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Redbean 2 Sep 2016: Singapore running out of luck
Chiok Sin-ka-pho ga tat-lang kut-lak (in hokkien)!
Wish Singapore and everyone good luck and hardworking!

Redbean 10 Jun 2016: Power and the exercise of Power
新加坡 - 对人不对事 官官相卫! 对事不对人 遥不可及!

Redbean 27 Jan 2016: Hiring Singaporean first policy – the tale of two farmers
SG Evolution! No Loyalty! Wrongful Termination! No Corporate Governance! DIM Future!

TOC 23 Dec 2015: Singapore: decision against blogger Roy Ngerng constitutes a huge setback for freedom of expression in the country
As individual (or private company/ public service), respectful freedom of speech (or governance) comes with great responsibility in whatever you put forth (or command), minus false allegation (or accusation).
Singapore must be extremely 'kind' to me for being able to continue my hands-on experience on Empty Promise/ Broken Law/ Unfair Employment and Practice/ Corporate Governance/ Integrity on the DIM future of Singapore.

Catherine Lim 21 Dec 2015: In Victory, Magnanimity, Not Recrimination: An Open Letter To The Prime Minister
Try squeezing a centre-of-the-heart Integrity element to underline the DIM future of Singapore
D: shut, dark, same, insecure, gaint, ...
I: zen, natural, right, humour, gentleman, ...
M: open, bright, kind, creative, generous, ...

Feed Me To The Fish 14 Feb 2013: 3 Days to “Say No To 6.9M”
I share with you a (new year goodies) special/ meaningful message for year 2013 (and onwards).
Secret to success is to be patient and work towards your ambition. 成功的秘诀，在于对目标坚忍不拔。

Diary of a Singapore Cabby 30 Jan 2013: Superstition In Singapore
Thanks for the kind offer (still prefer DIY). We can make life better, but cannot force destiny in life (一切随缘).
I had read/ applied (from library books) some of the concepts on lighting/ painting/ furnishing/ ... to find/ balance the lucky/ love/ relationship/ study/ health corner at home.
The simple (but difficult) rule is still not to be wasteful, resulting in many unnecessary junk to clutter around places/ ...

Diary of a Singapore Cabby 29 Jan 2013: Superstition In Singapore
If you take Feng Shui 风水 as the art/ science of placement, you will not be unnecessary worried by negative/ bad sha qi 杀气, or be overly obsessed by positive/ good sheng qi 生气 in life.
The bagua 八卦 (inside $1 coin) can be found with everyone/ everywhere in Singapore. It will also be interesting to know where is the lucky/ love/ relationship/ study/ health corner at home.

Diary of a Singapore Cabby 24 Jan 2013: Three Characters Sadden Me in a Single Night.
Sad to say that the bad Apple user had taken your kindness for granted.
Thumbs up ✔✔✔✔✔ to your kind heart. Wish good health to you and family.
Happy CNY! Gong Xi Fa Cai!  新年快樂！恭喜發財！

Diary of a Singapore Cabby 10 Sep 2012: An Incredible Fortune Teller
When I was still a kid studying at the doorstep, a fortune-teller passed by and offered a free advice to me that I would do something different at middle age (perhaps by reading my forehead).
Today many netizens (just like me) are doing something extra out of our own self in one way or another.

Diary of a Singapore Cabby 21 Aug 2012: Best Insult at a Cabby
The best response to insult is not to fall into the shadow of these people, but to take up the challenge to do more correct things in return with humor.
We cannot and do not have to win those who are determined to create trouble and are up to no good, with some even to the extent of committing offence to be the sore losers.

Diary of a Singapore Cabby 29 Jun 2012: UPDATE
Today is my first visit to your blog – appreciate your passion in writing, sharing and cabbying.
As all of us see/ hear/ learn more of realities of life, we have to pick up some sense of humor to overcome the difficult time.

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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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Redbean 11 Jun 2016: Civil Servants no access to internet
The challenges of this separation: (1) social engineering on the rise (2) tortoise-slow network workstation, especially if shared by group (3) snapping of sensitive data with personal mobile phone (4) blah blah blah ...

Redbean 1 Apr 2016: Changi Resort beckons for the pioneer generation
More lazy bargains on the card not to miss for the (internet) fun, free fibre wifi n charging points available, over freedom/ privacy.

