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Sinkie died doing NS, ex-PR skipped NS but return to work.
Singapore Expats Forum - View topic - Renounced PR, re-enter with EP
Hi there - I wanted to ask some questions on behalf of my husband:
a) He grew up largely in Singapore and was a second generation PR
b) His parents were first generation PR when he got his 2nd generation PR and are still PRs (have not yet opted for citizenship but could choose to do so)
c) Me, his wife, has never lived in Singapore and has no ties to the country.
We are looking to relocate and he has choices of job offers in Singapore and another country, both of which are appealing. He likes the job in Singapore a lot though and loves the place having grown up there. He had to renounce his PR pre-NS at the age of around 18 for extenuating personal circumstances and went overseas to study. This was in 2001.
Big question - I would love to move to Singapore. He also would love to move back. The Singapore company was willing to apply for his EP to see if it gets approved (due to the obvious discussions on this board that say it's more difficult since he renounced PR prior to NS). The company applied and he got the EP which we were very pleasantly surprised. He is highly skilled in his field of work and I believe the company put up a very good case. He is extremely keen to join the company in Singapore. He also has a good choice of job in another country which he is happy taking as well.
Question - if we move to Singapore under his EP (I can also potentially move with my company and get an independent EP I think) - will this only be temporary? Can he get a PR again? Have there been cases? Or will it always be temporary? (i.e. on step-to-step renewing the EP). Is there a limit to the amount of times an EP can be rejected?
We also want to move to Singapore but it is important to consider if we will be able to settle again in Singapore and stay for a prolong period. It's important for us to move to a place where we can settle and not have to potentially pack up and move again immediately if he can never apply for a PR and just keep renewing EPs (again, is there a limit?).
Firstly we are very thankful the EP has been approved which was the first step. Now should we make the move to Singapore without fear of having to pack up and move everytime the EP comes up for renewal or if he can never apply for PR?
One other thing - what about inheritance? If he can never be a PR/citizen - does it affect being able to claim inheritance (since parents's assets are mostly in Singapore?)
Thanks and a prompt response would be very helpful!
I thought that farking Hen said that those 2nd gen PR who didn't serve NS, will not be allowed to work in SG. It seem that is is not true.
8,800 PRs served NS in last five years
These PRs were warned about the consequences of their action at the point of renouncing their PR status. 'Their failure to serve NS will be taken into account when they subsequently apply to study or work in Singapore,' said the minister
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
FT get scholarhsip while locals get jail
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Man torn between family responsibilities and national service went AWOL
January 2nd, 2012
A 21-year-old man was sentenced to 5 months imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to an offence under the Enlistment Act.
The defaulter, Mr Chen FuQuan had failed to report for National Service as required under the Enlistment Act.
In mitigation, Mr Chen who is not represented by a lawyer said that he loves his country (Singapore) but he loves his family more. If he had reported at the date specified under the Enlistment Notice, it would sent his family into grave financial difficulties hence he choose to stay away – to make more money for the family.
However, after 9 months of being on the run, he felt that this cannot be allowed to go on and thus decided to face the music by surrendering himself to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) which he was supposed to report to.
The court heard that Mr Chen is married with 2 kids, the elder one being 4 years old and the younger one is 1 month old.
Those convicted for an offence under the Enlistment Act can face up to three years’ imprisonment or a fine not exceeding S$10,000 or both.
Man torn between family responsibilities and national service went AWOL
January 2nd, 2012
A 21-year-old man was sentenced to 5 months imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to an offence under the Enlistment Act.
The defaulter, Mr Chen FuQuan had failed to report for National Service as required under the Enlistment Act.
In mitigation, Mr Chen who is not represented by a lawyer said that he loves his country (Singapore) but he loves his family more. If he had reported at the date specified under the Enlistment Notice, it would sent his family into grave financial difficulties hence he choose to stay away – to make more money for the family.
However, after 9 months of being on the run, he felt that this cannot be allowed to go on and thus decided to face the music by surrendering himself to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) which he was supposed to report to.
The court heard that Mr Chen is married with 2 kids, the elder one being 4 years old and the younger one is 1 month old.
Those convicted for an offence under the Enlistment Act can face up to three years’ imprisonment or a fine not exceeding S$10,000 or both.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
it pays to keng from NS !!
Friday, December 30, 2011
45 Years of National Service: NS defaulter's homecoming for National Museum concert
45 Years of National Service 1967-2012.
This blog will mark the 45th year of NS in 2012 with a series of articles on defence matters Singaporeans can relate to. Your story ideas are, of course, welcome.
In a year that will mark 45 years of National Service (NS) in Singapore, one of the first classical concerts for 2012 will feature a piano recital by someone whose name is inextricably linked to national disservice.
Yes, Singapore-born British pianist convicted NS defaulter, Melvyn Tan, is coming to town.
His case was mentioned in Parliament in January 2006. His name was flamed by netizens in numerous discussions on NS obligations for Singapore-born males.
And in a bizarre example of freaky coincidences, his name appeared in a membership recruitment advertisement by SAFRA, the government-linked club for Operationally Ready NSmen (i.e. reservists) and full-time NSmen, in December 2005. Till today, I fail to see the humour of this ad. Maybe it's just me but I believe some defence issues are no laughing matter. The use of Melvyn Tan's name is a hideous example of black humour that parents of NSmen who gave their lives for their country will not find amusing. Please click on the image below and look at the name on the mock Safra card. It may have passed the spell check but the sanity check on this ad was sorely lacking.
Melvyn's homecoming next week, some six years after he triggered the most intense debate on NS defaulters in recent memory, is a timely reminder that time will heal most wounds. He has been elevated from the status of social pariah to a foreign talent courted by Singapore. Good for him.
Indeed, the newspaper article (see opening image) in the 29 December 2011 edition of the 90 cents newspaper sings praises to Melvyn without a single mention of his central role in triggering the debate on NS defaulters. He must be pleased as punch that his name now graces the national broadsheet under more cheerful circumstances.
Apparently forgiven by Singaporean authorities (because he has paid his fine?), forgotten by Singapore's mainstream media (because the writer did not check Newslink?) and overlooked by netizens who kicked up such a fuss in 2005, Melvyn is due to play at the National Museum of Singapore Exhibition Galleries. The duration of the event from 5 January to 27 January 2012 probably means he will be in Singapore to celebrate the Lunar New Year with his loved ones.
People who followed the Melvyn Tan saga probably recall that he was fined S$3,000 by a Singaporean civil court in 2005 for evading NS 28 years ago. The Tan family also forfeited the S$30,000 security deposit - in then-year dollars a princely sum - coughed up by Melvyn's parents in 1974 when he flew to London to study music.
