https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS4cHv9YS/
Is maju forest part of nature reserve?
@Babe:Maju forest is not part of nature reserve.
It is a cleared land where trees regrow back.
It is a land slated for housing development.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
Certification course cannot find jobs? Not true.
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS4nrbk18/
Training and jobs need years of training to find jobs.
Certification course cannot find jobs.
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@Babe:1. If one take a network certification course eg. CCNA, CCNP, CCIE - a few days course, complete the lab, take the test after the course and pass - can find a network engineer jobs.
2. If a person take a few days Microsoft MCSE course, take the certification exam and can find a system engineer job.
3. If a person take VTP VMware course and take a certification exam, the person can find a system virtualisation and cloud engineer job.
No need to study a few years to find an engineer job.
So what you say in this video is not true.
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
REACH (Telegram) 154 - What are your thoughts on Singapore’s future economic strategy? What should be prioritised to ensure Singapore remains competitive while creating good jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans?
(SK)
06 Aug 2026 (10am - 7pm)
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[6/8/2026 10:00 am] REACH Singapore: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
On Aug 5, Parliament debated Singapore’s future economic strategy following a Workers’ Party (WP) motion titled “An Economy of the Future that Works for All Singaporeans”. Ministers outlined the Government’s approach to maintaining a trusted and open economy, strengthening local and global enterprises, investing for the long term and helping workers prepare for change.
Transport Minister and Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow said he found agreement with several ideas raised during the debate, including providing better support for SMEs and start-ups and building a stronger base of local companies. He said these suggestions were “very much in line with the direction” of the Government’s Economic Strategy Review (ESR), and that there was “considerable common ground”. However, he disagreed with the characterisation that Singapore’s economic model was imbalanced and needed to be fundamentally reoriented.
๐ฌ What are your thoughts on Singapore’s future economic strategy? What should be prioritised to ensure Singapore remains competitive while creating good jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans?
๐ A united economic strategy
Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng said Singapore’s future economy would not be powered by one type of company, one source of demand or one government programme.
He said local companies, global enterprises, domestic and external demand, and Singaporeans and Singaporean capital venturing abroad are “mutually reinforcing parts of one united economic strategy”.
The Government will maintain a trusted and open economy, invest for the long term, address capability, financing and market-access gaps and help workers prepare for change.
Businesses must also transform and invest in their people, while workers must keep learning, investors must take informed risks, and entrepreneurs must build, compete and persevere, Dr Tan said.
While the Government cannot guarantee that every venture will succeed, every job will remain unchanged or every transition will be painless, it can ensure that every person has a fair chance to try, a pathway to progress and support to recover from setbacks, he added.
๐ Strengthening local enterprises and innovation
Mr Siow said Singapore needs both multinational corporations (MNCs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for its economy to thrive. He said Singapore is not in a zero-sum situation, as the growth of local companies and MNCs reinforces each other.
SMEs are critical to Singapore’s economy as they employ the majority of the country’s workforce. Mr Siow noted that nearly $2 billion in direct grants is set aside each year for SMEs. The Government will help more companies tap these schemes and provide more resources if demand grows. Businesses can also receive support to improve productivity, redesign their operations and adopt digital and AI solutions.
Mr Siow acknowledged that it has become more difficult for SMEs to venture overseas in the current economic climate. However, he said Singapore should not turn inward, given the small domestic market. Instead, local companies should be strengthened to compete more effectively in more overseas markets and build greater resilience.
MNCs also bring resources, capabilities and technology, including AI capabilities that would otherwise take Singapore years to develop. Many local companies grow through their relationships with MNCs, while global companies create high-skilled and high-paying jobs. “We are not choosing between SMEs and MNCs. We need both,” Mr Siow said.
[6/8/2026 10:00 am] REACH Singapore: ๐ Supporting youths and entrepreneurs
Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash said the Government recognises the concerns that many fresh graduates and their parents have about entering the workforce.
However, he said the current employment picture was more resilient than suggested. In the first quarter of 2026, Singapore had about 32,800 entry-level professional, managerial, executive and technician vacancies, exceeding the number of graduates looking for jobs. About nine in 10 university graduates from the 2025 cohort also found employment within a year of graduation.
Mr Dinesh said the system had served Singapore well but must continue to evolve with a new generation of workers and a changing work environment. The Economic Strategy Review recommended bringing learning closer to work, including formally recognising on-the-job training as part of qualifications, to give young Singaporeans a good head start in their jobs.
He also said advances in AI and other technologies were making entrepreneurship an “increasingly viable pathway”. The Government is expanding support for promising start-ups to build, grow and reach global markets. The ESR recommendations will strengthen access to growth capital, technology, networks and overseas markets.
Dr Tan said Singapore’s ambition should not be measured only by how many companies are formed. It should also be measured by how many good ideas become viable businesses, how many businesses can scale, and how many anchor capabilities, intellectual property and good jobs in Singapore.
๐ Helping workers prepare for change
Dr Tan said most Singaporeans experience the economy through work. A good job provides income, but should also enable a person to build skills, experience and confidence over time.
Addressing concerns over job disruption, he acknowledged that job losses raise fears about income and whether a worker’s experience will continue to count. He said these concerns were real and should not be answered merely by pointing to aggregate statistics or the number of available courses.
Support for workers must therefore begin earlier. The ESR has proposed “career bridges” linking workers in at-risk roles to more resilient occupations through training, guidance and job matching.
The Government will maintain a trusted and open economy, invest for the long term and help workers prepare for change. Workers must also continue learning and adapting as jobs and industries evolve.
๐ https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/parliament-wp-motion-economic-review-6301206
๐ https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/parliament-affirms-amended-wp-motion-on-the-future-of-spores-economy
๐ https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/both-mncs-smes-needed-for-singapores-economy-to-thrive-jeffrey-siow
๐ https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/wp-support-youth-entrepreneurs-pap-parliament-motion-6301071
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[6/8/2026 10:22 am] Jun Ming: Erm I think it's a mismatch of skill aspiration and the job we have in the market right now
[6/8/2026 10:23 am] Jun Ming: As what I have ask before would you recommend people to broaden their skill set or recommend people to sharpen into one specialist skill set
[6/8/2026 10:27 am] Jun Ming: When you start working both strategy have their pros and cons.
If you start learning broadly you will gain many entry level skill set you will have no worries of job. But cons you need to spend a lot of money and time to learn and get licensing. So you can do the career switch
[6/8/2026 10:28 am] Jun Ming: If you start specialize your skills the pros is you earn much more quickly but you may get replace one day if that industry or that role got got replace or move out
[6/8/2026 11:30 am] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : 1. I am confident that Singapore’s economic strategy will continue to create better jobs, higher incomes and opportunities for Singaporeans. Share your reasons in the chat! ]
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
[6/8/2026 11:30 am] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,
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๐ฌ What are your thoughts on Singapore’s future economic strategy? What should be prioritised to ensure Singapore remains competitive while creating good jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans?
Thank you.
Megan ๐
[6/8/2026 12:24 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,
We want to HEAR MORE from you!
๐ฌ What are your thoughts on Singapore’s future economic strategy? What should be prioritised to ensure Singapore remains competitive while creating good jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans?
We have had good feedback from this group, and we hope that we can keep the discussion robust and active!
Do also share your opinion by participating in our polls! The poll questions are pinned for easy reference, and your vote is anonymous.
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[6/8/2026 1:04 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,
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๐ฌ What are your thoughts on Singapore’s future economic strategy? What should be prioritised to ensure Singapore remains competitive while creating good jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans?
Thank you.
Megan ๐
[6/8/2026 1:09 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Source:- Google Gemini AI
As of current:-
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up 99% of all registered business enterprises in Singapore.
They also employ about 70% to 72% of the country's total local workforce and contribute nearly half of Singapore's gross domestic product.
[6/8/2026 1:58 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Source:- Google Gemini AI As of current:- Small and...
Not sure what is new from WP?
Future economy playbook?
Sounds like a past running economy that have already been deeply entrenched in Singapore economy started at the beginning of 2000s after corporatisation from nationalisation.
An old cook book.
[6/8/2026 2:00 pm] REACH Singapore: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
[6/8/2026 2:01 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,
We want to HEAR MORE from you!
๐ฌ What are your thoughts on Singapore’s future economic strategy? What should be prioritised to ensure Singapore remains competitive while creating good jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans?
We have had good feedback from this group, and we hope that we can keep the discussion robust and active!
Do also share your opinion by participating in our polls! The poll questions are pinned for easy reference, and your vote is anonymous.
Thank you!
Megan ๐
[6/8/2026 2:51 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
My close friend comments:-
1. For SMEs, when they have no experience, no good business proposal with good prospects, good market demand with good customer base, providing taxpayers funds, jumping into business is a sure waste of taxpayer money.
2. The problem is as SMEs are small in scale - there are demerits - inefficiencies, lack of ability to attract talent and scale which are the main obstacles in growing the SME business.
3. It sounds like WP wants gov to provide more grants from taxpayers money to fund the SME business - Basically burn more money.
My comments:-
Yes there is nothing new to the WP future economy playbook which we have already implemented 2000s years ago except to :-
- do more
- do better
- meaning ask Gov to spend more taxpayer money.
[6/8/2026 3:22 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> My close friend comments:- 1. For SMEs,...
1. In addition, WP suggest legislating retrenchment insurance - with premium to be paid by both employees and employers.
2. What are the demerits of such retrenchment insurance:-
a. Employees and employers already have to set aside 20% by employees and 17% by employers for CPF.
This reduces the take-home pay for employees.
b. So if employees got to further pay additional amount to pay insurance premium for retrenchment insurance - how much money left for take home pay?
[6/8/2026 3:30 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
c. So if employers are legislated to pay some premium for retrenchment insurance - ็พๆฏๅบๅจ็พ่บซไธ。 That means employer will deduct from the employees salary to foot the premium - and leave even lesser take home pay for employees.
d. Also it means if employees didn't get retrenchment throughout their careers, then these workers are in fact subsidizing those workers that are retrenched - with no benefits to them, at their expenses with lesser take home pay.
[6/8/2026 3:34 pm] G in reply to REACH Singapore:
> Dear Contributors, Please take a moment to participate in our...
How to remain competitive?
Look hard at main business cost drivers and which entity controls the prices
1. Rental - driven up by REITS. Several of these REITS are govt linked, as at 2019 count, 54% of REITS are govt linked. Govt has significant control over rent prices
2. Utilities - prices set by govt
3. Taxes - quantums set by govt
Prices for necessities are controlled by govt. Yet govt will not lower them.
Instead of lowering them, govt chooses to increase cost of govt by coming up with more and more schemes for "targeted approach" that require more and more administrative work, which increases demand for tax dollars, which triggers demand for higher tax rates
Govt needs to overhaul their approach. Take a system level long hard look at themselves to identify unnecessary cost drivers that ultimately get imposed on businesses
[6/8/2026 3:34 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
e. There is a concept of FIRE - Financial Independence, Retire Early coin by the new generation.
So WP retrenchment benefits - is it to encourage all the rest of the workers to subsidize the retrenchment benefits of those who get retrenched to do FIRE - financial independence from retrenchment insurance and retire early at the expenses of all other workers working hard to subsidize them?
This means in no time, all the youth will get employed, pray to get retrenched so that they can reap the retrenchment insurance pay by majority of the working people - and our youth will adopt ่บบๅนณ (lay flat) and retire early - no workers want to work anymore - Singapore economy collapse as business leave Singapore.
[6/8/2026 3:49 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
1. Another thing that I want to comment about setting KPI on the number of SMEs to setup subside by the government grants.
2. What are the demerits of these KPI?
a. There will be a rush to meet the KPI number of startups or SMEs - regardless of whether the business concepts work or not, or whether they can penetrate the overseas market - using taxpayers money.
End up, alot of taxpayers money will be wasted because of the KPI set by WP.
[6/8/2026 3:49 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> e. There is a concept of FIRE - Financial Independence,...
Don't need for that. With PAP policies, businesses are already exiting SG
[6/8/2026 3:50 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Source:- Google Gemini AI
Singapore ranked 8th globally in the Kearney's 2026 FDI Confidence Index, jumping from 15th the previous year. Net inflows remained robust, with over S$55.7 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2026 alone, driven heavily by digital infrastructure, semiconductors, and AI-related ecosystems.
[6/8/2026 3:59 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> 1. Another thing that I want to comment about setting KPI on...
Yes. Let's not waste anymore taxpayer money than necessary.
Taxes collected are to fund govt. Govt budgets need to be slashed.. especially in this prolonged era of govt posture of "monitoring" / "wait and see".
Smaller govt = less tax required = lower tax rates = more conducive for businesses
Govt also cannot maintain iron rice bowl mentality and practices. This contributes to wastage
[6/8/2026 4:00 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Job losses to AI and moving out of business to neighbouring economic zones?
[26/05, 1:06 pm] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSxxc2qWQ/
@Babe:1. Singapore FDI investment in 2026 - reach record high $58.6 billions per quarter hitting $197 billions.
FDI mainly in high end high value added sectors such as finance, technologies & IT and advanced manufacturing - producing high salary jobs.
2. Singapore median monthly salary reaches $5,775 (including CPF).
3. Singapore achieve full employment in 2026 (companies finding it difficult to recruit workers in Singapore).(Note :- in economic terms 3.1% unemployment is universally considered low - as there are workers not actively looking for jobs).
[26/05, 1:15 pm] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
@Babe:1. Joint Development zone (with JB, Batam) missions is to rationalize joint attraction of global FDI into our investment zones - to capitalize and exploits the merits offer by each zones.
2. Eg. Singapore offer high values RHQ, logistics, financial services, high technology advanced manufacturing, well connected ports, air cargo etc but come with high rental and manpower cost.
3. JB and Batam - provides the advantages of low cost land rental, lower manpower costs.
4. Hence, Gardenia, H&M, Amazon that do online fresh groceries deliveries - are well suited to move into JB and Batam - because they require low cost, blue collar workers input - that does not fit into Singapore economic transformation landscape for advanced manufacturing and high paid jobs.
