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TOC 7 Mar 2016: “where’s the justice in that?”, asks friend of Dominique Sarron Lee
Redbean 6 Mar 2016: No one is above the law? Not in Singapore
For death of NS, the (military) court would have charged the wrongful people for their triple error (6/2=3). For duty of NS, the (dangerous) exercise would NOT be covered under insurance for any unfortunate mishandling (3X). Undeniably, there are more (thoughtful) army people doing their professional duty to help/ cooperate with everyone to finish rightful duty (safe n sound).
Redbean 12 Jan 2016: Signs of desperation to collect more money
Apply 80-20 rule, after school parking fee benefits more n gives back to school. For example, the (contracted) big school bus can utilise (charges apply) the empty parking space at night.
Redbean 11 Jan 2016: Basic Healthcare Sum
#1 Unhappiness (actually ÷2) on CPF . Direct Unhappiness of mandatory deduction from ownself salary n Indirect Unhappiness of mandatory contribution from employer . Expected Unhappiness from transfer in/out between SA/RA n Unexpected Unhappiness from using (Basic Sum in) MA (after MSL)
#2 Common Sense (and X3) on MSL . Good for unplan (bochap ignoramus alike)/uncover (up-front deny or kick-out unjustly) n Bad for over-cover (haolian super-rich) . Good for use less from MA (after MSL) n Bad for duplicate/redundant private insurance . Good for dont touch cash (hopefully after MA) n Bad for double-triple-whatever charges (higher bills)
TOC 11 Nov 2014: English course for Indonesian Airforce fully paid for by MINDEF?
What can an introductory crash course teach - probably conversational and daily expressions - eager learners can DIY download free (expect incomplete) version of language apps.
We can be more effective by getting ONE Indonesian translator - or conduct the military course in Indonesian, never mind whether English (pictures speak a thousand words) presentation materials.
Andrew Loh 30 Jul 2013: Govt’s handling of recent cases erodes trust in public institutions
In high temptation environment, there will be blinded black sheep on the loose path to illegal deal/ lag service/ ..., regardless whether in public/ private/ media sector.
To rebuild trust/ quality/ ..., organization need to acknowledge mistake/ review loophole/ implement strategy/ ... to ensure there will be no similar occurrence in future.
Philolitics 17 Jun 2013: Singapore: Debunking the “Boys to Men” Myth
Well, my best guess is you (as citizen) will still need to go through NSF, before end of compulsory military service in Singapore (if ever, terms and conditions apply).
You may have trivialized the significance of NSF (in case of emergency), and especially to those NS men who had been injured or had encountered near-death experience.
My army friends (include manager) seldom complained when doing reservist, as we tried to complete job without delay (for early release) to attend to family/ work matter.
Lucky Tan 3 May 2013: Info-graphics : Income Inequality in Singapore
Good that you are back again after some break. With further limit on foreign labor growth (no minimum wage yet), employers should now see that they had taken advantage/ abused the system for too long by just enriching their own kind.
For employers that are way above high profit, workers need to be rewarded with at least half-to-one month bonus. For workers that are way below market rate, employers need to give a minimum 5% salary increase to at least offset inflation cost.
Catherine Lim 12 Mar 2013: The PAP in Critical Transition; Regaining Lost Trust
In general, to regain trust/ respect (and long-term success for Singapore), take step to work on ISO 26000 and take time to implement CSR/ Sustainability.
Lucky Tan 11 Mar 2013: WSJ – Wealth Over the Edge Singapore
Easy come, easy go for the government. Beside Singapore, the passers-by riches must have many backups on their escape list.
Andrew Loh 11 Mar 2013: National Conversation doesn’t wanna talk
Definitely not zero sum for sure! Just the portal server already cost 4-5 digits sum? Or reuse portal server of some scrap site? Maybe lower price with portal done/ managed by MCI staff?
Lucky Tan 20 Feb 2013: Busting the myth about welfare states
Time for Singapore to have a serious look at CSR and Sustainability – Understanding ISO 26000: Principles for Social Responsibility (see also Guidebook for Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility)
Lucky Tan 20 Feb 2013: Xenophobia label used to attack opponents of bad policies
Xenophobia (vs stop abuse) and globalization (vs corporate social responsibility) are common poor excuses used to defend one-sided/ extreme/ short-term/ unhealthy/ ... (vs many-sided/ multi-faceted/ sustainable/ wholesome/ ...) policies/ practices.