Redbean 14 Jan 2016: Data theft – Singapore is so bless
Similarly, Data Sharing (or leakage) is common with misuse/ abuse of smartphone. Company email is a forgotten (proper) channel for transmitting official document. People (strangely) prefer to communicate/ share (official) work matters/ issues thru (unofficial) sites such as Skype/ WhatsApp.

Redbean 9 Jan 2016: China taking a tough stand against terrorism
#1 is Illegal Demand that opposes Protection Law (such as PDP/ IP). Asking technology firm to break the encrypted code is the same offence as ordering authorised person (with secret passwords) to misuse/ abuse the sensitive code.
#2 is Unrealistic Demand that opposes (respectful) Freedom of Speech. The media is already restricted with mechanism (against terrorism) like content moderation/ blockage n Internet Law.

Amos Yee 6 Jan 2016: The epic story of Amos Yee on the run from the law
Have u applied for NS deferment for whatever good excuse, not lame excuse of hiding in Singapore? Otherwise, later (army) Military Police would also visit ur parent everyday if u AWOL in Singapore.

Amos Yee 18 Dec 2015: PPP filing a police report against Calvin Cheng shows that they are retarded
Do send a message (or make a call) to your beloved parent with Skype (or WhatsApp) if you have not, before you continue with your highly-exposed/ hyper-active presence on the internet.

Redbean 17 Dec 2015: Amos Yee on the run
AY is an auto-inclusion to ica blacklist, under 24 by 7 monitoring. Govt will wait for his own return, the day he wishes to. Singapore will 'miss' his appearance here, especially his parents.

TOC 4 Dec 2015: Calvin Cheng and Amos Yee: Where should we draw the line on freedom of speech?
CC/ AY/ manipulators alike are ungentlemanly in common, and only strive to be lowest/ worst against their low/ bad challengers.
CC will not hesitate to deal heavily (or killings in his eyes) even with 'cruel' young children to influence the media and masses.
AY will not hesitate to make fun of the dead (or hatred in his mind) even with 'respectable' former PMs to achieve his goals.

Redbean 29 Nov 2015: Lawlessness in Singapore

Not so safe (with internet) as you think (at home) - be warned of (illegal) eavesdropping, spying, penetrating, cracking from (even legitimate) underhand sources.

Catherine Lim 16 Sep 2015: Mentoring Program on Writing Skills: Supplementary Notes
Any chance you will provide a more friendly all-in-one PDF version?
Will add this great stuff for my Green PDF Read as well. Thank you!

Catherine Lim 27 Jul 2015: Decision Regarding Present And Future State Of My Website
Thank you for sharing your blog posts for (new and old) followers, especially historical and political stuff
Hope you will start migrating your posts (minus book ads) to a free domain before closing this paid website

Catherine Lim 13 Jul 2015: Invitation To Aspiring Political Commentators
Beside being literally good and right, I believe it is important to be visually clear and bright at times.
May your professionalism climb to greater heights on your new endeavour with both Words and Graphics.

Amos Yee 1 May 2015: A piece of trivial news
Like you say, you are the first kid to face the unbelievable situation, your parents are the closest kin to take the unbearable frustration.
Being a not-so-normal person (like you), I am glad that I did not cause much trouble to my parent when I was a child.
Just my peanut view, I have serious doubts only on #1 (not #2) on your bail term, so wait for next bailor (maybe Roy).
You seem to accuse your abusive father, but have forgotten your parents' remind/ nag/ warning (in particular, on the painful father) a zillion time.
You seem to fight all you can, but deny the same rights you fight for (in particular, on the respectable late PMs) to other people except yourself.
Say sorry (in particular, to the first-and-last person with you at this stage) and go on live with greater HUMOR.

TOC 13 Nov 2014: Better protection for consumers who signed up for fibre broadband
Would take many years (2 years FB Trial Run . 2 years FB Flip Flop . . .) to meet promised Quality of Service . Aw Snap . . . !