When this amount of money is spread over a 10-year training cycle that most NSmen undergo and with the 2.5 years of full-time NS factored into the calculus, the penalty that the system extracted from the Tan family is in my opinion a small price to pay. It works out to a sum of S$2,640 a year for every year of NS Melvyn avoided, or just S$220 a month. Pocket change for well-heeled Singaporean families.
In exchange for this fine, the media attention and (apparently transient) cyberspace notoriety, Melvyn kept 2.5 years of his youth (NS was reduced to two years of full-time service in 2004) and was spared the kind of training Singaporean males are put through to keep the city-state safe.
While he chased his dream in London in flagrant disregard for his promise to return to serve NS, his loved ones back home slept safe and sound under the security umbrella carried aloft by every Singaporean son who answered the call to serve their country. His parents will never know the anguish that Singaporean families - especially mothers - experience when their sons and loved ones enter NS.
It is cruel comfort to families of NSmen who died that a defaulter ended up losing a hefty bond and fined by the system. In the past 45 years, a sizeable number of teenage soldiers and middle aged NSmen have died in the course of duty, each one an irreplaceable loss to a society whose birth rate is rapidly in decline.
If Melvyn really wants to put the past behind him, perhaps he could dedicate his performance to the NSmen who died serving their nation while he was away. It would inj
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45 Years of National Service: NS defaulter's homecoming for National Museum concert
45 Years of National Service 1967-2012.
This blog will mark the 45th year of NS in 2012 with a series of articles on defence matters Singaporeans can relate to. Your story ideas are, of course, welcome.
In a year that will mark 45 years of National Service (NS) in Singapore, one of the first classical concerts for 2012 will feature a piano recital by someone whose name is inextricably linked to national disservice.
Yes, Singapore-born British pianist convicted NS defaulter, Melvyn Tan, is coming to town.
His case was mentioned in Parliament in January 2006. His name was flamed by netizens in numerous discussions on NS obligations for Singapore-born males.
And in a bizarre example of freaky coincidences, his name appeared in a membership recruitment advertisement by SAFRA, the government-linked club for Operationally Ready NSmen (i.e. reservists) and full-time NSmen, in December 2005. Till today, I fail to see the humour of this ad. Maybe it's just me but I believe some defence issues are no laughing matter. The use of Melvyn Tan's name is a hideous example of black humour that parents of NSmen who gave their lives for their country will not find amusing. Please click on the image below and look at the name on the mock Safra card. It may have passed the spell check but the sanity check on this ad was sorely lacking.
Melvyn's homecoming next week, some six years after he triggered the most intense debate on NS defaulters in recent memory, is a timely reminder that time will heal most wounds. He has been elevated from the status of social pariah to a foreign talent courted by Singapore. Good for him.
Indeed, the newspaper article (see opening image) in the 29 December 2011 edition of the 90 cents newspaper sings praises to Melvyn without a single mention of his central role in triggering the debate on NS defaulters. He must be pleased as punch that his name now graces the national broadsheet under more cheerful circumstances.
Apparently forgiven by Singaporean authorities (because he has paid his fine?), forgotten by Singapore's mainstream media (because the writer did not check Newslink?) and overlooked by netizens who kicked up such a fuss in 2005, Melvyn is due to play at the National Museum of Singapore Exhibition Galleries. The duration of the event from 5 January to 27 January 2012 probably means he will be in Singapore to celebrate the Lunar New Year with his loved ones.
People who followed the Melvyn Tan saga probably recall that he was fined S$3,000 by a Singaporean civil court in 2005 for evading NS 28 years ago. The Tan family also forfeited the S$30,000 security deposit - in then-year dollars a princely sum - coughed up by Melvyn's parents in 1974 when he flew to London to study music.
When this amount of money is spread over a 10-year training cycle that most NSmen undergo and with the 2.5 years of full-time NS factored into the calculus, the penalty that the system extracted from the Tan family is in my opinion a small price to pay. It works out to a sum of S$2,640 a year for every year of NS Melvyn avoided, or just S$220 a month. Pocket change for well-heeled Singaporean families.
In exchange for this fine, the media attention and (apparently transient) cyberspace notoriety, Melvyn kept 2.5 years of his youth (NS was reduced to two years of full-time service in 2004) and was spared the kind of training Singaporean males are put through to keep the city-state safe.
While he chased his dream in London in flagrant disregard for his promise to return to serve NS, his loved ones back home slept safe and sound under the security umbrella carried aloft by every Singaporean son who answered the call to serve their country. His parents will never know the anguish that Singaporean families - especially mothers - experience when their sons and loved ones enter NS.
It is cruel comfort to families of NSmen who died that a defaulter ended up losing a hefty bond and fined by the system. In the past 45 years, a sizeable number of teenage soldiers and middle aged NSmen have died in the course of duty, each one an irreplaceable loss to a society whose birth rate is rapidly in decline.
If Melvyn really wants to put the past behind him, perhaps he could dedicate his performance to the NSmen who died serving their nation while he was away. It would inj
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
the dreaded call of slavery
Male Singapore citizens and permanent residents born between May 29, 1994 and August 26, 1994 (both dates included) can register for National Service.
The registration exercise will be conducted between Dec 27, 2011 and Jan 17, 2012 (both dates included).
They can register online at http://www.ns.sg or personally at the Central Manpower Base (CMPB) Podium at 3 Depot Road, Singapore 109680.
The following documents must be produced if registration is done at CMPB:
(a) National Registration Identity Card or Birth Certificate
(b) Education Certificates
(c) Citizenship Certificates (if any) and
(d) Other documents as specified in the Registration Notice
Registrants who wish to postpone enlistment to complete their studies in Singapore can also apply online or personally.
Those successful in applying for postponement will receive further notice on when to report for enlistment.
Those not successful in applying for postponement must:
(a) during registration, appoint a date between March 2, 2012 and March 29, 2012 (both dates included) for his medical screening; and
(b) go for his medical screening at CMPB on the appointed date between 8am and 1.30pm.
Anyone with queries can call NS eServices at 1800-3676767 or e-mail them at contact@ns.sg.
The registration exercise will be conducted between Dec 27, 2011 and Jan 17, 2012 (both dates included).
They can register online at http://www.ns.sg or personally at the Central Manpower Base (CMPB) Podium at 3 Depot Road, Singapore 109680.
The following documents must be produced if registration is done at CMPB:
(a) National Registration Identity Card or Birth Certificate
(b) Education Certificates
(c) Citizenship Certificates (if any) and
(d) Other documents as specified in the Registration Notice
Registrants who wish to postpone enlistment to complete their studies in Singapore can also apply online or personally.
