“If all of us go into a power save mode, then the economy will really go into a recession! This is what economists called the Paradox of Thrift.”
Our take: WOW, when Singapore’s economy grow, the credit goes to the PAP which prompty raise their salaries. When Singapore goes into recession, the fault lies with Singaporeans for not spending enough ! Remember how the blame for Mas Selamat’s escape is conveniently shifted to Singaporeans - because we are too complacent !
Dec 18, 2007
Pay rise for top civil servants timely
I READ with great relief the article about ministers and top civil servants getting a 4-21 per cent pay rise next month (ST, Dec 14).
We can now be assured that only the most competent people will serve the country. With the rise in their remuneration, we have secured their steadfast service, as well as their continued fervour and dedication to fight for our cause. It could not be more timely. When inflation is soaring and some Singaporeans 'can barely stay afloat' (The Sunday Times, Dec 2), we need, more than ever, the best possible team of civil servants to lead us through the difficulties.
We cannot afford to lose them to the private sector, and have to retain them at all costs. This is especially so as these senior civil servants have been in the public sector for so long that they are likely to seek fresh experience in the private sector.
With the festive season coming, I hope that they will not forget to share the joy of receiving with the less fortunate. Therefore, I appeal to them to follow Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's lead in giving to the poor and spreading the blessings.
Agung Santoso Ongko
IN EVERY society, there will always be a group of 'sufferers'. The question is, 'How do you help them?' This question is always in the minds of our MPs and ministers.
Let us not begrudge the MPs and ministers their wages. Look around the region, where politicians squabble and the wealth of the nation is squandered while the people live in slums and squalor. Be thankful that you are a Singaporean, and ask yourself how you can help the 'sufferers'.
Low Lee Siang
Our take: WOW, when Singapore’s economy grow, the credit goes to the PAP which prompty raise their salaries. When Singapore goes into recession, the fault lies with Singaporeans for not spending enough ! Remember how the blame for Mas Selamat’s escape is conveniently shifted to Singaporeans - because we are too complacent !
Dec 18, 2007
Pay rise for top civil servants timely
I READ with great relief the article about ministers and top civil servants getting a 4-21 per cent pay rise next month (ST, Dec 14).
We can now be assured that only the most competent people will serve the country. With the rise in their remuneration, we have secured their steadfast service, as well as their continued fervour and dedication to fight for our cause. It could not be more timely. When inflation is soaring and some Singaporeans 'can barely stay afloat' (The Sunday Times, Dec 2), we need, more than ever, the best possible team of civil servants to lead us through the difficulties.
We cannot afford to lose them to the private sector, and have to retain them at all costs. This is especially so as these senior civil servants have been in the public sector for so long that they are likely to seek fresh experience in the private sector.
With the festive season coming, I hope that they will not forget to share the joy of receiving with the less fortunate. Therefore, I appeal to them to follow Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's lead in giving to the poor and spreading the blessings.
Agung Santoso Ongko
IN EVERY society, there will always be a group of 'sufferers'. The question is, 'How do you help them?' This question is always in the minds of our MPs and ministers.
Let us not begrudge the MPs and ministers their wages. Look around the region, where politicians squabble and the wealth of the nation is squandered while the people live in slums and squalor. Be thankful that you are a Singaporean, and ask yourself how you can help the 'sufferers'.
Low Lee Siang