@mrbrown 2 Nov 2013: Dear all, government websites are under ...
Think harder on Internet Security, hacking may happen to anybody anytime (fyi comments are blocked at one of your sites).
Imagine below on Google Search
mrbrown.abc/     This site may be compromised.
mrbrown.xyz/     This site may harm your computer.
You just want to sit and watch? At least do necessary clean-up/ use a stronger password (A-Z mix alpha, 0-9 num, special char)

Mitsueki 2 Nov 2013: The Anonymous Legion declaring “War” against the Singapore Government
Report websites that are compromised (whether directly or indirectly) so that innocent users will not be affected, if you understand what Internet Security really means!
Well, amktc must be a popular target for hackers? Thought amktc should had cleaned up website 1 year ago (about May 2012) after I reported (indirectly) after Google Search (by chance) on something else.

TOC 29 Jul 2013: You Have Missed The Point, Prime Minister
What do the writer/ cartoonist actually want PM to response with so MANY missed the point? Just read and laugh on comical stuff?
If anyone want to bring up any serious stuff, the very least to do is to stop the lame excuse of putting everything fictitious.
Could the writer list here a particular gentleman stuff that the cartoonist had done to correct at least ONE missed the point?

Lucky Tan 14 Jun 2013: It is the govt that has to be regulated not the online news
Just for real world, the relevant authority (MCI/ MDA/ IDA/ ...) already not monitoring/ fighting all the way against bad people (from fake/ unethical/ unlicensed spammer/ scammer/ advertiser to misuse/ unauthorized/ hacking/ cramming/ fraud/ ...) to protect the common people.
It is really amazing that the government has extra time/ effort/ resource/ priority to impose additional law (monetized license over ‘rich’ website) on the local internet community.

SG Web Reviews 12 Jun 2013: An ungrateful ex-Singaporean
Some of the points here are equally self-centered (not his limpeh right?) – at least he is so far a good not-so-bad citizen elsewhere and has not let down Singaporeans.
Many citizens here may not support him to continue his awareness lessons (to extreme of belittling small country on virtual space) since he is already in better bigger country.
My simple thought for him would be to concentrate on his future/ long-term plan – maybe make it big on real world (more than just an ex-Singaporean owning properties) if he can?

Mr Brown 30 May 2013: MDA displays its light touch once again
Singapore already has ample rules/ regulations/ ... to restrain websites from crossing over the red line. If MDA really want to be consistent, the criteria of websites with 50,000 unique IP access (arbitrarily unassessable) will just mean false hope/ measurement.
Perhaps, the better/ realistic catch for MDA will be to go after those news websites with huge revenue ($50,000 website worth), through account fees/ online ads/ ...? However, are MDA priorities still to protect the common people against misuse/ fraud/ ...?

Feed Me To The Fish 20 Mar 2013: More Singaporeans Should Be The Ripples That We Are!
An Exceptional Blogger Award to Feed Me To The Fish ☆ 5 Years of Social Work/ Service on the Web for Singapore

Molly Meek 5 Sep 2012: PAP’s Engagement Yields Results [Or: Who is afraid of being radical?]
My two cents worth of thoughts
1 cent advice to WP MP on Shutdown PC: Please do not ask netizen to shut down PC and break the internet connection, especially when there is no real connection between government and Singaporeans. The more courageous netizen can do parallel task on some real hands-on stuff and see the reality of life.
1 cent feedback to Yahoo! Singapore on SILENCE THE HATE: The Silence style is just 1 level down the Hate style. Try the kinder style of asking people to Think Over and Jump Over style? Sensible people will take the kind advice, and trouble makers will forever be sore losers.

Feed Me To The Fish 27 Jul 2012: My 1st World Chinkapore?
How about give the lady another chance to see/ hear/ learn in public bus/ place, giving benefit of doubt that she is another nobody, just equally not-so-rich, ..., like most Singaporean?

Feed Me To The Fish 1 Mar 2012: I am Nobody, Just a Singaporean Blogger
Do small favour to loved ones by not posting everything in the air (minus hatred). One small consolation is only #3 will be answered pretty soon.
A gentle note – Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack jump over The ‘hatred’ stick.

Today 8 Apr 2011: Temasek Review to shut down, says website editor
With so-called MSM in favor of the government, new media sites (though presented in very much different way) do play significant part towards right direction for good social development of Singapore.
In any case, be it TODAY/ ST/ TR/ TOC, any one-sided/ exaggerated/ overblown issues (like Water Festival/ YOG Indecent Meal in the past) may turn out to be in bad taste to many other people.