[26/05, 1:20 pm] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
@Babe:1. StanChart job cuts are mainly corporate function roles, support roles that include positions such as risk management and regulatory compliance - that can be automated by AI.
2. StanChart however are increasing job roles to hire more relationship managers, accelerate product innovation, improve digital and client experience, as well as upgrade and launch new client centres.”
@Babe:1. Singapore financial capital under management has increase to more than $6 trillion - plenty of wealth relationship management jobs required by StanChart to tap the wealth management.
@Babe:The total financial assets under management (AUM) in Singapore's fund management industry has surpassed S$6 trillion, building upon the S$6.07 trillion (US$4.46 trillion) recorded prior to the latest growth period.
The wealth and asset management sectors continue to see healthy client inflows, driven by the steady expansion of family offices and private equity.
@Babe:So Singaporeans must be able to see the complete picture how Singapore economic transformation landscape are evolving in order to appreciate how Singapore business and jobs have been elevated into a higher value, higher income jobs - instead of being alarmed by some movement of business out of Singapore and retrenchment of some workers.
Able to see the big picture and connect the dots - will make Singaporeans more informed instead of becoming alarmist.----
@Babe:1. Through carefully calibrated economic transformation:-Singapore has become the highest GDP PPP per capita in the World.
2. Top 5 Global GDP (PPP) per Capita Leaders.The most recent figures from major global financial institutions demonstrate Singapore's dominant economic standing:
Singapore: \(\sim \$150,000 – \$173,000+\)
Luxembourg: \(\sim \$140,000 – \$158,000\)
Ireland: \(\sim \$140,000+\)
Macao SAR: \(\sim \$125,000 – \$135,000\)
Switzerland: \(\sim \$105,000+\) [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]----
@Babe:Singapore is globally recognized as one of the most AI-ready economies and leading smart nations.The city-state’s strategy focuses on large-scale AI deployment and workforce resilience rather than building frontier models from scratch.This approach is driven by the National AI Council (NAIC) and the Economic Strategy Review (ESR).----
@Babe:1. In layman terms, do we want companies that offer $1,000, $2,000, $3,000 jobs - to make bread, clothing, pack grocery or do backend mundane excel spreadsheet, print invoice, go through paperwork.
[6/8/2026 4:00 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ): 2. Or do we want our Government to attract high value high salary jobs that pay $5,000, $6,000 to above $10,000 - that do advanced manufacturing such as AI chips, chips design, wealth relationship manager, AI developers, creators, R&D, etc?
3. Singapore economic resiliency transformation and national AI council is to create high salary jobs for Singaporeans.
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"Some businesses will lose out amid deeper Singapore-Malaysia economic integration, but both sides will benefit: Tharman.
"We have to accept that, with the larger win, there will be some losses. And that is a mature way of thinking about the bilateral relationship, on both sides," says Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam."
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/president-tharman-malaysia-state-visit-economy-businesses-6255946#:~:text=Some%20businesses%20will,President%20Tharman%20Shanmugaratnam.
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[6/8/2026 4:01 pm] REACH Singapore: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
[6/8/2026 4:11 pm] Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J: Different topic all together. Someone here recommended kaki one service if need contact different agencies. If we find any problem with our estate. Just to let Reach know need to make kaki simplified. I wrote in regarding something to do with parking. Send in the blk no. Plus pictures. It's robot is asking for the location, while I am moving. Not a good app
[6/8/2026 4:12 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> If you start specialize your skills the pros is you earn much...
As for whether young undergraduates should take more broad base education to secure jobs when specialization change or drill in to specialisation and secure immediate jobs but when industry transform, it will lead to obsolency?
My suggestion is, take both broad base and specialization in IHL.
[6/8/2026 4:14 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Eg.
1. Take subjects that cut across domains and industries (eg. Business, Economics, Finances, Psychology, Marketing, Accounting etc).
2. Specialize in say computer science or AI, or computer engineering.
[6/8/2026 4:16 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J:
> Different topic all together. Someone here recommended kaki...
The GPS take your location at where you stand, cannot travel by car and submit - because the longitude and latitude of the gps will change and capture the wrong location.
[6/8/2026 4:17 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
The accuracy of the gps location is up to 1 metre from where you stand when submit - can even zoom in.
[6/8/2026 4:50 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
My close friend comments:- Is the sme driven economy inspired by china's ๅฐๆ็ปๆต？
My comments:- Sorry, how does it work?
My close friend comments: - China resorted to this method primarily because global demand weaken by covid by tariffs etc. so individuals can start setting up road side stall to sell their wares for survival. China is a big supplier also a big market. Excess produce and products hope to be absorbes by local economy.
My comments:- Don't know REACH participant can accept such concept or not.
My close friend comments:- Singapore being small, we have to depend on exports, and this needs scale, outreach which SMEs don't have the muscle to do.
The result may be local competition to death.
My comments:- Yes. This is the problem face by our SMEs.
Except some can make it like Sheng Siong, Raffles medical, osim, money max, maxi cash, FuHua, Yeo Hiap Sing, Grabs etc.
[6/8/2026 5:08 pm] Jun Ming in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> My close friend comments:- Is the sme driven economy inspired...
So we need a local ecosystem and help to bring sme to the altitude..
[6/8/2026 5:08 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> So we need a local ecosystem and help to bring sme to the...
Honestly, this is a hard topic.
Doing business is not easy.
[6/8/2026 5:09 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Especially when our Domestic economy is so small.
[6/8/2026 5:09 pm] Jun Ming: Giving them advice how to expand or what can be improve
[6/8/2026 5:10 pm] Jun Ming: Recently my father shop change some feng shui. Like how the store attract more customers etc
[6/8/2026 5:10 pm] Jun Ming: And maybe can give advice for ready businesses to expand overseas
[6/8/2026 5:11 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> Giving them advice how to expand or what can be improve
I think this was done in the early 2000s when venture capital, entrepreneurship, SMEs concept, government grants, follow GICs to overseas market, follow EDB, IE Singapore etc are coined.
Only few SMEs that I mentioned earlier make it.
[6/8/2026 5:11 pm] Jun Ming: Then identify what's the failure and what can we improve
[6/8/2026 5:11 pm] Jun Ming: I believe it's not just monetary issue
[6/8/2026 5:12 pm] Jun Ming: Maybe diplomatic issue
[6/8/2026 5:12 pm] Jun Ming: Or Singaporean are too honest
[6/8/2026 5:12 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Failure could be due to business concepts, business prospects, customer base, how to manage the business, risk management, managing different culture, expectations, availability of Management talents, workers talents, navigate foreign business and customer environment, money, resources, staying power, relationship etc.
Not easy.
[6/8/2026 5:13 pm] Jun Ming: Need to research on market and not based on imagination
[6/8/2026 5:14 pm] Jun Ming: Even research does not give real results
[6/8/2026 5:14 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Not easy.
[6/8/2026 5:15 pm] Jun Ming: But we start local first. If most of our local business barely survive in local than something is wrong
[6/8/2026 5:16 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> But we start local first. If most of our local business barely...
Because domestic economy is too small, too many competition will kill the SMEs.
Cost issues also a problem.
[6/8/2026 5:16 pm] Jun Ming: Gov need to protect local business
[6/8/2026 5:17 pm] Jun Ming in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Because domestic economy is too small,...
Reduce unwanted competition
[6/8/2026 5:17 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Protectionism will lead to inefficiency and taxpayers money will be drain.
[6/8/2026 5:18 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
See India, Malaysia etc that adopt protectionism, economy cannot flourish.
[6/8/2026 5:18 pm] Jun Ming: Then the strong will become stronger the weak will die off
[6/8/2026 5:18 pm] Jun Ming: Before getting strong
[6/8/2026 5:18 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> Then the strong will become stronger the weak will die off
This is what happens to our SMEs that grown like those I mentioned earlier.
[6/8/2026 5:19 pm] Jun Ming: For a oversea own business an extra 50% tax?
[6/8/2026 5:19 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Many smaller ones already die out.
Eg. Bike sharing is one example.
Ev battery charging companies - many also dying.
[6/8/2026 5:20 pm] Jun Ming: Or a local own business 50% less tax
[6/8/2026 5:20 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> For a oversea own business an extra 50% tax?
Sorry I don't get your point.
[6/8/2026 5:21 pm] Jun Ming: So gov can implement for foreign business need to pay an extra 50% tax
[6/8/2026 5:21 pm] Jun Ming: And local business we reduce a 25% tax as an incentive
[6/8/2026 5:21 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Then many foreign investment that create jobs for local workers won't come in.
More Singaporeans lose jobs.
[6/8/2026 5:22 pm] Jun Ming in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> then many foreign investment that create jobs for local...
Then can add terms and conditions unless this company are able to hire 1k and above Singaporean
[6/8/2026 5:22 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Imagine if we do that, AIA, ibm, Microsoft, micron, Citibank etc pull out.
Then many high paying jobs gone.
[6/8/2026 5:23 pm] Jun Ming: So this will stop small and unwanted foreign business enter
[6/8/2026 5:23 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> Then can add terms and conditions unless this company are able...
I think our trade Ministers have already negotiate very favourable terms for Singaporeans.
[6/8/2026 5:23 pm] Jun Ming in reply to Jun Ming:
> Then can add terms and conditions unless this company are able...
Or your company have reach a certain amount of capital
[6/8/2026 5:24 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> So this will stop small and unwanted foreign business enter
Economics is a very delicate topic that have many fine balances and many considerations.
Not a simple topic.
[6/8/2026 5:24 pm] Jun Ming: This is to protect sme to grow big enough to compete with big companies
[6/8/2026 5:25 pm] Jun Ming: Just like baby you need to protect them with care. When they grow up they can fight their own
[6/8/2026 5:28 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
You see, even WP who touted their future economy playbook and suppose to aspire to be our alternative government - got so many fatal loopholes.
As amateur economist - can easily spot those fatal loopholes.
Hence economic policies are no joke.
Cannot get it wrong.
One wrong move, the whole country finances, economy and jobs can suddenly crumple.
That is why I say economic is not an easy topic.
The whole world's government are struggling to do it well.
But not easy.
[6/8/2026 5:32 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Source:- Google Gemini AI
Protecting local businesses through trade barriers or market subsidies
causes higher prices for buyers, less choices, and lazy local companies
. It also starts trade fights with other nations and hurts overall economic growth.
Economic Drawbacks
Higher Prices: Tariffs and import limits force buyers to pay more for goods, lowering overall public spending power.
Less Innovation: Protected firms face weak competition, reducing their drive to improve quality or cut costs.
Market Inefficiency: Resources flow into propped-up, weak sectors instead of high-performing, natural growth areas.
Trade Retaliation: Other nations may impose their own penalties, hurting export-heavy local industries.
[6/8/2026 5:53 pm] Jun Ming: Off topic I feel that tengah forest city is a scam
[6/8/2026 5:54 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Tengah where got forest city?
I thought in JB?
[6/8/2026 5:54 pm] Jun Ming in reply to Jun Ming:
> Off topic I feel that tengah forest city is a scam
Cause I don't see any forest
[6/8/2026 5:54 pm] Jun Ming in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Tengah where got forest city? I thought in JB?
Forest town
[6/8/2026 5:54 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> Cause I don't see any forest
Hahaha.
[6/8/2026 5:55 pm] Jun Ming: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2021/04/singapore-sustainable-smart-town-tengah/
[6/8/2026 5:55 pm] Jun Ming: False marketing
[6/8/2026 5:55 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Don't know.
Didn't realize it.
[6/8/2026 5:55 pm] Jun Ming: Instead forest are cut down
[6/8/2026 6:00 pm] REACH Singapore: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
[6/8/2026 6:03 pm] ์ฌ์์น๊ตฌ, ์ฒซ์ฌ๋ ๐ in reply to Jun Ming:
> Off topic I feel that tengah forest city is a scam
Tengah? Yeah somewhat yes in that it wasn't car-lite like LTA was saying.
[6/8/2026 6:03 pm] ์ฌ์์น๊ตฌ, ์ฒซ์ฌ๋ ๐: Feels like American suburbia when you go down the main arterial road.
[6/8/2026 6:46 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,
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[6/8/2026 7:05 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors
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After note:-
CNA news:-
Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC) and Tiong subsequently clarified that the WP was not proposing a zero-sum shift away from MNCs.
Both parties landed on a consensus that MNCs and trade remain vital to Singapore’s next phase of growth, though Tiong said in closing that the WP sought an evolution towards younger local firms and away from how dominant MNCs and government-linked companies are in the economy.
The WP argued that its proposed redundancy insurance, which anyone who is retrenched would qualify for, offers better protection than the Government’s SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme.
The Government countered that its approach has always been to support re-employment, not unemployment.
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WP Kenneth Tiong on SMEs.
@Babe:Both WP Jamus Lim and Kenneth Tiong coin an anti-MNC stance in Parliament while drilling in on SME driven economy.
This is sending a anti-MNCs message that are producing high paying jobs to Singaporeans.
A sure way to deter MNCs to bypass Singapore and stop creating jobs for Singaporeans.
Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC) and Kenneth Tiong subsequently clarified that the WP was not proposing a zero-sum shift away from MNCs.
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@Babe:Very obvious that WP, Jamus Lim and Kenneth Tiong have no good solutions to Singapore economics transformation - except to take PAP cookbooks - to criticize and find cracks - to assert do more, do better.
A very easy job for oppositions, WP to exploit when they have no good solutions.
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https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS4nryEqc/
Jamus Lim say can dispense with MNCs and create our own Samsung.
@Babe:Many SMEs in Singapore sign contracts with many MNCs as logistics and parts suppliers.
If you chase MNCs out of Singapore, not only high paying jobs for Singaporeans will lose their jobs.
And many SMEs in Singapore will collapse as well not to mention creating our own Samsung.
Talk is easy.
Your economics is not pragmatic at all and is fatal to Singapore economy, business and jobs.
@Babe:Imagine telling the following MNCs to leave Singapore:-
1. Citibank
2. AIA
3. Microsoft
4. Google
5. Shoppe
6. IBM
7. Cisco
8. HP
9. TikTok
10. Huawei
11. Siemens
12. Philips
13. Samsung
14. TSMC
Etc.
