Chitchat Trace Together token a bloody waste kf

[Scrooball (clone)]

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S’porean netizens: TraceTogether token is a waste of money

by Roxanne

15 September 2020

1 min read

As the Government announced the release of the TraceTogether token that was set to begin distributing yesterday (14 September), many Singaporeans believed that this particular device is a “waste of money”.

The size and the function of the token were not what the people had expected, because it turned out to be large and bulky, and that it has a QR code on top that is required to be scanned.

Apart from wondering why would they need the token if they were already using the TraceTogether app, along with SafeEntry and SingPass, many thought that this device may pose as a waste of money.

Here is a compilation of comments made by the netizens under the new release about the TraceTogether token.

Many expressed that using their phones to scan and check-in would suffice, criticising the token to be “useless”.

Steve raised a point by noting that the people who refused to scan by using the mobile app would be unlikely to bring this token around. It implies that the token would fail to serve its purpose to encourage people to support in contact tracing for COVID-19.

Daniel questioned why the Government proceeded with the token when Apple and Google had collaborated to release an exposure notifications system for mobile phones.

 

[sweetiepie]

KNN my uncle think this leevice should be made mandatory by law and same time to leeplace the safe distancing ambassador KNN means the leevice will leetect close distance after exceeding a specific time and particulars send to moh to issue fine and same time act as a contact tracer KNN similar to IC polis can conduct check if never carry leevice will issue fine KNN to make it even more mandatory my uncle proposed it to be worn at the neck and if anyone attempt to leemove it will send signal to moh to issue jail sentence KNN worst case install a bomb if they leemove it explode rike the battle royale KNN

 

[millim6868]

All their ka ki lang need money so come out wiyh this, actually those that don hv phone register to their name get to issue this item then reasonable but if those that hv handphone then don need this.knn.dumb government everytime think of making money ftom citizen

 

[knnccb]

means wat? everyone must wear around the neck like a dog tag ?

 

[sweetiepie]

means wat? everyone must wear around the neck like a dog tag ?

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

So which company was contracted to produce these crap? Got any sniffing dogs on it?

 

[knnccb]

shld just make everyone tattoo the qr code on the forehead will be easier, just bend the head like a retarded to scan in

 

[a_korusawa]

the gahmen will tell you the token is valued at SGD3.00 after they have subsidized SGD7.00 for you.
then they say 3 million citizens have received it which less than 3 thousands had...
and they will say another 5 million which has already invested into this token technology and manufacturing, creating jobs for many many....
so total expense gahmen had on this token is estimated at 25-30 million!

a few months later, an upgrade will cost them another 25-30 million to repeat the above steps all over again!
this is how such revenue channels are built by our gahmen - political $ laundry !

 

[birdie69]

All their ka ki lang need money so come out wiyh this, actually those that don hv phone register to their name get to issue this item then reasonable but if those that hv handphone then don need this.knn.dumb government everytime think of making money ftom citizen

Their factory has no order and nothing to do, so produce this useless product for every Singaporean, factory has order and can make money from 阿公, why not?

 

[no_faith]

Who is the vendor of the token production?

 

[red amoeba]

Who is the vendor of the token production?

Thought it was in the news. Some company won the tender to produce. Siix iwow and pci

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

Fucking useless crap if u still have to wear that stupid thing over your neck AND still required to scan the safe entry w your phone.

 

[mojito]

shld just make everyone tattoo the qr code on the forehead will be easier, just bend the head like a retarded to scan in

Tattoo the oppies too! Serve them last!

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

New Covid-19 TraceTogether tokens to be manufactured and designed by two bidders: GovTech

Silver Generation Office
A man holds up a TraceTogether token.
Published21 AUGUST, 2020
UPDATED 05 OCTOBER, 2020

SINGAPORE — The tender to design and manufacture subsequent batches of TraceTogether tokens has been awarded to two bidders, the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) said on Friday (Aug 21).

The first bidder is a consortium comprising electronics distributor Siix Singapore and wireless connectivity solutions firm iWOW, and the second bidder is PCI, an electronics manufacturer which won the tender for the first batch of TraceTogether tokens.

Each token is expected to cost about S$10, down from the S$20 in the first batch, with GovTech managing and pacing production of further batches based on demand.

