REACH (Telegram) 149 -  What are your thoughts on the workforce transformation exercise by Govtech?

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[16/7/2026 10:01 am] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢

On 15 Jul (Wednesday), The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) announced that it has completed first phase of a two-year workforce transformation exercise.

The exercise was driven by the need for GovTech to own and run critical government systems in-house, rather than relying solely on vendors.

💬 What are your thoughts on the workforce transformation exercise by Govtech?

📌 Reasons for restructuring

Explaining the need for the changes in GovTech, Govtech Chairman Mr Chng Kai Fong said that critical systems increasingly demanded in-house capabilities so the agency could respond and adjust quickly to national needs.

"Modern technology development requires far more control and agility, especially as the world becomes more digital, and the need for critical government digital infrastructure has grown tremendously”, he said.

“Left unchanged, our legacy systems become harder to secure, harder to change and more vulnerable to failure".

"GovTech needs people who can define the problem, shape the architecture, make sound build-or-buy decisions, defend its systems and improve critical services every day," he added.

Mr Chng emphasised: “Vendors will remain important partners, but accountability for our core systems now sits with us".

📌 Details of Govtech Restructuring

Of the 305 employees affected, 102 will be retained in their current roles, while 110 will be retrained into new roles under apprenticeships.

As for the 93 officers “transitioning out” of GovTech, they will be offered a comprehensive support package, which includes one month’s salary for every year of service capped at 25 years; a three-month ex-gratia payment; and salary and benefits through a six-week handover and notice period.

👉https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/govtech-retrenches-93-staff-first-phase-agencys-2-year-workforce-transformation

👉  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/govtech-retrenches-93-staff-7-to-9-of-roles-to-be-affected-by-restructuring-in-next-2-years

👉https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/govtech-retrenchment-jobs-transition-layoffs-6255641

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[16/7/2026 10:22 am] Daniel: I think the reasoning behind the restructuring makes sense, I'd feel safer with the govtec products being owned by govtec than by vendors.

[16/7/2026 10:24 am] 365: They also aren't just leaving the laid off ones to their own devices, at least according to what they claim, they will provide job matching services and career guidance. Assuming true, it isn't that bad.

[16/7/2026 10:24 am] 365: Benefits are also above what most other companies offer, 1 month for each year of sevice + another 3 months

[16/7/2026 10:25 am] Daniel: On the human side retrenchement is always tough (gone through one myself). I'm not a public servant, but the appeal to me of a government job has always been the "iron ricebowl" aspect of having a secure and stable job, even though salary might not be good. This makes it clear that this is not a given any more and makes government jobs a bit less attractive.

[16/7/2026 10:25 am] 365: I don't think salary won't be good, I've always heard from industry peers on how govtech pays pretty well

[16/7/2026 10:26 am] Daniel in reply to 365:

> ‎⁨I don't think salary won't be good,...

Yeah, I meant more of government jobs overall. You are probably right about govtec. But this will affect the image of government jobs overall.

[16/7/2026 10:33 am] Jun Ming in reply to REACH Singapore:

> 📢 Topic 📢  On 15 Jul (Wednesday),...

I tell my friend no more iron rice bowl liao

[16/7/2026 10:34 am] Jun Ming: But make sense to do it internally as I think privacy may leak out

[16/7/2026 10:36 am] Jun Ming: But wouldn't they transfer to another gov agency with internal hire first, for those that is retrenched

[16/7/2026 10:40 am] Jun Ming: With yesterday audit report I am sure a lot of agencies need more manpower to check and ensure smooth operation

[16/7/2026 10:40 am] G in reply to REACH Singapore:

> What are your thoughts on the workforce transformation exercise by Govtech?

Nice twist.. 

From "retrenchment" as reported by CNA, to become "workforce transformation exercise"

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/govtech-retrenchment-jobs-transition-layoffs-6255641

Will this set a precedent for private companies as they follow the govt lead, and start calling future retrenchments as "workforce transformation" to siam the necessary retrenchment benefits? 😉

"No leh, we didn't retrench anyone! We only did a workforce transformation exercise! Cannot anyhow say retrenchment ok!"