Today 10 Nov 2010: Today has grown steadily in reputation and readership
For whatever ridiculous reason, there remain some people who still resist change in new media, but are at times just echoing nice picture and trumpeting hypocrite to be in favour of minority few.
Ironically, the biggest hurdle to see true real improvement to professional and integrity in journalism, is still the lack of true genuine support from the current one-party dominant government.

Today 21 Oct 2010: It’s now New Temasek Review
With so-called MSM in favor of the government practically all of the time, it is not difficult to understand why appearance of many such new media sites.
From many media sites, smart readers will be able to see through misleading and doubtful reporting due to lack of true professionalism and integrity.
Will there be a NEW TODAY (by no mistake) for good social development of Singapore (and without further mistake), or will just get to see same old today?

TOC 15 Aug 2010: Offer volunteers a decent meal, at least
Most volunteers will be mentally prepared to finish undertaken task for certain period of time, and will not expect anything extraordinary in return.
Presence of volunteer not only means assigned task being done, but more importantly give big moral support to other party involved.
True wisdom is no volunteer will feel sorrow or regret for little sacrifice to see small things go on smoothly.

TR 1 Apr 2010: 人工草皮 （Astroturfing）
执政党及主流媒体只有自创假情绪的本领，除了执政党、人协和新公民以外，其愚蠢政策再也无法激起国人的情绪。
随着政府对国人失去兴趣，新一代国人唯一能靠新媒体来互相支持和勉励，以真挚心寻回国家更好的未来。

TR 1 Apr 2010: April’s Fool joke: Astroturfing by the PAP
What PAP/ MSM capable of is just self-create insider excitement among PAP/ PA member/ new citizens, and can never make any more public excitement among Singaporeans with their foolish policy/ practice.
With government losing interest in citizens, new generation of Singaporeans can only look out for one another in new media, so that one day can bring back future of Singapore with true feeling towards country.

TR 26 Feb 2010: 给吕德耀部长的一封公开信
新加坡的所谓主流媒体及新媒体大多偏向讨好政府，很多聪明读者已不难判断其真实性或误导性，且也可通过其他新媒体 (如 Google 网页) 得知比较合理及平衡的观点。
虽然近期可在主流媒体看到小小评论和改变，但还欠政府真正支持的态度及新闻业者专业正直的大改进，以促进国家的社会发展及满足众人期待已久的好媒体。

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TOC 16 Jul 2017: Mdm Halimah Yacob indicates clear intention to stand in upcoming Presidential Election
Personally wish to see MHY keeps her promise on completing and serving her MP term. MHY should give herself longer/ sensible time to think/ plan properly for next PE2022 instead.
MHY should give other (ex-MP or non-MP) high calibers of her peers a chance for PE2017.

TOC 4 Jul 2017: PM Lee on his siblings’ accusations against him, “suing my own brother and sister in court would further besmirch our parents’ names”
As a big brother (and leader), he has to take the honest and respectable course to gain back his trust from both (or either one of) his siblings (and Singaporeans).

Redbean 2 Jul 2017: The price of filial piety - $24m or $36m
Most likely not such a small amount (to the lees), you should put in all tangibles n intangibles to get the ultimate sum correct.

Redbean 1 Oct 2016: Tharman in panic mode
Win-win for Singapore n Tharman (in the long term). The 'old' DPMs will categorically move up (promote to next higher SM role) together with the 'old' PM. The 'new' PM/ DPMs will be guided/ supported by old birds in the international ground.

Redbean 27 Mar 2016: The secret formula for more by elections
Forget about (itchy mind) dirty business! Most important is SDP CSJ (and family) enjoys the learning Journey to the West on the Year of the Monkey. 徐順全 西遊記

Redbean 9 Dec 2015: Preparing for the next Presidential Election
Unlikely 2-player fair gamer, possibly ex-PAP GY or someone ex-MIW.

