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Now start to threaten people. What was the white paper for? https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-population-target-online-statements-untrue-nptd-12890684

Seriously it looks depressing... Increase FTs, GST, Cost of living and Stress 6.9m is seriously coming :-[

Can SK residents help? Age : 44 Experience with WP , Grassroots work, Parliamentary support work Education Bachelor of Business (Hons), Economics, University of Southern Queensland Master of Science, Economics, London School of Economics Master of Liberal Arts, History, Harvard University Master of Arts, Politics, University of California, Santa Cruz Doctor of Philosophy, International Economics, University of California, Santa Cruz

Baris! Sedia!

Does it matter ? All the more 精 inside . The Questions now are do you want more 1 GST more than 10% ? 2 Transport Fares review ever year? 3 Satellite Based ERP (literally Every Road Pays) 4 Read the RIGHT things? 5 Everywhere build and build? 6 Be paranoid over your Rice Bowl? 7 6.9M ?

Tuesday, Jul 8, 2014 SINGAPORE - More members in each cohort reaching the age of 55 have been able to meet their Central Provident Fund (CPF) Minimum Sum over the years, despite this threshold having increased over the years, said Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin on Tuesday. - See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/cpf-issue-more-meeting-minimum-sum-due-wage-growth-polic#sthash.zd43bY1K.dpuf He is very optimistic. Even if so guess where the money needs to go? Some answers below : (1) Regular fare increases will be needed to ensure the new bus contracting model that the Government is adopting remains financially sustainable, said Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew. - See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/transport/story/regular-fare-increases-needed-new-bus-contracting-model-be-sustainabl#sthash.13RWsjlo.dpuf, PUBLISHED ON JUL 7, 2014 2:42 PM (2) Mr. Gerard Ee, in an article in The Sunday Times (“Want better transport? Pay for it.”, 25 May 2014) (3) SINGAPORE: MediShield Life premiums will remain the same for the first five years, said Minister for Health Gan Kim Yong. The assurance on the new universal health insurance scheme was given by Mr Gan on Saturday, a day after the MediShield Life Review Committee unveiled its recommendations. (http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/medishield-life-premiums/1216062.html) Very touching to see them promise to increase or no increase just to serve Singaporeans better?

Excerpts from his Speech : (1) Singaporeans Demand Transparency from the GIC On the GIC’s website, they had previously said that, “GIC manages the Government’s reserves, but as to how the funds from CPF monies flow into reserves which could then be managed by either MAS, GIC or Temasek, this is not made explicit to us.” They had also said that, “The Government, which is represented by the Ministry of Finance in its dealings with GIC, neither directs nor interferes in the company’s investment decisions. It holds the board accountable for the overall portfolio performance.” So, the GIC claimed that they do not know how they use our CPF to invest and they claimed that the government does not interfere in the GIC. But when you look at the GIC’s Board of Directors, their Chairman is the Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Their directors the two deputy prime ministers Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Teo Chee Hean, the Minister for Education Heng Swee Keat and the Minister for Trade & Industry Lim Hng Kiang. Their Senior Advisor is Lee Kuan Yew. So, how can it be possible that the GIC does not know how they are using our CPF? How can it be possible that the government does not interfere in the GIC? Then who is not telling Singaporeans the truth? Is the GIC not telling the truth? Or is the government not telling the truth? After this fact has been exposed, the GIC changed what they write on their website. Now, it says, “GIC, along with MAS, manage the proceeds from the securities issued and guaranteed by the government (SSGS) which CPF board has invested in with the CPF monies. So while the CPF monies are not directly transferred to GIC for management, one of the sources of funds that goes into the Government’s assets managed by GIC is the proceeds from SSGS.” (3) Singaporeans Demand Transparency and Accountability from the Government Last year, I had also looked through several government websites and found specific evidence of how our CPF is invested in the GIC and the Temasek Holdings. From what I had gathered from several government websites, I was able to trace that our “CPF monies are invested in bonds” or “Special Singapore Government Securities”, which are then “invested in reserves”, and which are “managed by three agencies – the GIC, Temasek Holdings and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.” However, last week, when I checked on these websites again, the government has removed or changed some of the information from their websites. Now, you can no longer tell that our CPF is being invested in the GIC and Temasek Holdings. The two specific evidence that have been changed are these. First, the government removed information that our CPF is invested “in reserves”. Next, the government removed information that shows directly that the reserves are managed by the GIC, Temasek Holdings and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Why did the government do this? Why does the government not want Singaporeans to know that our CPF is invested in the reserves? Why does the government not want Singaporeans to know that our CPF is being invested in the GIC and Temasek Holdings? What is the government trying to hide? Is this really what happened? If so was there a policy U turn or shift ?

