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pharoah88 ( Date: 27-Apr-2011 14:07) Posted:

Tan Jee Say:

A major contributor to the increased economic volatility was manufacturing, which has been promoted by the Government in the past five decades as a key pillar of its economic growth strategy.
Singapore has little comparative advantage for manufacturing to flourish as land, labour and skills are in short supply.
The manufacturing sector can only remain viable in Singapore through more subsidised factory land and space, uninterrupted inflow of cheap foreign labour, and generous tax holidays and other giveaways.

Such economic distortions in the last 30 years have delayed Singapore’s economic restructuring.The economy has become more volatile in recent years, with Singapore experiencing three recessions in the past 15 years, in contrast to only one recession in the years between 1965 and 1995.

pharoah88 ( Date: 27-Apr-2011 14:02) Posted:

Two views on the future of Singapore’s economy Singapore Democratic Party candidate Tan Jee Say has proposed a wide-ranging plan to transform Singapore’s economy. On Saturday, Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang offered a point-by-point rebuttal as to why Mr Tan’s suggestions won’t work. We take a look at several of their differing views.

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Tan Jee Say:

A major contributor to the increased economic volatility was manufacturing, which has been promoted by the Government in the past five decades as a key pillar of its economic growth strategy.
Singapore has little comparative advantage for manufacturing to flourish as land, labour and skills are in short supply.
The manufacturing sector can only remain viable in Singapore through more subsidised factory land and space, uninterrupted inflow of cheap foreign labour, and generous tax holidays and other giveaways.

Such economic distortions in the last 30 years have delayed Singapore’s economic restructuring.The economy has become more volatile in recent years, with Singapore experiencing three recessions in the past 15 years, in contrast to only one recession in the years between 1965 and 1995.

pharoah88 ( Date: 27-Apr-2011 14:02) Posted:

Two views on the future of Singapore’s economy Singapore Democratic Party candidate Tan Jee Say has proposed a wide-ranging plan to transform Singapore’s economy. On Saturday, Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang offered a point-by-point rebuttal as to why Mr Tan’s suggestions won’t work. We take a look at several of their differing views.

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Two views on the future of Singapore’s economy Singapore Democratic Party candidate Tan Jee Say has proposed a wide-ranging plan to transform Singapore’s economy. On Saturday, Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang offered a point-by-point rebuttal as to why Mr Tan’s suggestions won’t work. We take a look at several of their differing views.

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MW shOUld be prOactIve tO attack Chiam's hOme bAse ? ? ? ?

Instead of beIng reactIve havIng to be passIve grOUnd defender ? ? ? ?

cOUld It be a qUestIOn Of cOnfIdence ? ? ? ?

pharoah88 ( Date: 27-Apr-2011 13:33) Posted:

So why not join the PAP, instead of the Opposition?

The decision is for these former high-fliers to make, said Mr Wong (picture).

“We go all out to get people. We see hundreds of candidates each time before we narrow down to a smaller pool.”

Mr Wong, who oversees immigration issues, also addressed the Workers’ Party proposal of a points-based system to assess those applying for citizenship and permanent residency. Such a system had been used previously as “a first-cut measure”, and it was not rigorous in assessing new immigrants.

“The assessment must be a more holistic assessment than a numbers game,” said Mr Wong. “So, the immigration officers will have to look at the case and decide.”

The criteria had been tightened after Singapore experienced an influx of foreigners between 2004 and 2008 a few more measures were added to the assessment matrix, reducing the intake, he said.

pharoah88 ( Date: 27-Apr-2011 13:28) Posted:

So why not join the PAP, instead of the Opposition? The decision is for these former high-fliers to make, said Mr Wong (picture). “We go all out to get people. We see hundreds of candidates each time before we narrow down to a smaller pool.” Mr Wong, who oversees immigration issues, also addressed the Workers’ Party proposal of a points-based system to assess those applying for citizenship and permanent residency. Such a system had been used previously as “a first-cut measure”, and it was not rigorous in assessing new immigrants. “The assessment must be a more holistic assessment than a numbers game,” said Mr Wong. “So, the immigration officers will have to look at the case and decide.” The criteria had been tightened after Singapore experienced an influx of foreigners between 2004 and 2008 a few more measures were added to the assessment matrix, reducing the intake, he said.