Redbean 7 Dec 2015: Gearing up for the next General Election
Until BIG(x4) OPP, hope small(x4) from all aimless opps
Hypothetical (or Evolution)
2016 Milestone 0. - N(OPP1) E(OPP2) S(OPP3) W(OPP4) C(NA)
2020 Milestone 1a - GE2020-2021
2025 Milestone 1b - GE2025-2026
2030 Milestone 2. - NE(OPP12) S(OPP3) W(OPP4) C(NA)
2035 Milestone 3. - NES(OPP123) W(OPP4) C(NA)

TOC 19 Sep 2015: Opposition can learn from Lincoln
Redbean 13 Sep 2015: Opposition Parties should not be disheartened
Opposition Reflection (beside Luck) - FOUR main compass directions (plus Central)
North (NA) South (NA) East (WP retain 6, lost 1) West (SDP knock out) Central (NA)
Also check out Compass Luck in EIGHT directions - N NE E ES S SW W NW
Voter Big Concern - Why need so MANY small aimless opposition parties in Singapore?
Can voter see more selfless opposition parties (like below FOUR) for Singapore?
North (SPP[SPP+...]) South (NSP[NSP+...]) East (WP) West (SDP[SDP+...]) Central (NA)

Catherine Lim 14 Sep 2015: Some Post-GE 2015 Comments
After the hard-to-come-by super luck, wave goodbye to the Silence Style over hatred!?
Beyond SG50 for prosperity luck, take the respectable path on the Gentleman Style!!

Redbean 12 Sep 2015: PAP routs the opposition
Mr Brown 12 Sep 2015: Minister Midas thanks the people
In case many are still wondering - the answer is super luck (11 Sep - 12 Sep 2015).
Overall Vote 69.86% - Luck Longevity!! then Prosperity Luck??

Redbean 22 Aug 2015: Pasir Ris GRC – The biggest upset in the making
Well again, look like nothing much exciting for these 2 Giant GRCs in this GE 2015 until now.
Lets focus back here again with Elephant OPPs at next GE 2020.

Redbean 11 Aug 2015: PM Low Thia Khiang
Too bad NDP just over. One of the dry run during NDP preview/ rehearsal is the funny appearance of invited acting PMs.
It will be more refreshing to see your alternative PMs at future NDP preview/rehearsal.

TOC 6 Aug 2015: “We take support of the voters seriously”: Low Thia Khiang
Except WP, the voters/ supporters have no clear way to ascertain the competencies (up till 2015) of other opposition parties.
Nonetheless, their sincerity/ seriousness will come in helpful during upcoming election. Think of well-beings of Singaporeans first.

Catherine Lim 31 Jul 2015: Some Thoughts On The Coming General Election
Indeed the use of election boundary/ GRCs/ ... are notoriously boring and obviously only after votes. Sengkang is (and was) chopped and splitted into various SMCs/ GRC.
These shuffling here and there do not go well with talks on Singapore Identity in practice. Sengkang Identity is lost without a solidarity election boundary in mind.
Ang Pow Album ♥ Blossom Flower 花開富貴 ♥ 你不壞 我一聞 花香葉青！你不臭 我一吸 心闊氣高！
If you are not bad, I can sniff at the fragrance and fresh greenery. If you are not smelly, I can inhale with heartiness and high spirit.

TOC 25 Jul 2015: Your vote is secret – vote without fear
Look at unique ids at the right angle - mainly for audit purposes, deterrence of fakes and frauds, ...
Vote with your heart for the good of our country and citizens! Vote for Singapore!

TOC 12 Nov 2014: Contest in Tanjong Pagar GRC will decide S’pore’s future
Good for TP citizens to have a chance to vote (if only history does not repeat itself) . oppo better not get disqualify and kick out last minute

SG Web Reviews 16 Jun 2013: Working and living in a foreign country
The online battle continues between 2 good-English debaters (told earlier – anybody else please improve your English first).
So to what end for hatred (today poke, next day curse ...) and everyday anti-govt (today anti-PAP, next day anti-WP ...)?
Still there are more anti-not-good-policy citizens now, but we have to remind ourselves not to target wrongly at own people!
Btw, anti-not-good-policy is not same as anti-govt/ anti-PAP/ anti-WP/ ..

Lucky Tan 13 May 2013: Malaysians Overseas Protest : Different countries, Different reactions
Andrew Loh 13 May 2013: Dear police, keep the cameras to yourself
The world has heard/ seen peaceful gatherings on fair election, but unfortunately with few Malaysians in trouble here in Singapore (whether at Merlion Park or even Malaysian Embassy).
After ‘worldwide’ rallys, hopefully Malaysia can come to a ‘happier’ ending with/ without the help of United Nations (Political Affairs?) peacemaking to resolve the election issues.

