Monthly Archives: July 2016

20160731 Lee Kuan Yew’s “garden city” vision not feasible, fatalities/injuries/property damage on the rise

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Phillip Ang

According to official history, Lee Kuan Yew had envisioned the transformation of Singapore into a “garden city”. Since 1967, the government has spent billions of tax dollars to create an artificial environment to realise the vision of one man. Civil … Continue reading →

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20160730 Think AGO report is not a wayang? Think again

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Phillip Ang

Poor/no oversight, weak governance, financial and procedural lapses, overspending on consultancy fee, investing $50 million without proper approval, etc have been uncovered by the latest AGO audit. These massive lapses have resulted in at least tens of millions in tax … Continue reading →

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20160728 Bin Centre Design Diploma course application closed, overwhelming response at all 15 Singapore Polys

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Phillip Ang

Joint statement by 15 Singapore Polytechnics We thank applicants for their interest in our little-known Bin Centre Design (BCD) Diploma course. Please be informed that application is now officially closed. This is due to the sudden overwhelming response after the … Continue reading →

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20160727 AGO report on MCCY, Minister Grace Fu chut pattern

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Phillip Ang

The AGO report has revealed lots of lapses, including an eye-popping $410,000 consultancy fee for a $470,000 bin centre. Whoever authorised the payment at the National Arts Centre has to be held accountable and the MCCY owes the public an … Continue reading →

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20160726 Social disintegration and the Racial Harmony Day wayang

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Phillip Ang

No thanks to PAP’s mindless immigration policy, Singapore’s social fabric is now in tatters. The government has tried to provide an assurance that all is well with social integration but in reality, social disintegration has begun. PAP made a mistake … Continue reading →

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20160725 Singaporeans should fear PAP no more, PAP fears its own shadow,

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Phillip Ang

(This post is dedicated to Singaporeans who still fear the PAP.) Lee Kuan Yew had understood the power of fear (and greed) and cultivated a population to fear PAP in order to remain in power forever, if possible. A divided … Continue reading →

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20160724 PAP pot should not call the AHPETC kettle black

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Phillip Ang

When I read Minister Shanmugam’s lengthy Facebook post sliming WP, it gave me the impression that he’s someone highly overpaid. Two wrongs certainly don’t make a right but in reality, WP’s lapses pale in comparison with PAP’s/PAP town councils’. Regardless … Continue reading →

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20160722 Minister Khaw wants to inconvenience train/bus commuters with unnecessary trial

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Phillip Ang

Minister Khaw has recently announced he will be putting the cart before the horse. Some time later this year, MOT will conduct a trial – foldable bicycles and personal mobility devices (PMDs) will be allowed on public transport during peak … Continue reading →

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20160722 Taxpayers/SMRT commuters will be sold out by Temasek’s buyout offer, SMRT’s nationalisation

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Phillip Ang

Temasek’s buyout offer is sort of a back door nationalisation for SMRT because Temasek is an exempt private company belonging to the government. Temasek uses tax dollars and reserves for its investments and its board of directors are government appointees. … Continue reading →

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20160720 AssMRT issues press release on new ‘waterfall’ feature in rectified train

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Phillip Ang

Dear commuters Thank you for your compliments on our latest waterfall feature installed by our Chinese manufacturer. Our Chinese partner had understood you were all fuming at our increasing major disruptions as well as the hairline cracks found on 26 … Continue reading →

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