Forty-five arts groups reject MDA's Arts Term Licensing Scheme : http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/show/2014/05/30/forty-five-arts-groups-reject-mdas-arts-term-licensing-scheme So next time when Michelangelo's renaissance sculpture, David is displayed in Singapore have to be submit to MDA for licensing? Will they censor David or use R18 rating for mature audience?

And from what the PM has said, it seems to me that it is more constructive debated ON THE TERMS OF THE PAP, rather than constructive politics in terms of the society that is moving forward and I had affirmed my endorsement of what the president has said, that we should look at the outcome of constructive politics, that is, that we should be able to move forward together despite the differences. I think the key point and question which LTK raised is this : The entire environment, culture and workings here is on whose terms?

The above is an important discussion apparently many do not know about it. It will get even worst with minimum sum raised every year!

SINGAPORE: The local bus industry will undergo an overhaul after the Government announced on Wednesday (May 21) it will go with a “government contracting model” starting from the second half of this year. Actual implementation will only take place in 2016. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a statement that the existing Bus Service Operating Licences (BSOL) for the two public bus operators – SMRT Buses and SBS Transit – will expire on Aug 31, 2016. How the agency intends to restructure the industry: Bus operators will bid for the right to operate the services, based on the routes and service standards laid out by the LTA, which will pay the operators. Fare revenue will be retained by the Government, it added. All bus infrastructure such as bus depots, as well as operating assets such as buses and existing fleet management system will be owned by the Government, too. This will lower the entry barriers and attract more bus operators, and ensure the transition from incumbent to any new operator will be smooth, the LTA said. “Besides strengthening the Government’s ability to respond more expeditiously to changes in travel demand and service level expectations, bus contracting will also promote greater competition and efficiency among operators as they now have to compete for the right to run the services," the LTA said. "This in turn will lead over time to provision of better bus services in a cost-competitive manner, thereby benefitting commuters." Commuters can expect to experience shorter intervals between buses during peak periods in the morning and evening once the government contracting model is in operation. The LTA said it expects the interval to be no more than 15 minutes for 100 per cent of all bus services during these periods, with intervals of no more than 10 minutes for half the routes. By comparison, bus operators are expected to ensure bus intervals are no more than 20 minutes during peak periods under the existing Bus Service Enhancement Programme introduced in 2012. Gradual changes to come LTA has been experimenting with the government contracting model since last year via the City Direct Services and Peak Period Short Services. The agency said that competitive tendering for public bus services will be introduced in phases over several years to ensure a smooth transition for all in the industry. The transport authority will bundle all bus services in Singapore into 12 packages, each comprising 300 to 500 buses. As a start, LTA will tender out three such packages, with the first tender scheduled to be in the second half of the year. Bid winners will start operating bus services from the second half of 2016, with the three packages constituting about 20 per cent of existing buses. The contracts are for five years, with an additional extension of two years available pending good performance, the agency said. Incumbents SMRT Buses and SBS Transit will continue to operate the remaining nine packages, but the LTA will negotiate with both parties to offer their services for another five years based on the contracting model once the BSOL expires. Once the new five-year deals expire in 2021, more of the bus packages will gradually be opened up to other operators, it said." Then next time replies to problems will have these or not ? "Market Forces determine, it is a commercial decision, commuters decide, private operators decision ..... "

Another "Fallen"one http://cheriangeorge.wordpress.com/ Those who are willing and qualified to speak out are harder and harder to find........