I think WP Jamus Lim and Kenneth Tiong are out of their minds.
It is fatal and suicidal to Singapore economy.
Many of our Singaporeans high paying jobs will be gone.
Many of our SMEs, supporting industries, contractors, logistics etc supporting these MNCs will collapse.
I think WP Jamus Lim and Kenneth Tiong are out of their minds.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
REACH (Telegram) 153 - What are your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament today? Which issue interests you the most?
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04 Aug 2026 (10am - 7pm)
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[4/8/2026 9:59 am] REACH Singapore: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
Parliament will sit today (4 August) at 12.00 pm. Planned housing developments in Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks, as well as the retrenchment at the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) will be discussed.
๐ฌ What are your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament today? Which issue interests you the most?
๐ Planned redevelopment of Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks
At least 18 questions have been filed on the planned redevelopment of Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks, following public discussion sparked by Housing and Development Board's release of accompanying environmental and heritage reports for the areas on July 10.
Under the plans, some areas of the Maju Forest along Sunset Way are proposed for public housing, while the remaining areas will be retained as wildlife refuges and ecological corridors. Gillman Barracks, a former military site with heritage buildings, has been proposed as a mixed-use residential neighbourhood comprising both public and private housing.
๐ GovTech layoffs
Eight questions have been tabled on the recent retrenchment of 93 GovTech staff. As the agency is moving away from relying on vendors, it is restructuring to develop and operate more of its own products, so that it can respond more quickly to national needs.
The retrenchment, announced on July 15, is the first phase of the exercise that will eventually see some 7 per cent to 9 per cent of roles affected over the next two years.
๐ WP motion on "economy of the future"
The Workers' Party has filed a motion to present its vision for Singapore's economy and its response to the Government's economic plans.
๐ Other Issues
Other parliamentary questions will cover findings by the Auditor-General’s Office, the adoption and impact of artificial intelligence in Singapore. New Bills that will be introduced include the Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill, Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, among others.
๐ https://www.parliament.gov.sg/api/media/14effa11-ada1-42d1-ab1a-aad2794f165a/Order-Paper---7July2026.pdf
๐ https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/parliament-to-discuss-maju-forest-redevelopment-and-govtech-retrenchments-on-aug-4
๐ https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/parliament-gillman-barracks-maju-forest-govtech-layoffs-6294751
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[4/8/2026 10:59 am] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : 1) Which issue(s) are you most interested in for today's Parliament sitting? Share your reasons in the chat! (You may choose more than one option.) ]
- Planned redevelopment of Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks
- GovTech layoffs
- WP motion on “economy of the future”
- Motion on compensation packages of parliamentary staff
- Adoption and impact of artificial intelligence
- Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill
- Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
- Others (please share your views in the chats below)
[4/8/2026 11:28 am] Jun Ming: The rate of demand of housing is abnormal. We have seen news that say we need to remove camp and forest to build.
[4/8/2026 11:28 am] Jun Ming: So we come to a conclusion that we are over populated
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๐ฌ What are your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament today? Which issue interests you the most?
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[4/8/2026 12:03 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear contributors,
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Catch the livestream of today's Parliament sitting here:
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[4/8/2026 1:37 pm] G in reply to REACH Singapore:
> ๐ข Topic ๐ข Parliament will sit today (4 August) at 12.00 pm....
Deforestation to build more BTOs in a country with dropping TFR just means 1 thing:
More and more foreigners gonna be naturalised
[4/8/2026 1:39 pm] Daniel in reply to G:
> Deforestation to build more BTOs in a country with dropping...
Or less people per household. Less and less multi generational households, more and more singles and couples without kids. So same amount or less people overall will still need more flats.
[4/8/2026 2:01 pm] REACH Singapore: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
[4/8/2026 2:03 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,
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๐ฌ What are your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament today? Which issue interests you the most?
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[4/8/2026 2:21 pm] Andy: My thoughts:
Happy to have more land redeveloped in such a prime area. Forests are unusable space and land is better used for housing, malls, places of worship. Greenery is usually incorporated into estates anyway for heat regulation. I just know the preservationists will come at me ๐
Retrenchment is part of the corporate cycle. It's necessary to build a stronger business, for sustainability for long term growth and then increasing jobs again. It's unfortunate for those retrenched but I believe the assistance given after and package is reasonable.
I'm excited for WP's vision... please be good!
[4/8/2026 2:25 pm] Adam: It is necessary and more environmentally friendly if sg clears forest to develop its land.
If not here then where? You see how many gas guzzling cars clog the causeway. Because dont clear forest here, okay to clear forest to buy house in malaysia, burn petrol to drive here? And the houses in malaysia even less dense, so clear more forest for a single household.
All the excuse of environmentalism is simply nimby behavoir and wanting to protect their property prices.
[4/8/2026 2:27 pm] Adam: So much people in singapore and many dont even have a house here. So where they stay? How they get here? Did they walk here or burn more fuel. Do they disappear at night or have a house on cleared land somewhere?
[4/8/2026 2:32 pm] Daniel: Yeah, maybe can consider clearing some landed estates as well for more high density housing. Seems a more efficient use of space.
[4/8/2026 3:13 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
1. There are few natural reserves that are earmarked to be preserved.
2. Other areas even some with forested trees are gazetted for housing development.
3. So as long as housing development does not intrude into the reserve forested areas, I don't have an objection to the plan housing development as long as heritage sites are preserved and trees are regrow to blend into the housing estates.
[4/8/2026 3:19 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
1. Concerning the adoption of AI, I understand that there is a need to pay for token if the basic threshold of usage is exceeded.
2. Some companies do pay for the basic plan.
3. But some heavy AI users will normally exceed the maximum token in the basic plan.
4. Hence, monthly, staff pay out of their own pocket to Anthropic to use the Claude AI.
5. Wonder can companies pool together to negotiate for a favourable price so that individual staff don't need to pay out of their pockets as they are using the AI to do the company's work.
[4/8/2026 3:22 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Btw Anthropic Claude AI is the most expensive among all the other AI models as it is a Frontier AI.
[4/8/2026 3:22 pm] Adam: I hope sg gov can nego so that AI is strong here
[4/8/2026 3:22 pm] Adam: From both consumer side and provider side
[4/8/2026 3:23 pm] Adam: If gov want give ai to all citizens. Dont make it such that the corp have a wasteful mindset. Charge through the nose for models because they know gov is footing the bill
[4/8/2026 3:23 pm] Ahin in reply to Adam:
> It is necessary and more environmentally friendly if sg clears...
I think we need to strike balance. No doubt forest do have effect on global warming temperature and sea rise level... Use technology to find solution...
[4/8/2026 3:24 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Source:- CNA news
Artificial Analysis estimated V4-Flash's average cost at 3 cents per test, compared with 86 cents for Kimi K3, US$1.86 for OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol and US$3.15 for Claude Fable 5.
"Alibaba unveils its largest AI model yet, DeepSeek's latest model is ultra-low cost.
The developments highlight the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence by Chinese tech firms as Alibaba and DeepSeek aim to gain traction among global developers."
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/alibaba-ai-model-deepseek-low-cost-6294501#:~:text=Alibaba%20unveils%20its,among%20global%20developers.
[4/8/2026 3:25 pm] Adam in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Source:- CNA news Artificial Analysis estimated V4-Flash's...
Cannot just compare based on price. Have to balance with quality too. if the ai is free, you wouldnt trust it with quality code compared to paid model.
[4/8/2026 3:25 pm] Adam: Also there are security concerns. Dont want our IP and secrets leaked to external parties
[4/8/2026 3:26 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Source:- CNA news Artificial Analysis estimated V4-Flash's...
The least costly is China Alibaba Qwen, DeepSeek, and Moonshot Kimi
[4/8/2026 3:27 pm] Adam: I wonder if trump and usa will raise a fuss if singapore takes a neutral approach to ai and ends up mainly using chinese models.
Already many defense contracts with them later end up like turkey trying to get f35
[4/8/2026 3:27 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Adam:
> Also there are security concerns....
Understand.
Companies with need for protection of intellectual property use close architecture by negotiating with AI company to build a closed AI - datasets are not leaked to outside.
But normal usage uses the Open model. It is this that the staff pay out of pockets as the token for Anthropic Claude AI - is the most expensive.
[4/8/2026 3:28 pm] Andy in reply to Daniel:
> Yeah, maybe can consider clearing some landed estates as well...
I am all for clearing landed... ๐ there are too many old ones deserted in core areas, just rotting away. There are actually so many landed enclaves around SG
[4/8/2026 3:30 pm] Andy in reply to Ahin:
> I think we need to strike balance....
Agree on striking balance, although 'balance' can mean different things to different people, we all have our own set of scales ๐คท.
IMO we are a grain of sand on a beach - take care of national interest before global interest. Adhering to global guidelines of course.
[4/8/2026 3:35 pm] Adam: When i was working around cbd a decade ago, i notice some places are not at full occupancy. Now my office in the east also not really that full. I also see many shops empty along the streets. Some close down too.
We might feel very crowded in malls or mrt, but actually much of singapore is pretty quiet if you walk away from the core areas.
[4/8/2026 3:36 pm] Adam: Singapore can probably optimise its space more. A lot of people wfh these days. My house every day packed because got at least one person doing their stuff
[4/8/2026 3:37 pm] Ahin: Rather than salvaging forest for residential which is irreversible.... Why not - redesign the scape to be more efficient?
[4/8/2026 3:37 pm] Adam: Can look to business areas. Industrial areas. Are they using space efficiently? Even in the army areas feels like they dont maximise their space. Also have the kiasu mindset to waste money or not get budget next time.
[4/8/2026 3:39 pm] Adam in reply to Ahin:
> Rather than salvaging forest for residential which is...
Yes. Both can be true. Imo singapore can still retain its greenery while building high. Unfortunately big trees and forest are not compatible with large buildings
[4/8/2026 3:39 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Adam:
> I wonder if trump and usa will raise a fuss if singapore takes...
Security cannot use.
[4/8/2026 3:40 pm] Adam in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Security cannot use.
Can. Run Kimi local is more safer that giving trust to a foreign entity that they wont do anything funny.
[4/8/2026 3:40 pm] Adam: The chinese models can be wholly owned in our own computers
[4/8/2026 3:41 pm] Adam: Assuming you have a million dollar computer to run it. We cant but a big org can.
[4/8/2026 3:41 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Adam:
> Can. Run Kimi local is more safer that giving trust to a...
Don't know up to the company and government to do the security assessment.
I cannot comment on security issues.
[4/8/2026 3:42 pm] Adam: Only problem with chinese model is they block certain topics. But it can be sidestepped
[4/8/2026 3:43 pm] Adam: Actually all public models got some guardrails. Cannot talk about cbrn amongst other stuff so our military will be handicapped if we rely on closed source models. And claude is the worst at this.
[4/8/2026 3:44 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
I think there are some areas that we work with Chinese models.
Others work with US models.
But they don't mixed.
Security classification are also separated.
But I not in a position to know and comments how they are segregated.
[4/8/2026 3:48 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Source:- Google Gemini AI
Official land use allocations in Singapore designate 8% of total land area for public housing (HDB) and 7% for private housing (condominiums and landed properties combined).
The allocation of land for :-
1. HDB flats
2. Private Condos
3. Landed properties
Have been planned out with leasehold and freehold.
[4/8/2026 3:54 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
1. Another thing, I want to see what WP vision on our future economy will be.
I have roughly read what they have proposed at high level.
But it didn't excite me, because at high level, in early 2000s we have already been talking about it.
Some part have been implemented - like the startup, venture capital, private entrepreneurship, SMEs tagging along with GICs into overseas markets.
Only some SMEs are successful to venture overseas and grow, not too many.
Nothing new. More like ็ๅท้ฅญ。(Fried cooked cold rice).
Probably WP can provide more details in the Parliament, then we can discuss with more depth.
[4/8/2026 3:55 pm] Ahin in reply to Adam:
> Yes. Both can be true. Imo singapore can still retain its...
Not to mention the wild animal environment... surely, they will extinct
[4/8/2026 3:56 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
I will also like to attach another global ranking - in which Singapore also scored top global ranking.
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"Which Countries Think They’re on the Right Track?" in 2026.
Singapore rank top.
Confidence level 86%.
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/how-people-around-the-world-feel-about-their-countries-in-2026/#:~:text=SUBSCRIBE-,Which%20Countries%20Think%20They%E2%80%99re%20on%20the%20Right%20Track%3F,-Published
[4/8/2026 4:01 pm] REACH Singapore: In case you missed it, here are some updates from the parliamentary proceedings so far:
➡️ Gillman Barracks, Sunset Way plans not fixed as government weighs competing needs: Alvin Tan
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sunset-way-maju-forest-gillman-barracks-parliament-alvin-tan-6296786
➡️ New law proposed to lower en bloc thresholds for older condominiums
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/en-bloc-condominiums-property-thresholds-parliament-6296691?cid=telegram_cna_social_28112017_cna
➡️ New anti-scam laws target Carousell, TikTok account mules; online harms order fine up from $1m to $10m
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/new-anti-scam-laws-target-carousell-tiktok-account-mules-online-harms-order-fine-up-from-1m-to-10m?ref=top-stories
➡️ Of GovTech’s 93 retrenched staff, 42% are in their 40s: Jasmin Lau
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/of-govtechs-93-retrenched-staff-42-are-in-their-40s-jasmin-lau
➡️ Proposed changes to law for SCDF to prosecute suppliers of non-compliant bomb shelter products
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/proposed-changes-to-law-for-scdf-to-prosecute-suppliers-of-non-compliant-bomb-shelter-products
[4/8/2026 4:01 pm] REACH Singapore: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
[4/8/2026 5:04 pm] ์ฌ์์น๊ตฌ, ์ฒซ์ฌ๋ ๐: The grace fu response to the forest question was absolutely terrible. Every day I'm more and more convinced MSE is just the embodiment of greenwashing. What is the point of the ministry if you can't protect natural carbon sinks.