Philolitics 11 Apr 2013: Margaret Thatcher vs Harry Lee Kuan Yew
You miss the very important point on the respectable former PM Margaret Thatcher and Lee Kuan Yew (not ignoring whatever wrong) – not any normal Maggie or Harry that you could choose on the street.
I guess, love or like by individual (but chosen by nation) of the respectable former PMs.

Feed Me To The Fish 23 Jan 2013: Taking The Thunder Out Of Tharman’s Budget Speech
For this Punggol East BE, not much to count on the sincerity towards those living in Punggol/ Sengkang, since the last-minute candidates are just echoing many problems here and attacking who are the bigger losers.
The voters will likely make their decisions based on the ability/ courage of the potential party willing to put the country in the right path. The BE result will also show those parties that are not up to the expectation of Singaporeans.

Lucky Tan 21 Jan 2013: Political Strategy and the Punggol East by-elections
The election boundaries are politically twisted/ illogical and definitely not towards human touch/ wholesome. This Punggol East BE is not just for those living in Punggol, and also for some living in Sengkang as well.
Take for example, Sengkang Town is remarkably chopped up into 3 parts – Punggol East SMC/ Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC/ Sengkang West SMC. For other strange reasons, Punggol East SMC becomes closer to Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC and Sengkang West SMC becomes closer to Ang Mo Kio GRC.

Lucky Tan 9 Jan 2013: AIM-PAP Saga : white elephants, transparency and accountability
For the whole big exercise of outsourcing the IT system, no sound advice/ discussion involving highly professional ICT expert/ consultant from IDA?
It is pretty clear that WP has emerged as the bigger winner with the upscale IT system, even though TC Management Report shows otherwise.

Molly Meek 24 Oct 2012: Papers Full of Nonsense
Debate (or exciting two-way conversation) and lecture (or mostly boring one-way conversation) are 2 sides of the coin; both used to communicate to intended (attentive/ obedient) audience.
The seasoned politician will choose the correct style (or hybrid style) at the correct time/ place for effective communication/ presentation; the single noble thing to do is to keep your promises.

Feed Me To The Fish 19 Jun 2012: When Words Fail Me
Deadlock between so-called leader/ new generation (and dead-end from bottom up) will put Singapore no way down the right path.
I hope Reuben Wang would put back his earlier post (exclude #@^*...) as long as his original intention was of no ill intention.
Nevertheless his priority is still to further his study, think for his future/ family and later can do more right things for the country.

Feed Me To The Fish 24 May 2012: “What Makes PAP Is So Detestable?”
Take a look back how former MP Chiam See Tong was sabotaged (openly) and weakened by own party members.
Like history repeats itself, incumbent MP Low Thia Khiang suffers the same fate of sabotage (hideously) and messed up by underhand sources.
Most importantly with their passions, the veteran oppositions must face the tide to continue doing the right things for the citizens.

Feed Me To The Fish 21 May 2012: Hougang Hokkien
Let’s not finger point at our own people, even though people still have many dislikes on the policies.
Do not forget the Achilles’ heel is the disunity among (and within) the opposition parties.
If only the 2 veteran oppositions, former MP Chiam See Tong/ incumbent MP Low Thia Khiang, had joined forces together (in GE 2011) to consolidate 2 opposition wards PP (now lost)/ HG (now by-election), would there be better way to gain trust and show sincerity to win more votes (maybe more than AJ)?

Today 15 Sep 2011: Two-party system not good for Singapore, says Lee Kuan Yew
Government cannot rely largely on foreigners forever to run economy/ business, but more importantly to face real problems of high cost of living, declining birth rate and long-term development of Singaporeans.
因政府亲外国劳工的极端政策不断地被滥用，国人只能委屈地面对很多不公平的竞争来负担高生活费用，形成一种剥削新加坡人生活水平的制度。
新加坡深远问题是如何能享有富有意义的卓越经济增长，同时正视国人长期发展及国人生育率下降的问题，而非无理头地继续依赖大批移民的涌入。

Today 24 Aug 2011: Hougang grassroots adviser eyes six sites
Why PA keep spending unnecessary money just to resort to old past ugly practice to block and out-smart one another presence, against true spirit for community?
Why PAP/ WP/ SPP cannot co-exist with simple graceful practice of first-come-first-serve (1-month booking in advance), else look for next better premise under Town Council?
Why MND allow such controversial lawful practice to PA, instead of coming up with convincing fairer ideas to uphold integrity of Town Council management?
Why IDA? not come out with helpful centralised Town Councils booking system for community events, if everyone cannot see eye-to-eye, cooperate and agree forever?