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Will WP ‘Dream Team’ turn up in Aljunied GRC?

Party could go for broke by putting Low Thia Khiang, Sylvia Lim and Chen Show Mao in the same line-up

Tanya Fong

tanyafong@mediacorp.com.sg

SINGAPORE

And the signs are that the WP will go one up on its “A” team for Aljunied GRC in the 2006 General Election — by fielding its “Dream Team” which includes Mr Low, WP chairman Sylvia Lim, 46, and the party’s star catch Chen Show Mao, 54, in the same constituency that witnessed a battle royale the last time around.

The WP has kept its cards close to its chest: It is the only political party yet to unveil its line-ups in the wards that it will be contesting — taking the cue from their leader who has remained tightlipped about whether he will leave his Hougang stronghold.— Today, Singaporeans will know, for sure, whether Workers’ Party (WP) chief Low Thia Kiang will lead a GRC team for the first time.

pharoah88 ( Date: 27-Apr-2011 13:48) Posted:

Will WP ‘Dream Team’ turn up in Aljunied GRC? Party could go for broke by putting Low Thia Khiang, Sylvia Lim and Chen Show Mao in the same line-up

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PAP, SDP video saga: TO DAY readers respond

Cheow Xin Yi

cheowxinyi@mediacorp.com.sg

SINGAPORE

The bulk of the responses expressed varying degrees of dismay with the People’s Action Party (PAP) team for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC, and Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in particular, for what many perceived as “smear tactics” and “below the belt” tactics.

On Monday, the PAP team had issued a statement about the video and asked if the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) was pursuing a gay agenda — a claim the Opposition party has categorically denied.— A storm of controversy has erupted over the Vincent Wijeysingha YouTube video (picture) saga, with well over 200 Internet posts on Today’s online forums as well as several letters sent by readers to the newspaper.

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“I am keen to elect politicians who are able to articulate sound, thoughtful and diverse views for discussion on any number of issues in Parliament, regardless of whether I agree with them or not,” she said.oday reader Lisa Li, writing late that same night, expressed sadness over “the appearance of such gutter politics”.

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I hope PAP can ... steer away from adopting such a dangerous game.”forum user ‘Gosh!!!’ said: “Is Vivian Balakrishnan playing a dangerous political card? I (worry) such a tactic is going to divide this supposedly inclusive society.

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press time “as he was involved in a meeting with his GRC

team and grassroots leaders and volunteers at Ulu Pandan”.

There were, however, those who felt that the it was

pertinent to question the SDP’s stand on homosexuality and

Section 377A, the law which criminalises sex between men.

One reader, using the name “Matthew Tan”, posted

on

private and personal business. But if you want to use the

Parliament to propagate gay-ism ... that is another matter.”

Another reader, “Matt”, posted: “I am against gay rights

like gay marriage ... I do not want the party I vote in to fight

for this cause. I want to hear directly from (SDP candidates)

Dr Ang Yong Guan, Ms Michelle Leea and Mr Tan Jee Say

on what they feel on this matter.”

Others, like Ms Vinita Ramani, were concerned that the

furore threatened to reignite deep seated social divisions.

The storm was also felt elsewhere on the Web and

social media — including Dr Balakrishnan’s Facebook page,

where comments posted by irate netizens early yesterday

appeared to have been deleted.

Fresh comments, however, were spotted last night, urging

the Minister to apologise for making “misleading comments”.

Several comments posted on

that, if Dr Balakrishnan had asked direct questions

from the start — instead of “hinting” and using “innuendo”

— it would have been more palatable.

The issue began at the weekend when Dr Balakrishnan

flagged a “certain YouTube video” as raising awkward questions

regarding the SDP’s agenda and motivation.

On Monday, his Holland-Bukit Timah GRC team in a

joint statement revealed it to be a clip showing Dr Wijeysingha

at a forum “that discussed the promotion of the gay

cause in Singapore”.

They raised the question of whether Dr Wijeysingha

would “pursue this cause in the political arena”, asking for

the SDP’s position. The SDP responded with an unequivocal

“no”, calling on Dr Balakrishnan to “not adopt smear tactics”.

Netizens also took issue with the PAP team highlighting

that the videotaped forum had touched on the subject

of sex with boys and whether the age of consent should

be 14 years of age.

