Build HDB flats in advance instead of BTO
The Housing and Development Board introduced the Build to Order (BTO) system in 2001. The purpose of the BTO system was to make sure that there is sufficient demand for the HDB flats before construction starts. The waiting period for the BTO flats is 3 to 4 years. The BTO system has the following disadvantages: a) When a couple...
Military Generals
Lt-General (NS) Ng Yat Chung To most people, the mere mention and/or the images of military generals and admirals would immediately convey a aura of authority, respect, seniority and ability. In Singapore, however, our experiences with some of our former military generals and admirals who were parachuted by the government into...
Can we afford to watch as former generals destroy our nation?
Dr Goh Keng Swee who laid the foundation stones of Singapore’s economy and defence forces, has warned us about allowing politicians to manage our economy, knowing well that they will be clueless about the business of enterprising or what innovation is all about. Now when clueless politicians start bringing in ex-generals to...
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