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Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries?Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries? I refer to The TR-Emeritus opinion article, “Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries” (June 14) by Mr Yoong Siew Wah. It has always been a controversial topic which concerns about our top political leaders who receive their salaries that are many times higher than those foreign political leaders. Our...

Supporting Chee Soon Juan's caféSupporting Chee Soon Juan's café I refer to The Independent Singapore’s news, “Singaporeans urged to support Chee Soon Juan's café despite their political preferences” (July 16). The underlying objective of doing any business is to ensure it is viable and profitable. Otherwise, there is no point of undertaking risk for it. It is natural for...

Steering with stability in transition timesSteering with stability in transition times I refer to The Straits Times’ Editorial, “Steering with stability in transition times” (May 16). Let us analyze and interpret this specific subject from a broad perspective, how Singapore should respond and adapt to the evolution of the entire international situation and formulate its foreign policy that is extremely...

We will lead in our own wayWe will lead in our own way I read with interest The Today’s report, “'We will lead in our own way': : Lawrence Wong takes office as 4th prime minister of Singapore” (May 15). We can get some inspiration or enlightenment from the story of the 108 heroes in Water Margin: they originally had their own abilities, aspirations and ambitions. They...

Chinese villagers living on cliffsChinese villagers living on cliffs In the Liangshan Mountains of Sichuan Province in China, there is a small isolated village on a cliff 1,400 meters above sea level. This is the village of Atuler, known as the Cliff Village with 72 families who has been living there for almost 200 years. All travel is by a ladder that leads to the sky at almost right...

Ukraine will cease to exist thanks to the westUkraine will cease to exist thanks to the west Scott Ritter is a former Marine intelligence officer who served in the former Soviet Union, implementing arms control agreements, and on the staff of General Norman Schwartzkopf during the Gulf War, where he played a critical role in the hunt for Iraqi SCUD missiles. From 1991 until 1998, Mr. Ritter served as a Chief Inspector...

Bride's family asked for RMB 500,000 in bride priceBride's family asked for RMB 500,000 in bride price Contrary to popular beliefs, many couples in China are unable to afford to get married. With the exception of rural villages, those in the cities mostly asked for hundreds of thousands in bride price (聘礼/彩礼). According to our techie who has been in China for over a decade, the bride price may include monies intended...

Higher salaries lead Singapore to become top pick for Asian workers looking to moveHigher salaries lead Singapore to become top pick for Asian... I refer to the Independent Singapore’s Featured News SG Economy, “Higher salaries lead Singapore to become top pick for Asian workers looking to move” (Feb 22). In this era of rapid technological advancement, all countries are faced with the dilemma of being hungry for talent. Therefore, top talents in respective...

Where Romance Meets FinanceWhere Romance Meets Finance Sugarbook was launched by Darren Chan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a luxury dating website designed to resolve financial issues through emotional support. It provides a platform to grow your relationships through mutual benefits that are not restricted to mentorship, companionship, wealth and emotional support. It...

Marriage, children and practical concernsMarriage, children and practical concerns A couple bows before their parents and offers them tea, as is traditional in Chinese weddings. I refer to The Straits Times’ Editorial “Marriage, children and practical concerns” (Feb 5). Since the history of human civilisation, the formation of individual family and the issue of procreation have become two...

Not in my backyardNot in my backyard I refer to the TODAY’s Commentary, “'Not in my backyard' — when some groups can protest more loudly, the most vulnerable ones suffer” (Jan 25, 2024). A few good points from the article are worth to be probed further and discussed. In December 2023, the announcement of plans by The National Environment Agency...

Opposition parties seek to strengthen parliamentary presenceOpposition parties seek to strengthen parliamentary presence I refer to The Independent Singapore’s SG Politics column, “Opposition parties seek to strengthen parliamentary presence” (Nov 29, 2023). As we know, Singapore political scene has been firmly dominated by the PAP since 1959. Thus, the opposition parties in Singapore have to face and withstand many challenges ahead...

Educating the next generationEducating the next generation I read with interest the Straits Times’ Editorial, “Educating the next generation” (Jan 5, 2024). Any form of spontaneous learning should provide you with a happy, positive, and memorable experience. However, only a small number of children are in exception. Therefore, based on this, parents should realize the...