“This is a very misleading description,” said Ms Lisa

Li, noting that the speaker — lawyer M Ravi — had been

referring to the situation in other countries, and there

was no discussion on whether Singapore’s age of consent

should be lowered.

Another reader Nicholas Lim described the apparent

“attempt to portray Dr Wijeysingha as a proponent for

legalised sex with boys” as mischievous.

However, another reader posted online: “(Dr Wijeysingha)

was in the audience. I would have been assured and

comforted if he had expressed his disapproval” on this topic.

Echoing this view, netizen ‘Jimmy’ wrote: “If SDP’s

candidate is pursuing a gay agenda, voters need to know.”oday was told Dr Balakrishnan could not respond bytodayonline.com: “You want to be gay — that is yourtodayonline.com suggested

pharoah88 ( Date: 27-Apr-2011 13:39) Posted:

PAP, SDP video saga: TO DAY readers respond Cheow Xin Yi cheowxinyi@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE — A storm of controversy has erupted over the Vincent Wijeysingha YouTube video (picture) saga, with well over 200 Internet posts on Today’s online forums as well as several letters sent by readers to the newspaper. The bulk of the responses expressed varying degrees of dismay with the People’s Action Party (PAP) team for Holland- Bukit Timah GRC, and Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in particular, for what many perceived as “smear tactics” and “below the belt” tactics. On Monday, the PAP team had issued a statement about the video and asked if the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) was pursuing a gay agenda — a claim the Opposition party has categorically denied. Today reader Lisa Li, writing late that same night, expressed sadness over “the appearance of such gutter politics”. “I am keen to elect politicians who are able to articulate sound, thoughtful and diverse views for discussion on any number of issues in Parliament, regardless of whether I agree with them or not,” she said. todayonline.com forum user ‘Gosh!!!’ said: “Is Vivian Balakrishnan playing a dangerous political card? I (worry) such a tactic is going to divide this supposedly inclusive society. I hope PAP can ... steer away from adopting such a dangerous game.” Today was told Dr Balakrishnan could not respond by press time “as he was involved in a meeting with his GRC team and grassroots leaders and volunteers at Ulu Pandan”. There were, however, those who felt that the it was pertinent to question the SDP’s stand on homosexuality and Section 377A, the law which criminalises sex between men. One reader, using the name “Matthew Tan”, posted on todayonline.com: “You want to be gay — that is your private and personal business. But if you want to use the Parliament to propagate gay-ism ... that is another matter.” Another reader, “Matt”, posted: “I am against gay rights like gay marriage ... I do not want the party I vote in to fight for this cause. I want to hear directly from (SDP candidates) Dr Ang Yong Guan, Ms Michelle Leea and Mr Tan Jee Say on what they feel on this matter.” Others, like Ms Vinita Ramani, were concerned that the furore threatened to reignite deep seated social divisions. The storm was also felt elsewhere on the Web and social media — including Dr Balakrishnan’s Facebook page, where comments posted by irate netizens early yesterday appeared to have been deleted. Fresh comments, however, were spotted last night, urging the Minister to apologise for making “misleading comments”. Several comments posted on todayonline.com suggested that, if Dr Balakrishnan had asked direct questions from the start — instead of “hinting” and using “innuendo” — it would have been more palatable. The issue began at the weekend when Dr Balakrishnan flagged a “certain YouTube video” as raising awkward questions regarding the SDP’s agenda and motivation. On Monday, his Holland-Bukit Timah GRC team in a joint statement revealed it to be a clip showing Dr Wijeysingha at a forum “that discussed the promotion of the gay cause in Singapore”. They raised the question of whether Dr Wijeysingha would “pursue this cause in the political arena”, asking for the SDP’s position. The SDP responded with an unequivocal “no”, calling on Dr Balakrishnan to “not adopt smear tactics”. Netizens also took issue with the PAP team highlighting that the videotaped forum had touched on the subject of sex with boys and whether the age of consent should be 14 years of age. “This is a very misleading description,” said Ms Lisa Li, noting that the speaker — lawyer M Ravi — had been referring to the situation in other countries, and there was no discussion on whether Singapore’s age of consent should be lowered. Another reader Nicholas Lim described the apparent “attempt to portray Dr Wijeysingha as a proponent for legalised sex with boys” as mischievous. However, another reader posted online: “(Dr Wijeysingha) was in the audience. I would have been assured and comforted if he had expressed his disapproval” on this topic. Echoing this view, netizen ‘Jimmy’ wrote: “If SDP’s candidate is pursuing a gay agenda, voters need to know.”

