Are you ready for 7 million people on tiny Singapore?
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from DR TCB FB
[quote]Future Shock 03/02/2013
The White paper on population growth has caused great anxiety amongst Singaporeans. They are concerned that as Singaporeans will make up only 55% of the total population in 2030, what will the country become? Easily the balance can tip us to become minorities in our own country.
Singaporeans are currently trying to cope with the daily overcrowding of trains and buses, higher health costs, competitions for homes and jobs etc. The various measures just released before the by-election have yet to be felt.
Thus this package of population change has caught them off guard. The back log of infrastructure should have been addressed and made right first. Such a move would have instilled confidence.
What is worrying is when PM admitted the govt. did not have 20/20 foresight over the last influx of immigrants to explain the infrastructure lag. This have cast doubt on the previous planning
I quote ST Sat feb2 pg D5 (Jessica Cheam) “In 2007 , when Singapore’s population was 4.6 m….URA revised its planning parameters …………based on – to 6.5m , up from a 2001 projection of 5.5m “ unquote. How then did our infrastructures of housing, transport ie road and rail, social and health amenities be so woefully short when 2001 forecast was already 5.5m? This is worrying as the govt has total control over immigration?
PM has assured that this time round the planners will create a greater buffer in its planning. Be that as it may, the projection of 6.9m is overwhelming and should be thoroughly debated.
Most, if not all people, seek a comfortable space for their family. We do not want to risk driving away our own.[/quote] -
Dora1:
Their tactics is to say that it is just a plan to build the infrastructure only. But if you build so many houses, how can we leave it empty and let house price crash as a result of oversupply? then, everybody will have no choice but to let the population increase. They are trying to turn thing the other way round but the objective is still to increase population.:siao: Hmmm now all the MIWs are busy explaining that we have ALL misinterpreted, the 6.9 million is worst case for their planning purposes and they are hoping that we wil NOT reach 6.9 million? Oh really? The entire SG and even the MSM all thought the same thing?
If what PM Lee said is correct, then the whole panel of ministers led by TCH who held the press conference should be sacked, cannot even get the right message across. Why suddenly they can get the message across so clearly in 1 clarification?
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WeiHan:
To increase population to achieve what? To lose their votes?
Their tactics is to say that it is just a plan to build the infrastructure only. But if you build so many houses, how can we leave it empty and let house price crash as a result of oversupply? then, everybody will have no choice but to let the population increase. They are trying to turn thing the other way round but the objective is still to increase population.Dora1:
:siao: Hmmm now all the MIWs are busy explaining that we have ALL misinterpreted, the 6.9 million is worst case for their planning purposes and they are hoping that we wil NOT reach 6.9 million? Oh really? The entire SG and even the MSM all thought the same thing?
If what PM Lee said is correct, then the whole panel of ministers led by TCH who held the press conference should be sacked, cannot even get the right message across. Why suddenly they can get the message across so clearly in 1 clarification? -
This very little red dot is already an overcrowded fish tank…it cannot take in more people. Land space is so limited. MRT trains are often very packed. There is also no guarantee that more FT brought in will necessarily lead to more babies.
It makes me very worried thinking about the future our children will face.
Do we really need so many people??? -
janet_lee88:
Worry too much too often or worry unnecessarily is very very bad for your health, you already carried with yourself way way too much worries.....This very little red dot is already an overcrowded fish tank...it cannot take in more people. Land space is so limited. MRT trains are often very packed. There is also no guarantee that more FT brought in will necessarily lead to more babies.
It makes me very worried thinking about the future our children will face.
Do we really need so many people??? -
Answer to the question is,
"NO" -
Why not? The more the merrier, and what is the difference between 6.5 and worst case of 6.9, it is still a lot of people. The papers still project our density at 6.9 being much less dense than HK, so why the grumbles?. The land use plan still shows green space, more park connectors, more parks for all, more greenery on the roads, less golf courses (which is the most intelligent thing in the White Paper), more waterfront living, more Punggol 21-type towns, so why the huffing and puffing :?
The civil servants have crunched the numbers with urban planners and engineers etc, all the smart people who have the intelligence, facts and figures to plan. Let us not forget the current overcrowding in hospitals, MRT, buses and roads are due to poor planning, so if planning is done correctly then no overcrowding. :xedfingers:
So what are the plans? :idea:
more hospitals, nurses and doctors - good,
cut in no. of cars on roads, more buses, more MRT lines - good
more houses - good
more parks and greenery - good
more land reclamation - good
less golf courses - good :rahrah:
So what is the problem? The messengers who delivered the message did not do a good job in delivering the message and basically scared everybody silly :yikes: -
JannettLee:
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/5-cs-actually-happy-singaporean-012052570.html
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New 5 Cs that will actually make you a happy Singaporean
By Daniel Wong | SingaporeScene – 12 hours ago
I’m sure that many of you readers out there believe the number one way to become a happier Singaporean is to vote for the correct political party in 2016.
Regardless of your political views, this article isn’t about politics or about what the government can do to make you happy.
It’s about what you can do to make yourself happy.
Let me start by asking you a few questions:
Are you unhappy about your job?
Are you dissatisfied with the public transportation system?
Are you frustrated by the high cost of living?
You probably answered “yes” to at least one of those questions.
It seems like we have plenty of reasons to be unhappy. According to this recent report, we’re the unhappiest people in the world.
(We’re even more unhappy than people living in Iraq and Afghanistan. I find that unbelievable!)
Many people think they’ll be happy when they have the 5 C’s: cash, car, credit card, condominium, and country club.
The new 5 Cs that we should all be chasing after
But, on their own, these 5 Cs won’t bring you long-term happiness.
I’d like to introduce you to the 5 Cs that will:
1. Compare less
The more we compare ourselves with others, the unhappier we become. There will always be someone who is:
Smarter than you
Richer than you
Luckier than you
Better-looking than you
More popular than you
More charismatic than you
More accomplished than you
You don’t benefit from comparing yourself with these people. The only person you should compare yourself with is you.
Are you wiser than you were a year ago? Kinder? More generous? More courageous?
If your answer is “no”, then it’s time to reflect and to commit to making real changes in your life.
2. Cherish what you have
Every expert on happiness will tell you that grateful people are happy people.
Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, in her book The How of Happiness, describes from a scientific perspective why counting your blessings makes you happier.
Following Dr. Lyubomirsky’s advice, we should write down at least one thing we’re grateful for every day. That’s sure to make us happier.
By expressing gratitude, we’re not denying that some things in life aren’t ideal. We’re simply acknowledging that, in many ways, we’re blessed.
We can all become happier by making a conscious effort to cherish what we have: family, friends, religious freedom, food to eat, a safe country to live in.
3. Choose your attitude
I’ve heard a saying that goes, “Your attitude determines your altitude.”
Cheesy but true? I think so.
You can’t always choose your circumstances, but you can always choose your attitude.
Your boss gave you a difficult assignment? You can either see it as a problem or as a challenging opportunity.
Your project didn’t get off to a good start? You can either see it as a stumbling block or as a stepping-stone to future success.
Attitude is a choice, just like happiness is a choice.
4. Complain less
Complain—it’s something we all do. But whenever we complain, without also proposing an alternative, we’re being irresponsible.
Some people believe that it’s the citizens’ job to complain and the government’s job to provide solutions.
But this isn’t the right attitude. As a responsible citizen, if we oppose government policy, then we should also take the initiative to suggest a viable solution.
When we’re whining, nobody’s winning. So let’s complain less.
5. Change your circumstances and yourself
When things don’t go your way, it’s easy to feel frustrated, helpless or confused.
Any time you feel this way, ask yourself:
“What is one thing I can do right now to improve the situation?”
This is an empowering question, because it makes you realize that there’s always something productive you can do.
Always.
You just need to focus on the one action you can take immediately.
If you’re unhappy about your relationship with your boss, schedule a conversation with him or her.
If you’re unhappy about your salary, improve your skills, enroll in a course, find a mentor, or negotiate a pay increase. You could even start a business on the side.
There’s an endless list of things you could do to make your life better. If you’re not willing to do anything on that list, then you shouldn’t complain.
Instead of complaining, take action.
In closing…
Happiness isn’t just an emotion. It’s a choice—a daily one.
Finding real happiness takes dedication and determination, so it’s not for the fainthearted.
It’s time to embrace the new 5 Cs.
It’s time to build a happier life and a happier Singapore.
It’s time to get to work.
Daniel Wong is the bestselling author of \"The Happy Student: 5 Steps to Academic Fulfillment and Success\". He offers The Exam Excellence (TEE) Mentoring Programme to help students to find exam success, while discovering new purpose in their journey of education. He writes regularly at. Download his FREE e-book,\"The Unhappiness Manifesto: Do You Make These 150 Mistakes In The Pursuit Of Happiness?\", here. Download his other FREE e-book, \"Singapore Scholarship Guide: The $500,000 Decision\", here.
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Thanks, Dr Daniel Wong. -
Babylissa:
Urm, he's not a Dr. Wrote the book after being inspired at age 19.JannettLee:
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/5-cs-actually-happy-singaporean-012052570.html
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New 5 Cs that will actually make you a happy Singaporean
By Daniel Wong | SingaporeScene – 12 hours ago
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Daniel Wong is the bestselling author of \"The Happy Student: 5 Steps to Academic Fulfillment and Success\". He offers The Exam Excellence (TEE) Mentoring Programme to help students to find exam success, while discovering new purpose in their journey of education. He writes regularly at. Download his FREE e-book,\"The Unhappiness Manifesto: Do You Make These 150 Mistakes In The Pursuit Of Happiness?\", here. Download his other FREE e-book, \"Singapore Scholarship Guide: The $500,000 Decision\", here.
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Thanks, Dr Daniel Wong.
http://www.daniel-wong.com/about/ -
Harlequin:
Worry too much too often or worry unnecessarily is very very bad for your health, you already carried with yourself way way too much worries.....janet_lee88:
This very little red dot is already an overcrowded fish tank...it cannot take in more people. Land space is so limited. MRT trains are often very packed. There is also no guarantee that more FT brought in will necessarily lead to more babies.
It makes me very worried thinking about the future our children will face.
Do we really need so many people???
how to not worry when things beyond a 小市民 control are suka suka thrown at us ?
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