GST increase in 2024GST increase in 2024 On 1 Jan 2024 GST rises 1% from 8% to 9%; this is a 12.5% increase in GST. I am not convinced that this is necessary. It will contribute to inflation, and cause economic hardship. The handouts to mitigate this are temporary and the increase is permanent. In 2015, when the possibility of GST rising was an election issue...

Race relations in SingaporeRace relations in Singapore I refer to the Today’s “Commentary: In 1954, David Marshall spoke about race relations in Singapore. Have we made real progress since then?” (Dec 15). For any country to be prosperous and powerful, it must first achieve political and social stability, and its people must live in harmony and be united. Only in this...

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Editorial
Congratulations to Techie Andrew on his newborn

Congratulations to Techie Andrew on his newborn

The team at TR Emeritus (TRE) would like to congratulate our techie Andrew on his newborn, who was delivered...
China's 1/4 million students rode 50km to another city...

China's 1/4 million students rode 50km to another city...

On 8th Oct, about 1/4 million students in China's HeNan ZhengShou (郑州) rode about 50km to another...
Donald Trump re-elected President of the United States

Donald Trump re-elected President of the United States

Donald Trump has been re-elected president of the United States, defeating opponent Kamala Harris in...
LIVE: US Presidential Election

LIVE: US Presidential Election

The US presidential race between Former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is tightening...
Iran now a full-fledged BRICS member

Iran now a full-fledged BRICS member

Iran’s full membership in BRICS, announced by Putin, signals a potential shift in global power dynamics....
Mass casualties as Hezbollah rains barrage of drones...

Mass casualties as Hezbollah rains barrage of drones...

A drone strike targeted an Israeli army base near Binyamina, about 20 miles south of Haifa. The attack...
Israel lied about massive damages to Nevatim Air Base

Israel lied about massive damages to Nevatim Air Base

According to Iran's National TV, a precision-guided Iranian missile successfully knocked out a cutting-edge,...
US begs Iran to 'go soft' on Israel

US begs Iran to 'go soft' on Israel

Israel-owned Washington has made a big appeal to Iran as the Mideast nation anticipates an attack from...
Russia warns Israel of

Russia warns Israel of "Dangerous Consequences" following...

In a shocking turn of events, an Israeli airstrike near Russia's Hmeimim Air Base in Syria has sparked...
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng to be charged in relation...

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng to be charged in relation...

Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng will be charged in a Singapore court on Friday (Oct 4). The...
Former minister Iswaran gets 12 months’ jail for...

Former minister Iswaran gets 12 months’ jail for...

Former senior cabinet minister S Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months in prison in a high-profile...
Isreal strikes Russian air base in Syria

Isreal strikes Russian air base in Syria

In an obvious attempt to escallate the war in the middle east and force the warmongering US into the...
Israeli air bases damaged and fighter jets destroyed...

Israeli air bases damaged and fighter jets destroyed...

Israel has closed off several military zones after the Iranian missile attack on October 1. The Israeli...
Israeli soldiers suffered mass casualties in first...

Israeli soldiers suffered mass casualties in first...

Hezbollah fighters are giving invading Israeli soldiers in south Lebanon a tough fight. In the first...
Only 20% of the missiles Iran launched at Israel were...

Only 20% of the missiles Iran launched at Israel were...

Iran launched a substantial number of ballistic missiles (180+) in a recent attack that overwhelmed Israel's...
Israel's air bases badly damaged by Iran's missile...

Israel's air bases badly damaged by Iran's missile...