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PAP, SDP video saga: TO DAY readers respond Cheow Xin Yi cheowxinyi@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE — A storm of controversy has erupted over the Vincent Wijeysingha YouTube video (picture) saga, with well over 200 Internet posts on Today’s online forums as well as several letters sent by readers to the newspaper. The bulk of the responses expressed varying degrees of dismay with the People’s Action Party (PAP) team for Holland- Bukit Timah GRC, and Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in particular, for what many perceived as “smear tactics” and “below the belt” tactics. On Monday, the PAP team had issued a statement about the video and asked if the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) was pursuing a gay agenda — a claim the Opposition party has categorically denied. Today reader Lisa Li, writing late that same night, expressed sadness over “the appearance of such gutter politics”. “I am keen to elect politicians who are able to articulate sound, thoughtful and diverse views for discussion on any number of issues in Parliament, regardless of whether I agree with them or not,” she said. todayonline.com forum user ‘Gosh!!!’ said: “Is Vivian Balakrishnan playing a dangerous political card? I (worry) such a tactic is going to divide this supposedly inclusive society. I hope PAP can ... steer away from adopting such a dangerous game.” Today was told Dr Balakrishnan could not respond by press time “as he was involved in a meeting with his GRC team and grassroots leaders and volunteers at Ulu Pandan”. There were, however, those who felt that the it was pertinent to question the SDP’s stand on homosexuality and Section 377A, the law which criminalises sex between men. One reader, using the name “Matthew Tan”, posted on todayonline.com: “You want to be gay — that is your private and personal business. But if you want to use the Parliament to propagate gay-ism ... that is another matter.” Another reader, “Matt”, posted: “I am against gay rights like gay marriage ... I do not want the party I vote in to fight for this cause. I want to hear directly from (SDP candidates) Dr Ang Yong Guan, Ms Michelle Leea and Mr Tan Jee Say on what they feel on this matter.” Others, like Ms Vinita Ramani, were concerned that the furore threatened to reignite deep seated social divisions. The storm was also felt elsewhere on the Web and social media — including Dr Balakrishnan’s Facebook page, where comments posted by irate netizens early yesterday appeared to have been deleted. Fresh comments, however, were spotted last night, urging the Minister to apologise for making “misleading comments”. Several comments posted on todayonline.com suggested that, if Dr Balakrishnan had asked direct questions from the start — instead of “hinting” and using “innuendo” — it would have been more palatable. The issue began at the weekend when Dr Balakrishnan flagged a “certain YouTube video” as raising awkward questions regarding the SDP’s agenda and motivation. On Monday, his Holland-Bukit Timah GRC team in a joint statement revealed it to be a clip showing Dr Wijeysingha at a forum “that discussed the promotion of the gay cause in Singapore”. They raised the question of whether Dr Wijeysingha would “pursue this cause in the political arena”, asking for the SDP’s position. The SDP responded with an unequivocal “no”, calling on Dr Balakrishnan to “not adopt smear tactics”. Netizens also took issue with the PAP team highlighting that the videotaped forum had touched on the subject of sex with boys and whether the age of consent should be 14 years of age. “This is a very misleading description,” said Ms Lisa Li, noting that the speaker — lawyer M Ravi — had been referring to the situation in other countries, and there was no discussion on whether Singapore’s age of consent should be lowered. Another reader Nicholas Lim described the apparent “attempt to portray Dr Wijeysingha as a proponent for legalised sex with boys” as mischievous. However, another reader posted online: “(Dr Wijeysingha) was in the audience. I would have been assured and comforted if he had expressed his disapproval” on this topic. Echoing this view, netizen ‘Jimmy’ wrote: “If SDP’s candidate is pursuing a gay agenda, voters need to know.”

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So why not join the PAP, instead of the Opposition?

The decision is for these former high-fliers to make, said Mr Wong (picture).

“We go all out to get people. We see hundreds of candidates each time before we narrow down to a smaller pool.”