Those successful in applying for postponement will receive further notice on when to report for enlistment.
Those not successful in applying for postponement must:
(a) during registration, appoint a date between March 2, 2012 and March 29, 2012 (both dates included) for his medical screening; and
(b) go for his medical screening at CMPB on the appointed date between 8am and 1.30pm.
Anyone with queries can call NS eServices at 1800-3676767 or e-mail them at contact@ns.sg.
castratrophe theory
this is call castratrophe theory.
NS is killing Sg has been for 10 years predicting sg will die as talents refuse to come in and also lots of it flow out.
one day you find the rusty beam of fake talents underlying sg suddenly give way and everyone ask why !!!
NS is killing Sg has been for 10 years predicting sg will die as talents refuse to come in and also lots of it flow out.
one day you find the rusty beam of fake talents underlying sg suddenly give way and everyone ask why !!!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
PR never serve NS profit from HDB woes
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Australian FT: I become PR to buy HDB so as to avoid paying high rentals
by Kojak Bt on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 5:35pm
The Straits Times recently published a news report ('More Australians Choosing to Move to Singapore', 28 Nov 2011 - http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_738845.html) boasting that Singapore has emerged as Australians' fastest-rising destination. There were 88,000 departures from Australia last year and Singapore overtook Hong Kong to become the 4th biggest destination for Australians. Over the past 3 years, there were about 20,000 Australians coming to Singapore to stay:
2008 5,431
2009 6,428
2010 6,952
Ten years ago, the figure was only 2,325.
Many Australians came for jobs and promotion opportunities which Singapore offers. The Straits Times highlighted one such Australian in its story - Peter Breitkreutz, a 45 year-old vice-president currently working in Citibank Singapore. He came to Singapore working as a global strategic sourcing manager at Motorola Singapore from 2007 to 2009 before hopping over to Citibank Singapore in 2010. His current job title is Vice President, Regional Business Operations and Services Category Sourcing Manager.
During the interview with Straits Times, he said that he has been living in Singapore for about 6 years and has no intentions of leaving Singapore. He lives here with his Shanghai-born wife and 2 sons who were both born in Singapore. He is a Singapore PR and has recently bought a HDB resale flat in Sengkang.
"We are in Singapore for the long run," he said. "We planted our roots... becoming a citizen has entered my mind. The only issue is that Singapore does not allow dual citizenship. I couldn't see myself giving up my Australian passport at this stage."
But he emphasized, "By becoming (permanent residents) and making that plunge, we have invested in an apartment, and do almost everything citizens can do. We have no real plans to move back to Australia."
Is this Australian foreign talent really as committed to Singapore as he has claimed by becoming a PR so that he could take the "plunge" to "invest" in a HDB resale flat for him and his family to "sink" roots here?
A cursory check online revealed that he had other reasons for "investing" in a HDB resale flat. This was what he said on his personal blog (www.aussiepete.com) in Jul 2008, published under the title "Foreigners Living In Singapore Want To Beat The 'Killer' Rental Market!" before he became a PR (http://www.aussiepete.com/2008/07/only-way-for-foreigner-living-in.html):
"We've been living in Singapore now for two years, and have watched the rental market spiral out of control. We currently rent a condo apartment in Woodsvale, and the monthly payment is absolutely exorbitant."
"Our plan is to apply for our permanent resident status over the next couple of months, which is academic as far as the approval. Once we have our PR and our current lease expires, we are eligible to purchase a resale HDB. Initial calculations indicate that by going down this avenue, show that we can purchase quite a large flat in a relatively 'opulent' zone, and we will still reduce our monthly expenditure on housing by almost a half. Unbelievable!!"
"It seems like we are not the only people doing this. Interestingly enough, the latest reports from local property agencies show that almost one in five HDB flats sold recently went to PRs... the number of apartments sold to permanent residents is a two-fold increase from a year ago."
In a way, Singaporeans can't really blame foreigners for wanting to exploit ways get a better life for themselves and their families. If we were them, we would do the same too. By buying a HDB resale, not only the monthly expenditure on housing is reduced, the foreigner stands to recoup all the money thrown into housing when the HDB resale is sold eventually prior to his leaving Singapore. With a bit of luck, he might even be able to make a little capital gain on selling the HDB resale flat. If the foreigner rents a flat, he will not be able to recoup any rentals when he leaves.
Hence, the question comes back to Government policy. Why did the Government decide to allow PRs to buy HDBs? In the past, young Singaporean couples who needed to find a HDB quickly so that they could get married or find a place close to their parents' could choose the HDB resale route. With the current high HDB resale prices pushed up by increasing demands from foreigners turned PRs, the HDB resale route is effectively out of reach for young Singaporean couples. They have to contend with buying new HDBs now. Hence, it's clear that the Government has failed to put the interest of Singaporeans first in this case.
On the question of commitment and sinking roots, Singaporeans have to endure 2 years of NS and sink in another 20 years of their lives in reservist trainings, all the time risking injuries and loss of limps. Are the foreigners willing to do that or willing to let their sons do that? How many will?
So, when this foreign vice-president of Citibank Singapore said they have planted roots in Singapore with no real plans to move back to Australia and by becoming PRs, they do almost everything citizens can do, would he be willing to send his 2 sons to serve NS like what Singaporeans do? Incidentally, in an online interview with an expat site, he mentioned that the only disadvantage (of being a PR) is that their son will be liable for NS (http://www.expatinterviews.com/singapore/peter-breitkreutz.html)...
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Australian FT: I become PR to buy HDB so as to avoid paying high rentals
by Kojak Bt on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 5:35pm
The Straits Times recently published a news report ('More Australians Choosing to Move to Singapore', 28 Nov 2011 - http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_738845.html) boasting that Singapore has emerged as Australians' fastest-rising destination. There were 88,000 departures from Australia last year and Singapore overtook Hong Kong to become the 4th biggest destination for Australians. Over the past 3 years, there were about 20,000 Australians coming to Singapore to stay:
2008 5,431
2009 6,428
2010 6,952
Ten years ago, the figure was only 2,325.
Many Australians came for jobs and promotion opportunities which Singapore offers. The Straits Times highlighted one such Australian in its story - Peter Breitkreutz, a 45 year-old vice-president currently working in Citibank Singapore. He came to Singapore working as a global strategic sourcing manager at Motorola Singapore from 2007 to 2009 before hopping over to Citibank Singapore in 2010. His current job title is Vice President, Regional Business Operations and Services Category Sourcing Manager.
