there are more than 100 attendees.
• Cinema attendances will be reduced to 100 attendees, with the potential to increase to 250 attendees with the additional requirement of pre-event testing.
• Museums and public libraries: operating capacity will be reduced from 65 per cent to 50 per cent.
• Tours: the maximum tour size offered by tour operators and tourist guides will be reduced from 50 attendees to 20 attendees.

Meanwhile, indoor gymnasiums and indoor fitness/ health studios, which are considered higher-risk settings will close.

Outdoor organised exercise programmes/classes may still continue, subject to a class size of 30 attendees in total, with safe distancing measures. This includes group sizes of up to five persons and a three metre distance between each group.

must rush to ntuc buy toilet paper again or not?

 

[laksaboy]

must rush to ntuc buy toilet paper again or not?

Use a bidet.

 

[jw5]

must rush to ntuc buy toilet paper again or not?

Last year during CB 1, supermarkets were open and toilet paper was available. Let's see whether GKY can handle this availability of supply as well as his predecessor Kee Chiu.

 

[kaninabuchaojibye]

Last year during CB 1, supermarkets were open and toilet paper was available. Let's see whether GKY can handle this availability of supply as well as his predecessor Kee Chiu.

haaaa
tomorrow high double digit cases u see what happen to supermarkets
jitao raid till empty

 

[jw5]

haaaa
tomorrow high double digit cases u see what happen to supermarkets
jitao raid till empty

Luckily we still have many rolls at home. And when I'm at home, I always shower after pang sai LOL.......................

 

[kaninabuchaojibye]

Luckily we still have many rolls at home. And when I'm at home, I always shower after pang sai LOL.......................

so u no wipe backside and discharge all your sai bits into the shower floor trap?
haaaa

 

[jw5]

so u no wipe backside and discharge all your sai bits into the shower floor trap?
haaaa

If no wipe backside, then what are the many toilet rolls at home for?

 

[kaninabuchaojibye]

If no wipe backside, then what are the many toilet rolls at home for?

no idea
haaaa
i go club toilet pangsai
save toilet paper and water
then also bathe and shower there
save water and electricity for water heater
then use their towel, so i no need do additional laundry and save more water and electricity
haaaa

 

[jw5]

no idea
haaaa
i go club toilet pangsai
save toilet paper and water
then also bathe and shower there
save water and electricity for water heater
then use their towel, so i no need do additional laundry and save more water and electricity
haaaa

You seem to trust and rely on your club a lot.

 

[kaninabuchaojibye]

You seem to trust and rely on your club a lot.

whether u use or don't use still got to pay subs
must as well use
haaaa

 

[jw5]

from Lawrence Wong facebook:



Lawrence Wong

23 hrs ·
Unlike other large, resource rich countries, Singapore cannot afford to close our borders for a long duration. We need migrant workers to build our homes. We need migrant workers in a wide range of essential services like cleaning. We need migrant workers to care for our seniors.
That’s why our approach in this pandemic is not to shut our borders permanently, but to manage them on a risk-based approach. That’s why we have been controlling the inflow of these workers tightly since last year, and they must be quarantined before they can start work here. In fact, with the latest restrictions on arrivals from the entire Indian subcontinent, there will be further impact locally - some HDB BTO projects may now be delayed by more than a year.
Given the continued deterioration in the global situation, we will continue to keep our borders tight with two new measures. We will extend the duration of SHN for travellers from higher risk countries/regions to 21 days. Likewise the SHN rules will apply to incoming travellers based on their recent travel history over the past 21 days.
Despite our best efforts, we cannot rely on border measures alone to control the infection. We must continue to do our part within the community to reduce interactions too and observe safe distancing rules. Hence the need for the tighter community measures. By applying the full suite of measures and tools, we will give ourselves the best chance of bringing the current outbreak of cases under control.

 

[kaninabuchaojibye]

That’s why our approach in this pandemic is not to shut our borders permanently, but to manage them on a risk-based approach

he has the mandate of 61%, to risk 100% of singkies life... song boh?

 

[jw5]

he has the mandate of 61%, to risk 100% of singkies life... song boh?

PAP's way is that the risk lies with the ordinary peasants. The elites and their family members especially the natural aristocrats take no risks.