Mr Wong, who oversees immigration issues, also addressed the Workers’ Party proposal of a points-based system to assess those applying for citizenship and permanent residency. Such a system had been used previously as “a first-cut measure”, and it was not rigorous in assessing new immigrants.

“The assessment must be a more holistic assessment than a numbers game,” said Mr Wong. “So, the immigration officers will have to look at the case and decide.”

The criteria had been tightened after Singapore experienced an influx of foreigners between 2004 and 2008 a few more measures were added to the assessment matrix, reducing the intake, he said.

pharoah88 ( Date: 27-Apr-2011 13:28) Posted:

So why not join the PAP, instead of the Opposition? The decision is for these former high-fliers to make, said Mr Wong (picture). “We go all out to get people. We see hundreds of candidates each time before we narrow down to a smaller pool.” Mr Wong, who oversees immigration issues, also addressed the Workers’ Party proposal of a points-based system to assess those applying for citizenship and permanent residency. Such a system had been used previously as “a first-cut measure”, and it was not rigorous in assessing new immigrants. “The assessment must be a more holistic assessment than a numbers game,” said Mr Wong. “So, the immigration officers will have to look at the case and decide.” The criteria had been tightened after Singapore experienced an influx of foreigners between 2004 and 2008 a few more measures were added to the assessment matrix, reducing the intake, he said.

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So why not join the PAP, instead of the Opposition? The decision is for these former high-fliers to make, said Mr Wong (picture). “We go all out to get people. We see hundreds of candidates each time before we narrow down to a smaller pool.” Mr Wong, who oversees immigration issues, also addressed the Workers’ Party proposal of a points-based system to assess those applying for citizenship and permanent residency. Such a system had been used previously as “a first-cut measure”, and it was not rigorous in assessing new immigrants. “The assessment must be a more holistic assessment than a numbers game,” said Mr Wong. “So, the immigration officers will have to look at the case and decide.” The criteria had been tightened after Singapore experienced an influx of foreigners between 2004 and 2008 a few more measures were added to the assessment matrix, reducing the intake, he said.

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SINGAPORE
recovery has brought the number of laidoff
workers down but the manufacturing
sector will continue to face pressure,
said analysts.
The Ministry of Manpower, in its redundancy
and re-employment report released
yesterday, said around 9,800 workers
were laid off last year, with production
and production-related workers making up
the largest share.
The total number is much lower than
the 23,430 lay-offs recorded during the recession
in 2009. For every 1,000 employees, 5.7 workers were made redundant last year, less than half the 14 per 1,000 in 2009, and a record low.
Although fewer people in the manufacturing sector lost jobs last year, workers in the sector remain the most vulnerable, with 12 workers laid off for every 1,000 workers.
Mr Vishnu Varathan, Asia economist at Capital Economics, said: “I think the main reason why the manufacturing sector remains the most vulnerable is because Singapore has seen an ongoing upgrade of the sector to higher value-added products.
In the process, there’s a need to retool and re-equip factories and also bring up the training and productivity levels.”
Inevitably there will be labour market losses, resulting in some unemployment, he said.
Altogether, there were 4,690 lay-offs in manufacturing last year — down from 13,840 in 2009. The construction sector laid off 1,300 workers, slightly higher than the 950 in the previous year. The services sector laid off 3,810 workers, a decline from 8,850 in 2009.
Professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) accounted for 35 per cent of the workers displaced. The remaining 15 per cent were clerical, sales and service workers.
Residents formed 58 per cent of the workers made redundant last year, down from 62 per cent in 2009. This was lower than their composition in the workforce, which remained at around 69 per cent last year.
Analysts say higher input cost and wage rises will continue to put pressure on the manufacturing sector, and employment opportunities will likely come from the services sectors as the gaming and hospitality sectors gain traction.
Robert Walters’ financial services and legal director Pan Zai Xian said: “I would still be bullish when it comes to the services side,” adding that there will be more jobs with the investments in Singapore tourism, and the hospitality or banking industry.
Most of these positions will probably be in management or technical specialist work, he said.
Meanwhile, more workers were able to secure jobs within a shorter period of time, with two in three (66 per cent) residents who were made redundant in the first three quarters of last year re-employed by December.