During the interview with Straits Times, he said that he has been living in Singapore for about 6 years and has no intentions of leaving Singapore. He lives here with his Shanghai-born wife and 2 sons who were both born in Singapore. He is a Singapore PR and has recently bought a HDB resale flat in Sengkang.
"We are in Singapore for the long run," he said. "We planted our roots... becoming a citizen has entered my mind. The only issue is that Singapore does not allow dual citizenship. I couldn't see myself giving up my Australian passport at this stage."
But he emphasized, "By becoming (permanent residents) and making that plunge, we have invested in an apartment, and do almost everything citizens can do. We have no real plans to move back to Australia."
Is this Australian foreign talent really as committed to Singapore as he has claimed by becoming a PR so that he could take the "plunge" to "invest" in a HDB resale flat for him and his family to "sink" roots here?
A cursory check online revealed that he had other reasons for "investing" in a HDB resale flat. This was what he said on his personal blog (www.aussiepete.com) in Jul 2008, published under the title "Foreigners Living In Singapore Want To Beat The 'Killer' Rental Market!" before he became a PR (http://www.aussiepete.com/2008/07/only-way-for-foreigner-living-in.html):
"We've been living in Singapore now for two years, and have watched the rental market spiral out of control. We currently rent a condo apartment in Woodsvale, and the monthly payment is absolutely exorbitant."
"Our plan is to apply for our permanent resident status over the next couple of months, which is academic as far as the approval. Once we have our PR and our current lease expires, we are eligible to purchase a resale HDB. Initial calculations indicate that by going down this avenue, show that we can purchase quite a large flat in a relatively 'opulent' zone, and we will still reduce our monthly expenditure on housing by almost a half. Unbelievable!!"
"It seems like we are not the only people doing this. Interestingly enough, the latest reports from local property agencies show that almost one in five HDB flats sold recently went to PRs... the number of apartments sold to permanent residents is a two-fold increase from a year ago."
In a way, Singaporeans can't really blame foreigners for wanting to exploit ways get a better life for themselves and their families. If we were them, we would do the same too. By buying a HDB resale, not only the monthly expenditure on housing is reduced, the foreigner stands to recoup all the money thrown into housing when the HDB resale is sold eventually prior to his leaving Singapore. With a bit of luck, he might even be able to make a little capital gain on selling the HDB resale flat. If the foreigner rents a flat, he will not be able to recoup any rentals when he leaves.
Hence, the question comes back to Government policy. Why did the Government decide to allow PRs to buy HDBs? In the past, young Singaporean couples who needed to find a HDB quickly so that they could get married or find a place close to their parents' could choose the HDB resale route. With the current high HDB resale prices pushed up by increasing demands from foreigners turned PRs, the HDB resale route is effectively out of reach for young Singaporean couples. They have to contend with buying new HDBs now. Hence, it's clear that the Government has failed to put the interest of Singaporeans first in this case.
On the question of commitment and sinking roots, Singaporeans have to endure 2 years of NS and sink in another 20 years of their lives in reservist trainings, all the time risking injuries and loss of limps. Are the foreigners willing to do that or willing to let their sons do that? How many will?
So, when this foreign vice-president of Citibank Singapore said they have planted roots in Singapore with no real plans to move back to Australia and by becoming PRs, they do almost everything citizens can do, would he be willing to send his 2 sons to serve NS like what Singaporeans do? Incidentally, in an online interview with an expat site, he mentioned that the only disadvantage (of being a PR) is that their son will be liable for NS (http://www.expatinterviews.com/singapore/peter-breitkreutz.html)...
Thursday, December 1, 2011
these are the fucker who kill sg with NS
Over 550 lauded for dedication to MINDEF, SAF
By Wayne Chan | Posted: 01 December 2011 2145 hrs
Dr Ng presenting the Commendation Medal to Military Expert (ME) 6, Keith Lim.
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Dr Ng presenting the Commendation Medal to Military Expert (ME) 6, Keith Lim.
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SINGAPORE: More than 550 staff received medals this year for outstanding service and dedication to MINDEF and the SAF.
A total of 59 Commendation Medals, 120 Efficiency Medals and 382 Long Service Medals were given out to both military and non-military personnel at two ceremonies.
Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen, and Minister of State for Defence and Education, Lawrence Wong gave out 500 of the medals at MINDEF's National Day Awards Investiture Thursday evening.
Spouses of the award recipients, as well as senior MINDEF officials and SAF officers, were also present at the ceremony.
At an earlier National Day Awards ceremony officiated by President Tony Tan Keng Yam on November 20, a total of 23 senior SAF officers and nine MINDEF personnel received the Public Administration Medal.
By Wayne Chan | Posted: 01 December 2011 2145 hrs
Dr Ng presenting the Commendation Medal to Military Expert (ME) 6, Keith Lim.
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Dr Ng presenting the Commendation Medal to Military Expert (ME) 6, Keith Lim.
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SINGAPORE: More than 550 staff received medals this year for outstanding service and dedication to MINDEF and the SAF.
A total of 59 Commendation Medals, 120 Efficiency Medals and 382 Long Service Medals were given out to both military and non-military personnel at two ceremonies.
Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen, and Minister of State for Defence and Education, Lawrence Wong gave out 500 of the medals at MINDEF's National Day Awards Investiture Thursday evening.
Spouses of the award recipients, as well as senior MINDEF officials and SAF officers, were also present at the ceremony.
At an earlier National Day Awards ceremony officiated by President Tony Tan Keng Yam on November 20, a total of 23 senior SAF officers and nine MINDEF personnel received the Public Administration Medal.
he kill your child future with 2 years of NS
He got the cheek to say your children got fair opportunities.
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He also said Singaporeans want the assurance that both they and their children have open and fair opportunities to climb up if they worked hard just like previous generations did.
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SINGAPORE : The way forward is to embrace change to tackle head-on the long-term challenges facing Singapore. That is the message from the Leader of the House, Dr Ng Eng Hen, to Members of Parliament (MPs) and activists from the ruling People's Action Party (PAP).
In an article in the latest issue of the Party organ Petir, Dr Ng, who is also Defence Minister, said each new generation faces its own set of challenges and MPs need to respond decisively to them.
He said citizens here are not directly anti-foreigner or anti-growth, but they want a share in prosperity.
He also said Singaporeans want the assurance that both they and their children have open and fair opportunities to climb up if they worked hard just like previous generations did.
Dr Ng stressed that big problems loom on the near horizon and they will not go away if Singaporeans ignored them or simply criticised, and in this coming decade, there will be difficult decisions for Singaporeans to make with no easy answers.
