SDP supports Govt’s idea to build eldercare centres February 13, 2012 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics , Singapore Democratic Party SDP Media Release 13 February 2012 The Singapore Democrats support the Government’s proposals to build an eldercare centre in Woodlands...
We often hear people complaining about the government not taking care of its people. Why then are these people reacting angrily when something is being done for a group that has contributed to Singapore’s economic growth and its prosperity? They have forgotten that although problems s...
Yaw Shin Leong should either come clean, or resign as MP February 11, 2012 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics Written by Ng E-Jay 11 February 2012 As the furore over Hougang MP Yaw Shin Leong’s alleged extra-marital affairs grows, it has become very clear that now is t...
PAP’s Migrant policy is Seriously Flawed February 7, 2012 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics By Tracy Tan (Sammyboy forum) (with some minor editing) 07 February 2012 The PAP thinks that liberally granting SG citizenship to cheap foreign labour will solve SG’s populatio...
February 6, 2012 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics , Dr Wong Wee Nam By Dr Wong Wee Nam 05 February 2012 I cannot forget his kind gesture. It was the morning after the 1997 General Election. I had come back at 2 am after the results had been announced that my team had...
What about tis word RUMOR that is so difficult for u ppl to understand? Is there any proof, evidence to say that YSL is guilty? There r none rite? Even if he is found to b guilty one day, SO WHAT?! Btw, tis is his personal life. Who r u or any1 to condemn him for what he does in his p...
The Barren Political Landscape January 27, 2012 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics , Dr Wong Wee Nam By Dr Wong Wee Nam 26 January 2012 The ominous forecast is that if we don’t continue to attract a stream of good people into political leadership, we are doomed to beco...
Live Simply That Others May Simply Live January 16, 2012 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics By Dr Patrick Kee 16 January 2012 The current debate about the pay of our political leaders has generated much heat, but has shed little light on the need of our nation for a co...
Another recommendation of the review committee that I fail to understand is the need for a National Bonus to supplement the ministers’ income. When a politician fights an election, it is a tacit understanding that if elected he will serve them to the best of his ability and with the d...
Although not mentioned by the Committee for obvious reasons, the primary purpose of the ministerial pay cuts is to win back political capital after many years of consistent and increasingly strong political backlash. The PAP government must have known for some time that Singaporeans a...
A Christmas message of care and meaning from the SDP December 24, 2011 by admin Filed under: Singapore Democratic Party Tags: Comments Tell me what you're thinking... and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar ! Name Email Address Website Speak your mind
Does SMRT value its property over the well-being of commuters? December 18, 2011 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics Written by Ng E-Jay 18 December 2011 Does SMRT value its property over the well-being of its commuters? That is the impression I got when reading media r...
Public inquiry to look into MRT disruptions: PM Lee December 18, 2011 by admin Filed under: Media articles Source: CNA SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has ordered a public inquiry, after trains on the North-South Line broke down on Saturday morning – the third MRT disruption...
MRT breaks down again — 3rd time this week December 17, 2011 by admin Filed under: Media articles SOURCE: CNA SINGAPORE: Train services between Ang Mo Kio and Marina Bay stations have been disrupted, in the third service breakdown this week for Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT). SMR...
[...] “People can board the train, it is whether they choose to” – SMRT CEO – Lui Tuck Yew’s FB Note: MRT Breakdown – Everything Also Complain: One man’s breakdown is another’s income opportunity – Yours Toothfully by Dr Chan Joon Yee: Down Again – Thoughts of a Cynical Investor: “Com...
The recent taxi fare hikes are not an example of free market competition and healthy economic development. They are instead an example of anti-competitive behaviour that will end up hurting both consumers as well as taxi drivers. The only entities that will benefit are the taxi compan...
The recent taxi fare hikes are not an example of free market competition and healthy economic development. They are instead an example of anti-competitive behaviour that will end up hurting both consumers as well as taxi drivers. The only entities that will benefit are the taxi compan...
I am disappointed that Mr Khaw Boon Wan, the Chairman of the PAP, had brought up this incident involving a fight between a PAP member and another person to illustrate whatever he was trying to say. I hope he has not given the impression to his members that fighting is the way to answe...
For the last 45 years, under LKY’s leadership, anyone capable of challenge to him is persecuted and squashed under his heel. Now all that is left for the PAP are school boys. Promoted based on the number of A’s in the A levels, none of them can hold a feather against any of the dozen ...
The government has taxed the people a lot. This is reflected in the large reserves that we have accumulated. Why then is there not enough government aid and services going to the poor? Why do we always treat the word “welfare” as if it is a dirty word? Why is the word compassion not i...
An entire nation held hostage by the property market November 16, 2011 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics Written by Ng E-Jay 16 November 2011 Singapore is one of the few countries, if not the only country in the world whose government explicitly states that property d...
A future prediction regading Japan and the Pacific region November 7, 2011 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics Written by Ng E-Jay 07 November 2011 Some readers have asked that I clarify a remark made about Japan in a previous article, “Japan versus Singapore: Why our e...
Another example is people’s unhappiness with employment and income. While money may not buy happiness, it is necessary in order to achieve a higher standard of living, better quality of education, healthcare and housing. Of course people are unhappy when their wages are depressed by i...
Japan versus Singapore: Why our economic direction is unsustainable October 31, 2011 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics Written by Ng E-Jay 31 October 2011 Japan and Singapore are a stark contrast, at least in terms of economics. Japan is slow growth economy that has b...
Wall Street versus Main Street: Singaporeans are facing the same problems October 17, 2011 by admin Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics Written by Ng E-Jay 17 October 2011 Last Saturday saw a truly worldwide protest by the common citizens of the world against corporate tyranny, ...
October 12, 2011 by admin Filed under: Archives Tags: Comments Tell me what you're thinking... and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar ! Name Email Address Website Speak your mind
As the electorate becomes more politically sophisticated and mature, they would gradually expect opposition parties to be well versed in all areas of Singapore life, including fundamental issues like democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. An opposition party that steers clear o...