On Tuesday (Oct 1), Iran launched a barrage of over 150 missiles at Israel, specifically targeting Nevatim...
Iran launches barrage of missiles at Israel

Iran launches barrage of missiles at Israel

Iran has reportedly launched more than 150 ballistic missiles towards southern Israel from Khorramabad...
Why Singapore cannot join BRICS

Why Singapore cannot join BRICS

It’s impossible for Singapore to join BRICS (Russia, China, Brazil, India and South Africa). Here's...
Opinions
Scammers

Scammers

Just the first half of 2024, there is a record 26,587 reported scam cases. And here comes the staggering...
America humiliated as Biden shunted at APEC Summit

America humiliated as Biden shunted at APEC Summit

A picture tells a thousand words as the saying goes. Look at the group picture of the Leaders...
Trump: Raging against The Machine

Trump: Raging against The Machine

“The wheel is come full circle.”—Shakespeare, King Lear. Donald J. Trump has been re-elected...
The fate of Singapore

The fate of Singapore

The voice of the people has always been loud and clear, until now. In the 1950s and 1960s, the people...
Donald Trump is set for a landslide

Donald Trump is set for a landslide

It's over for Kamala. Trump is set for a landslide. The Republicans are also sweeping the Senate and...
A rising start at CHOGM in Samoa

A rising start at CHOGM in Samoa

We all know about the loquacity of PM Lawence Wong because since taking office he had been ranting with...
Perception is everything

Perception is everything

Lee Hsien Yang (LHY) has declared himself a political refugee from Singapore, the land of his birth....
Political Refugees & Detainees of Singapore

Political Refugees & Detainees of Singapore

Ever since PAP came into power in 1959, party which had fought for "Democracy" has actually turned into...
The Last Wish

The Last Wish

aka THE LAST WISH OF LEE WEI LING, LEE KUAN YEW AND CHINESE EMPERORS OF YORE It's no surprise the...
Is there democracy in Singapore?

Is there democracy in Singapore?

Last week, The Straits Times published an article on a survey done by the NUS Institute of Policy Studies:...
Iswaran's Victory

Iswaran's Victory

I believe alot of people were having popcorns in their hands all ready to watch the Great Show of the...
A random thought on the comedy of error

A random thought on the comedy of error

The comedy of error that is circling around in Singapore although mind-boggling but amuses Singaporeans...
The Great America, No More

The Great America, No More

America was propagated as the Great Nation in the last century when I was born, even though the world...
A glimpse of the obscurantism of Singapore society

A glimpse of the obscurantism of Singapore society

This is not an attempt at self-exaltation but to give a glimpse of the obscurantism of the Singapore...
Excess Deaths in Singapore

Excess Deaths in Singapore

I applaud ST journalist's effort in pursuing this issue of Excess Deaths in Singapore (which is one of...
Throwing out the baby with the bath water

Throwing out the baby with the bath water

Mr Shanmugam says Singapore has laws and policies to prevent riots like those seen in the UK recently...
Let dead dogs lie

Let dead dogs lie

Alas, Pritam should have let dead dogs lie. I am surprised that he is making a bid to have his case...
Total Policy Reset

Total Policy Reset

Lawrence Wong talked about "reset" but up till now, I am still not quite sure what is installed in his...
Letters
Supporting Chee Soon Juan's café

Supporting Chee Soon Juan's café

I refer to The Independent Singapore’s news, “Singaporeans urged to support Chee Soon Juan's café...
Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries?

Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries?

I refer to The TR-Emeritus opinion article, “Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries”...
Steering with stability in transition times

Steering with stability in transition times

I refer to The Straits Times’ Editorial, “Steering with stability in transition times” (May 16). Let...
We will lead in our own way

We will lead in our own way

I read with interest The Today’s report, “'We will lead in our own way': : Lawrence Wong takes office...
Higher salaries lead Singapore to become top pick for...

Higher salaries lead Singapore to become top pick for...

I refer to the Independent Singapore’s Featured News SG Economy, “Higher salaries lead Singapore...
Marriage, children and practical concerns

Marriage, children and practical concerns

A couple bows before their parents and offers them tea, as is traditional in Chinese weddings. I...
Not in my backyard

Not in my backyard

I refer to the TODAY’s Commentary, “'Not in my backyard' — when some groups can protest more loudly,...
Opposition parties seek to strengthen parliamentary...

Opposition parties seek to strengthen parliamentary...

I refer to The Independent Singapore’s SG Politics column, “Opposition parties seek to strengthen...
Snippets
The Allure of Singapore Jewellery: A Blend of Tradition,...

The Allure of Singapore Jewellery: A Blend of Tradition,...