"Drawing from the experience gained in producing the initial batch, GovTech will work with both tenderers to review their designs to further reduce cost, while ensuring effectiveness of the token for contact tracing," said GovTech.

PCI, which started as a Silicon Valley circuit board manufacturer in 1972, was bought by American private equity firm Platinum Equity for S$265 million last year.

The electronics manufacturer was awarded S$6 million to produce the first batch of 300,000 TraceTogether Tokens.

Read also: Covid-19: Vulnerable seniors to receive first batch of TraceTogether tokens

The tokens were distributed to vulnerable seniors from June 28, including those who are physically frail, living alone or have poor family support.

The initial version has an estimated battery life of six to nine months and does not require any charging. It was also designed to be convenient, light and easy to use.

Each TraceTogether token will have a unique QR code and is personalised for the recipient's use only.

The token works by exchanging Bluetooth signals with other TraceTogether tokens or with mobile phones nearby running the TraceTogether app, with collected data encrypted and kept in the device for no more than 25 days.

The token has no GPS, which means it does not capture geolocation data. It also does not have internet or cellular connectivity, so the encrypted data cannot be remotely extracted from the device. CNA

For more news like this, visit cna.asia
Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/singapo...manufactured-and-designed-two-bidders-govtech

 

[laksaboy]

I'm sure the govt bidding system (GeBiz?) is totally transparent and fair.

Remember the Brompton bikes?

 

[kaninabuchaojibye]

New Covid-19 TraceTogether tokens to be manufactured and designed by two bidders: GovTech

Silver Generation Office
A man holds up a TraceTogether token.
Published21 AUGUST, 2020
UPDATED 05 OCTOBER, 2020

SINGAPORE — The tender to design and manufacture subsequent batches of TraceTogether tokens has been awarded to two bidders, the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) said on Friday (Aug 21).

The first bidder is a consortium comprising electronics distributor Siix Singapore and wireless connectivity solutions firm iWOW, and the second bidder is PCI, an electronics manufacturer which won the tender for the first batch of TraceTogether tokens.

Each token is expected to cost about S$10, down from the S$20 in the first batch, with GovTech managing and pacing production of further batches based on demand.

"Drawing from the experience gained in producing the initial batch, GovTech will work with both tenderers to review their designs to further reduce cost, while ensuring effectiveness of the token for contact tracing," said GovTech.

PCI, which started as a Silicon Valley circuit board manufacturer in 1972, was bought by American private equity firm Platinum Equity for S$265 million last year.

The electronics manufacturer was awarded S$6 million to produce the first batch of 300,000 TraceTogether Tokens.

Read also: Covid-19: Vulnerable seniors to receive first batch of TraceTogether tokens

The tokens were distributed to vulnerable seniors from June 28, including those who are physically frail, living alone or have poor family support.

The initial version has an estimated battery life of six to nine months and does not require any charging. It was also designed to be convenient, light and easy to use.

Each TraceTogether token will have a unique QR code and is personalised for the recipient's use only.

The token works by exchanging Bluetooth signals with other TraceTogether tokens or with mobile phones nearby running the TraceTogether app, with collected data encrypted and kept in the device for no more than 25 days.

The token has no GPS, which means it does not capture geolocation data. It also does not have internet or cellular connectivity, so the encrypted data cannot be remotely extracted from the device. CNA

For more news like this, visit cna.asia
Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/singapo...manufactured-and-designed-two-bidders-govtech

go happy ending massage must bring along TT token?

 

[knnccb]

why cant just use gps app, easier like findmyphone, findmycheebye

 

[laksaboy]

why cant just use gps app, easier like findmyphone, findmycheebye

Alamak, money already allocated to cronies at Govtech, so must fully utilize it and come up with uniquely Sinkieland solutions mah.

Just like the EZ-Link contactless payment system.

 

[a_korusawa]

Pamda

I'm sure the govt bidding system (GeBiz?) is totally transparent and fair.

Remember the Brompton bikes?

Wrong! Not exactly..... It was not transparent until it was reported by scheduled audit !!!
of coz, auditors are required to report such a BIG mistake; Else its even criminal offence against them!

But this time is VEY difference! Its authorised by their highest authority with marvelous crafted laundry scheme under codename : Merlion COV19 Pandemic 2020 !!!

 

[shittypore]

John Tan has one hanging around his neck, hope the yard get caught during a fight or accident anf strangle him to death. Hehe