To keep the same reasoning on xenophobia/ globalization to achieve so-called success for selfish minority, Singapore can never move towards the right path of trust/ respect to achieve togetherness and real success for all.
Diary of a Singapore Cabby 29 Aug 2012: London Cab – New Life with Grant
It will be great to see further cut following your recommendations, but likely to be tough to interfere the booking charge/ transfer charge/ rental fee/ ... for high-cost wheelchair taxis by SMRT. The ultimate call towards community spirit will still depend on CSR of profit-oriented organization for the convenience of handicaps.
The long-term solution will be to expand the services of reasonable cost wheelchair mini buses by HWA (or other charitable organization). The low-cost wheelchair accessible public buses can complement these shortages during off-peak period, bearing some inconvenience here and there.
Lucky Tan 14 Jun 2012: The Real Economic Trade-offs for Singapore
Singaporeans are not against meaningful growth, but the abuse of pro-foreigner policy resulting in over crowding problem that citizens have to face everywhere (HDB/ public transport/ work place).
It is also strange that government can quickly implement ethic HDB quota, but yet resist (expecting miracle from tweak on FW levy/ fallacy of TAFEP) implementing job quota to stop unhealthy practice of foreign enclave.
Today 23 Sep 2011: S’pore takes Ionescu case seriously: Shanmugam
Instead of intent to protect righteous diplomat, there is no doubt diplomatic immunity had been abused in Singapore (near 2 years) and can continue to be abused in any country due to selfishness.
The big questions for worldwide concern (not just for Singapore) are on person conscience/ governance integrity/ international justice, and does justice ever prevail for victims.
Likewise, certain unfair/ one-sided/ extreme policies and practices here are much in favour only to minority group, and do not really serve interest of common Singaporeans.
Today 31 Mar 2011: The maid, the NSF, his backpack – and the SAF’s image
Gen-W/ Gen-X/ Gen-Y/ Gen-Z NS men genuine problem? A mummy strange thinking? Or just a pamper youth?
Logical thinking is parents will let go of older kids (at upper primary/ before secondary) to start to learn to be independent on their own in order to survive outside.
Rational thinking is Gen-W/ Gen-X NS men will take the effort to prepare grown-up Gen-Y/ Gen-Z to become physically fit/ confident to take school physical fitness test.
TR 24 Nov 2010: 内政部领导该当何罪？
整个事件的处理方法不但欠缺充分理由，也明显露出不公平的双重标准 – 单方面偏袒维护高管的失责与严酷处罚亲属的一念之差 的大对比。
Today 23 Nov 2010: Niece harboured and helped Mas Selamat
Expect also to see double standard in handling whole incident – close-eye mentality with high-ranker vs harsh firing at family target.
TR 11 Mar 2010: 黄国霖反驳马宝山有关政府组屋的“神话”
从不健全的政策所带来的损害，且政府无正面处理国人的问题，不仅对新加坡人的生活和未来产生不少负面影响，也加速公共组屋价的问题。
过去几年政府公共组屋供不应求，再加上大批永久居民及外国人也可购买旧组屋单位，已不能配合市场的竞争，使公共组屋价格不断攀上。
新组屋的市价也因政府按旧组屋的市价大波动，不实际的被调高了，国人就得花更长更久的时间偿还大笔组屋贷款，形成一种剥削新加坡人生活水平的制度。
TR 29 Jan 2010: PAP MP Alvin Yeo: Foreigners will not come here if we make them serve National Service
There should not be any difference to citizens with regard to responsibility in contributing to economy/ national defence.
Through NS/ Reservist, most Singaporean males will go through some physical training, and have to take extra effort to prepare/ pass IPPT.
Foreigner/ PR males turn citizens need to go through similar training (under NS/ Police Force/ Civil Defence), and share responsibility in contributing to national defence.
TR 18 Jan 2010: Debunking the three fallacies inherent in SM Goh’s argument that good leadership is linked to economic performance
Though Lion/ Sheeps analogy emphasize on importance of good leader; no less importance should be on part of team members that are crucial for team success.
With character (like Lion), good minister will never abandon individual citizen, and have ability to strengthen society to achieve common goal together (for dynamics and competitiveness).
With enthusiasm, even if relatively small (like Sheep), citizens will have opportunities to fully utilize individual abilities to build a better Singapore (both socially and economically).
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