[4/8/2026 5:04 pm] ์ฌ์์น๊ตฌ, ์ฒซ์ฌ๋ ๐: No one even asked for a fight. We want you to do what the ministry is supposed to do yet you act all haughty high and mighty, trying to score political points as we plead you to save the forest.
[4/8/2026 5:05 pm] ์ฌ์์น๊ตฌ, ์ฒซ์ฌ๋ ๐: Not the first time grace fu acts like that in parliament already.
[4/8/2026 5:05 pm] ์ฌ์์น๊ตฌ, ์ฒซ์ฌ๋ ๐: I think the scariest thing is that PAP puts their worst candidates in the Central and West yet they make decisions to actively harm us, and at every cycle they just get rubber stamped to go back in again. Is all so hopeless.
[4/8/2026 5:06 pm] Jun Ming in reply to Adam:
> So much people in singapore and many dont even have a house...
Then reduce the people in Singapore
[4/8/2026 5:13 pm] Jun Ming: I think it's a slap to our Paris agreement on deforestation if they proceed
Friday, July 31, 2026
REACH (Telegram) 152 - What are your thoughts on the findings shared on the mental health impact of social media use on young people? What else can we do to address these impacts?
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31 Jul 2026 (10am - 7pm)
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[31/7/2026 10:00 am] REACH Singapore: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
An expert panel was convened by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in September 2025 to study the mental health impact of social media use. Yesterday, the panel released a report consolidating findings and recommendations for healthier and safer social media use among young people.
๐ฌ What are your thoughts on the findings shared on the mental health impact of social media use on young people? What else can we do to address these impacts?
๐ Several platform features were identified as problematic
The panel identified several platform features that may be particularly problematic for young people’s mental health.
These include direct messaging functions, which may expose young people to safety risks, including cyberbullying, harassment, and inappropriate contact from unknown users.
The ability to make anonymous or pseudonymous accounts may further reduce accountability and make harmful online behaviour more difficult to detect and address, the panel said.
Infinite scroll or autoplay functions that constantly serve up content to users may also contribute to problematic or addictive patterns of social media use, it said.
By removing natural stopping points, the platforms encourage users to remain engaged for prolonged periods beyond what they originally intended.
The panel also highlighted other features, like algorithmically curated feeds, which may amplify exposure to distressing or harmful content, even when a user's initial interest was benign.
Quantified social feedback mechanisms like visible "like" counts and follower metrics also encourage social comparison and validation-seeking behaviours, with potential negative effects on self-esteem and emotional wellbeing, said the panel.
They "may accelerate the onset of internalising symptoms among vulnerable young people".
[31/7/2026 10:00 am] REACH Singapore: ๐ The wider mental health picture
The panel found that problematic social media use is more broadly linked to poorer mental health. This is backed by a growing body of local and international evidence.
In Singapore, about two in five teens aged 15 to 17 who spent more than three hours daily on social media report severe symptoms of depression. Young people who showed more addiction-like symptoms of social media use had poorer overall mental well-being.
Anxiety and depression are two of the most consistently documented mental health outcomes associated with problematic social media use, said the panel.
The panel added that heavy social media use disrupts sleep, which can in turn worsen depression and anxiety symptoms.
Problematic use is also linked to lower life satisfaction, particularly in early adolescence – around the ages of 11 to 13 for girls and 14 to 15 for boys. It can intensify social comparison, which can fuel body-image concerns and unhealthy eating habits, often driven by idealised portrayals of others’ lives online.
๐ Recommendations by the panel
Besides targeting harmful platform features, the panel recommended strengthening age assurance measures to more accurately identify users' ages.
The government should also empower young people to navigate the online environment in safe and healthy ways, and support their parents in guiding them to do so, said the panel.
The panel further recommended a whole-of-society approach involving families, schools, healthcare providers, community partners, platform operators and the government to better safeguard young people's well-being online.
MOH said the panel's findings and recommendations would help inform ongoing efforts to strengthen support for young people's mental health and promote safer digital experiences for young people.
๐ Singapore’s current measures
The panel noted that Singapore has already introduced a range of measures to promote safer use of social media, including a code of practice that requires certain social media services to minimise exposure to harmful online content for Singapore users, particularly children.
The Infocomm Media Development Authority also assesses the effectiveness of these safety measures.
The panel noted that some social media platforms have started introducing features that support safer use among young users, such as differentiated accounts with stronger parental controls for younger users.
Others have created resources alongside community partners to help parents guide their children in fostering healthy digital habits.
"These efforts provide an important foundation, and the government will continue to do more to protect users, especially children, online," said MOH.
๐ https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/social-media-likes-infinite-scrolling-direct-messaging-linked-to-poorer-youth-mental-health
๐ https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/moh-social-media-use-youth-6287801
๐ https://www.moh.gov.sg/newsroom/expert-panel-submits-key-findings-and-recommendations-to-support-healthier-and-safer-social-media-use-among-young-people/
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[31/7/2026 10:20 am] Daniel: I really think this goes in the right direction. Addressing the problematic features such as infinite scroll, autoplay and algorithms drawing people into specific filter bubbles will help all of us while not really impeding on things like free speech etc.
I notice that for myself (not a youth anymore), that sometimes I get drawn to some random posts or videos on Instagram or Facebook and then regret losing that time later. I am trying to put the settings to minimise such temptations by restricting content to accounts I follow, but this is not possible on Facebook and on Instagram has to be toggled every 30 days. It is really evident that the platforms have no interest in implementing those features as it will reduce the time people spend on their product, so I think the government putting on some guardrails is the only way this is going to happen.
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[31/7/2026 11:02 am] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : Q2: More could be done to strengthen support for young people's mental health and promote safer digital experiences for them. (Share your reasons in the chat.) ]
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[31/7/2026 11:12 am] Jun Ming in reply to Daniel:
> I really think this goes in the right direction....
Agree
[31/7/2026 11:14 am] Jun Ming: I think social media and reels is too much brain rot
[31/7/2026 11:14 am] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
1. The recent 3 youth 14 to 19 years old reflect the direct influence of the harmful content of social media platform - to what they learn on terrorism, violence and translate into how they are going to carry out their intent.
2. In fact, 2 were a near miss - if not because they were nabbed just before they carried out what they see in social media and plan out what the social media taught them.
3. Our children in school and Nsmen lives will be threatened if they are not stop just in the nick of time.
[31/7/2026 11:15 am] Jun Ming: Too much ai created content, lack of creative originality.
[31/7/2026 11:17 am] Jun Ming: You look at the trend recently it really is meaningless. For eg. The trend of 67
[31/7/2026 11:26 am] Jun Ming: https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/volunteer-sexualised-primary-2-boys-moaning-noises-bend-over
[31/7/2026 11:28 am] Adam: What if the government make their own dating app? All dating app has unhealthy habits of first impressions. Loads of bots and low effort users. Perverse inventive by app dev to keep people paying. If govt make one then maybe boost singles sanity and tfr
[31/7/2026 11:30 am] 365: I am also guilty of doom scrolling and consuming too much unhealthy content, but I believe the responsibility lies with myself to control my actions, and not the government.
[31/7/2026 11:32 am] 365: Government controls this, then there'll be a next big time sink that corporates will come up with. It'll be a forever cat and mouse game, with regulations lacking behind. Once you have practiced good self control, corporate can't take that away from you.
[31/7/2026 11:33 am] Jun Ming: Very addictive. People nowadays including me lack of self control
[31/7/2026 11:40 am] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Children must do age filter - to prevent them access to harmful content.
Children are not capable to do self control.
The recent youth exposure to terrorism demonstrate this.
And our society should not be left to chance waiting for mass incident to happen.
[31/7/2026 11:42 am] Daniel in reply to 365:
> I am also guilty of doom scrolling and consuming too much...
Yes, but there are limits to this. If a product is actively harmful and designed to make people addictive, then it should be regulated. These products are specifically designed to make us dependant and to overcome our self control. It's the same with things like cigarettes, for long tobacco companies have used those arguments as well.
[31/7/2026 12:36 pm] Jun Ming: Another harmful online content is pornography. How do we stop kids from exposing those things and search this things on their own
[31/7/2026 12:38 pm] Khai Mun L. in reply to Jun Ming:
> Another harmful online content is pornography....
Cannot totally stop this.
The best we can do is give them proper alternative education and good role models
[31/7/2026 12:38 pm] Jun Ming: Cause I myself search for it in primary 5
[31/7/2026 12:38 pm] Khai Mun L.: Even china firewall and sexualization of mundane things cannot prevent
[31/7/2026 12:41 pm] 365: We shouldn't try to turn the internet sterile, but to raise the future generations to be resilient to the harms of the internet despite its environment.
[31/7/2026 12:47 pm] Daniel: I feel that the suggested measures in targeting the mechanics don't turn the Internet sterile. They don't affect content, just the way it is presented to us.
[31/7/2026 12:50 pm] 365: I think what has been done, the differentiated content for accounts of different ages is already plentiful enough.
Yes, some kids will try to lie about their age and bypass restrictions. Just as a guardrail is there to protect people from falling over the edge, for anyone who is adamant about going past it, nothing will help.
[31/7/2026 12:55 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Many Ancient sages say :-
- see no evils
- hear no evils
- speak no evils
- think no evils
Purpose is to guide people toward inner purity, emotional peace, and moral goodness by stopping harmful thoughts and actions before they grow.
[31/7/2026 12:56 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Even leaders can "m.. see, m... do".
[31/7/2026 12:56 pm] Jun Ming: I think sexual education on porn should start direct on primary school
[31/7/2026 12:57 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Eg.
One rouge regime say "pay toll charges in Hormuz Straits".
A superpower also say, come let share, I also levy toll because I send my navy to protect.
An ASEAN minister also say, since Hormuz Straits can charge toll fees, our straits also can charge.
Then another ASEAN lawmaker say, why don't negotiate with the regime that charge toll fees and pay the passage.
And then all the hell break loose.
Precisely because, one start to:-
- think evil
- speak evil
- do evil
- others see evil, and then copy to think evil, speak evil, do evil.
And decline into a vicious cycle of:-
"M... See, M... Do".
[31/7/2026 12:57 pm] Jun Ming: From primary 3 we should start teaching safe use of Internet. And the consequences of doing harm
[31/7/2026 12:59 pm] Jun Ming: In this internet and ai stage we need to start these education asap
[31/7/2026 1:02 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Eg. One rouge regime say "pay toll charges in Hormuz...
Until our Leaders come out in succession to "Be a lamp upon the Globe of Darkness".
- Think good
- Speak good
- Do good
- See good.
And guide the World to:-
- Think good
- Speak good
- Do good
- See good
[31/7/2026 1:07 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
In a corporate, a CEO and the group of leadership is a good example that I experience throughout my career:-
1. Leadership that preach and practice:-
- Think good
- Speak good
- Do good
- See good.
The whole company is full of positivity and staff are highly motivated.
And the corporate results annually perform well.
Staff don't poke one another at the back, because corporate leaders will straight away stop such bad office politics behaviours and promote good mutual interaction and collaboration.
All you need come one leader or more leaders that have toxic characters - the whole corporate will turn toxic.
Bad Office politics brew. Staff start to poke one another.
2. Same for a family - all you need is one negative member.
3. Or any community or in a forum.
[31/7/2026 1:11 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Hence, I don't believe leaving toxic video contents be it in social media, mainstream media or anywhere - will do any goods for our population.
ไธ้ข่้ผ ๅฑ，่ฝ็ ดๅๆด้ ็ฒฅ。
1 rat shit, can poison the whole pot of porridge.
Or Cantonese saying:-
ๆๅฑๆฃ。Stir shit rod.
Stirring up trouble in a peaceful settings.
Depending on mental strength and self control - I think in this world - very rare people have such mental strength.
Unless one attain :-
ๅบๆ ๆไฝ，่็ๅ ถๅฟ。
Hatred/anger, greed, ignorance, arrogance, distrust don't arise in a person's mind - then it is possible not to be affected or influence by negative contents.
[31/7/2026 1:56 pm] G in reply to REACH Singapore:
> ๐ข Topic ๐ข An expert panel was convened by the Ministry of...
What is MOH's response to the events unfolding in the US regarding Fauci and the covid response he led?
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/fauci-fifth-amendment-senate-hearing-questions-6285711
SG's covid measures basically followed whatever Fauci recommended, including discrimating against those that MOH deemed to be not "fully vaccinated" via VDS
However, it has since been established that Fauci's recommendations were not based on science but on his whims. (https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/national/fauci-admits-covid-social-distancing-not-based-in-science)
Treatments that were being explored by SG and showing positive signs (including prescribing vitamin C and ivermectin) were suddenly canned, exclusively in favour for the experimental covid jabs. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/anti-malaria-drug-throat-spray-reduce-covid-19-spread-in-closed-crowded-settings-such-dorms-nuhs-study-5648731
It turns out, that in almost all countries, issuing emergency use approvals for experimental drugs are illegal if treatments exist..
[31/7/2026 2:02 pm] REACH Singapore: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
[31/7/2026 2:04 pm] G in reply to REACH Singapore:
> ๐ข Topic ๐ข An expert panel was convened by the Ministry of...
Going by the events that transpired during covid, it really does seem like MOH intentionally created the environment such that they can give emergency use approval for the experimental covid jabs
[31/7/2026 2:06 pm] Daniel in reply to G:
> Going by the events that transpired during covid,...
This seems to be quite off topic.
[31/7/2026 2:08 pm] G in reply to Daniel:
> This seems to be quite off topic.
Well, going by how much off topic things have been discussed over the history of REACH telegram, this is par for the course since this topic pertains to national impact arising from govt decisions
[31/7/2026 2:41 pm] ์ฌ์์น๊ตฌ, ์ฒซ์ฌ๋ ๐: Is okay to be off topic. Those are just questions leading the discussion anyway. This is a space to discuss all kinds of Singapore issues.