In Singapore, traditional and contemporary life come together so beautifully, and among other things...
The Impact of Global Economic Policies on Singapore’s...

The Impact of Global Economic Policies on Singapore’s...

For dynamics to develop within Singapore's financial markets, global economic policies are incredibly...
Singapore Tightens Casino Regulations to Combat Money...

Singapore Tightens Casino Regulations to Combat Money...

In a move to strengthen its position as a well-regulated financial hub, Singapore is set to implement...
The All-Time Top Singaporean Poker Players

The All-Time Top Singaporean Poker Players

Poker is one of the world's most popular games with games being played recreationally and professionally....
How to Increase Image Size without Compromising Quality

How to Increase Image Size without Compromising Quality

In our digital world, crisp, top-notch images make your content pop, whether on a website, social media,...
Chinese villagers living on cliffs

Chinese villagers living on cliffs

In the Liangshan Mountains of Sichuan Province in China, there is a small isolated village on a cliff...
Ukraine will cease to exist thanks to the west

Ukraine will cease to exist thanks to the west

Scott Ritter is a former Marine intelligence officer who served in the former Soviet Union, implementing...
Bride's family asked for RMB 500,000 in bride price

Bride's family asked for RMB 500,000 in bride price

Contrary to popular beliefs, many couples in China are unable to afford to get married. With the exception...
Sticky & Recent Articles

Why Singapore Has the Cleanest Government Money Can Buy

Why Singapore Has the Cleanest Government Money Can Buy

Dear Bloomberg editors, I refer to your 25 Jan 2012 editorial on why Singapore has the cleanest government money can buy which was reproduced by the Straits Times on 27 Jan 2012. Our public service has no lack of the best and brightest; many of them take up scholarships at the age of 18 and by the time they are accelerated through... 