So his call is to lead the change for a better and more secure Singapore.
In a separate article, Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Young PAP Chairman, Teo Ser Luck, discusses some of the challenges ahead for the YP movement.
He said his number one priority is to identify ways to do more for Singapore.
And he feels the PAP needs to change and strengthen its relationship with the people and it is important to close the gap between where the Party is and where it wants to be.
- CNA/ms
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He also said Singaporeans want the assurance that both they and their children have open and fair opportunities to climb up if they worked hard just like previous generations did.
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SINGAPORE : The way forward is to embrace change to tackle head-on the long-term challenges facing Singapore. That is the message from the Leader of the House, Dr Ng Eng Hen, to Members of Parliament (MPs) and activists from the ruling People's Action Party (PAP).
In an article in the latest issue of the Party organ Petir, Dr Ng, who is also Defence Minister, said each new generation faces its own set of challenges and MPs need to respond decisively to them.
He said citizens here are not directly anti-foreigner or anti-growth, but they want a share in prosperity.
He also said Singaporeans want the assurance that both they and their children have open and fair opportunities to climb up if they worked hard just like previous generations did.
Dr Ng stressed that big problems loom on the near horizon and they will not go away if Singaporeans ignored them or simply criticised, and in this coming decade, there will be difficult decisions for Singaporeans to make with no easy answers.
So his call is to lead the change for a better and more secure Singapore.
In a separate article, Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Young PAP Chairman, Teo Ser Luck, discusses some of the challenges ahead for the YP movement.
He said his number one priority is to identify ways to do more for Singapore.
And he feels the PAP needs to change and strengthen its relationship with the people and it is important to close the gap between where the Party is and where it wants to be.
- CNA/ms
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
only a worthless country would force itself on youths
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This is the type of PR/converted citizens that the Singapore Govt loves - one who takes all the benefits available to citizens, but yet when it is time for him to fulfil his obligations, he will try his best to avoid. Will the Singapore Govt ever learn?
The Immigration & Checkpoint Authority (ICA) has rejected the application of Zhang Junyi to denounce his Singapore citizenship, citing that he is not yet a legal adult. In addition, the ICA also reminded Zhang of his National Service obligation when he becomes 18 year-old. In response, Zhang sought a judicial review on ICA's decision.
Zhang Junyi filed his request to the Supreme Court through his father Zhang Shaowei. Zhang Junyi was represented by lawyer Lee Jing Xiong who asked the Supreme Court to review the decision of the ICA and the Ministry of Defence on Zhang Junyi's case.
Zhang Junyi urged the Court to rule that he is eligible to renounce his Singapore citizenship, he doesn't qualify for national service, and that his notice to the ICA last year which declared his intention to renounce citizenship is valid.
Zhang Junyi is due for National Service registration soon. He is currently on an exit permit which cleared him for overseas studies. The exit permit will expire on 30 December 2011. The law requires males eligible for National Service to register with the Ministry of Defence when they turn 16.5 years old.
Zhang Junyi's parents Zhang Shaowei and Liang Jiali emigrated to Singapore in January 1996. They converted to Singapore citizenship, along with Zhang Junyi's 2 elder sisters. 2 months after gaining citizenship, they moved to Hongkong.
Zhang Junyi was borned in Hongkong 3 months after his family moved there. Subsequently, Zhang Junyi was granted Singapore citizenship the following Febraury. He lived in Hongkong until he returned to Singapore in 2005 at the age of 10 to study.
In August 2010, Zhang Junyi applied to Hongkong Department of Immigration to restore his Chinese citizenship. Although the Department accepted his application, it was conditional that he relinquishes his Singapore citizenship. 4 months later, Zhang Junyi notified the ICA of his intention to renouce his Singapore citizenship.
However. the ICA rejected his application, citing Section 1, Article 128 of the Singapore Constitution that a citizen can only give up his citizenship when he is above 21 years old and that parents may not make such a decision for the child. The ICA also added that according to Section 2, Article 128 of the Singapore Constitution, Zhang Junyi is obligated to complete his National Service as long as he remains a Singapore citizen.
The Central Manpower Base (CPMB) also suggested that Zhang Junyi should postpone his application for change of citizenship until he has turned 21 years old and that he has completed his National Service. CMPB will consider his application.
In response, Zhang Junyi described the constitutional interpretation of the ICA and the CMPB as "illogical and unfair", citing 3 points. Firstly, the Singapore citizenship was imposed on him because his parents emigrated to Singapore.
Secondly, he is not a 100% citizen because he will only be accorded with full citizenship rights as soon as he relinquished other citizenships within a year after he turned 21 years old. As such, the aforementioned constitutional provisions are irrelevant.
Thirdly, the Enlistment Act does not apply on him because he was less than 16 years old when he first declared his intention to ICA to renounce his Singapore citizenship.
The Attorney General's Chamber (AGC) was notified of the application for judicial review in the middle of November by Zhang Junyi's lawyer Mr Lee Jing Xiong. The pre-conference trial starts today.
Expert: "Interesting" Judicial Review
Constitutional law expert Dr Kevin Tan told Zaobao this would be an "interesting" judicial review. He also pointed out that the Courts rarely take on cases which involve citizenship rights because very few people would submit such issues to the Courts.
He also added that Zhang Junyi may not succeed in securing a judicial review because both the ICA and the CMPB did not act wilfully or irregularly, and as well as exceed their jurisdictions.
Dr Kevin Tan said that Article 128 of the Singapore Constitution appears absolute and that only Singaporeans above the age of 21 are eligible to renounce their citizenship.
Few days ago, Minster of Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen revealed in Parliament 8800 sons of new immigrants had been enlisted for National Service over the last five years. Among them, 6100 (70%) opted to become Singapore citizens.
However, among second-generation permanent residents, 4200 gave up their permanent residency over the same period. In another words, for every three sons of permanent residents, two would enlist while one would give up his permanent residency status in order to forgo national service.
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This is the type of PR/converted citizens that the Singapore Govt loves - one who takes all the benefits available to citizens, but yet when it is time for him to fulfil his obligations, he will try his best to avoid. Will the Singapore Govt ever learn?
The Immigration & Checkpoint Authority (ICA) has rejected the application of Zhang Junyi to denounce his Singapore citizenship, citing that he is not yet a legal adult. In addition, the ICA also reminded Zhang of his National Service obligation when he becomes 18 year-old. In response, Zhang sought a judicial review on ICA's decision.