Analysts say the trend is likely to continue as the labour market is expected to remain robust.— Last year’s robust economic

pharoah88 ( Date: 27-Apr-2011 12:59) Posted:

Fewer workers laid off but ... Millet Enriquez emelita@mediacorp.com.sg

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Fewer workers laid off but ...

Millet Enriquez

emelita@mediacorp.com.sg

Although fewer people in the manufacturing sector lost jobs last year, workers in the sector remain the most vulnerable, with 12 workers laid off for every 1,000 workers.

# # # #

Singapore business overheads and workers' high cost of living are out of competitive range ? ? ? ?

pharoah88 ( Date: 27-Apr-2011 12:59) Posted:

Fewer workers laid off but ... Millet Enriquez emelita@mediacorp.com.sg

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Fewer workers laid off but ... Millet Enriquez emelita@mediacorp.com.sg

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news

中文版

By Channel NewsAsia, Updated: 27/04/2011

GE: PAP’s Steve Tan pulls out as candidate

Steve Tan, PAP (Today photo)

SINGAPORE: It is believed Dr Chia Shi Lu is the new candidate in the PAP team for Tanjong Pagar GRC.

He arrived at the nomination centre on Wednesday with Dr Lily Neo, Indranee Rajah, Major General Chan Chun Sing who are on the PAP’s Tanjong Pagar slate.

The team is helmed by Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew who was also at the Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, the nomination centre for Tanjong Pagar GRC.

Dr Chia is a consultant working at the Singapore General Hospital, in Orthopaedic Surgery.

The 40—year—old is a former President Scholar.

Mr Baey Yam Keng, who was on the Tanjong Pagar GRC slate, is understood to be moved to Tampines GRC to replace new candidate Steve Tan.

Mr Steve Tan has pulled out as a candidate.

When contacted, Mr Tan said he had been discussing with his wife over the last few weeks and his reason for dropping out was due to personal considerations.

— CNA/ir

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it is important that ? ? ? ?

there will be no more blantant slEEping debates on TV ? ? ? ?

no more slEEpy escapage of convicts ? ? ? ?

nO mOre GST increase for at least more than 5 years as GUARANTEED ? ? ? ?

This is the FIRST GUARANTEE ever received ? ? ? ?

nOt the usual excuses of imperfection ? ? ? ? to eRR is hUman ? ? ? ? still learning ? ? ? ?

For this, THANKS tO ALL the nOn rUlIng partIes ? ? ? ?

It is REALLY a MILESTONE for Singapore in 2011 ? ? ? ?

whole Singapore was FEARING GST increase to 10% in May 2011 ? ? ? ?

C H E E R S !

Laulan ( Date: 27-Apr-2011 11:16) Posted:

After May or after the election, whichever the outcome, the market will spring forth and a new era of bullishness will prevail.

Reasons:

If PAP wins all, then the status quo will be what we used to be, a resounding economy with the rich getting richer with their wealth creation, so we and the many poor get the crumbs that drop down for us. We will still play the stock market with a bullish outlook and the country economy remains healthy.

If PAP lose some seats, no harm. They will be still in government and we will still play the market with a bullish outlook as they will as usual often issue statistics to show our GDP is growing and the country is healthy and the people are comfortable.

If PAP lose more seats than they expected, no harm if they still hold the first key to our country's treasures. We will still play the stock market with a bullish outlook since observers will believe in our political democracy of choice and continue to invest in Singapore.

If the oppositions gain 43 percent of seats in parliament, many people might feel a sense of relief as though they have shrugged off a burden from their shoulders felt carried for too long of strict obeyance in deemed unpopular policies thrusted upon them. Then at least they could hear more reasons why certain policies were set and debated by many who are not answerable to the PAP. The stock market will still be there, and we will still play it with a bullish outlook.

When you go to the polls, don't forget to cast your vote properly and wisely. If you have never voted before, don't forget you have to CROSS, i.e. put a " X" on the box provided to select the party of your choice. Do not use a tick, because it will become a spoilt vote. If your vote is spoilt, your efforts will be in vain. Therefore vote carefully. After the election, come back to play the stock market with a bullish outlook.

Cheers.

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it is important that ? ? ? ?

there will be no more blantant slEEping debates on TV ? ? ? ?

no more slEEpy escapage of convicts ? ? ? ?

nO mOre GST increase for at least more than 5 years as GUARANTEED ? ? ? ?