[31/7/2026 2:46 pm] Daniel: Actually you are right. I was under the impression that the rules state it should be on topic. But either I misread that or they have removed it at some point. Apologies @t_l3e
[31/7/2026 3:50 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,
We want to HEAR MORE from you on today’s topic!
We have had good feedback from this group, and we hope that we can keep the discussion robust and active!
๐ฌ What are your thoughts on the findings shared on the mental health impact of social media use on young people? What else can we do to address these impacts?
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Thank you.
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[31/7/2026 4:05 pm] REACH Singapore: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
[31/7/2026 4:51 pm] Jun Ming: Shall we also grow the numbers of psychologist and psychiatrist in Singapore since mental health is getting poorer
[31/7/2026 4:52 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
I feel that prevention is better than cure.
[31/7/2026 4:53 pm] Jun Ming: Need to do both mah
[31/7/2026 4:53 pm] Jun Ming: Prevention and cire at the same time
[31/7/2026 4:53 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Also mindfulness training of the mind - is best at keeping mental health at bay.
[31/7/2026 4:54 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Mindfulness training is to mental note bad consciousness from arising, note it.
Let it fade and prevent bad consciousness from disturbing mental mind.
[31/7/2026 4:57 pm] Jun Ming: Any ways of getting help from a parent perspective and from the victim perspective
[31/7/2026 4:57 pm] Jun Ming: Other than mindline
[31/7/2026 4:58 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Parents mental health and resilience as well as moral ethics must be strong before can help their children.
[31/7/2026 4:58 pm] Jun Ming: Because I find people are kind of helpless don't know what to do when their child is in depression
[31/7/2026 4:59 pm] Jun Ming: Or some weird symptoms that is being see as rebellious
[31/7/2026 4:59 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
If children depression，got to seek psychiatrist help.
Plus medication.
[31/7/2026 5:00 pm] Jun Ming: Polyclinic referral takes a long time
[31/7/2026 5:00 pm] Jun Ming: You can't just go imh directly
[31/7/2026 5:00 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Children at certain age are seen as rebellious or distance from parents.
Only parents who are able to win the children trust can get the children to open up.
[31/7/2026 5:01 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> You can't just go imh directly
I think can get into emergency department if want immediate help.
But pay more.
[31/7/2026 5:02 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
But mindfulness training is able to tackle mental condition such as depression.
[31/7/2026 5:02 pm] Jun Ming: Is there any avenue of help in between the wait. As people with mental health usually are reluctant to seek for help also
[31/7/2026 5:03 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> Is there any avenue of help in between the wait....
Yes.
Not easy to coax mental patients to seek help.
Most important win trust and then coax the children to follow.
[31/7/2026 5:03 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Say it will help them to get well and be happy again.
[31/7/2026 5:05 pm] Jun Ming: That's why training more psychologist and psychiatrist to let the process faster and more support on families is important
[31/7/2026 5:06 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Understand.
But resources are always limited.
Thus prevention is also very important.
[31/7/2026 5:11 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Mindfulness training can develop:-
1. Mental strength
2. Mental resiliency
3. Positivity
4. Clarity
5. Insight
- all these mental qualities are the defence against mental health deterioration particularly depression, negative views and mental grief.
[31/7/2026 5:12 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
And once a person develop such mental strength, there is no need to seek psychiatrist help.
[31/7/2026 5:13 pm] ์ฌ์์น๊ตฌ, ์ฒซ์ฌ๋ ๐ in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> And once a person develop such mental strength,...
I don't think this is a cause and effect thing but you know to each their own.
[31/7/2026 5:14 pm] ์ฌ์์น๊ตฌ, ์ฒซ์ฌ๋ ๐: Expansion in mental health care is always good since Singapore is just gonna get more and more stressful and so increasingly more people will need professional help with increasing awareness on mental issues.
[31/7/2026 5:15 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Depending on the type of mental condition.
Some are genetically driven mental condition that need psychiatrist and medication.
[31/7/2026 5:18 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Others are incident or environmental driven such as addicted to social media that drive negativity, promote dooming views - life is bleak, violence and other unwholesome views.
Then mental strength, resiliency, wisdom through insight and clarity will overcome such mental trigger conditions by social media.
If youth are badly affected by social media - the best is to be protected and filter all undesirable contents.
[31/7/2026 5:19 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Stress is self driven due to weak mental strength and poor resiliency.
No one can stress you, unless your mental strength succumb.
[31/7/2026 5:26 pm] ์ฌ์์น๊ตฌ, ์ฒซ์ฌ๋ ๐ in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Stress is self driven due to weak mental strength and poor...
Once again, to each their own.
[31/7/2026 5:32 pm] Adam: A lot of singaporeans are weak. Not willing to work hard and work overtime.. Not willing to upskill while in full time job. Not willing to spam resumes to jobhunt.
Thats why we need to spend millions hiring psychologists to whip them into shape. It is their fault for being so weak, and we need highly paid specialist to whip singaporeans into shape. Make them work hard, or die trying
[31/7/2026 5:32 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
In the west, mainly US and Europe - many mindfulness training centres are set up to train their military, schools and community.
Surprisingly, in the east, we have less structured mindfulness training centres setup to build the population mental strength and resiliency.
[31/7/2026 5:39 pm] Adam: Perhaps there is a mismatch of expectations. Advancing technology supposed to make our lives easier. During our parents time, they can get very far with a secondary school education.
New gen, go uni for what? Computers make us 1000x more productive yet quality of life isnt 1000x better. Hdb isnt a guarenteed when entering the job market or marry.
And we are making up excuses like social media eroding the mind while missing the big picture. Gonna be another kpi of a minister can congratulate and promote. Like beverage cans and plastic straws, its the individuals fault always.
[31/7/2026 5:39 pm] ์ฌ์์น๊ตฌ, ์ฒซ์ฌ๋ ๐ in reply to Adam:
> A lot of singaporeans are weak....
Weak and being unwilling to upskill can be 2 distinct issues.
[31/7/2026 5:52 pm] Adam: Our youths are stressed . No mental strength and poor resiliency. Thats why no employers want them.
So we need to hire strong people. From china. From india. They have the strength to travel thousands of kilometers.
We also need ai to do things faster as our gen is weak. We are a meritocracy and by pure merit, AI can do much more than humans. Can do jobs our weak minded youths cant.
We can try to train our youth to control the ai, but is it worth the money? Why train weak people when can hire strong ones. Maybe overseas, maybe existing singaporeans eho got retrenced. In a competitive job market its survival of the fittest. And you know what happens by darwins law
[31/7/2026 5:53 pm] Adam: If only we strengthen our youths mind by controlling social media. It will fix the problem of them being so stressed. Fix their weak minds.
[31/7/2026 5:54 pm] Adam: They will finally leave their parents hdb, get married, find job, get car and live the singaporean dream
[31/7/2026 6:04 pm] REACH Singapore: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
[31/7/2026 6:06 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> I feel that prevention is better than cure.
Unless the prevention creates more problems and / or is more problematic than the problem it is trying to prevent
[31/7/2026 6:07 pm] G in reply to Adam:
> If only we strengthen our youths mind by controlling social...
Sounds very communist
[31/7/2026 6:12 pm] G in reply to Adam:
> They will finally leave their parents hdb, get married,...
Actually, I think SG youth are very resilient.. but they've only been sold 1 narrative: whatever the SG dream is.. and this dream is seriously getting more and more unattainable because of the SG environment
Many mistake this SG environment as youth not being as resilient as previous generations
But I feel that SG youth should be more exposed to the different kinds of opportunities available to them outside of SG, and not being stifled by their immediate SG environment
Like it or not SG environment has evolved into a condition where it's become so much more conducive and rewarding to treat SG like a stepping stone to greener pastures, than to sink deep roots in
Let SG youths explore overseas and even sink roots elsewhere where it's more conducive to sink roots in
[31/7/2026 6:46 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,
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[31/7/2026 7:04 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors
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Thank you very much for being part of our Telegram chat and participating actively.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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The Dharma protect those that practice the Dharma.
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Mindfulness reaction to insult, ego.
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Thursday, July 23, 2026
REACH (Telegram) 151 - What are your thoughts on the Cabinet reshuffle? Do you feel that the appointments strengthen the Government’s ability to take Singapore forward through new and emerging challenges?
(SK)
23 Jul 2026 (10am - 7pm)
REACH (Telegram)
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[23/7/2026 10:01 am] REACH Singapore: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
Prime Minister & Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced a Cabinet reshuffle on July 22, with several first-term politicians taking on larger roles as part of what he called a continuous leadership transition that balances experience and youth.
GE2025 newcomers Jeffrey Siow and David Neo will be promoted to full minister, Sim Ann will become Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs, while first-term MP Jasmin Lau will helm the Ministry of Manpower as Acting Minister. Tan See Leng will relinquish the manpower portfolio to become Minister for Trade and Industry. The ministry will be renamed the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry from Oct 1. Labour chief Ng Chee Meng will return to Cabinet as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, while K. Shanmugam will be Senior Minister. The changes, which will take effect progressively from July 27, come on the back of two unexpected resignations earlier in the year.
๐ฌ What are your thoughts on the Cabinet reshuffle? Do you feel that the appointments strengthen the Government’s ability to take Singapore forward through new and emerging challenges?
๐ Balancing experienced hands with a new generation
Speaking at a press conference at the National Press Centre, PM Wong said: “This balance matters because Singapore needs both experienced leaders to steer through immediate challenges, and a new generation ready to take us forward. Leadership renewal is therefore a continuous process.”
He described Shanmugam and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong as "the two most experienced members of my team," who "will continue to provide valuable counsel, and will help guide and mentor our younger office holders." Ng Chee Meng's return to Cabinet adds another experienced figure to support the newer office-holders.
๐ First-term MPs given larger responsibilities
Siow and Neo, both Acting Ministers since May 2025, will become full ministers. Siow will be appointed Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance. Neo will become Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Education.
Lau will become Acting Minister for Manpower, while backbench MPs and former senior civil servants Foo Cexiang and Shawn Loh will also be brought into government as ministers of state. Explaining the moves, PM Wong said of the newer office-holders: "They have settled into their roles well, earned the confidence of their colleagues and of the civil servants they work with, and show that they are ready for greater responsibilities."
Over time, more of the PAP's fifth generation of leadership will emerge from this process, said PM Wong, who is also the party's secretary-general.
๐ Resignations and the need for a strong pipeline
PM Wong said that the Cabinet is reviewed every year, but unexpected changes also have to be factored in. He pointed to two resignations in 2026: Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim on July 20 and Senior Minister of State Koh Poh Koon on June 1.
"Obviously, ideally, I would have preferred for the resignations not to have happened," he said, adding that such departures mean the Government has to keep building a strong pipeline: "It is not just the ministers; you need younger office-holders, you need good backbenchers."
PM Wong, who has held the finance portfolio since 2021, said he is "always looking to find someone who will be ready to be finance minister," describing his search for a successor as a "work in progress."
He also addressed a question on his decision not to appoint a second deputy prime minister alongside Gan Kim Yong. He said the current structure is appropriate and provides a strong senior leadership team. However, it will be reviewed as leadership renewal continues, he added, noting that the Cabinet also has three Coordinating Ministers.
[23/7/2026 10:01 am] REACH Singapore: ๐ The Singapore way of leadership renewal
Asked how the core of the party's next generation is taking shape, PM Wong said he had asked office-holders from the latest batch to attend the press conference to show Singaporeans that renewal is happening.
He was flanked by Siow and Neo. Lau, and another GE2025 newcomer Goh Pei Ming, who was promoted to senior minister of state, were also there, along with Zaqy Mohamad, who took over as Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs from Faishal.
PM Wong said his job is to assess office-holders, entrust them with responsibilities when they are ready, and put people in positions where they can best contribute to Singapore, which is what he has done with the latest round of changes.
"That is the Singapore way of leadership renewal. It is a continuous process, and this announcement today reflects that continuous process."
๐ https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pm-wong-unveils-new-cabinet-appoints-first-term-politicians-to-larger-roles
๐ https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cabinet-reshuffle-6270631
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[23/7/2026 10:24 am] Jun Ming: Erm even if we express dissatisfaction nothing will change leh
[23/7/2026 10:25 am] Jun Ming: It's not like next day he will change appointment
[23/7/2026 10:27 am] Jun Ming: My friend say those newcomers should take a smaller role before taking over bigger roles like minister
[23/7/2026 10:27 am] Jun Ming: Step by step promotion
[23/7/2026 10:28 am] Adam: Idk whats in the texts. How did things get leaked?
[23/7/2026 10:34 am] Adam: Imo i think whatever with faisal is overblown and that there are probably more unscrupulous things kept secret by position holders. Cmon fired over private texts? Maybe im desensitized by wild stuff by politicians done overseas.
But to maintain an image of whiter than white uncorruptability, he probably had to let go otherwise it will be a vunerable point in our leadership
[23/7/2026 10:35 am] Jun Ming: But seriously David neo not suitable to be in ministry of culture leh. He lack of the softness to do it
[23/7/2026 10:36 am] Jun Ming: His speech is too military style
[23/7/2026 10:37 am] Daniel: I also have some doubts on David Neo. He didn't seem very approachable during the elections. On top of that he did have two hiccups with the comments on HK and that movie. So it's a bit surprising to see him made minister so fast.
[23/7/2026 10:41 am] Adam in reply to Jun Ming:
> My friend say those newcomers should take a smaller role...
I think we need more newcomers in higher levels. Our governance needs to be based on merit, not seniority.
If we have such a culture of step by step, there will be stagnation with elder generation always at the top of hierarchy. Younger gen not trying their best knowing their time will come inevitably whether they work hard or slack.