Zhang Junyi filed his request to the Supreme Court through his father Zhang Shaowei. Zhang Junyi was represented by lawyer Lee Jing Xiong who asked the Supreme Court to review the decision of the ICA and the Ministry of Defence on Zhang Junyi's case.
Zhang Junyi urged the Court to rule that he is eligible to renounce his Singapore citizenship, he doesn't qualify for national service, and that his notice to the ICA last year which declared his intention to renounce citizenship is valid.
Zhang Junyi is due for National Service registration soon. He is currently on an exit permit which cleared him for overseas studies. The exit permit will expire on 30 December 2011. The law requires males eligible for National Service to register with the Ministry of Defence when they turn 16.5 years old.
Zhang Junyi's parents Zhang Shaowei and Liang Jiali emigrated to Singapore in January 1996. They converted to Singapore citizenship, along with Zhang Junyi's 2 elder sisters. 2 months after gaining citizenship, they moved to Hongkong.
Zhang Junyi was borned in Hongkong 3 months after his family moved there. Subsequently, Zhang Junyi was granted Singapore citizenship the following Febraury. He lived in Hongkong until he returned to Singapore in 2005 at the age of 10 to study.
In August 2010, Zhang Junyi applied to Hongkong Department of Immigration to restore his Chinese citizenship. Although the Department accepted his application, it was conditional that he relinquishes his Singapore citizenship. 4 months later, Zhang Junyi notified the ICA of his intention to renouce his Singapore citizenship.
However. the ICA rejected his application, citing Section 1, Article 128 of the Singapore Constitution that a citizen can only give up his citizenship when he is above 21 years old and that parents may not make such a decision for the child. The ICA also added that according to Section 2, Article 128 of the Singapore Constitution, Zhang Junyi is obligated to complete his National Service as long as he remains a Singapore citizen.
The Central Manpower Base (CPMB) also suggested that Zhang Junyi should postpone his application for change of citizenship until he has turned 21 years old and that he has completed his National Service. CMPB will consider his application.
In response, Zhang Junyi described the constitutional interpretation of the ICA and the CMPB as "illogical and unfair", citing 3 points. Firstly, the Singapore citizenship was imposed on him because his parents emigrated to Singapore.
Secondly, he is not a 100% citizen because he will only be accorded with full citizenship rights as soon as he relinquished other citizenships within a year after he turned 21 years old. As such, the aforementioned constitutional provisions are irrelevant.
Thirdly, the Enlistment Act does not apply on him because he was less than 16 years old when he first declared his intention to ICA to renounce his Singapore citizenship.
The Attorney General's Chamber (AGC) was notified of the application for judicial review in the middle of November by Zhang Junyi's lawyer Mr Lee Jing Xiong. The pre-conference trial starts today.
Expert: "Interesting" Judicial Review
Constitutional law expert Dr Kevin Tan told Zaobao this would be an "interesting" judicial review. He also pointed out that the Courts rarely take on cases which involve citizenship rights because very few people would submit such issues to the Courts.
He also added that Zhang Junyi may not succeed in securing a judicial review because both the ICA and the CMPB did not act wilfully or irregularly, and as well as exceed their jurisdictions.
Dr Kevin Tan said that Article 128 of the Singapore Constitution appears absolute and that only Singaporeans above the age of 21 are eligible to renounce their citizenship.
Few days ago, Minster of Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen revealed in Parliament 8800 sons of new immigrants had been enlisted for National Service over the last five years. Among them, 6100 (70%) opted to become Singapore citizens.
However, among second-generation permanent residents, 4200 gave up their permanent residency over the same period. In another words, for every three sons of permanent residents, two would enlist while one would give up his permanent residency status in order to forgo national service.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
recesson ? what recession ?
let me tell you that any recession is laughed at by one group of people that have make millions and billions in just the last one year.
IE. GROUPON FACEBOOK APPLE TWITTER
In other words NEW ECONOMY that obselete the old economy.
Which leads to why it is vitally important to abolish NS for that will lead to the new economy having a 2 years headstart instead of being obsolute human beings by the age of 20 when they ROD or ORD from NS.
IE. GROUPON FACEBOOK APPLE TWITTER
In other words NEW ECONOMY that obselete the old economy.
Which leads to why it is vitally important to abolish NS for that will lead to the new economy having a 2 years headstart instead of being obsolute human beings by the age of 20 when they ROD or ORD from NS.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Sg youths are obsolete by the time they graduate
please take note
facebook overtook myspace and friendster in 2 years
google overtook microsoft in 2 years.
apple overtook google in 2 years.
twitter overtook facebook in 2 years.
the point is that in 2 years your knowledge is obsolete and NS IS KILLING SG with a obsolete workforce of youth.
facebook overtook myspace and friendster in 2 years
google overtook microsoft in 2 years.
apple overtook google in 2 years.
twitter overtook facebook in 2 years.
the point is that in 2 years your knowledge is obsolete and NS IS KILLING SG with a obsolete workforce of youth.
lim swee say still dont know NS is killing Sg
SINGAPORE: Labour chief Lim Swee Say has identified structural unemployment as an issue the government is concerned about, a problem he expects to get worse given the economic outlook.
Mr Lim was speaking at a forum organised by the Young Sikh Association on Saturday.
The labour chief told some 200 participants at the forum that for real wages to keep growing, the economy must expand by three to five percent over the next decade.
But it won't be easy.
A big concern is a mismatch between workers' skills and what's demanded by employers.
Mr Lim said low-wage workers are vulnerable to structural unemployment.
Another group is the Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs).
He said the last 15 years have seen a concerted effort to train workers better.
And the current focus on achieving sustainable and inclusive growth is an extension of this goal.
Mr Lim said: "Simply put, sustainable growth is to ensure there is enough opportunities. Inclusive growth is to minimise structural mismatch. In other words, if a growing number of Singaporeans are not able to take on these jobs that are being created in the economy, then they'll be excluded."
The labour chief said one way out for the PMEs is professional conversion to adapt to new jobs.
As for low-wage workers, the emphasis is on upgrading skills and re-designing jobs.
Mr Lim, who is also the Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, said the economy needs a mix of local and foreign enterprises to grow.
And the government's aim is to ensure Singaporeans form the core of the workforce, even as it continues to accept foreign workers.
The ratio between foreign and local workers will be kept at 1:2.
Mr Lim recalled his time in the Economic Development Board (EDB) when he was involved in persuading multi-national corporations to set up shop in Singapore.
Faced with a lack of trained workers, the EDB offered these companies a "package deal", where the agency would fund the training of Singapore workers, who would go on to take up managerial positions in these companies.
But the process of "glocalisation" - where multi-nationals globalise their operations but localise their workforce - is more challenging in Singapore because of its relatively low unemployment rate.