This is the FIRST GUARANTEE ever received ? ? ? ?

nOt the usual excuses of imperfection ? ? ? ? to eRR is hUman ? ? ? ? still learning ? ? ? ?

For this, THANKS tO ALL the nOn rUlIng partIes ? ? ? ?

It is REALLY a MILESTONE for Singapore in 2011 ? ? ? ?

whole Singapore was FEARING GST increase to 10% in May 2011 ? ? ? ?

C H E E R S !

Laulan ( Date: 27-Apr-2011 11:16) Posted:

After May or after the election, whichever the outcome, the market will spring forth and a new era of bullishness will prevail.

Reasons:

If PAP wins all, then the status quo will be what we used to be, a resounding economy with the rich getting richer with their wealth creation, so we and the many poor get the crumbs that drop down for us. We will still play the stock market with a bullish outlook and the country economy remains healthy.

If PAP lose some seats, no harm. They will be still in government and we will still play the market with a bullish outlook as they will as usual often issue statistics to show our GDP is growing and the country is healthy and the people are comfortable.

If PAP lose more seats than they expected, no harm if they still hold the first key to our country's treasures. We will still play the stock market with a bullish outlook since observers will believe in our political democracy of choice and continue to invest in Singapore.

If the oppositions gain 43 percent of seats in parliament, many people might feel a sense of relief as though they have shrugged off a burden from their shoulders felt carried for too long of strict obeyance in deemed unpopular policies thrusted upon them. Then at least they could hear more reasons why certain policies were set and debated by many who are not answerable to the PAP. The stock market will still be there, and we will still play it with a bullish outlook.

When you go to the polls, don't forget to cast your vote properly and wisely. If you have never voted before, don't forget you have to CROSS, i.e. put a " X" on the box provided to select the party of your choice. Do not use a tick, because it will become a spoilt vote. If your vote is spoilt, your efforts will be in vain. Therefore vote carefully. After the election, come back to play the stock market with a bullish outlook.

Cheers.

Isolator ( Date: 27-Apr-2011 09:30) Posted:

Very well control for now....But May sometime after election, just remember to put on seatbeat...

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1st WORLD NATION = 85% population staying PRIVATE HOUSING

2nd WORLD NATION = 50% population staying PRIVATE HOUSING

3rd WORLD NATION = 15% polulation staying PRIVATE HOUSING

85% population staying PUBLIC HOUSING

Isolator ( Date: 27-Apr-2011 11:25) Posted:

An public housing suppose to give citizen a place to stay and not to generate profit from it. Have the government forgotten the original principle when trying to encourage citizen from moving rental to ownership? A country with robust GDP cannot make the PUBLIC housing more afforable?

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WHY pUsh

pUblic hOUsIng lOans

tO

prIvate banks

? ? ? ?

Let PUBLIC be PUBLIC

and PRIVATE be PRIVATE

Laulan ( Date: 27-Apr-2011 11:11) Posted:

HDB flat buying rules in brief:

1. You must have a family with or without children. Single or divorcee can only buy resale flat, and must qualify to the rules.

2. You must have an income where the housing board must see that you can sufficiently pay your installments. No lending to those who deemed have insufficient present income to pay the lease. Don't care if in future can earn more or not. Now is important.

3. You cannot sell your flat if you don't have proof of purchase of another one in the waiting.. No proof, cannot sell. You can sell if you buy private, hdb, etc, but you have to furnish documents to show you have bought.

4. You cannot buy new HDB flat even if you meet income criteria should you have sold a HDB flat before. That means you sold your previous flat and now living in the HDB flat you wish to sell. Your only choice is private property if you can afford. Otherwise you can only buy an open market resale flat. HDB would never lend you money for the transaction.. You have to go to a private bank to do the borrowing.

These information is only for reference. You should enquire from HDB about buying a flat.

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Dear Valued Shareholders,
This has been a great year of achievement for Genting Hong
Kong Limited (“GHK” or the “Company”) and its
subsidiaries (the “Group”), which marked a number of major
developments and improvements within the Group. I am
pleased to report that for the financial year ended
31 December 2010, the Group’s net income after tax increased

by 394% to US$68.1 million from a loss of

US$23.2 million in the previous financial year.

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