Are you ready for 7 million people on tiny Singapore?

[daddy2007]

WeiHan:

Since the cost of land in Singapore is so much higher now relative to construction cost, I'll suggest, from now onward, all roads be build underground, old roads can gradually be converted to underground also. All new MRT lines should be build underground. It frees up space and reduce much noise pollution above ground level.

That will be expensive and our income tax will be increased! :lightrod:

[concern2]

concern2:

Hmmm...by then all the MAJOR SHARE HOLDERS will have the fattest pockets.. while, possibly, the mass and mess will be in the hands of the oppositions to deal with.. And there will be a reason for MAJOR SHARE HOLDERS to confirm that they are not so stupid..

By then, what is p-parliamenen power compared to the power of capital? Why not the possibility of Nuclear Power? It might just be the reason the existing power plants are sold off. When the politicians have to 'kowtow' to the 'businessmen' - Well, the answer will be - \"you people asked for it, didn't you? You voted for the oppositions to voice out for you mah! Heheheh! \"

Disclaimer: The above is fiction. Don't believe a word I say!

[3Boys]

Fairy:

3Boys:

You know, I'm not cynical about their intentions. The MIW crafting these policies will unlikely personally benefit much from it, as they will be deep into their 70s/80s by the time it comes around.

Really?
The supposed economic benefits equals GDP growth which will translate into fat bonuses for those whose financial rewards are tied to GDP growth?

Sorry, I'm not getting drawn into that debate. I'm a reasonably analytical guy, and I believe this to be true. Even the WP have said that the PAP have the interest of the nation at heart, so I have very little time for cynical views in this regard. You are of course, free to form your own view.

[pirate]

The question we should be asking is not why our policy makers are embarking on what appears to be a population ponzi scheme for the sake of economic growth.


The question we should be asking is what will we have our policy makers do in the face of other people (ie. our neighbours and the other economic powers whether international or regional) embarking on what appears to be a population ponzi scheme for the sake of their economic growth. If not this, then what?

[daddy2007]

octoberbaby:

She came her, few mths later, bought HDB 4 room flat. Few months later she rent a master-bed room in condo. Rent out her 4-rm flat. She is a study-mama, husband doing china business.

Good that now PRs can't rent out their HDB flats :rahrah:

[dolphinsiah]

I don't like to see this small little dot clustered with tall buildings.....


I have this simple thoughts :

when Singapore was poor, we had to sell away Christmas Island....

Now I am sure we can afford to buy back Christmas Island.....

Have it redevelop....

I do not mind retiring there.....this is my wish

[3Boys]

limlim:

Fairy:

[quote=\"3Boys\"]You know, I'm not cynical about their intentions. The MIW crafting these policies will unlikely personally benefit much from it, as they will be deep into their 70s/80s by the time it comes around.

Really?
The supposed economic benefits equals GDP growth which will translate into fat bonuses for those whose financial rewards are tied to GDP growth?

Actually, many MPs are multi-taskers with numerous directorship or interest in various business is it not?[/quote]And the suggestion is.....? All elected to parliament quit their day jobs? then how will they know what a working man's or businessman's perspective is?

[sinoboy]

3Boys:

Fairy:

[quote=\"3Boys\"]You know, I'm not cynical about their intentions. The MIW crafting these policies will unlikely personally benefit much from it, as they will be deep into their 70s/80s by the time it comes around.

Really?
The supposed economic benefits equals GDP growth which will translate into fat bonuses for those whose financial rewards are tied to GDP growth?

Sorry, I'm not getting drawn into that debate. I'm a reasonably analytical guy, and I believe this to be true. Even the WP have said that the PAP have the interest of the nation at heart, so I have very little time for cynical views in this regard. You are of course, free to form your own view.[/quote]Perhaps because there was a previously a GDP Bonus which pays huge bonuses to top civil servants in good times, that is why it has attracted attention as to whether policy making has been centered on growing certain GDP components to achieve high GDP which in turn would translate into higher GDP Bonus. I believe there was a review done on this and the possibility of abuse has been reduced by the National Bonus which rely lesser on purely looking at GDP to justify huge bonuses. A lot of feedback on this in parliament so it is easy to form a view.

[daddy2007]

ponyo:

just wondering if the party whip will be lifted for the MPs to discuss this whitepaper...

:goodpost:

[daddy2007]

limlim:

ponyo:

[quote=\"limlim\"]

No. MOP means you cannot sell within that period.

HDB flat owner must stay in the flat unless exceptional cases (need approval by HDB).

Rent out room is okay but cannot rent out the whole flat. Owner MUST occupy it.

They can buy as many private properties as they like, but own must stay in the HDB flat. This is HDB rule.

know of people around me (PR colleagues) circumventing that rule by locking up 1 room (so they are \"not\" renting out whole unit) and stay in private condo or at their own home in JB...

We shd do our duty as vigilance citizens and report to HDB/authorities for the sake of fellow countryman hunting for a flat.. these foreigners are driving up the flat prices..

HDB will have a way to investigate against those who flout the rules.[/quote]
HDB should setup a department like those traffic wardens (for illegal parking) and will keep spot check those renting unit every night.