"So we said, 'How about this? You don't have to localise your workforce to the extreme'," Mr Lim said.
Instead, foreign companies would be persuaded to allow Singaporeans to form the core of their operations here.
"If we do it in this way, over time the industry will sink roots in Singapore. So when the companies think about moving out of Singapore, they've got to think about the core of Singaporean workers. This core has taken them five years, 10 years, 20 years to invest. Why would they give it up?" said Mr Li
Mr Lim was speaking at a forum organised by the Young Sikh Association on Saturday.
The labour chief told some 200 participants at the forum that for real wages to keep growing, the economy must expand by three to five percent over the next decade.
But it won't be easy.
A big concern is a mismatch between workers' skills and what's demanded by employers.
Mr Lim said low-wage workers are vulnerable to structural unemployment.
Another group is the Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs).
He said the last 15 years have seen a concerted effort to train workers better.
And the current focus on achieving sustainable and inclusive growth is an extension of this goal.
Mr Lim said: "Simply put, sustainable growth is to ensure there is enough opportunities. Inclusive growth is to minimise structural mismatch. In other words, if a growing number of Singaporeans are not able to take on these jobs that are being created in the economy, then they'll be excluded."
The labour chief said one way out for the PMEs is professional conversion to adapt to new jobs.
As for low-wage workers, the emphasis is on upgrading skills and re-designing jobs.
Mr Lim, who is also the Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, said the economy needs a mix of local and foreign enterprises to grow.
And the government's aim is to ensure Singaporeans form the core of the workforce, even as it continues to accept foreign workers.
The ratio between foreign and local workers will be kept at 1:2.
Mr Lim recalled his time in the Economic Development Board (EDB) when he was involved in persuading multi-national corporations to set up shop in Singapore.
Faced with a lack of trained workers, the EDB offered these companies a "package deal", where the agency would fund the training of Singapore workers, who would go on to take up managerial positions in these companies.
But the process of "glocalisation" - where multi-nationals globalise their operations but localise their workforce - is more challenging in Singapore because of its relatively low unemployment rate.
"So we said, 'How about this? You don't have to localise your workforce to the extreme'," Mr Lim said.
Instead, foreign companies would be persuaded to allow Singaporeans to form the core of their operations here.
"If we do it in this way, over time the industry will sink roots in Singapore. So when the companies think about moving out of Singapore, they've got to think about the core of Singaporean workers. This core has taken them five years, 10 years, 20 years to invest. Why would they give it up?" said Mr Li
we are breeding a inferior breed in sg iwth NS
how come no one see that by making people serve NS in Singapore , we are screening and breeding a native singapore population that may have undesirable characteristics.
by way of clarifying with a population of dogs , if we make them walk over hot coal and the only way to escape is to jump over a high wall , the only dogs left in the population are those short losers.
by way of clarifying with a population of dogs , if we make them walk over hot coal and the only way to escape is to jump over a high wall , the only dogs left in the population are those short losers.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
HARD DATA proof NS IS KILLING SG
this means that the most dumb FT lower 66 percent will take up sg citizenship and the most smart FT will reject Sg purely due to NS.
anyone with a brain can see this clearly is SUICIDAL POLICY for Sg and will KILL IT EVENTUALLY or maybe IT IS ALREADY TOO LATE as this HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST 40 YEARS OF NS IS KILLING SG !!!!
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SINGAPORE: Over the last five years, about 8,800 males who had become permanent residents under the sponsorship of their parents were enlisted for and served National Service (NS).
About 6,100 of them have taken up citizenship.
Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen gave the figures in a written reply to a parliamentary question from Nee Soon GRC MP, Dr Lim Wee Kiak.
In that same period, about 4,200 males who had become permanent residents under the sponsorship of their parents renounced their PR status prior to serving National Service.
Dr Ng said the failure of these permanent residents to serve NS will be taken into account when they subsequently apply to study or work in Singapore.
These PRs were warned about the consequences of their action at the point of renunciation.
- CNA/al
anyone with a brain can see this clearly is SUICIDAL POLICY for Sg and will KILL IT EVENTUALLY or maybe IT IS ALREADY TOO LATE as this HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST 40 YEARS OF NS IS KILLING SG !!!!
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SINGAPORE: Over the last five years, about 8,800 males who had become permanent residents under the sponsorship of their parents were enlisted for and served National Service (NS).
About 6,100 of them have taken up citizenship.
Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen gave the figures in a written reply to a parliamentary question from Nee Soon GRC MP, Dr Lim Wee Kiak.
In that same period, about 4,200 males who had become permanent residents under the sponsorship of their parents renounced their PR status prior to serving National Service.
Dr Ng said the failure of these permanent residents to serve NS will be taken into account when they subsequently apply to study or work in Singapore.
These PRs were warned about the consequences of their action at the point of renunciation.
- CNA/al
Saturday, November 5, 2011
How to solve the FT problems in Sg ?
Where the FT is located is really not relevant as the world now has shrinked into a small village. So whether the FT is physically located in Sg or not is really debating yesterday problems.
the 2 years in NS is really the big problem not the FT policy. 2 years in today context is the diff between
microsoft and google , between Sony and Apple , between MySpace and Facebook.
You go into NS with Sony or Microsoft or Myspace kings of their respective space and you depart NS with another set of kings. In other words the world has changed and your knowledge base has become obsolete. Meanwhile those never do NS are entrennched in this new world while you blur fuck just ROD locals are still operating in the old world modality.
As a employer , it is thus make better economic sense to hire FT
1) they are younger and more energetic
2) they are more in tune with new world rather than the obsolete NS slaves.
3) SAF has made our local boys cynical and low morale and cut off whatever initiative they have.
NS is killing Sg.
the 2 years in NS is really the big problem not the FT policy. 2 years in today context is the diff between
microsoft and google , between Sony and Apple , between MySpace and Facebook.
You go into NS with Sony or Microsoft or Myspace kings of their respective space and you depart NS with another set of kings. In other words the world has changed and your knowledge base has become obsolete. Meanwhile those never do NS are entrennched in this new world while you blur fuck just ROD locals are still operating in the old world modality.
As a employer , it is thus make better economic sense to hire FT
1) they are younger and more energetic
2) they are more in tune with new world rather than the obsolete NS slaves.
3) SAF has made our local boys cynical and low morale and cut off whatever initiative they have.
NS is killing Sg.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Steve Job would have AWOL from NS
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
Thursday, October 6, 2011
first thing sg entrepereue do is keng from NS
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PM: S'pore Chinese are different
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the 11th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention at Suntec City Convention Centre on October 6, 2011.