[16/7/2026 10:43 am] Jun Ming: My friend from hdb always complain a lot of job maybe hdb shall hire more manpower

[16/7/2026 10:43 am] G in reply to REACH Singapore:

> 📢 Topic 📢  On 15 Jul (Wednesday),...

1. Does NTUC work with MOM on 2ei and Career Gov posted positions and review them with the hiring coming and compile data on the eventual hire

2. Does NTUC and MOM actively track the eventual hiring for the positions goes to a Singaporean / PR or foreigner work pass application

3. Does NTUC and MOM review interview notes for companies with high work pass application rates vs job postings for instances where a foreigner has been offered a position vs a Singaporean

4. Does NTUC / MOM track retrenched employees and their eventual job offer for matching salaries ranges and relevance and publish this ?

[16/7/2026 10:44 am] 365 in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨But wouldn't they transfer to another gov agency with internal...

From what was reported, there were many that are transferred to other agencies. This is the remainder, and it's only the first wave.

I'm puzzled by the use of the word 'retrenchment' from their perspective though. If it's stopping outsourcing to vendors, then the redundancy would be on vendor side and not them, and thus not a retrenchment from govtech themselves.

[16/7/2026 11:00 am] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : 1. Govtech’s restructuring will allow it to better respond to the public’s needs. ]

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Neutral

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

[16/7/2026 11:00 am] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : 2. The Government has provided sufficient support for Govtech staff affected by the restructuring. ]

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Neutral

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

[16/7/2026 11:03 am] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,

Please take a moment to participate in our polls and share your opinion. The poll questions are pinned for easy reference and your vote is anonymous. 

We look forward to hearing your thoughts on today’s topic!

💬 What are your thoughts on the workforce transformation exercise by Govtech?

Thank you.

Megan 😊

[16/7/2026 12:57 pm] Jun Ming in reply to 365:

> ‎⁨From what was reported, there were many that are transferred...

I think they are restructuring the department or team such as liasing officer, or admin role. For those technical roles they undergo retraining. Anyone with a .gov.sg email consider under them

[16/7/2026 1:02 pm] 365: Maybe those are the roles, the connectors

[16/7/2026 1:04 pm] Jun Ming: Maybe gov can release what are the roles got affected

[16/7/2026 1:06 pm] 365: I don't think there's any benefit to it, though they mentioned hiring more such as engineers and developers.

[16/7/2026 1:25 pm] RY in reply to REACH Singapore:

> 📢 Topic 📢  On 15 Jul (Wednesday),...

Critical data is better managed in-house rather than thru vendor 

SG govt shd learn fm the USA Snowden case .... 

In 2013, former NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked thousands of classified documents to journalists, exposing global mass surveillance programs operated by the U.S. and "Five Eyes" intelligence alliances. The disclosures revealed systemic privacy intrusions, massive corporate data sharing, and the interception of communications belonging to billions of innocent individuals worldwide

[16/7/2026 1:30 pm] RY in reply to REACH Singapore:

> 📢 Topic 📢  On 15 Jul (Wednesday),...

It is impt that Govt shd set a Good Example for any retrenchment exercise by any govt sectors 

In term of the retrenchment benefits and helping transition employees and etc

Then people will have confidence if working in govt agencies also

[16/7/2026 1:45 pm] Hanny: Works are going through many transformations nowadays. Every entity, gov and non gov, are affected. 

Govtech has done a good job in managing this transformation. This should set an example for other organizations. 

We need to get ready for this transformation. If the company does not change, it will lose out at the end.

[16/7/2026 1:59 pm] 365: When comparing retrenchment benefits to the average, it is quite generous. The financial portion is already more than usual, and most other companies just leave you to find your own next step.

[16/7/2026 2:03 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! 

💬 What are your thoughts on the workforce transformation exercise by Govtech?

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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[16/7/2026 2:51 pm] Hanny: We need Govtech to be more transparent in explaining why it needs to retrench people.

What is it trying to achieve?

If it is too sensitive to share then say so.

[16/7/2026 2:52 pm] Hanny: I don’t believe if AI is not involved

[16/7/2026 2:58 pm] 365: They mentioned it, they are reducing dependence on vendors and want to insource instead. Meaning any roles that are exclusively vendor facing will be redundant.