Existing ministers needs to keep their skills sharp lest they be overtaken by younger ones who can more effectively work with new ideas and tech. And young have an incentive to fight as they know there is a spot for them up top
[23/7/2026 10:41 am] Jun Ming: I would appreciate that for first time minister they have experience in similar background with the roles in their ministry
[23/7/2026 10:42 am] Jun Ming: For eg. Siow I don't mind him being transport minister because he worked in lta before and he knows the procedure
[23/7/2026 10:42 am] Adam: Yeah ministers need experience in the ground
[23/7/2026 10:43 am] Adam: Transport minister need to walk, cycle and take bus around singapore as routine
[23/7/2026 10:43 am] Adam: Culture minister need to watch movie
[23/7/2026 11:24 am] G in reply to Adam:
> Culture minister need to watch movie
He got no time to be minister ๐
[23/7/2026 11:40 am] G in reply to Jun Ming:
> His speech is too military style
Military culture is also a culture ๐
[23/7/2026 12:47 pm] RY in reply to REACH Singapore:
> ๐ข Topic ๐ข Prime Minister & Finance Minister Lawrence Wong...
Glad to see the latest Cabinet Resuffling, in consideration of the 5G leadership renewal, as 5G ministers require the mentorship of 3G and 4G ministers also
However, all ministers holding more than 1 portfolio, will they be able to cope, just wondering ....eventhough SG ministers are one of well-paid in the world
[23/7/2026 2:04 pm] REACH Singapore: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
[23/7/2026 2:48 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
1. Minister's role primary focus on :-
a. Possess strategic thinking
b. Set vision for the domain they helm
c. Able to connect all the dots - in domestic and internationl events
d. Set Policy directions with consultation and communication with civil service and public service.
e. Able to muster the talents, resources under him - to execute and implement his policy directions
f. Communicate effectively his policy directions to motivate industries, communities, business, groups and people under him to ensure buy-in.
[23/7/2026 3:08 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Is it necessary for the Ministers to be experience in the domain they helm?
- I feel that it can be yes or not necessary.
Why? Let me quote some examples :
1. Our Forefather Leader Mr LKY is a lawyer - but he excel as a Statesman - domestic and Global.
2. Dr Goh Keng Swee is an Economist - but he also excel and build up SAF from scratch.
3. Dr Ng Eng Heng is a doctor - but he is an exemplary Minister of Defence with strategic military view and diplomacy
4. Dr Vivan is a opthalimologist - but excel as Minister of Foreign Affairs
5. Minister Chan Chun Sing is an Army Chief - but he did very well in various portfolio eg. Education, Public Service Administration.
6. Minister Ong Ye Kung is civil service in Transport - but he excel in HealthCare Minister as well.
7. Mdm Ho Ching is a defence engineer - and she performed superbly as a fund investor and manager with her financial acumen to grow Temasek funds from a less than $100 billion Temasek asset into more than $400 billion fund before she retired.
8. Minister Tan See Leng is CEO in Healthcare group - but he do very well in Manpower, Energy.
There are many more examples - too long to quote.
Minister - need to have strategic thinking and visionary - set policy directions - which most of the time are very shrewd in "Critical Thinking" - and able to connect all the dots not apparent to many people.
Most important able to communicate his/her policy directions to the ground and common people at large to win buy-in.
And his/her Ministry under them - are able to execute and implement his policy directions well.
This is the hallmark of a capable Minister.
[23/7/2026 3:18 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
In my personal opinion, 2 newly appointed Ministers have very good potential :-
a. MInister Jeffrey Seow achievement is very notable.
i. He resolved the MRT reliability problems - eg. publish up-to-date reliability data,
ii. engage the few top MRT chiefs around the world to share how to make our MRT reliable and then effectively implement the suggestions,
iii. implement AV vehicles and train PHV, Taxi and Bus drivers in reconversion,
iv. Global Transport Hub white paper complemented by AI, robotics and automation - that will make Singapore the eminent sea hub, air hub and land hub.
b. Ng Chee Meng as NTUC chief to Minister to PMO - has very strong organisational abilities - how he run SAF as LT General (the highest rank General ever achieve in SAF), organising the last minute Mr LKY funeral with precision, and how he run NTUC Unions in the midst of Manpower challenges and transformation - due to geopolitical tensions that impact business and jobs as well as AI disruptions
[23/7/2026 3:26 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
To support my observation, let us benchmark my observations to major global governance index in 2025 and 2026 :-
Singapore maintains top-tier status on major governance indices for 2025 and 2026, highlighted by leadership positions in the Chandler Good Government Index ) and the IMD World Competitiveness
Good Government Index (CGGI)2025 & 2026 Rankings: Singapore ranked 1st globally for the fourth consecutive year in the annual CGGI, which evaluates public sector capabilities and governance across 133 countries.
Strengths: Scored at the absolute top for Financial Stewardship, Regulatory Governance, Strong Institutions, and Quality of Bureaucracy.
World Competitiveness Ranking2025 Ranking: Placed 2nd globally behind Switzerland.
Ranking: Reclaimed 1st place globally, driven by a massive surge to first place in Business Efficiency and continued high marks in Government Efficiency.
Key Governance & Innovation StandingsElite Governance (2025): Maintained 1st place in the Elite Quality Index (EQx), reflecting strong alignment between public policy and private enterprise
Innovation Index (2025): Ranked 5th globally, topping multiple sub-factors including Government Effectiveness and regulatory quality.
Governance: Maintained top-3 global standing in the United Nations e-Government metrics for technology deployment and infrastructure.
[23/7/2026 3:32 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
In summary, I have very good confidence in our PM Lawrence Wong newly appointed Cabinet - comprise of Senior Ministers and new Ministers with fresh perspectives.
Many indications have shown that Singapore Cabinet Ministers and our strong Civil Service and Public Service will continue to do very well and shine in the global stage as reflected by the various Global Governance Indices.
[23/7/2026 3:33 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ): [21/07, 11:58 pm]
☸️ Danny ๅฟ: "The world has adapted to the supply shock during five months of war, learning how to cope without using as much oil as it had before the conflict.
Hundreds of millions of barrels of oil finally escaped the Strait of Hormuz last month, only to find few willing buyers.
Some Middle Eastern crude had to be heavily discounted before it found any takers."
https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/21/business/oil-demand-iran-china#:~:text=The%20world%20has,found%20any%20takers.
[22/07, 3:17 pm] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
A very strange but favourable twist to the world on the supply of oil - despite both Hormuz Straits and Red Sea got blocked.
1. The short ceasefire have allowed many crude oil to ship out of Middle East.
2. 30 refineries in Gulf States have been damaged by Iran lead to overwhelming crude oil not refined. Iran refineries also damage by US.
3. Oversupply of crude oil flow out - many to Singapore as the world largest bunkering hub.
4. Our refineries now working in max capacity.
5. Russia refineries also badly damage by Ukraine.
5. Many countries are not demanding oil as their energy sources as many have switched to solar, EV, hydro, palm oil, nuclear, coal, wind, geothermal etc - cutting down the needs for oil.
6. Also Singapore have found alternative supplies like Australia, Africa, Central Asia, Latin America etc.
This looks like a permanent position on future oil demand.
[23/7/2026 3:35 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> [21/07, 11:58 pm] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ: "The world has adapted to the...
See in a major crisis that block the oil from Middle East - previously Hormuz Straits.
Now both Hormuz Straits and Red Sea are blocked - yet we are still doing very well in handling our energy supply.
Kudos to our Cabinet Ministers.
[23/7/2026 3:46 pm] Gabriel in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> In my personal opinion, 2 newly appointed Ministers have very...
To say that Jeffrey Siow resolved MRT reliability problems is premature. What are the suggestions from the expert panel have been implemented and for how long?
As for Ng Chee Meng "organising the last minute LKY funeral" is bogus. His funeral has been planned and rehearsed many years leading up to the actual date. His running of NTUC is no where as outstanding as you are making it out to be.
[23/7/2026 3:51 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Are we experiencing mrt problems recently?
Funeral plan and rehearse many years leading to actual date - isn't it strategic planning? It doesn't happen in a vacuum.
Singapore union and job scene is the most stable compare to many countries affected by AI and geopolitical disruption.
Eg. US, India, EU, China, Indonesia, Malaysia etc mass job disruption.
Singapore is now in full employment in economic term.
[23/7/2026 3:52 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Are we experiencing mrt problems recently?...
Source :- Google Gemini AI
Singapore maintains a practical state of full employment, characterized by low and stable jobless rates of around 2.0% overall and resilient job demand tracked in official reports by the Ministry of Manpower Labour Market Report.
[23/7/2026 3:54 pm] Gabriel in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Are we experiencing mrt problems recently?...
Are we experiencing MRT problems recently?
Yes, LTA stopped reporting on delays under 30 minutes. 30 minutes might be acceptable to you but for working adults, even 15 mins is a lot in peak hour transit.
So is it strategic planning or organising last minute? Your framing of his competency is confusing.
[23/7/2026 3:55 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Source:- Google Gemini AI
Former Chief of Defence Force Ng Chee Meng served as the chairman of the State Funeral Organising Committee (SFOC)
He was tasked with overseeing the entire state funeral operations (codenamed Operation White Light) and also led the very first Vigil Guard.
Role and Responsibilities
Chairman of Organising Committee: Led the cross-agency committee that planned and executed the week-long national mourning and state funeral arrangements from March 23 to March 29, 2015.
Activation: Commenced "Operation White Light" at 6:00 AM on March 23, 2015, following the official certification of Mr. Lee Kuan Yew's passing.
First Vigil Guard: Headed the initial military guard-of-honor duty alongside other top tri-service military chiefs during the lying-in-state period.
[23/7/2026 3:55 pm] Gabriel in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Source:- Google Gemini AI Former Chief of Defence Force Ng...
Well done.
You want to Gemini the whole history of LKY while you are at it?
[23/7/2026 4:00 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Gabriel:
> Are we experiencing MRT problems recently?...
Even all the top MRT chiefs around the world have some disruptions.
Not perfect - as long as we live in this world.
But benchmark that to the World, we are still doing relatively well.
In your life, nothing breakdown?
[23/7/2026 4:00 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Gabriel:
> Well done. You want to Gemini the whole history of LKY while...
And benchmark Singapore governance as the world best - what do you have to say?
[23/7/2026 4:00 pm] Gabriel in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Even all the top MRT chiefs around the world have some...
I said that saying that Jeffrey Siow has resolved MRT reliability issues is premature.
You said: in your life, nothing breakdown?
No need to engage people like you.
[23/7/2026 4:01 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Gabriel:
> I said that saying that Jeffrey Siow has resolved MRT...
Relatively - that are humanely possible.
[23/7/2026 4:02 pm] REACH Singapore: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
[23/7/2026 4:03 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Gabriel:
> I said that saying that Jeffrey Siow has resolved MRT...
Just feel that you nick pick rather than objectively look at things.
If a boss nickpick every single things you do instead of looking at the overall outcome - I wonder how you feel.
You want to be micromanage or look at the overall results?
[23/7/2026 4:07 pm] Gabriel: Source:- Google Gemini AI
LCL (Danny ๅฟ) is a Hype Man / Hype Agent: Someone who aggressively promotes or praises people to generate excitement, regardless of actual merit or readiness.
[23/7/2026 4:10 pm] Andy in reply to REACH Singapore:
> ๐ข Topic ๐ข Prime Minister & Finance Minister Lawrence Wong...
For me I don't care who they reshuffle. Not like we can do anything about it. I want to hear from the new appointment holders what their short and long plan is for the nation. How are they better than the previous guy and what holes they are supposed to fill?
[23/7/2026 4:12 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Source DeepSeek:-
Based on the latest data from China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released in July 2026, the youth unemployment rate for 16- to 24-year-olds (excluding students) was 14.9% in June.
[23/7/2026 4:13 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Source:- ChatGpt
The U.S. youth unemployment rate (ages 16–24) was 9.2% in June 2026, down slightly from 9.4% in May 2026.
[23/7/2026 4:14 pm] Andy: Why suddenly talk about unemployment rate
[23/7/2026 4:15 pm] Gabriel in reply to Andy:
> Why suddenly talk about unemployment rate
Confirm is AI bot kee siao
[23/7/2026 4:15 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Source :- Claude
Latest data (as of March 2026): India's youth unemployment rate (ages 15–29) was about 15.2% in March 2026, up from a low of 13.8% in April 2025
[23/7/2026 4:17 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Source :- Meta Llama
*EU & Euro area overall*
- *EU April 2026*: 15.1% youth unemployment, down from 15.6% in March
- *Euro area April 2026*: 14.7%, down from 15.1% in March
- *EU May 2026*: 15.2%
- *Euro area May 2026*: 14.7% stable
[23/7/2026 4:19 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Singapore jobless rate 2.0% - stand very well against all other countries.
Kudos to our Manpower and NTUC Unions!
Figures don't lie.
But people's opinions - can skewed.
[23/7/2026 4:22 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Source:- Google Gemini AI
Airhub
Singapore Changi Airport secured first place as the world's best airport at the Skytrax World Airport Award, alongside top rankings from Travel+Leisure World's Best Awards (and DestinAsian Readers' Choice Awards.)
PortHub
Shipping Centre Index: Retained 1st place for the 13th consecutive year on the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index with a score of 99.32 out of 100.
Land transport hub
Rail Network Backbone: Over 229 km of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) operational lines connecting 166 stations.
Accessibility Goal: Targets 80% of households within a 10-minute walk of an MRT station under the LTA master plan.
[23/7/2026 4:22 pm] Andy: alamak...
[23/7/2026 4:25 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Source:- Google Gemini AI Airhub Singapore Changi Airport...
Real facts and figures don't lies.
Rankings also don't lies.
People's opinions can be affected by his personal discretion.
[23/7/2026 4:29 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
And all these figures are 2025 and 2026 - that directly reflects the current Ministers' and NTUC chief Performance - reflecting actual merits and readiness - not personal opinions or I think, you think....
[23/7/2026 4:31 pm] Gabriel in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> And all these figures are 2025 and 2026 - that directly...
NTUC got what to do with employment rates. Are you confusing MOM with NTUC?
Source:- Google Gemini AI
LCL (Danny ๅฟ) is a Hype Man / Hype Agent: Someone who aggressively promotes or praises people to generate excitement, regardless of actual merit or readiness.
[23/7/2026 4:35 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Source:- Google Gemini AI
Singapore’s MRT matches world-class regional standards, ranking high in cleanliness and reliability against peers in Japan, Taiwan, China, and South Korea, backed by official Land Transport Authority performance data.
