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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...

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...

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
Rare typhoon-like storm hits Singapore

Rare typhoon-like storm hits Singapore

Strong winds that people called a mini typhoon hit Singapore on Tuesday evening, September 17, toppling...
Super typhoon Bebinca hit the city of Suzhou in Jiangsu...

Super typhoon Bebinca hit the city of Suzhou in Jiangsu...

After hitting Shanghai on Monday (17th Sept), Typhoon Bebinca hit the city of Suzhou in Jiangsu province....
Why storms and typhoons are wrecking havoc in Asia...

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Super typhoon Bebinca wreaks havoc In Shanghai

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Super typhoon Yagi batters Hainan island in China

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Russia pounds Ukraine for the second consecutive day

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Russia pounds Ukraine in retaliation for invasion of...

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Houthis ready to strike Israel

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Israel imposes restriction on media to hide damages...

Israel imposes restriction on media to hide damages...

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is set to present proof or videos of attacks near Tel Aviv. Israeli...
Hezbollah hints at 'full response' after major rocket...

Hezbollah hints at 'full response' after major rocket...

The Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones towards Israel on...
How strong is Singapore's fighter jets?

How strong is Singapore's fighter jets?

Singapore's fighter jets are supposedly the most advanced force in the entire Southeast Asian region. What...
Major escalation fears as Hezbollah pounds Israel with...

Major escalation fears as Hezbollah pounds Israel with...

Hezbollah and Israel both have announced large-scale military operations against each other. Israel is...
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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

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Total Policy Reset

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The divination of a self-exaltation myth

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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's (LW) National Day Rally

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Build Our Core

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Excess Deaths Comparison Chart

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Focusing on frail, senior patients

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Who is replacing us?

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Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

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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
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Singapore Tightens Casino Regulations to Combat Money...

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The All-Time Top Singaporean Poker Players

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Chinese villagers living on cliffs

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Ukraine will cease to exist thanks to the west

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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...
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Sticky & Recent Articles

Singapore Can’t Transform Under These Old Fools

Singapore Can’t Transform Under These Old Fools

Singapore current progress has a lot to do with the legacy built by first generation leaders. It prompted Singapore to be the leading tiger and China sending officials to understudy how we transformed from third world to first world in relatively short span. Singapore had laid foundation for future vision or growth, the government had laid all kind of frame work for all kind of policies with a view for next 5, 10 or even 20 years onwards. For example, there was this IT 2000 (LINK), National Technology Plan from 1991 to 1995, Science and Technology Plan 2010 - MTI, Research Innovation Enterprise 2020 Plan - MTI and many other plans to ensure Singapore continue to lead and progress. So many decades past but what had happened? Productivity and quality instead of improving, we are now regressing. Things no longer work perfectly, instead of finding out how to remedy and improve, they fix the KPIs and lower the scores and standards. Vietnam and Indonesia have taken over innovation and start ups, most start ups prefer to launch their pads there, Singapore is no longer the preferred destination for Innovation and Technology. So decades back, Singapore had all these sort of plans in place to ensure we continue to lead but it looks like these plans are just for study or show. The parliament is a place where politicians representing Singapore and public interest debate and ensure policies are robust. But today, few people attend parliament(looking very empty), if they attend, they were either sleeping or falling asleep. If you look carefully, there are not many young in parliament, we have a parliament of oldies, most are passed 50s or 60s, with multi-million pay or lucrative outside jobs. What has Botak Tharman and TCH proposed last 10 years? We have old and aging politicians who continue to collect big fat pay cheque without much contributions, all they do was to vote to agree to all lousy policies or hammer oppos. Can anyone point out any outstanding politician who made a difference? But again, this is the same govt who told citizens if you are above 30 or 40s, you are considered old and should be retrained or upgrade, don't you think this is an irony to what they are preaching. Singapore is definitely not transforming, nor progressing, it is mainly counting on massive immigration to continue to boost economy. It has run out of innovation but stick to what they only know. Year in and year out, in most speeches, you are constantly reminded we need to be open and we need foreign talents. And of course, the constant mantra is you need to pay more for quality, their pay package and how they charge you for all things. Singapore is already falling behind many countries in actually progress in terms of innovation, happiness and transformation. Today, Singaporeans with good qualification are forced to downgrade to menial jobs such as PHV drivers and food delivery. Our leaders constantly reminded locals not to study degree and MSM regularly telling stories encouraging locals to give up PMET jobs to be hawkers or self employed. So my friends, do you think what I said make sense? Their key mains are GDP growth (to show dumb locals), massive immigration which help boosts GDP and winning general elections. The country has deteriorated, people still dont realise that they are using new migrants to continue to win elections to continue to be in power and enjoy riches without any regards for the future of Singapore and Singaporeans. A bunch of conservative and stubborn old mules in parliament who are complacent and stubborn, not open to competition will transform Singapore? What do you think?   Shereen Lim      Read More →

