Discerning Doom
I've got my second nation building test in less than 24 hours time, and my blog is still not up to date. So what better way to kill two birds in one stone then to let in some "juicy" nuggets of information you'll never find in our dear state-controlled media for the unenlightened lot (AKA people who read Straits Times as their staple diet thinking that it's an all encompassing partisan newspaper :p).
1. It is recorded that the "Communist Front Riots" in 1956 (15 students were killed) was provoked by the Lim Yew Hock government (Singapore Labour Front) to enable them to detain Lim Chin Siong under the Public Security Ordinance.
2. Konfrontasi, Indonesian's declaration of open conflict towards Malaysia and Singapore in 1963, was deliberately instigated by British intelligent agents. If you're not sure, next time you take the MRT, look out for the advertisement featuring the MacDonald House Bombing in 1965.
3. During the tense relations between United Malay National Party (UMNO from Malaysia) and PAP, "Lee Kuan Yew had deliberately spread rumours about Hamid's (from UMNO) infidelity to his wife, and about the financial impropriety of Hamid's wife."
4. Together with PAP-affiliated National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), Employment Act 1968 and the Industrial Relations Act 1969, wages and conditions were eroded, working hours increased and union bargaining powers were severely curtailed.
5. Through CPF and POSB, the government appropriated a considerable portion of domestic savings into physical and social infrastructure.
6. The ambitious S$28 billion Suzhou Townshop led by Singapore Keppel Group resulted in losses of $151 million and a decision to hand over majority ownership and management control to China.
7.(a) In the 1997 general elections, PM Goh warned voters who were contemplating supporting the opposition: "In 20, 30 years' time, the whole of Singapore will be bustling away, and your estate, through your own choice, will be left behind. They [sic] will become slums." (quoted in Asiaweek 1997) It was thus difficult to separate the fear of retribution from outright approval of the government's performance in the resounding PAP victory.
(b) 27 March 2006. "I do not want the two constituencies to be left behind, especially Potong Pasir, an old estate. Five years down the road, assuming Chiam do win, there will be no upgrading," Goh was quoted as saying on state broadcaster Channel NewsAsia's Web site.
8. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Tony Tan observed that: '... the country which makes it easiest for companies to lay off workers ends up with the lowest unemployment rate and the highest economic growth.'
9. Familial links with senior government leaders and PAP are the main recruiting grounds for key positions in government linked companies. <Click here for proof>
10. ARRGGGHHHH. Midnight is just around the corner and I've yet to complete half of my intended studies. *Dies a natural death*
1. It is recorded that the "Communist Front Riots" in 1956 (15 students were killed) was provoked by the Lim Yew Hock government (Singapore Labour Front) to enable them to detain Lim Chin Siong under the Public Security Ordinance.
2. Konfrontasi, Indonesian's declaration of open conflict towards Malaysia and Singapore in 1963, was deliberately instigated by British intelligent agents. If you're not sure, next time you take the MRT, look out for the advertisement featuring the MacDonald House Bombing in 1965.
3. During the tense relations between United Malay National Party (UMNO from Malaysia) and PAP, "Lee Kuan Yew had deliberately spread rumours about Hamid's (from UMNO) infidelity to his wife, and about the financial impropriety of Hamid's wife."
4. Together with PAP-affiliated National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), Employment Act 1968 and the Industrial Relations Act 1969, wages and conditions were eroded, working hours increased and union bargaining powers were severely curtailed.
5. Through CPF and POSB, the government appropriated a considerable portion of domestic savings into physical and social infrastructure.
6. The ambitious S$28 billion Suzhou Townshop led by Singapore Keppel Group resulted in losses of $151 million and a decision to hand over majority ownership and management control to China.
7.(a) In the 1997 general elections, PM Goh warned voters who were contemplating supporting the opposition: "In 20, 30 years' time, the whole of Singapore will be bustling away, and your estate, through your own choice, will be left behind. They [sic] will become slums." (quoted in Asiaweek 1997) It was thus difficult to separate the fear of retribution from outright approval of the government's performance in the resounding PAP victory.
(b) 27 March 2006. "I do not want the two constituencies to be left behind, especially Potong Pasir, an old estate. Five years down the road, assuming Chiam do win, there will be no upgrading," Goh was quoted as saying on state broadcaster Channel NewsAsia's Web site.
8. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Tony Tan observed that: '... the country which makes it easiest for companies to lay off workers ends up with the lowest unemployment rate and the highest economic growth.'
9. Familial links with senior government leaders and PAP are the main recruiting grounds for key positions in government linked companies. <Click here for proof>
10. ARRGGGHHHH. Midnight is just around the corner and I've yet to complete half of my intended studies. *Dies a natural death*
posted by Kelvin Lim at 8:20 pm
4 Comments:
Huh? Really? All these are true ah?
I especially liked the threat of no upgraing one if ppl dont vote for the PAP leh. But I guess I dont live in HDB, so I dont noe how impt upgrading is.
Anyway, any good movies to watch?
Juan says wnat to go out on Sat or not? But there is NOTHING to watch leh!!!!
Fan
ok, I'm bored, cos I'm supposed to come up with a speech for tml's presentation, butI haven't. I'm actually flipping thr Bridget Jones' Diary. And sicne I dont have a blog, I shall comedisturb yours then.
Aiyoh, my presentation tml is 15mins long, and only me and another guy presenting. BIG SIANZZZZZZZZZZ.........why why why must I present? And I go frst, which means I have to do intro ans shit, so I will be longer. WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway, u noe I will be back in SG fr Korea on 30th June/1st July yah? And Juan is living on like the 8th/9th July, which means we must visit Chomp Chimp every night once I come back, o/w we cannot EFFECTIVELY utilize her progress package.
Fan again
Tsk tsk. You very unambitious leh. Why settle for just Chomp chomp? How much can one week of seafood cost anyway? Serangoon Garden is bursting with chic restaurants, cafes and bars. *nudges Juan*
And yah, all of these facts are documented. *Disclaimer* Unless my lecture readings are falsified.
What happens if Serangoon went to *ahem* the other side? Would it still be bustlinh? Would it be *gasp* a slum?
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