Netizen gets schooled after calling the Union of Security Employees (USE) ‘useless’
Most keyboard warriors like to comment without knowing facts, thinking that they can get away with their concealed identities. Unfortunately (for him), a netizen Hansen Su, was called out for his baseless comment made in the group, Singapore Security Officers. “Are You Aware?” Without citing reasons, Su called the USE ‘useless’ and accused the union […]
Irresponsible for Jamus to say that crisis speculation is good
Simply put, it is irresponsible for Jamus to say that crisis speculation is good. What is so “novel” about A/P Jamus Lim’s fiscal policy recommendation in parliament? A/P Jamus proposed for transparency of our reserves and claimed that it could encourage a “stabilising effect” through currency speculation. Having seen the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, I […]
Jamus’ idea to reveal the size of reserves is baffling: reader
I recall the buzz and excitement, at least among my friends and Facebook feed, when Jamus Lim was introduced as WP’s candidate in GE 2020. I’m sure many of us can remember his impressive resume, which included stints in the World Bank and Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, as well as qualifications from Harvard and […]
Jamus’ bold suggestion ignores the deterrent effect of criminal records
A Zaobao article by Giam Meng Tuck describes WP Jamus Lim’s proposal to eliminate criminal records of non-violent crimes as naive and lacking in research. Mr Giam also pointed out that while the Opposition often fights for transparency, what the Government tries to do is balancing transparency with what is in the best interest of […]
Sengkang GRC residents unhappy with estate management
More than half a year after the general election in 2020, life is settling back to ‘normal’ amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Sengkang GRC‘s residents are also settling down to a new normal under Workers’ Party. What do residents there have to say? Change of term contractor; 1 to 2 months needed to arrange manpower before […]
Netizens react to PSP’s concerns over use of TraceTogether data to investigate crimes
In a statement published on its Facebook page, Progress Singapore Party (PSP) expressed concerns over the use of TraceTogether data for police investigations. In the process, they also displayed their ignorance of the TraceTogether Programme. These are the horrible errors in PSP’s statement: “… we are concerned that the TraceTogether apps unnecessarily expose users’ locations […]
What’s the furore over TraceTogether for criminal investigation all about?
Some laws override others. For example, if the police require information for their investigation, one cannot cite the PDPA to refuse to provide the information. Can you then say that you were misled by the PDPA? You won’t because common sense prevails. Essentially, Minister of State (Home Affairs) Desmond Tan was describing the scope of […]
Will the real Lee Hsien Yang please stand up?
In 2017, two years after the death of Lee Kuan Yew, “Oxley” became a household lexicon that was linked with “shame” and “deceit”. A scandalous family feud, not just of any family but of the prominent Lee family, erupted and caused a furore. Fast forward three years to 2020, now Singaporeans just want it to […]
Myths about Meritocracy in Singapore. A response to Chua Mui Hoong’s article on meritocracy
It is misguided to think we are grappling with low-income workers or inequality because of meritocracy.
Every country in the world is grappling with the same.
Mother fears special needs son will lose job with minimum wage
Persons with disabilities¹ are not a homogenous group of people. There are people with disabilities whose productivity level will be low and they work under supervision as well. Work is encouraged as it gives a sense of independence and dignity, and a meaningful way to spend time, a social engagement as well which is good […]