Today 12 Aug 2011: Social cohesion, immigration may feature in PM’s rally, say analysts
From usual emphasis on business/ economy, it will be difficult for PM to face directly on real issues that cause Singaporeans to live in disappointment (even after earlier last-minute sudden sincere? apology).
Going forward in internet age, it will be difficult to see less of negativity (from leftist and rightist)/ cyber-bully/ hypocrisy/ hatred/ arrogance without real connection between government and Singaporeans.

Today 4 May 2011: PM now focusing more on middleclass and young
PAP last-minute helpless move! or sudden sincere U-turn after so many years?
Majority not-so-rich/ not-so-poor, not-so-white/ not-so-black, not-so-old/ not-so-new do not have any extraordinary demand and do not depend much on government despite high cost of living.
Most Singaporeans are actually very simple-minded/ reasonable, and common hope is to see truly good government that can truly represent citizens by achieving true meaningful growth together.
PAP紧要关头之无奈举向！或经过多年此刻突然真心U转？
多数属于即不富即不贫、即不白即不黑、即不老即不少都无特别要求，也不依赖政府给于任何特别帮助，靠自己负担高生活费用。
多数新加坡人的要求是很简单和明理的，只期望能有真正代表人民的好政府，一起共创富有意义的经济增长，积极帮助国人共进退。

Today 28 Apr 2011: High-stake move could see no Opposition MPs in House: Low
With X-factor of sincerity/ wisdom / caring/ ... (able to understand common people view) and Y-factor of courage/ spirit/ drive/ ... (strive to put country in right path), citizens can now look forward to work together with potential party/ new team towards better generation of Singaporeans.
The S-factor of this election (fulfill our generations wish) is for all Singaporeans to steer away from typical mindset (such as kia su/ kia see/ bo bian/ bo chap/ ...), and to keep clear mind (at least for this crucial moment) to vote wisely for kind of ‘brighter’ future we want.
有了一生难得一见的诚意、智慧、关怀等X因素（能体谅国人的心情）和勇气、精力、干劲等Y因素（下决心将国家走向正路），新加坡人就有望得到有潜力的政党及新团队，积极帮助国人共进退。
新加坡人是这次大选的S关键因素（成功达到国人的期望），不但得抛开以往的怪心态（如怕输、怕死、无助、无心等等），也必须认真看待及珍惜这一生难得的时机，用心投票争取更加光明的未来。

Today 19 Apr 2011: Ground may not be sweet for GE: SM Goh
Singaporeans should watch closely this election and be inspired from fighting spirit of old ‘stars’ MM Lee Kuan Yew and MP Chiam See Tong.
Most importantly, Singaporeans look forward to uprising new stars who are willing to fight against current flawed system with true heart/ spirit.

Today 18 Apr 2011: PAP manifesto a call to ‘secure future together’
Singaporeans do not need over-priced leaders to mindlessly catch self-serve wind to crave up huge meaningless economic gains, and giving themselves passing grade with their own one-sided exam.
Singaporeans want true-balanced leadership to selflessly serve citizens to build ‘brighter’ future with real meaningful growth, and helping citizens from further abuse of many extreme policies.

Today 12 Apr 2011: ‘No groupthink within PAP’
Singaporeans have seen far too many collective thinking of current government on no U-turn stand, and to take any slight chance/ gamble on Singapore future with many extreme policies.
Singaporeans have strong feeling for breakthrough on constrained groupthink of current one-party dominant government, and to build a ‘brighter’ Singapore with better balanced policies.

Today 6 Apr 2011: Two-party system ‘not workable in S’pore due to shortage of talent’
Singaporeans cannot rely on same old shallow promise from current one-party dominant government, and live in disappointment with many one-sided/ extreme policies forever.
Singaporeans can only stand up together in this election to fight against current flawed system, and bring back our past true spirit towards more meaningful/ brighter future.

