Punggol East By-Election coming ? MP steps down

[goldenvoice]

First and foremost, let me set the record right. I am neither for nor against the PAP. If its a good government, then its got to be good. However, I personally feel that in governing its people, they ought to show compassion where it matters most. Sadly enough, the area of COMPASSION is where they are lacking in most.

I used to stay in Blk.194, Rivervale Drive until I was forced to sell my flat by the HDB somewhere in 2009. Initially, I was in arrear of 3-4 months on the payment of my HDB loans. When they kept sending reminders, left with no other choice, we sought help from our ex-MP, Michael Palmer.
Long story short, HDB wrote to tell us that they will arrange some kind of installment payment for us which we thought was something to cheer about. Sadly enough, our joy was short-lived. We were ‘chased’ once again by the HDB on our arrears. I can still remember very vividly, on one occasion when I received a call from the HDB officer, an Indian lady, when she raised her voice over the phone. Feeling frustrated with her attitude, I shouted back at her. That’s the kind of treatment you get when you owe them money.
Do they really care for you? Do they have the compassion that they have been claiming all this while? You decide.
Ultimately, we were reluctantly forced to sell our flat for which we had been living for the past 10 years. Worse yet, we had nowhere else to go. Mind you, with three children in tow, anyone would feel the stress and pressure. We were very worried. I was fortunate as I managed to put up at my sister’s place.
Perhaps, it is pay back time. Strange how some things just come back in unimaginable ways. Maybe, my one vote is just too insignificant to the PAP.

[concern2]

goldenvoice:

First and foremost, let me set the record right. I am neither for nor against the PAP. If its a good government, then its got to be good. However, I personally feel that in governing its people, they ought to show compassion where it matters most. Sadly enough, the area of COMPASSION is where they are lacking in most.

I used to stay in Blk.194, Rivervale Drive until I was forced to sell my flat by the HDB somewhere in 2009. Initially, I was in arrear of 3-4 months on the payment of my HDB loans. When they kept sending reminders, left with no other choice, we sought help from our ex-MP, Michael Palmer.
Long story short, HDB wrote to tell us that they will arrange some kind of installment payment for us which we thought was something to cheer about. Sadly enough, our joy was short-lived. We were 'chased' once again by the HDB on our arrears. I can still remember very vividly, on one occasion when I received a call from the HDB officer, an Indian lady, when she raised her voice over the phone. Feeling frustrated with her attitude, I shouted back at her. That's the kind of treatment you get when you owe them money.
Do they really care for you? Do they have the compassion that they have been claiming all this while? You decide.
Ultimately, we were reluctantly forced to sell our flat for which we had been living for the past 10 years. Worse yet, we had nowhere else to go. Mind you, with three children in tow, anyone would feel the stress and pressure. We were very worried. I was fortunate as I managed to put up at my sister’s place.
Perhaps, it is pay back time. Strange how some things just come back in unimaginable ways. Maybe, my one vote is just too insignificant to the PAP.

Thanks for sharing something so personal with us. With your place at Blk.194, Rivervale Drive gone, it is fortunate that you are able to put up at your sister's place, and still within the PE to give them a knock on their heads
So PAP or not as MP, it didn't matter to you anymore, yes?

[mummy so kiasu]

concern2:

Hey, you know, RP mentioned that everyone should be given a share in Temasek Holding leh, what do you think?

Why not? :rotflmao:

[concern2]

mummy so kiasu:

concern2:

Hey, you know, RP mentioned that everyone should be given a share in Temasek Holding leh, what do you think?

Why not? :rotflmao:

Haha! Frankly, I thought that was pretty interesting idea too.

[mummy so kiasu]

concern2:

mummy so kiasu:

[quote=\"concern2\"]
Hey, you know, RP mentioned that everyone should be given a share in Temasek Holding leh, what do you think?

Why not? :rotflmao:

Haha! Frankly, I thought that was pretty interesting idea too. [/quote]A form of red packets, just like the S'pore shares. :rotflmao:
Anyway, those are taxpayers' money.

[concern2]

Popped in to PAP website for a look, and found the PM's speech in note form:

(source: http://www.pap.org.sg/news-and-commentaries/news-reports/pm-lee-hsien-loongs-rally-speech-english#.UQJlb6XpaS0)

Thursday, 24 Jan 2013

These are the notes of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Punggol East By-Election Rally on the last day of campaigning.

1. Punggol East will soon vote for its MP

a. Met the candidates
b. Heard the Rallies
c. Consider carefully what By-Election is about

i. Choosing the right person, with the heart and abilities to serve
ii. Supporting a good government that will serve you and your family
iii. A vote for a better life

2. By working together, we have transformed Singaporeans’ lives

3. Look at Punggol – today completely transformed

a. Previously pig farms, kampongs, dirt roads
b. Now: Punggol 21+, award-winning Punggol Waterway
c. Same all over Singapore...........
..................

:? Wah seh, this is new to me....not even in proper sentences? I know, they're notes, but no one update it into proper article for him meh? i mean, website is for the public right? Speed reading ah? Can someone please enlighten me?

[concern2]

Here is the screenshot:


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[pirate]

mummy so kiasu:

concern2:

Hey, you know, RP mentioned that everyone should be given a share in Temasek Holding leh, what do you think?

Why not? :rotflmao:

:mad:
Drink liang teh... liang teh... liang teh... liang teh...

[raysusan]

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/25/us-singapore-politics-idUSBRE90O0B020130125


hmm..........

[Mdm Koh]

concern2:

Popped in to PAP website for a look, and found the PM's speech in note form:

(source: http://www.pap.org.sg/news-and-commentaries/news-reports/pm-lee-hsien-loongs-rally-speech-english#.UQJlb6XpaS0)

Thursday, 24 Jan 2013

These are the notes of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Punggol East By-Election Rally on the last day of campaigning.

1. Punggol East will soon vote for its MP

a. Met the candidates
b. Heard the Rallies
c. Consider carefully what By-Election is about

i. Choosing the right person, with the heart and abilities to serve
ii. Supporting a good government that will serve you and your family
iii. A vote for a better life

2. By working together, we have transformed Singaporeans’ lives

3. Look at Punggol – today completely transformed

a. Previously pig farms, kampongs, dirt roads
b. Now: Punggol 21+, award-winning Punggol Waterway
c. Same all over Singapore...........
..................

:? Wah seh, this is new to me....not even in proper sentences? I know, they're notes, but no one update it into proper article for him meh? i mean, website is for the public right? Speed reading ah? Can someone please enlighten me?

When I heard the part about the pig farms and kampongs, I wondered whether the former pig farmers and kampong dwellers felt offended that their old homes were being referred to in such a negative way. There is no problem with being a pig farmer or living in a kampong, right? :skeptical:

I believe he meant to say that PAP was responsible for urbanising the area, and perhaps improving hygiene standards and providing more facilities for the new residents. However, the way he put it was very snobbish, imho. I wanted to tell him that if it weren't for pig farmers, we would have no pork to eat. :spank: