http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/06/whose-future-is-%e2%80%9cshining%e2%80%9d-really/
I'm gonna buy a gun and start a war and if you can tell me something worth fighting for.
- Rush of blood to the head, Coldplay
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
aygee on June 25th, 2008 1.17 pm if we’re going to talk about errors:
- the cocaine ringleader who escaped, while on bail.
- Michael Vana, escaped while on bail.
but, on the flip side, his Ministry was very very efficient at
- hanging a naive 18 year old drug mule who the judge even admitted didnt know he was carrying drugs at all,
- stopping James Gomez from leaving Singapore and “interviewing” him for a few days,
- “interviewing” mrbrown,
- sending many police to handle “Cannot Tahan” show,
- stopping and fining speeding motorists
so dont be too harsh on him lah
BUT seriously, looking at the ERP hullabaloo, the main problem i see to all of this is the accountability issue. As i commented on the “ERP” article, i looka at LTA website, everything leads back to Ministry of Transport. The head of LTA only present in a press release quote. People in the lower rungs, are not empowered, and do NOT want to take responsibility for any decisions made. Everything must be passed on to a higher level.
I say the problems we face with HOme Ministry is simply there is no empowerment for junior levels, and the people below are not prepared to take any accountability. They only receive it when things go wrong.
If they change this attitude, where dept heads can make decisions, where officers on the ground are given the opportunity to make decisions, things will be different.
In this case - what likely happened what that senior execs say we need to be efficient, push the queues through, process quickly and dont waste time.
So what happened? people on the ground just execute, and process lor…
Andrew Loh on June 25th, 2008 2.34 pm While the govt can try and explain away the misshaps on ‘operational procedures’, we must not forget the aftermath fiasco of the Mas Selamat escape. The subsequent manner in which the govt gave out false or incomplete information is a responsibility of the higher-ups. This surely, cannot be blamed on the ground troops.
Besides, the latest 3 incidents are not the only ones.
As ‘copyman’ mentioned, it goes way back to 2004, at least:
2004 - Huang Na’s killer escaped on toilet break under police custody.
2006 - Tan Chor Jin (One-Eyed Dragon) escaped to Malaysia, allegedly on a fake passport.
2006 - NKF Richard Yong managed to flee to Hong Kong.
2008 - Mas Selamat Kastari - toilet break again.
2008 - Two detainees’ attempted escape frorm Subordinate Court.
2008 - Ng Ting Hwa, the employee who siphoned almost S$2m from his company, fled to Malaysia when he’s under investigation.
2008 - Gurkhas’ scuffle over salary.
2008 - A retiree unintentionally bypassed Changi Airport’s security using his son’s passport.
So, those who are giving excuses that such things cannot be entirely prevented is missing the point - which is, it is not an isolated incident. Neither are they only recent ones.
The only difference is that Mas Selamat was a high-profile failure which put the spotlight on the MHA and its minister. This, however, was a good thing as it brought attention to all the other previous failures.
Looking at it as a whole, surely the minister must accept some personal responsibility.
My take is that Wong Kan Seng should be replaced.
And if by replacing him we will cause the entire govt to be thrown into “flux” - as ST writer Chua Lee Hoong said - then, I say the govt is not worth the money it is being paid and a general election should be called for the people to decide.
For if the govt can be thrown into ‘flux’ just because one inept minister is removed, what does that say about the govt as a whole?
Harrison on June 24th, 2008 9.23 am We, citizens, are totally appalled and flabbergasted that DPM Wong Kan Seng is not taken to task for the many lapses that had occurred under his ministry, other than delegating the blame on those under his authority.
This is a systemic malpractice openly displayed by PAP and their only reasonable excuse (for themselves) is one of being the ruling party.
Recent cases of lapses in other countries were prominently reported in ST. Eg. A military chief of the US was sacked when some weapons were mistakenly shipped to Taiwan. Any sane person will know that the military chief does not personally oversee and deliver the weapons to intended destination. His sacking was nonetheless a case of transparency and accountability for lapses under his charge.
The danger of a parliament without a strong opposition is best illustrated in this case.
Gary Teoh on June 24th, 2008 9.38 am Another blame game. It is possible Mas Selamat has escaped using other people’s passport .
riconter on June 24th, 2008 9.54 am WKS: yada yada yada…
Mr Ang is no Mas Selamat or some dangerous terrorist. Therefore instead of being relieved, the ICA officer should instead be given a pay raise to guard against further mistakes. The officer need not issue any apology to his superiors either. That would be inline with the fine example set by WKS and LHL. WKS might further add “What to do? It has happened.” LOL
Then again we know Mr Ang is not an opposition politician, because then even innocence and the right passport won’t help LOLL!
Boboshooter on June 24th, 2008 10.17 am How many cock-ups at the lower levels does it take, to be able to say that the guy on top is incompetent?
I can understand the rationale for shielding top people from sometimes violatile public opinion so that they can focus on doing their job well.
However, here, we have 3 dozes of incompetence from 3 different branches of the “home affairs familiy” and still no accountability from the single source of authority who can be said to be overall responsible for all 3 cock-ups.
If this were a top investment bank paying top dollars, the shamefaced person would surely be typing his letter right now, and making a quiet exit. No such luck here. It must surely Pay And Pay to be a mini-star, with all the powers, privileges and perks on par with the world’s best corporate paychecks, but none of the accountability, and at the end of the day, its the small people who will pay.
Copyman on June 24th, 2008 5.43 pm Some of MHA’s achievements:
2004 - Huang Na’s killer escaped on toilet break under police custody.
2006 - Tan Chor Jin (One-Eyed Dragon) escaped to Malaysia, allegedly on a fake passport.
2006 - NKF Richard Yong managed to flee to Hong Kong.
2008 - Mas Selamat Kastari - toilet break again.
2008 - Two detainees’ attempted escape frorm Subordinate Court.
2008 - Ng Ting Hwa, the employee who siphoned almost S$2m from his company, fled to Malaysia when he’s under investigation.
2008 - Gurkhas’ scuffle over salary.
2008 - A retiree unintentionally bypassed Changi Airport’s security using his son’s passport.
If a cat has nine lives…
- the cocaine ringleader who escaped, while on bail.
- Michael Vana, escaped while on bail.
but, on the flip side, his Ministry was very very efficient at
- hanging a naive 18 year old drug mule who the judge even admitted didnt know he was carrying drugs at all,
- stopping James Gomez from leaving Singapore and “interviewing” him for a few days,
- “interviewing” mrbrown,
- sending many police to handle “Cannot Tahan” show,
- stopping and fining speeding motorists
so dont be too harsh on him lah
BUT seriously, looking at the ERP hullabaloo, the main problem i see to all of this is the accountability issue. As i commented on the “ERP” article, i looka at LTA website, everything leads back to Ministry of Transport. The head of LTA only present in a press release quote. People in the lower rungs, are not empowered, and do NOT want to take responsibility for any decisions made. Everything must be passed on to a higher level.
I say the problems we face with HOme Ministry is simply there is no empowerment for junior levels, and the people below are not prepared to take any accountability. They only receive it when things go wrong.
If they change this attitude, where dept heads can make decisions, where officers on the ground are given the opportunity to make decisions, things will be different.
In this case - what likely happened what that senior execs say we need to be efficient, push the queues through, process quickly and dont waste time.
So what happened? people on the ground just execute, and process lor…
Andrew Loh on June 25th, 2008 2.34 pm While the govt can try and explain away the misshaps on ‘operational procedures’, we must not forget the aftermath fiasco of the Mas Selamat escape. The subsequent manner in which the govt gave out false or incomplete information is a responsibility of the higher-ups. This surely, cannot be blamed on the ground troops.
Besides, the latest 3 incidents are not the only ones.
As ‘copyman’ mentioned, it goes way back to 2004, at least:
2004 - Huang Na’s killer escaped on toilet break under police custody.
2006 - Tan Chor Jin (One-Eyed Dragon) escaped to Malaysia, allegedly on a fake passport.
2006 - NKF Richard Yong managed to flee to Hong Kong.
2008 - Mas Selamat Kastari - toilet break again.
2008 - Two detainees’ attempted escape frorm Subordinate Court.
2008 - Ng Ting Hwa, the employee who siphoned almost S$2m from his company, fled to Malaysia when he’s under investigation.
2008 - Gurkhas’ scuffle over salary.
2008 - A retiree unintentionally bypassed Changi Airport’s security using his son’s passport.
So, those who are giving excuses that such things cannot be entirely prevented is missing the point - which is, it is not an isolated incident. Neither are they only recent ones.
The only difference is that Mas Selamat was a high-profile failure which put the spotlight on the MHA and its minister. This, however, was a good thing as it brought attention to all the other previous failures.
Looking at it as a whole, surely the minister must accept some personal responsibility.
My take is that Wong Kan Seng should be replaced.
And if by replacing him we will cause the entire govt to be thrown into “flux” - as ST writer Chua Lee Hoong said - then, I say the govt is not worth the money it is being paid and a general election should be called for the people to decide.
For if the govt can be thrown into ‘flux’ just because one inept minister is removed, what does that say about the govt as a whole?
Harrison on June 24th, 2008 9.23 am We, citizens, are totally appalled and flabbergasted that DPM Wong Kan Seng is not taken to task for the many lapses that had occurred under his ministry, other than delegating the blame on those under his authority.
This is a systemic malpractice openly displayed by PAP and their only reasonable excuse (for themselves) is one of being the ruling party.
Recent cases of lapses in other countries were prominently reported in ST. Eg. A military chief of the US was sacked when some weapons were mistakenly shipped to Taiwan. Any sane person will know that the military chief does not personally oversee and deliver the weapons to intended destination. His sacking was nonetheless a case of transparency and accountability for lapses under his charge.
The danger of a parliament without a strong opposition is best illustrated in this case.
Gary Teoh on June 24th, 2008 9.38 am Another blame game. It is possible Mas Selamat has escaped using other people’s passport .
riconter on June 24th, 2008 9.54 am WKS: yada yada yada…
Mr Ang is no Mas Selamat or some dangerous terrorist. Therefore instead of being relieved, the ICA officer should instead be given a pay raise to guard against further mistakes. The officer need not issue any apology to his superiors either. That would be inline with the fine example set by WKS and LHL. WKS might further add “What to do? It has happened.” LOL
Then again we know Mr Ang is not an opposition politician, because then even innocence and the right passport won’t help LOLL!
Boboshooter on June 24th, 2008 10.17 am How many cock-ups at the lower levels does it take, to be able to say that the guy on top is incompetent?
I can understand the rationale for shielding top people from sometimes violatile public opinion so that they can focus on doing their job well.
However, here, we have 3 dozes of incompetence from 3 different branches of the “home affairs familiy” and still no accountability from the single source of authority who can be said to be overall responsible for all 3 cock-ups.
If this were a top investment bank paying top dollars, the shamefaced person would surely be typing his letter right now, and making a quiet exit. No such luck here. It must surely Pay And Pay to be a mini-star, with all the powers, privileges and perks on par with the world’s best corporate paychecks, but none of the accountability, and at the end of the day, its the small people who will pay.
Copyman on June 24th, 2008 5.43 pm Some of MHA’s achievements:
2004 - Huang Na’s killer escaped on toilet break under police custody.
2006 - Tan Chor Jin (One-Eyed Dragon) escaped to Malaysia, allegedly on a fake passport.
2006 - NKF Richard Yong managed to flee to Hong Kong.
2008 - Mas Selamat Kastari - toilet break again.
2008 - Two detainees’ attempted escape frorm Subordinate Court.
2008 - Ng Ting Hwa, the employee who siphoned almost S$2m from his company, fled to Malaysia when he’s under investigation.
2008 - Gurkhas’ scuffle over salary.
2008 - A retiree unintentionally bypassed Changi Airport’s security using his son’s passport.
If a cat has nine lives…
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
http://mrwangsaysso.blogspot.com/2008/06/if-very-sick-man-was-about-to-die.html
Anonymous said...
ICA to peasant: You die your problem.
June 13, 2008 10:22 PM
Pink Plastic Chains
Anonymous said...
ICA to peasant: You die your problem.
June 13, 2008 10:22 PM
Pink Plastic Chains
http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/06/letter-to-toc/
ROAR, i can punch you in the face and get away scot free. cos the law protects me haha
ROAR, i can punch you in the face and get away scot free. cos the law protects me haha
Sunday, June 15, 2008
http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/06/university-admissions-employment-and-help-for-the-poor/
Yes, totally. A second rate citizen in my own country. Sooner or later, there will be a tipping point. Oh, by the way. Can I be a PR? it has more advantages than my pink plastic chains.
Yes, totally. A second rate citizen in my own country. Sooner or later, there will be a tipping point. Oh, by the way. Can I be a PR? it has more advantages than my pink plastic chains.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Psychic spies from china
Try to steal your minds elation
Little girls from sweden
Dream of silver screen quotations
And if you want these kind of dreams
Its californication
Its the edge of the world
And all of western civilization
The sun may rise in the east
At least it settles in the final location
Its understood that hollywood
Sells californication
Pay your surgeon very well
To break the spell of aging
Celebrity skin is this your chin
Or is that war your waging
First born unicorn
Hard core soft porn
Dream of californication
Dream of californication
Marry me girl be my fairy to the world
Be my very own constellation
A teenage bride with a baby inside
Getting high on information
And buy me a star on the boulevard
Its californication
Space may be the final frontier
But its made in a hollywood basement
Cobain can you hear the spheres
Singing songs off station to station
And alderons not far away
Its californication
Born and raised by those who praise
Control of population everybodys been there and
I dont mean on vacation
First born unicorn
Hard core soft porn
Dream of californication
Dream of californication
Destruction leads to a very rough road
But it also breeds creation
And earthquakes are to a girls guitar
Theyre just another good vibration
And tidal waves couldnt save the world
From californication
Pay your surgeon very well
To break the spell of aging
Sicker than the rest
There is no test
But this is what youre craving
First born unicorn
Hard core soft porn
Dream of californication
Dream of californication
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/06/should-mindef-be-more-transparent-about-servicemen-deaths/
number 16 was my platoon mate, damn mindef
number 16 was my platoon mate, damn mindef
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Friday, June 6, 2008
http://kotaku.com/5013710/rumor-lucasarts-sees-massive-layoffs-outsources-jobs-[updated]
My friends gonna be so excited over the prospect of being a game developer in Singapore. Pity, I grew up with some LucusArts games.
My friends gonna be so excited over the prospect of being a game developer in Singapore. Pity, I grew up with some LucusArts games.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wee_Shu_Min_elitism_scandal
I know, I know. I'm late to the party but wow, that is one awesome post. //scarcasm off
I know, I know. I'm late to the party but wow, that is one awesome post. //scarcasm off
http://www.indexmundi.com/singapore/debt_external.html
My dad can't afford his medicine anymore and I'm still in school, please release his cpf and medisave. Thank you, with hope.
My dad can't afford his medicine anymore and I'm still in school, please release his cpf and medisave. Thank you, with hope.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21588458-5007146,00.html
In Singapore, we live in bizarro world thus the opposite is true.
In Singapore, we live in bizarro world thus the opposite is true.
somebody 2 Says:
March 28, 2007 at 11:27 am
taking gold bars and throwing them at monkeys does not turn the monkeys into leaders…. just a bunch of fat greedy pigs monkeys who think they are worth every cent….
http://intelligentsingaporean.wordpress.com/ministers-salaries/
March 28, 2007 at 11:27 am
taking gold bars and throwing them at monkeys does not turn the monkeys into leaders…. just a bunch of fat greedy pigs monkeys who think they are worth every cent….
http://intelligentsingaporean.wordpress.com/ministers-salaries/
http://intelligentsingaporean.wordpress.com/2006/09/21/why-i-would-like-to-leave/
Yea, echoes my sentiments exactly in the months I spent in Canada.
Yea, echoes my sentiments exactly in the months I spent in Canada.
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