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Friday, Oct 07, 2011
NEW immigrants or foreign workers who are ethnic Chinese but new to Singapore take a while to adjust to the norms of the Chinese here, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday.
This is because Singaporean Chinese, after decades of nation-building and living in a multicultural society, see themselves as Singaporeans first, he said.
He was speaking to 4,000 delegates at the opening of the 11th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention at Suntec Convention Centre.
“Singaporean Chinese have become quite different from Chinese from China or other countries,” he said.
Still, he urged Chinese entrepreneurs to enhance their links with one another, regardless of where they come from, and to adapt to local contexts.
Despite a global environment beset with economic uncertainty, steady growth in Asean countries and new technologies are creating opportunities, he observed.
He added that entrepreneurs know that the best opportunities are found in the most difficult situations.
He stressed that Singapore will seek to stand out as a “key node” in the global marketplace, where entrepreneurs and companies can take advantage of the country’s cultural diversity, world-class business infrastructure and connections.
“We aim to make Singapore a useful partner to Chinese entrepreneurs all around the world and succeed together with all of you,” he said.
At the same time, Chinese entrepreneurs can benefit from the cultural ties and values that they share, which creates a global network that can serve as a “strategic resource”, Mr Lee noted.
However, he urged entrepreneurs not to rely solely on guanxi, or “connections”.
Instead, they should upgrade themselves, raise their game and continue to add value.
“As China opens up more to the world, and as more Chinese travel and operate overseas, they will have a wider choice of partners and networks to work with,” he said.
Mr Lee suggested that they should strive to build modern and professional businesses, as relying on family-owned enterprises makes it difficult to scale a business.
“Succession is often an issue, beyond the founding generation,” he said. “It (a family business) also makes it hard to compete against global businesses that hire and promote the best talent from all over the world, regardless of family ties.”
Chinese entrepreneurs can also strengthen links with local communities, he said.
“Successful entrepreneurs and businesses which help others through philanthropy or community work will enhance their standing with their own communities, and help gain goodwill that is critical for the long term.”
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PM: S'pore Chinese are different
27
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the 11th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention at Suntec City Convention Centre on October 6, 2011.
my paper
Friday, Oct 07, 2011
NEW immigrants or foreign workers who are ethnic Chinese but new to Singapore take a while to adjust to the norms of the Chinese here, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday.
This is because Singaporean Chinese, after decades of nation-building and living in a multicultural society, see themselves as Singaporeans first, he said.
He was speaking to 4,000 delegates at the opening of the 11th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention at Suntec Convention Centre.
“Singaporean Chinese have become quite different from Chinese from China or other countries,” he said.
Still, he urged Chinese entrepreneurs to enhance their links with one another, regardless of where they come from, and to adapt to local contexts.
Despite a global environment beset with economic uncertainty, steady growth in Asean countries and new technologies are creating opportunities, he observed.
He added that entrepreneurs know that the best opportunities are found in the most difficult situations.
He stressed that Singapore will seek to stand out as a “key node” in the global marketplace, where entrepreneurs and companies can take advantage of the country’s cultural diversity, world-class business infrastructure and connections.
“We aim to make Singapore a useful partner to Chinese entrepreneurs all around the world and succeed together with all of you,” he said.
At the same time, Chinese entrepreneurs can benefit from the cultural ties and values that they share, which creates a global network that can serve as a “strategic resource”, Mr Lee noted.
However, he urged entrepreneurs not to rely solely on guanxi, or “connections”.
Instead, they should upgrade themselves, raise their game and continue to add value.
“As China opens up more to the world, and as more Chinese travel and operate overseas, they will have a wider choice of partners and networks to work with,” he said.
Mr Lee suggested that they should strive to build modern and professional businesses, as relying on family-owned enterprises makes it difficult to scale a business.
“Succession is often an issue, beyond the founding generation,” he said. “It (a family business) also makes it hard to compete against global businesses that hire and promote the best talent from all over the world, regardless of family ties.”
Chinese entrepreneurs can also strengthen links with local communities, he said.
“Successful entrepreneurs and businesses which help others through philanthropy or community work will enhance their standing with their own communities, and help gain goodwill that is critical for the long term.”
myp@sph.com.sg
many boys in NS expose to steve job cancer
During NS , many non-smokers kenna expose to smokers daily.
A.M. Medical Encyclopedia.
Pancreatic carcinoma
Pancreatic cancer; Cancer - pancreas
Last reviewed: August 24, 2011.
Pancreatic carcinoma is cancer of the pancreas.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The pancreas is a large organ located behind the stomach. It makes and releases enzymes into the intestines that help the body absorb foods, especially fats.
Hormones called insulin and glucagon, which help your body control blood sugar levels, are made in special cells in the pancreas called islet cells. Tumors can also occur in these cells, but they are called islet cell tumors.
The exact cause of pancreatic cancer is unknown. It is more common in:
People with diabetes
People with long-term inflammation of the pancreas (chronic pancreatitis)
Smokers
Pancreatic cancer is slightly more common in women than in men. The risk increases with age.
A small number of cases are related to genetic syndromes that are passed down through families.
Symptoms
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A.M. Medical Encyclopedia.
Pancreatic carcinoma
Pancreatic cancer; Cancer - pancreas
Last reviewed: August 24, 2011.
Pancreatic carcinoma is cancer of the pancreas.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The pancreas is a large organ located behind the stomach. It makes and releases enzymes into the intestines that help the body absorb foods, especially fats.
Hormones called insulin and glucagon, which help your body control blood sugar levels, are made in special cells in the pancreas called islet cells. Tumors can also occur in these cells, but they are called islet cell tumors.
The exact cause of pancreatic cancer is unknown. It is more common in:
People with diabetes
People with long-term inflammation of the pancreas (chronic pancreatitis)
Smokers
Pancreatic cancer is slightly more common in women than in men. The risk increases with age.
A small number of cases are related to genetic syndromes that are passed down through families.
Symptoms
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SAF general pretend to be concern
but he is the one who make us do NS slavery against our will for 2 years and 20 more years of torture in reservist units.
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'At risk' low-middle income lot is top priority: Chan Chun Sing
Should Singapore be hit by a severe economic recession, the group that the Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Chan Chun Sing is most concerned about is the low-middle ...
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'At risk' low-middle income lot is top priority: Chan Chun Sing
Should Singapore be hit by a severe economic recession, the group that the Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Chan Chun Sing is most concerned about is the low-middle ...
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
steve job encourage you to AWOL from NS
"Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. Stay hungry. Stay foolish."
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