LGBTQ Agenda

LGBTQ Agenda

If I were to tell people about LGBTQ Agenda 10 years ago, nobody would believe. But my comrades and I were already well aware of their agenda. By now, if you are still not aware of LGBTQ Agenda and the potential threat it will impose on our society, then you must be living in cave. Since Sunday till now, all LGBTQ KOLs and front covert organizations, have responded immediately with their Agenda written all over the internet once our naive Prime Minister has announced PAP's plan to repeal 377A. Back in 2011 GE, LGBTQ activists had sent emails to all political parties to ask them about their views on LGBTQ issues. This is a subtle pressure they tried to apply to all political parties, to project they are one united voting block. Interestingly, their questions have actually revealed their whole LGBTQ Agenda. Repeal 377A is just merely a small starter in their whole LGBTQ AGENDA route map. Other than Repeal 377A, the main aim is to: 1) Promote their LGBTQ ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE 2) Attain special privileges, status and concessions in the guise of being the "imaginery victims of social political discrimination" 3) Such privileges would include special mention, promotion and indoctrination of young impressionable minds to the acceptance of LGBTQ gay sex as "Normal" and Legitimate Choice for these youngsters to choose. 4) Using the False Premise of Equal Rights to attain legitimate Same sex marital status. The route map was already set out way back in 2011GE. It is extremely naive for anyone to think that these militant LGBTQ would be contended and satisfied with the mere Repeal of 377A agenda. That is always regarded as the beginning, not the end for their whole Agenda. The execution of plans to achieve their LGBTQ Agenda is carefully planned. I have numerous LGBT friends and most of them are smart, intelligent, creative and brilliant people. Although their sexual orientation isn't Normal to me, but they are exceptional people. They understood how their game plan works and with the support of their foreign counterparts and sponsorship from foreign entities, they are pretty well organized. Breaching the first obstacle 377A would open up all the fronts to them legitimately. Let me give an example of their logic. If Gay Sex is criminalized, there is no basis for anyone to say that they could talk about, teach others about it or even providing education to young children to tell them this sexual conduct is alright and it is legitimate and lawful. But once Gay Sex is decriminalized, they will take full opportunity like what they are doing right now, immediately after PM Naive Lee announcement is made, to insist that since Gay Sex is no longer illegal, it would not be illegal to talk about it, write books about it, include gay sex in the sex education curriculum for youngsters, in essence, promoting gay sex as legitimate and lawful! They could come into the open to conduct public talks, seminars on how gay sex work for everyone! This is why it is important for them to seek repeal of 377A, nothing to do with potential threat of being charged for poking each other's backside in their private bedrooms but rather, removing the legal obstacle for them to promote their sexual lifestyle publicly. This is also why AWARE which is supposed to be about upholding woman's rights but turned into the covert front for this LGBTQ AGENDA jumped in quickly to voice out the "rights" to include gay sex education for the youngsters! My comrades and I have long recognized such danger of LGBTQ Agenda and their whole game plan. We have come to the final conclusion and consensus that we may agree to Repeal of 377A BUT IF ONLY IF the curb and ban of the promotion of LGBTQ Lifestyle must be put in place. That is most important other than preventing the definition of marital status to be changed to include same sex marriage. LGBTQ and their sexual orientation or conducts may be exceptional but could never be regarded as " Normal". They are exceptional people with exception sexual conducts. We can live with that. But from the social and political angle such exceptionality cannot be promoted as a choice of lifestyle. This has nothing to do with "discrimination" but rather a practical natural view on survival of our human species and Nation. We don't promote heterosexuality because that's the natural default Norm. All species are created naturally to survive via the normal procreation process. There might be outliers or exceptional occurrences but the Natural Law is for the species to extend its lineage. Any human intervention that defies such laws of nature will only result in self induced extinction. LGBTQ Agenda is an attempt or intervention that is designed to work against Nature under the guise and pretence of fighting against discrimination or upholding of their rights. It should not be allowed. Is there any systemic discrimination of LGBTQ in jobs? Do they suffer more unemployment? Workplace discrimination? The latest poll doesn't seem to support that notion. Most Singaporeans do not view LGBTQ negatively or discriminate them. But that doesn't mean they would regard promotion of gay sex or LGBTQ as lifestyle choice agreeable or tolerable. I guess PAP has misread the latest poll results and naively think that repealing 377A would please the LGBTQ so to get their votes in the next elections. Instead, PAP has opened up a big Basket of Snakes, not just worms, that would become extremely messy and create great social distability.   Goh Meng Seng      Read More →

This says a lot about the effectiveness of the vaccine

This says a lot about the effectiveness of the vaccine

Health minister Ong Ye Kung says that re-infection cases makes up 5.5% of Covid cases this month. (ST 25/8/22) This means that the remaining 94.5% are first time infections. Given that 70% of the population has already been infected, and yet they make up only 5.5% of infections, shows that immunity conferred by previous infection is very strong. In fact, Mr Ong says that data has shown that the probability of reinfection eight months after the first infection is still very low - at around 5% - compared with someone who has not been infected before. Almost all the people who were infected this month have been vaccinated, given our very high vaccination rate, and yet immunity did not come from vaccination, but previous infection. This says a lot about the effectiveness of the vaccine. Many people I know take their booster not in the knowledge that it will boost their immunity, but rather that they want to keep their vaccinated status. That vaccination does not confer immunity was clear as early as mid 2021 when only a portion of the population was vaccinated. At that time, MOH was still publishing data of daily infections classified by vaccination status. One could therefore calculate the infection rates in the vaccinated and the unvaccinated populations. The data clearly showed that the infection rates were not very different, meaning the probability of getting infected was no different whether one was vaccinated or not. In other words, the vaccine was hopeless in conferring immunity. Shortly thereafter, MOH stopped publishing the data by vaccination status. The narrative of the vaccine then changed from conferring immunity to reducing severity of symptoms and probability of death. The new narrative was difficult to prove or disprove in real life due to confounding factors. To prove that, one has to neutralize all confounding factors as in the Phase 3 trials of the vaccine, but that was never done. In any case, the new narrative was enough to scare people into taking the vaccine. There is a cost to vaccinating and boosting the population. Besides the financial cost, there is the risk of side effects, including death, and unknown long term side effects. Mr Ong intends to vaccinate babies, boost children and teenagers, and make adults take a second booster. Given the mildness of the disease and the very low death rate on the one hand, and the ineffectiveness of the vaccine in conferring immunity but ironically depends on previous infection to do that, on the other hand, how does Mr Ong square the costs and the benefits of the vaccine?   Foong Swee Fong      Read More →

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