Quote from: jerome_the_lang on Today at 19:37 Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said yesterday that Singaporeans find the cost of living high because we have high aspirations to buy lots of expensive things. In order words we only have ourself to blame? How fark up can this get???? Well this blame game is not new

Anyone know if they require financial assistance?

Woah here it comes ! http://therealsingapore.com/content/new-potential-pap-candidate-35-yr-old-lawyer-amrin-amin-introduced-media It seems they are testing water and introducing their candidates early!

Well he can be on honeymoon till 2016, because 2015 price increase already confirmed!

And while locals bicker like it or not guess who benefits? "Thank you, your country very beautiful, HA HA HA"

Not forgetting there is probably a 7% GST to help them?

2 words : Selective Engagement :(

You mean the PAP does exercises moderation? How's this for political moderation? : " Everybody knows that in my bag I have a hatchet, and a very sharp one. You take me on, I take my hatchet, we meet in the cul-de-sac." Having said that I don't condone name calling.

So Filipinos can and Singaporeans Cannot ? Singaporeans should say no to bigotry: Tan Chuan-Jin SINGAPORE: Singaporeans should make a stand and say no to bigotry, said Acting Minister for Manpower Tan Chuan-Jin on Friday, referring to a recent article about Filipinos being targeted online for planning to celebrate their independence day in Singapore. In a Facebook post, Mr Tan described the actions of those who peddle hate as "repulsive" and said such actions do not reflect Singaporeans as a people and nation. He said that it was encouraging that there were many decent Singaporeans who came out to condemn the actions of those netizens. "Many of us have celebrated Singapore's national day in other countries and cannot imagine what it would be like if attacked in this way," Mr Tan said. Mr Tan added he met the Filipino Ambassador during her farewell call. He said they talked about the experiences of Filipinos who live and work here. "Notwithstanding the occasional negative issues, she was thankful for the kindness and hospitality that Singaporeans extended to her compatriots," Mr Tan said. "Singapore was a safe place because of how Singaporeans treated others." Vs : Singapore Police Reject Permit For Opposition Party's Cycling Event By Jackson SawatanSINGAPORE, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Plans by Singapore's main opposition party, the Workers' Party, to hold a cycling event in conjunction with its 50th anniversary, hit a dead end after its application for a police permit was rejected. The mass cycling event was to be held on Sept 9 at the East Coast Park, a popular beachside park located along the east coast highway here. Party chairman Sylvia Lim raised a question over the issue in Parliament today and was told that such activities "have the potential for public disorder and mischief, and may disrupt community life." "Police requirement is that such party activities be held indoors or within stadiums, so that any law and order problems will be contained. This policy applies to all political parties," Senior Minister of State for Law and Home Affairs Ho Peng Kee said in reply to Lim's question. Ho said the East Coast Park was a recreational park for Singaporeans and their families and not meant to be used by a political party to promote its cause. The Workers' Party was set up in 1957 by David Marshall, the first chief minister of Singapore. It has two representatives in the Singapore parliament, namely its secretary-general, Low Thia Khiang who is MP for Hougang and Lim as the non-constituency member of parliament (NCMP). NCMPs are appointed from among the best performing opposition losers in a general election. Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Source http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/high-prices-for-world-cup/1071162.html Lawrence Wong : Said the government is committed to ensure that key sporting events are available to Singaporeans, beyond pay TV. Such events are added on the Media Development Authority's (MDA) anti-siphoning list, and four key World Cup matches are on this list. Question 1: Ï though it is FIFA regulations which mandates that the 4 key worldcup matches must be shown on free to air TV everywhere in the world. Or is it MDA they themselves who made the 4 matches available for Singapore? Question 2: How much is Hong Kong paying for their package?

Why did this PLRD forum become "Restricted" ? I mean there is no violence or R(A) pictures right?

Well it gets "better" . Perhaps after crushing and breaking it, they now OUTSOURCE it! http://vidd.me/v/vyf https://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/what-is-buzzing/singtel-mremit-marketing-video-slammed-telco-aware-comments-100900575.html

More KJW?