成功的结果,竟然是后续无人的困境

成功的结果,竟然是后续无人的困境

新加坡的人均国民收入是世界上最高的国家之一,我们的穷人比美国穷人还来得幸福,为何这么成功,还会遇到没有后人分享财富的结局。怪只怪,国人生产力不高,不生小孩,如何分享这份荣耀,这座金山。 想来也奇怪,华人的传统思想,就是要子孙满堂,同时,把家产留给后人,让他们享受享受一下祖先的荣耀和财产。为何,我们的结局,会是这么奇怪,有钱留给后代,竟然出现不想生,不要生的局面。到底,是哪一个环节发生错误,我们的困境竟然是‘不孝有三,无后为大’??? 儿子炫耀,老子务实 儿子在世人面前夸耀,在新加坡做穷人,比在美国做穷人来得好。美国政府在照顾穷人方面不如新加坡政府。但是,为何美国的出生率却比我们来得高。美国穷人生活不好,为何还要生育,我们的穷人,生活的比他们好,为何不生。还是,老子比较务实,在国人面前,不谈生活好坏,不和美国相比,只谈多生育,新加坡的财富才能延续下去,甚至国人不生,政府就只好进口人口了。 《建国总理李光耀昨晚在丹戎巴葛集选区和拉丁马士单选区的新春团拜联欢宴会上讲话时指出,如何促进人口增长是新加坡面对的最大挑战。在人们眼中生儿育女是私事,但对社会整体而言却是关乎“国家兴衰的大事”。李光耀说:“我国生育率逐年下降已经成为一种趋势,我们只有靠引进新移民,才能弥补人口的不足,维持人口的水平。”》(早报) 我梦财产,财产梦我? 新加坡到底有多富有?如果只谈数目字,当然是可歌可泣。但是,这个平均数,却是因人而异,不同的人有着不同的梦。到底是梦见蝴蝶,还是蝴蝶梦见人,家家有本梦经,平均数对穷人来说,很可能是个天方夜谭。富人做着发财梦,穷人却被发财梦见。 有些人是梦见好多好多的财产,银行的存款一大堆,房产一大堆,股票一大堆。但是,相反的,有些人却被一大堆财产梦见,对着他们笑,看得到,用不到,梦醒了还是空空如也。 为什么有些人是梦见财产,有些人是被财产梦见,梦到财产,就真的拥有财产吗?被财产梦见的,就真的无缘再梦见财产了吗?或许,这些都是假象,不管谁梦见谁,一个没有后人的国家,即使到处都有金山,那还不是外人的财产吗?除非,你有天下为公的心态,这些财产不是留给自己的后人,就是留给外人,这一辈子,做牛做马,只顾耕耘,不问所获。 不能没有私人财产的原动力 在资本主义,自由经济的运作下,没有一点私心是不可能成功发展的。个人拥有财产,依靠本身的努力,积累财富,创造财富,原本就是发展的硬道理。不给自己人留一点财产,尤其是华人,更是不可思议的事。如果财产是要被外人享受,那么这一生很可能就不需要这么努力了。 如果自己不生,在新加坡留下一大堆财产,在引进外人的情形下,这些财产,不是肥水流到外人的田里去了吗?你愿意吗?因此,要给自己的后人留下财产,最好生多几个孩子。但是,如果你是穷人,没有财产,那真的是很为难的事。既然后人没有财产分享,多生反而分的更少,变得更穷,那就不如不生,反正,生时是空,归时也是空的,不亏不欠,来去自如。 生孩子的事,看来跟穷人无关,那就跟富人有关了。原来我们谈了这么多的孩子的故事,就是为了维护社会上层的延续问题。穷人不生,就找外人来代替,反正,国外的穷人很多,想要来新加坡这座金山找金子的人多的是。 社会底层不好,整个国家也不好 下层人民不生孩子,当然不是问题的全部。富人,高级知识分子也一样不要生小孩。但是,下层人民,毕竟是大多数,是金字塔的基层,是主流推动经济发展的力量。金字塔的上层,是不可能成为支撑全国的力量。因此,下层不好,人数不够多,就组不成基层,就会没有力量建设国家。当然,另外的一个选项,就是进口人口。但是,这个外来的力量,是否将能巩固基层,推动国家前进,这将是个未知数。 世界上引进外来人口的地区,也不只是新加坡,纽约,伦敦,也是文化上很精彩,世界各地的人种都有,但是,这些外来人口,在人数上,不可能组成社会的基层,占总人口的接近一半。新加坡如果再继续发展下去,是很可能超过50%,这到底是个什么概念? 这样的经济成功,算不算成功?这样的在国际上高高在上的人均所得,是不是新加坡社会可以承受的。我们要怎样才能让穷人敢生孩子,创造财富的时候,是否也应该考虑穷人的后代,也应该分配到国家留下的财富,而不是外人一来,就有得分。如果,外人有资格分国家的财产,本国穷人却无缘分享,那么,生孩子来做什么? 当然,也有一些富人,高教育人士,不要结婚,不要有孩子。他们要享受人生,他们甚至可以轻易的把财产转移到国外去,不留给国人。这是他们的自由,他们的选择。但是,留在新加坡的人,就要为新加坡的将来想想,为何我们不多想办法,让平均所得平均一点,不再是不生孩子的借口。 行动党一遇到问题,就找最容易的办法,引进外来人口,而不是进一步协助国人解决问题,它还说这是国家兴衰的大事。如果,你是一无所有,国家的兴衰,就跟你没有关系了。只有有财产的人,才会要保值,才会要延续,做得更好。但是,有财产的人,如果只想自己增加财产,不帮他人增加财富,最后,国穷了,财产也不值钱了,大家回归到一个低的平均值,吃大亏的很可能就是行动党政府和跟它一起发财的富人。 还是回归问题的原点,拉下层的落势人士一把,拉近贫富的距离,救他人就是救自己。行动党是靠着基层起家,江山财富的延续,也要靠下一代的基层来完成,借他人之手,不就成了他人的江山和财富了吗? . 否极泰来... 

Coming Soon: The Online Citizen & TR Emeritus Face-off!

Coming Soon: The Online Citizen & TR Emeritus Face-off!

The Online Citizen (TOC) and TR Emeritus (TRE) will be going head-to-head in a first of its kind forum where editors from two of Singapore’s largest and most successful socio-political websites jaw-jaw about what makes their websites tick. What keeps these two leading socio-political blogs in Singapore ticking? What do... 

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