TR EMERITUS

Tan Kin Lian For the past two decades, I have taken a view that the competitive tender system is a bad system. The principal may get a lower price but the contractor may cut corners and provide inferior material and workmanship to keep a profit. It is difficult for the principal to monitor the work closely. It also leads to... 

I met an engineer who has been in the contracting business for two decades. He also provide cable testing services. I asked him about his view on the frequent MRT breakdowns and if his business involve the testing of cables in the MRT system. He was very convinced in his reply, He said: The problem is with our tender system.... 

Here's something you might not know. The former CEO of the LTA stepped down in November last year, less than 2 years in charge. He is Chew Men Leong, a former Rear-Admiral in the Navy. He was succeeded by Ngien Hoon Ping, also from the military. According to CNA earlier this year: "Prior to this appointment, Mr Ngien served...