ScaleSingapore (MRT): High uptime tracked via Mean Kilometre Between Failure (MKBF), frequently exceeding millions of kilometers before a delay, comparable to top global metros.
[23/7/2026 4:37 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Singapore MRT still rank very well in the global benchmark against the world top well run MRT.
[23/7/2026 4:41 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
NTUC helps Singapore maintain low unemployment through active job placement via NTUC's e2i, proactive worker redeployment through the Job Security Council NTUC Job Security Council, and continuous skills training through NTUC LearningHub.
The percentage of PME (Professionals, Managers, and Executives) jobseekers approaching the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) increased from 45 per cent to 61 per cent between Q4 2023 and Q4 2024.
Placement and Support DetailsTotal Placements: NTUC’s e2i successfully placed over 29,000 jobseekers into employment in 2024.
PME Growth: Job placements for PMEs (including skilled technicians) through NTUC rose from 8,800 to 17,000 between 2023 and 2024.
Virtual Career Support: Over 3,500 jobseekers benefited from NTUC's Virtual Career Coach since its launch.
[23/7/2026 4:42 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> NTUC helps Singapore maintain low unemployment through active...
Facts and figures don't lie.
Human? Ignorance do.
[23/7/2026 5:19 pm] Jun Ming in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Is it necessary for the Ministers to be experience in the...
Yes you need to be in relevant field to be in a character to strategize and adopt. You need certain experience at least such as hobby or aspire to be.
Not saying you can't cross over to a foreign field. But you need to understand deeply on the field which you need some experience. If not is ๅค่กๆๆฅๅ ่ก่ฎฉไบบ็ฌๆๅคง็
[23/7/2026 5:20 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> Yes you need to be in relevant field to be in a character to...
Quite true.
But some very capable one can make it.
[23/7/2026 5:20 pm] Jun Ming: If someone don't have any experience it would be better to take a junior role rather parachute into a big role
[23/7/2026 5:21 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> If someone don't have any experience it would be better to...
Hmm....
Look at the list I provided, they are not in that domain entirely.
But they excel.
Critical Thinking very important.
[23/7/2026 5:23 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Hmm.... Look at the list I provided,...
Doctor to become defence minister.
Engineer to be financial fund manager.
[23/7/2026 5:23 pm] Jun Ming: Yes. As I said experience or aspire to be is important. They may not have the relevant degree or working experience but they may be a person who love the field a lot and learn the field in their free time
[23/7/2026 5:23 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> Yes. As I said experience or aspire to be is important....
Yes agree.
[23/7/2026 5:23 pm] Jun Ming: Not someone who say I don't have time for the field
[23/7/2026 5:23 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> Not someone who say I don't have time for the field
No comments on this.
[23/7/2026 5:29 pm] Jun Ming: This shows right the lack of passion for his role
[23/7/2026 5:29 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
This is definitely his gaffe and needs to learn from this mistake.
[23/7/2026 5:30 pm] Jun Ming: And then why would we appoint someone who have have no passion no experience to lead the country
[23/7/2026 5:31 pm] Jun Ming: Hence I say David neo is not suitable as minister of culture. He may be appointed on other role to suit his character but not culture which need soft spot and flexibility
[23/7/2026 5:31 pm] Jun Ming: As this is more towards the arts field rather than physical and engineering field
[23/7/2026 5:32 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> And then why would we appoint someone who have have no passion...
I won't jump to this conclusion.
Because eg. I also got no time to go for every IT events.
Also I got no time to attend every financial talk with finance as my side hustle.
He is just honest about it - even though politically in the Parliament, he should say so diplomatically not raw admission.
[23/7/2026 5:33 pm] Jun Ming: That's why I would say he is lacking of culture. The use of language is part of culture
[23/7/2026 5:34 pm] Jun Ming: If he wants to learn maybe a second minister to begin with
[23/7/2026 5:34 pm] Jun Ming: Not straight away the top position
[23/7/2026 5:34 pm] Jun Ming: As I feel he is not qualified enough
[23/7/2026 5:35 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Only his boss, that's the PM, his cabinet colleagues, civil and public servants that work with him as well as those people he interact with will know his capabilities.
Not just looking at one gaffe, I jump into the conclusion that he got no passion.
For example he could have see Tik Tok with dialect and already have some thinking how to approach such dialects movies or he already get feedback from his civil servants?
[23/7/2026 5:37 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to Jun Ming:
> As I feel he is not qualified enough
Time will tell, and he will have to prove himself.
But culture like you say is a soft issues, not much indicators to determine performance unlike other domains.
[23/7/2026 5:38 pm] Jun Ming: Not only this incident. Previously the way he responded to interview shows this the iron type of man. It's not the type of soft character that can make it vibrant
[23/7/2026 5:38 pm] Jun Ming: It's just way too military
[23/7/2026 5:38 pm] Jun Ming: It's the way he talk to soldiers
[23/7/2026 5:41 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Understand.
Military man from military settings will need sometimes to adjust to political settings.
Because they are so used to disciplinary settings throughout their decades of career.
Hence I am not surprised most military man have some mistake and some gaffe when they join politics.
But long term, we could see a very different person.
SM Lee, Chan Chun Sing, Ng Chee Meng etc - we can see their performance in long term.
Even LKY had some gaffe along the way when he commented honestly in some regional and global affairs - and recover in long term and become a respectable Global Elder Statesman.
[23/7/2026 5:56 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Source :- Google Gemini AI
Singapore ranking in global culture and art indicator
+3
Singapore ranks Number 1 globally on the TripAdvisor 2026 Travelers' Choice Cultural Destinations in the Global Innovation Index.
Key Cultural and Art RankingsTripAdvisor Travelers' Choice (2026): Ranked 1st globally as the best cultural destination, beating traditional heritage hubs.
Global Innovation Index (WIPO): Ranked 1st globally in the specific sub-indicator for Cultural and creative services exports (% of total trade).
Creative Outputs Sub-Index (WIPO): Ranked 15th globally within the broader creative and intangible output metrics.
Local Statistics: Managed via regular tracking by the National Arts Council Singapore Cultural Statistics.
[23/7/2026 5:57 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Sorry I check got global culture indicator.
Singapore rank top globally in 2026.
Attribute to Minister David Neo achievement.
[23/7/2026 5:58 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Source:- Google Gemini AI
2025
Singapore ranks 22nd globally and 1st in Southeast Asia for culture and tourism according to the U.S. News & World Report Cultural Ranking, and stands at 1st place globally for cultural and creative services exports under the WIPO Global Innovation Index.
[23/7/2026 5:59 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
There are drastic improvement in global culture index under Minister David Neo.
[23/7/2026 6:00 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
That's why I don't jump to conclusion and make judgement without the backing of facts.
[23/7/2026 6:02 pm] REACH Singapore: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
[23/7/2026 6:03 pm] G in reply to REACH Singapore:
> ๐ The Singapore way of leadership renewal Asked how the core...
A question: how come there's no by-election after Faishal's resignation?
I understand the law does not require a by-election. However, this flies against the spirit of having a GRC, and the impetus for having a GRC in the first place
To say minority race issues can be adequately covered by majority race incumbents is contradictory to why GRCs were created.
Furthermore, not calling for a by-election and saying incumbent MPs can adequately cover also is contrary to wanting to have more MPs in parliament (MP to voter ratio). If 4 people can adequately do the job of 5 people, then why need 5 people? Why budget in the extra headcount? It is a waste of taxpayer money
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/no-by-election-will-be-called-after-faishals-resignation-says-desmond-lee
[23/7/2026 6:09 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Raesh khan resign in Sengkang GRC, how come no by election?
[23/7/2026 6:09 pm] G in reply to G:
> A question: how come there's no by-election after Faishal's...
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/ge2025-electoral-boundaries-announced-15-smcs-and-18-grcs
"Explaining its recommendations, the EBRC said in its report that voter numbers have grown significantly in (https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/new-punggol-and-pasir-ris-changi-grcs-in-north-east-following-rapid-population-growth?ref=inline-article) Pasir Ris-Punggol Sembawang and Tampines GRCs, as well as the single seats of Hong Kah North and Potong Pasir. "
[23/7/2026 6:10 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Raesh khan resign in Sengkang GRC, how come no by election?
Yes. Why don't have?
[23/7/2026 6:11 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Raesh khan resign in Sengkang GRC, how come no by election?
Who has the authority to call for election?
[23/7/2026 6:11 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Source:- Google Gemini AI
Under Singapore election law, a by-election is not required if only one member (or any number short of the full team) resigns from a Group Representation Constituency (GRC). Official details are explained further on the Gov.sg GRC By-Election Guide (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.gov.sg/explainers/when-is-a-by-election-for-a-grc-called/&ved=2ahUKEwiApr_Vx-iVAxW23jgGHcGEKFIQy_kOegoIAggACAAIBxAB&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw04_CBayZT0tjQSCEtiRKwz&ust=1784887887999000). [1 (https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/no-election-will-be-called-after-faishals-resignation-says-desmond-lee), 2 (https://www.gov.sg/explainers/when-is-a-by-election-for-a-grc-called/)]
[23/7/2026 6:13 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Source:- Google Gemini AI Under Singapore election law,...
๐ AI again
[23/7/2026 6:13 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
If not based on imagination?
[23/7/2026 6:14 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Source:- Google Gemini AI Under Singapore election law,...
Yes. The law says don't need.
So is the law inadequate to address the concerns of minority representation in GRCs?
[23/7/2026 6:14 pm] G: If the law is adequate, how so?
[23/7/2026 6:14 pm] G: Since GRCs are created specifically for minority representation
[23/7/2026 6:17 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
According to the bye law passed in Parliament:-
Source :- Google Gemini AI
Minority Requirement: The rule requiring a minority candidate applies strictly at the time of nomination and general elections, not as a continuing condition for every day of the parliamentary term. [1 (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/correct-law-incomplete-design-grc-vacancy-gap-mohamed-yakub-bljwc)]
[23/7/2026 6:17 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Raesh khan resign in Sengkang GRC, how come no by election?
It is the prime minister who has the authority to advise the president to call for by-election
Why didn't he do it for this case?
[23/7/2026 6:18 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to G:
> It is the prime minister who has the authority to advise the...
Bye law say so.
[23/7/2026 6:18 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> According to the bye law passed in Parliament:- Source :-...
Yes. So can play cheat right?
Find a token minority. Vote the group in. Then the person suka resign
[23/7/2026 6:18 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Bye law say so.
So is the law adequate?
[23/7/2026 6:19 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Bye law passed in Parliament - debated by incumbent and opposition.
[23/7/2026 6:23 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Bye law passed in Parliament - debated by incumbent and...
That does not answer the question if the law is adequate
This is the same logic as if the majority think robbing/stealing/raping etc is ok and they vote to legalise such activities, therefore robbing/stealing/raping etc is all and good ๐
[23/7/2026 6:24 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
By law as passed in Parliament - as voted in by Singapore voters.
[23/7/2026 6:25 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> By law as passed in Parliament - as voted in by Singapore...
Did Singaporeans get to vote on passing laws?
You mean you personally voted to pass that laws?
[23/7/2026 6:26 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
MPs voted, elected by Singaporeans voters as our representatives.
[23/7/2026 6:27 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> MPs voted, elected by Singaporeans voters as our...
And so what if the law is passed?
It does not make it morally right.
So when one day, the majority of MPs vote to decriminalise rape, you will be ok with it because "MPs voted, elected by Singaporeans voters as our representatives."?
Because this is your logic
[23/7/2026 6:28 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to G:
> And so what if the law is passed?...
Wow what an analogy...
[23/7/2026 6:28 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Wow what an analogy...
Just using your logic
[23/7/2026 6:30 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> MPs voted, elected by Singaporeans voters as our...
This is the kind of warped logic that helps legitimise morally abhorrent behaviour and activities because "MPs voted, elected by Singaporeanss voters as our representatives."
[23/7/2026 6:32 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> MPs voted, elected by Singaporeans voters as our...
This is the kind of logic that continued to empower evil regimes like the Nazis.
End of the day, the Nazis were voted in.
Going with your logic, you are ok with Nazis and their activities right? Since they were voted in by the German voters
[23/7/2026 6:33 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
I am very happy with the PAP.
Making Singapore the best in the World in many domains.
An indeed shiny tiny red dot.
[23/7/2026 6:33 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> MPs voted, elected by Singaporeans voters as our...
The Nazis suka suka change the laws and constitution to suit their agenda.
Going by your logic, it's ok. Because the Germans voted them in
[23/7/2026 6:34 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ) in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> I am very happy with the PAP. Making Singapore the best in...
In fact our governance admired by many people in the World.
[23/7/2026 6:38 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> MPs voted, elected by Singaporeans voters as our...
We don't have to go back far in time to see how this PAP passed discrimatory laws: VDS
I guess you are ok with discrimination because "MPs voted, elected by Singaporeans voters as our representatives."
[23/7/2026 6:40 pm] G: One can even argue that by not having a law that compels a by-election when a minority race MP quits the GRC, is discrimination against minority races
[23/7/2026 6:40 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Voters in Sengkang GRC are ok with no by election when raesh khan resign as long as the remaining MPs cover the tasks.
Likewise, many voters in bradell also express the same.
Because, GE will be 4 years down the road.
Why waste time and money for this short period - instead should focus on governing the Country well amidst the many challenges ahead of us?
The impact of by election and the time and money wasted not proportionate.
[23/7/2026 6:43 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Voters in Sengkang GRC are ok with no by election when raesh...
Who has authority to call for by-election?
The incumbent WP team in sengkang?
They can't even call for by-election even if they wanted to
[23/7/2026 6:44 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
WP team in media interview say no by election required.
[23/7/2026 6:44 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Because it is provision under the by law.
[23/7/2026 6:44 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Voters in Sengkang GRC are ok with no by election when raesh...
Each term is 5 years. Lobang in GRC for 80% of the term?
Then like that need so many MPs for what?
[23/7/2026 6:45 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> WP team in media interview say no by election required.
They don't have authority to call for by-election even if they wanted to.