Today 30 Mar 2011: Mixed views on youngest PAP candidate in three decades
For past few days, here seems to off-track from real fight and has become another cyber-bully site (like Stomp) to attack on every little ugly aspect of life.
For all people here, bear in mind that NO one will want to be made fun of and target by another person (or worst still by many groups) for purpose of defeating your enemy.
For young PAP candidate who claim to be tech-savvy, face the music on reality of internet bashing on your true old past, TODAY and would be future.

Today 24 Mar 2011: Low Thia Khiang: No NCMP seat for me
Can 2 veteran opposition MP Chiam See Tong (now out of SDA)/ MP Low Thia Khiang (now expanding WP) start by joining forces together to consolidate current 2 opposition wards PP/ HG first, follow by more sincere promises to citizens to win more votes?

Today 14 Mar 2011: Essential to win a GRC, says WP’s Low
Not just knocking down hurdle of ONE unfair GRC policy, but to move towards fundamental changes to MANY other unfair/ misguided policies.
Cut in pay of current government/ president/ ministers with proper benchmarking for performance-linked pay (obviously OVER benchmarking now).
Push job quota to help citizens from further abuse of pro-foreigner policy (same OVER crowding problem citizens face before ethic HDB quota).

Today 25 Feb 2011: There is some gerrymandering: WP
This election is about ONE important factor on our future policy, NOT the no U-turn (and no safe road ahead) policy which current government/ PAP continuously advocate.
The mature voters will decide what kind of ‘brighter’ future they want, NOT to blindly give (and waste away) their ‘support’/ ‘mandate’ like in the past.
这次大选对新加坡未来政策的改变有很大的关键性,从政府/PAP不断提倡的无U转（且无安全道路可前进）的政策,这几年来已辜负众多新加坡人的委托。
许多聪明的新加坡人就会更加珍视自己宝贵的一票,不再让不公平的选举制度压迫，也不再像以往盲目地支持执政党,一起用心投票争取更加光明的未来。

Today 3 Nov 2010: The mood of a nation … and what it means for the coming election
More and more Singaporeans are showing discontent with the senseless mentality of our so-called leaders and the like, and are voicing out their real/ sad sentiments due to many extreme policies/ practices adopted.
With PAP gradually losing respect/ support, the current government will turn out to be real loser for over-emphasis on huge economic gains, and for neglecting main duty to serve citizens by achieving true meaningful growth.

TR 20 Oct 2010: 投票是秘密的
多数新加坡人的要求是很简单和明理的，所期望能真正代表人民的政府已遥不可及。
执政党从不公平的选举制度获得胜力，却违背许多国人的票数，因此也辜负众多国人的委托。
只要越来越多国人抛开多年的死脑筋，珍视自己宝贵的一票，用心投票争取更加光明的日子。

TR 4 Oct 2010: 评议李光耀的纽约时报访谈
夕阳无限好，只是近黄昏。哪怕人生苦短，只要能珍惜所拥有，不为金钱及名利所蒙蔽，就不会遗憾今生。
明显的趋势是众多网民及新一代已对所谓的领袖们失去了信心，所有的是非与过错也成为永远无法抹除的一页。
若许多新加坡人肯用坚定正直的心态，摆脱各种无理的事物，以便重拾过往的自信心，齐心将国家推向更加光明的一幕。

TR 22 Sep 2010: 多党执政制度的必要
因不公平的一党制度，许多新加坡人才被无情无义的极端政策逼得像边缘人一般，国人内心已感到无限的迷茫及惆怅。
唯靠争取合理的多党合作，为国为民，才能拾回以往许多新加坡人独特的精神，共同提升及改写国家更加光明的未来。

TOC 13 Jul 2010: BREAKING NEWS: MDA bans See’s film on ISA detainee
Grievances that are too tough to swallow and will remain as unerasable chapter of Singapore forever.
Obvious repercussions are internet groups and younger generations already breaking faith on our so-called leaders and the like.

TR 25 Jan 2010: SM Goh: Elections not coming soon
With more Singaporeans showing discontent (with extreme policies/ practices), PAP cannot count on economic recovery alone to regain old glory; it would take lots more sincerity/ courage to be willing to relook/ value better balanced approaches.
At the end, what all hope to see is truly good government (maybe wait until after next election), that can move Singapore towards right track, and at same time can work hand in hand with Singaporeans together.

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