Wooden: FTrash Can Replace Sporns, But Not Familee

[makapaaa]

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By Hoe Yeen Nie, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 18 October 2008 1611 hrs
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SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said political leadership remains crucial in an increasingly globalised world. In the case of Singapore, strong institutions that have gained the people's trust have been key to its success.

Mr Goh first visited South Africa as prime minister of Singapore in 1991, and subsequent travels to other African nations have prompted him to think about the conditions for economic success.

A question which he said is particularly relevant in these uncertain times, especially when the impact of the current financial crisis is likely to reach developing nations.

In a globalised world where knowledge-based expertise is increasingly prized, Mr Goh said strong political leadership is even more indispensable than ever, pointing to recent actions by governments to deal with the troubles in the banking sector.

He believes more rules will be introduced in the wake of the financial crisis.

Mr Goh was speaking at a ceremony on Saturday where he received an honorary doctorate for Business Administration from South Africa's University of Pretoria.

He said while conditions for growth must take into account a country's endowment, social fabric, values and political climate, it is effective governance that "makes or breaks" a country.

"This is what Singapore has done, and is doing – systematically identifying good men and women with the character, values, drive, motivation and commitment to stand for elections and lead the country.

"This culture of planned political succession of prime ministers and ministers on the basis of merit distinguishes Singapore from other countries," Mr Goh said.

Another ingredient is talent. For Singapore, the key lies in balancing the need to bring foreigners into the system, while minimising the brain drain from its own people.


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[zhihau]

Another ingredient is talent. For Singapore, the key lies in balancing the need to bring foreigners into the system, while minimising the brain drain from its own people.

ever questioned why there's a brain drain in the first place? are there any efforts in retention of the brains in Singapore in the first place?

 

[chinkangkor]

"This is what Singapore has done, and is doing – systematically identifying good men and women with the character, values, drive, motivation and commitment to stand for elections and lead the country.

"This culture of planned political succession of prime ministers and ministers on the basis of merit distinguishes Singapore from other countries," Mr Goh said.

It is the systematic depolitication of the whole society in the 1970s and the keeping out of people from politics that has caused all political parties to be in dearth of political talents.

Bring them in is the next best thing the PAP can do but this approach is very risky as some could be politically naive and lack political skills in negotiating sharp curves.

There is also a chance that one day, they will bring in someone like TT Durai to be the prime minister and by then, S'pore would be finished.

 

[jw5]

ever questioned why there's a brain drain in the first place? are there any efforts in retention of the brains in Singapore in the first place?

If there's brainwashing from young, can you expect the brains not to be drained away or go down the drain? :(

 

[Leongsam]

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"This culture of planned political succession of prime ministers and ministers on the basis of merit distinguishes Singapore from other countries," Mr Goh said.


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If the pappies choose cabinet ministers and MPs based on merit, why has Singapore ended up with a bunch of clowns in Parliament?

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[makapaaa]

Heng ah! I'm lagi worst a The "Sleeper" Man and not a clown! *hee*hee*​

 

[DerekLeung]

ever questioned why there's a brain drain in the first place? are there any efforts in retention of the brains in Singapore in the first place?

The brain drain are caused by governmental strict control over the elite's children whose profession are doctor, surgeons and lawyers.

They delaying the building and go ahead of education premises. So there is an eternal controls and demands of the elite profession.
So the asking fee will always be kept high.

If you want to pursue the matter we can make practitioner and surgeons pay equivalent to production worker's pay. It can be done.
We need will-power and perseverance.
And make medi-care available to all not just for the wealthy.

Yet government wants to bailout banks with capital injection even knowingly they know they will dilute and wipeout a substantial amount of middle-class weath that are in Singapore.

 

[The_Latest_H]

Perhaps if GCT wants his "brain drain" question answered honestly, he should come down and ask us Singaporean students and employees/employers why.

Instead of just giving pathetic answers.

 

[Einfield]

Brain Drain??

Why is Woody still around then? Is he saying he and his MPs all second rated?