Only PM and president can call for by-election
[23/7/2026 6:45 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Because it is provision under the by law.
So then, is the law adequate?
If not adequate, then it needs to be changed
[23/7/2026 6:46 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
It is provision under the by law.
WP can overturn the decision in court if PM insist on a by election.
[23/7/2026 6:46 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,
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Thank you very much for being part of our Telegram chat and participating actively.
Goodnight!
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[23/7/2026 6:46 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Voters in Sengkang GRC are ok with no by election when raesh...
80% of the MPs term is short period?
Waste time and money?
[23/7/2026 6:46 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Many people don't see the needs for a by election.
[23/7/2026 6:46 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> Many people don't see the needs for a by election.
Are you sure?
[23/7/2026 6:47 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> It is provision under the by law....
So is the law adequate?
[23/7/2026 6:47 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
The by law is passed in Parliament.
No hue and cry
[23/7/2026 6:48 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> The by law is passed in Parliament. No hue and cry
Why not change the law to compel a by-election whenever a minority race MP leaves a GRC during their term so as to protect minority representation and hence the impetus for GRC?
[23/7/2026 6:48 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> The by law is passed in Parliament. No hue and cry
๐ spewing nazi logic again
[23/7/2026 6:48 pm] LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
Zzzzzzzz
[23/7/2026 6:49 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny ๅฟ):
> The by law is passed in Parliament. No hue and cry
Ok la. When the day comes that parliament passes some discrimination law, decides to decriminalise rape etc, you should be ok with it ๐
No hue and cry
[23/7/2026 7:02 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors
We will be closing the chat for today.
Thank you very much for being part of our Telegram chat and participating actively.
Goodnight!
Megan ๐
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After note:-
1. MOM is a top down approach to create jobs.
2. NTUC Unions are bottom up approach to help workers find jobs and train them to be placed in jobs.
They complement one another.
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GRC is an initiative to ensure sufficient minority representation in Parliament of the various races to voice and ensure their various communities interest are taken into account.
In a GRC, minority candidate could be Malay or Indian or other races representing one of the racial community in Singapore.
Eg. Bradell GRC, the minority race, Faisal is a Malay - but he need to serve the needs of not only Malay, but also Chinese, Indians and others.
Minority representatives voices in Parliament to discuss national issues are more pertinent rather than a GRC municipal issues - that can be handled by MP of any races.
Hence absence of one Malay MP in the Parliament does not minimise the Malay community voices - as there are still a few Malay cabinet and MPs in the Parliament.
If Bradell GRC minority is an Indian, he will still have to serve Malay resident.
Besides, the other MPs that happens to be Chinese are stepping in to serve all residents under Faisal - be it Malays, Chinese, indians or other races.
So there is no pressing needs to have a by election to secure the Malay voice because who knows the next candidate could be an Indian or other races.
Besides 4 years later, a GE will be called and another minority race will be reinstated. Could be Malay, an Indian or others.
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In MP meet-the-resident session, MP role is to address municipal issues like find jobs, welfare needs, apply licences, write in to government agencies to help residents etc,
- and not to discuss or debate national or community issues that affect a particular race.
So any MPs regardless of races can do the job.
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Minister David Neo
@Babe:His 1 gaffe in Parliament don't define his capabilities and performance.
Because eg. I also got no time to go for every events related to my trade.
He is just honest about it - even though politically in the Parliament, he should say so diplomatically not raw admission.
And the positive attribute of David Neo - he don't lie in Parliament.
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@Babe:Great Eastern performance - profitability is $1.2 billions a year.
Income insurance performance - profitability is $118.9 millions a year.
Income insurance profit is 10 times less than GE annually - because Income Insurance only operate in domestic market within Singapore and unable to penetrate overseas market unlike GE that can penetrate regional market under the wings of OCBC.
If Income insurance is to be acquired by Allianz that have global market penetration, its profit will likely be able to overtake GE.
So Ng Chee Meng decision to merge with Allianz is a correct commercial strategic decision that are unable to materialize due to people nostalgic backlash without taking into account pragmatic commercial consideration.
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@Babe:So summarize the 3 Ministers appointment based on merits - aligned to Global Performance Indicators:-
1. Minister Jeffrey Seow - Transport
- Best Global Airport
- Best Global Seaport
- Comparable efficient and reliable MRT vis-a-vis other top Metros.
2. Minister Ng Chee Meng - Unions
- Exceptional Organisation Abilities in organizing last minute LKY funeral with precision.
- Run NTUC Unions that help MOM to achieve a low unemployment rate 2% with job placement and training as opposed to all other Countries high unemployment rate.
3. Minister David Neo - Culture
- help Singapore to achieve top rankings in many Global Culture and Art indicators in 2026 with drastic improvement from last year 2025.
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@Babe:To support my observation, let us benchmark my observations to major global governance index in 2025 and 2026 :-
Singapore maintains top-tier status on major governance indices for 2025 and 2026, highlighted by leadership positions in the Chandler Good Government Index ) and the IMD World Competitiveness
Good Government Index (CGGI)2025 & 2026 Rankings: Singapore ranked 1st globally for the fourth consecutive year in the annual CGGI, which evaluates public sector capabilities and governance across 133 countries.
Strengths: Scored at the absolute top for Financial Stewardship, Regulatory Governance, Strong Institutions, and Quality of Bureaucracy.
World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 Ranking: Placed 2nd globally behind Switzerland.
Ranking: Reclaimed 1st place globally, driven by a massive surge to first place in Business Efficiency and continued high marks in Government Efficiency.
Key Governance & Innovation Standings
Elite Governance (2025): Maintained 1st place in the Elite Quality Index (EQx), reflecting strong alignment between public policy and private enterprise
Innovation Index (2025): Ranked 5th globally, topping multiple sub-factors including Government Effectiveness and regulatory quality.
Governance: Maintained top-3 global standing in the United Nations e-Government metrics for technology deployment and infrastructure.
@Babe:PM Lawrence Wong and his Cabinet has secured the Best Governance Global Index in 2025 and 2026.
Indeed Singapore has been ranked the best government in the World - by the Global Governance Index for 2025 and 2026!
Kudos to PM Lawrence Wong and his Cabinet!
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@Babe:As for Acting Minister Jasmine Lau, her experience in R&D, MIT and her appointment in Digital Development will make her useful in ensuring Manpower, Business are transformed, trained and aligned to exploit AI productively.
@Babe:Her technical background as researcher in R&D lab and MIT grounding will be put to good used in transforming workers to be AI-ready and be useful to business transforming in exploiting AI.
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@bb:i. Publishing up-to-date reliability data is not an achievement. LTA has done this for years, it's basic transparency, not a fix.
ii. Engaging a few top MRT chiefs around the world is just meetings and consultancy talk. Every Transport Minister since 2012 has done it. Disruptions continued in 2025-2026, so where is the effective implementation?
iii. Barely 14 months as Acting Minister from May 2025 to July 2026 is too short to claim he resolved a 10-year structural problem.
@bb:The claim "still rank very well in global benchmark" but cite only LTA's own MKBF data. There is no official global benchmark where LTA ranks Singapore above Japan, Korea or Taiwan. The real independent benchmarks, CoMET and Nova, rank Hong Kong MTR, Tokyo Metro and Seoul Metro higher. LTA saying LTA is good is not a global ranking.
Source:- Google Gemini AI
@Babe:Singapore's MRT system ranks second-most reliable among major global metros, trailing Taipei Metro and outperforming Hong Kong MTR and New York City Subway, according to data from the Land Transport Authority Statistics PDF. [1, 2, 3]
Reliability Benchmarks (MKBF in Car-Km)
Taipei Metro: 23,009,000 car-km (Jan 2024 – Dec 2024)
Singapore MRT: 8,070,000 car-km (Nov 2024 – Oct 2025)
Hong Kong MTR: 8,156,550 car-km (Jul 2025 – Sep 2025)
New York City Subway: 197,000 car-km (Nov 2024 – Oct 2025) [1]
Core Performance Metrics
Local Target: Singapore targets a baseline of 1 million train-km before a delay over 5 minutes occurs, a standard exceeded heavily by recent network averages of over 2.2 million train-km.
Punctuality: Over 99.4% of all operational trips run completely on-time.
Global Standing: Routinely ranked 1st in Asia and top 4 globally for overall public transport integration and commuter satisfaction.
@Babe:Singapore's MRT network achieved a Train Service Delivery of 99.82% as of June 2026, comparing closely with top international metros like Hong Kong MTR at 99.9% and Chinese city metros at 99.99%. Review the official metrics through the LTA Rail Service Reliability Report. [1, 2]
Singapore MRT Reliability Performance (2025–2026)
Mean Kilometres Between Failure (MKBF): Exceeded 2.50 million train-km by June 2026, well above the national target of 1 million train-km. [1]
Major Disruptions: Recorded zero delays exceeding 30 minutes from November 2025 through June 2026, setting a record streak since tracking began in 2011. [1, 2]
National Target Baseline: Maintained above 1.67 million to 2.50 million train-km between delays (>5 minutes) across a 12-month moving average window. [1, 2, 3]
Global Metro Comparisons
Chinese City Metros: 99.99% Train Service Delivery (Jan 2024 – Dec 2024).
Hong Kong MTR: 99.9% Train Service Delivery (Jan 2026 – Mar 2026).
Singapore MRT: 99.82% Train Service Delivery (June 2026).
Sydney Metro: 99.77% Train Service Delivery (Jul 2024 – Jun 2025).
New York City Subway: 93.8% Train Service Delivery (Jun 2025 – May 2026).
London Underground: 91.9% Train Service Delivery (May 2026). [1]
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@Babe:"‘I shouldn’t have told the joke’: David Neo on his quip in Parliament during Dear You exchange".
During the July 20 interview, Neo was also asked if there was room to support youth who want to do more to promote the learning and preservation of dialects.
Replying, he said Singapore’s approach is to promote Mandarin while expanding space for the use of dialects, noting that the National Arts Council supports young practitioners who protect intangible cultural heritage.
A good approach.
I like this answer.
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[26/07, 1:20 am] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ: @Luxzi:Why never explain his private dinner with the money launderer? Sweep under the carpet already?
@Babe:Wow you so smart ah.
You can identify bad people with their forehead printed "I am a money lauderer".
You should work in the CID.
No need to investigate and interrogate criminals.
One look you can identify he is a thief just by looking at his forehead " I am a thief".
[26/07, 1:47 am] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ: @WPCanChangeSG:Singapore’s reputation for exceptional governance was built on meritocracy, foresight, and leaders who met challenges head-on. But today’s 4G leaders, many argue, lack that same calibre.
@Babe:Major global governance index in 2025 and 2026 :-
Singapore maintains top-tier status on major governance indices for 2025 and 2026, highlighted by leadership positions in the Chandler Good Government Index ) and the IMD World Competitiveness
Good Government Index (CGGI)2025 & 2026 Rankings: Singapore ranked 1st globally for the fourth consecutive year in the annual CGGI, which evaluates public sector capabilities and governance across 133 countries.
Strengths: Scored at the absolute top for Financial Stewardship, Regulatory Governance, Strong Institutions, and Quality of Bureaucracy.
World Competitiveness Ranking2025 Ranking: Placed 2nd globally behind Switzerland.
Ranking: Reclaimed 1st place globally, driven by a massive surge to first place in Business Efficiency and continued high marks in Government Efficiency.
Key Governance & Innovation StandingsElite Governance (2025): Maintained 1st place in the Elite Quality Index (EQx), reflecting strong alignment between public policy and private enterprise
Innovation Index (2025): Ranked 5th globally, topping multiple sub-factors including Government Effectiveness and regulatory quality.
Governance: Maintained top-3 global standing in the United Nations e-Government metrics for technology deployment and infrastructure.
@Babe:Singapore government rank best in the World 2025 and 2026.
[26/07, 2:40 am] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ: @Babe:Eg. Which areas we did well and are world class:-
1. Best governance in the world - consistently claiming the top spot in the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI).
2. World most competitive economy - Switzerland lose top global competitiveness ranking to Singapore.
3. Best seaport - Singapore retains Best Global Seaport title at Asian awards.
4. Best airport - Singapore Changi Airport consistently rank 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the World for 26 years.
5. Highest GDP per capita PPP in the world.
6. Top 8/10, 12 Universities among Ivy League - NUS and NTU.
7. 2nd most dense industrial robot adoption in the world after South Korea - Global Human-to-Robot Ratios (Robot Density).
8. 3rd AI adoption in the world.
9. Singapore is considered one of the most influential "middle powers" and global economic hubs, though the United States and China typically hold the top spots for raw geopolitical or military superpower status.
10. Singapore passport ranked world’s most powerful.
11. Financial and Wealth Hub: Global investors and high-net-worth families are actively relocating and parking capital—moving away from Gulf centers like Dubai—to shelter in the strength of the Singapore Dollar and the security of local banks.
12. Business and MICE Events: International organizers are increasingly routing corporate meetings, conventions, and business events to the city-state. Singapore’s political stability and safety make it the preferred destination for regional headquarters and events when traditional Middle Eastern alternatives face geopolitical friction.
13. Singapore manages about SGD 6.1 trillion (approx. USD 4.5 trillion) in total fund and asset management assets.
14. Global Commodities and Bunkering: While rising fuel price volatility has caused ship operators to buy more conservatively, Singapore's dominance has strengthened relative to the Middle Eastern bunkering hub of Fujairah, which has seen severe volume declines. Furthermore, major commodity and oil traders headquartered in the Republic have logged record earnings from the supply-chain shifts.
15. @Babe:15. Singapore is the largest investor in China, Indonesia, and one of the largest investor in Malaysia, Vietnam, plus many other countries.
1 Mainland China $228.3 billion
2 India $122.6 billion
3 United Kingdom $109.8 billion
4 Indonesia $104.3 billion
5 Netherlands $103.3 billion
6 Luxembourg $96.8 billion
7 Hong Kong SAR $91.3 billion
8 Cayman Islands $87.4 billion
9 Australia $81.6 billion
10 Malaysia $75.6 billion
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