[16/7/2026 3:02 pm] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : 1. Govtech’s restructuring will allow it to better respond to the public’s needs. ]

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Neutral

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

[16/7/2026 3:02 pm] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : 2. The Government has provided sufficient support for Govtech staff affected by the restructuring. ]

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Neutral

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

[16/7/2026 3:07 pm] Jun Ming: https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1uUhPiRKA/?igsh=eHQzZTN1dHg1c216

[16/7/2026 3:08 pm] Jun Ming: Entry level job is hard to get and now more retrenchment

[16/7/2026 3:08 pm] Jun Ming: We are so cooked

[16/7/2026 3:09 pm] Jun Ming: I believe those retrenched is more on the entry level job. As they do not have the skill set foundation to be retrain

[16/7/2026 3:10 pm] Jun Ming: Based on current trend we should reduce our population as no point having so many people and yet everyone complain no job

[16/7/2026 3:13 pm] 365: I agree with the sentiment. I believe there is a population equilibrium, and we have gone far past that. Government has been too addicted to using immigration as a recurring economic solution, instead of a last resort.

[16/7/2026 3:13 pm] Adam: We are all living on the assumption that we need a job to survive in singapore. A good one.

However the people who enjoy life in singapore do not need a job. Think retirees who have their nest egg. Billionaires who park their wealth.

[16/7/2026 3:13 pm] Adam: We have to understand, singapore doesnt need people to survive and we need to know our place in society

[16/7/2026 3:13 pm] Adam: Just like how we view foreign construction workers. Or maids

[16/7/2026 3:14 pm] Adam: We too will devolve into the lower rungs of society. The working class in the underbelly of this nation. To serve the elites

[16/7/2026 3:14 pm] 365: We are 2 decades past planning a system that can attract capital, but doesn't have to pander to them at our expense.

[16/7/2026 3:14 pm] Adam: The country doesnt need people. It needs assets. And people arent good assets

[16/7/2026 3:16 pm] Adam: Immigration benefits singapore greatly. By reducing the value of humans, businesses are able to profit by setting up here more

[16/7/2026 3:18 pm] 365: And that reliance will eventually consume upon itself. Land is limited, and is a hard limit for immigration.

[16/7/2026 3:18 pm] 365: Even if we were to disregard the well being of citizens, this isn't sustainable for the country for decades to come

[16/7/2026 3:18 pm] Adam: Land is one thing but singapore has loads to sell without selling land itself

[16/7/2026 3:19 pm] Adam: Even without land, we have conpanies funneling money here with small offices

[16/7/2026 3:19 pm] 365: And those small offices need people, and people need land, which is hard limited

[16/7/2026 3:19 pm] Adam: Even without houses we have the most busiest land border in the world,  getting workers who live across the pond to toil here for cheap

[16/7/2026 3:20 pm] 365: And how sustainable is this, 20, 30 years down the road

[16/7/2026 3:20 pm] 365: It's the same as just using our reserves as a daily expense

[16/7/2026 3:20 pm] 365: It will run out one day

[16/7/2026 3:20 pm] 365: That's why we try to balance budget on revenue

[16/7/2026 3:21 pm] 365: And use reserves only as a last resort, when there's black swan

[16/7/2026 3:21 pm] Adam: Hypothetically, singapore can survive without humans. If AI suddenly declare independence and kicks all humans out, business will deal with AI to transmit money. Trade goods

[16/7/2026 3:22 pm] Adam: And that very ai will get a call center in india for human labor

[16/7/2026 3:22 pm] 365: The country itself isn't sentient. There is no point in sovereignty when it comes to that, just split up give up bits and pieces to everyone else.

[16/7/2026 3:23 pm] 365: When you talk about Singapore "surviving" what do you refer to? The land underneath? Or the nation as a whole, including its citizens?

[16/7/2026 3:23 pm] Adam: Thats too ideal. Sovereignty is determined by might. You can see it all over the world

[16/7/2026 3:24 pm] Adam in reply to 365:

> ‎⁨When you talk about Singapore "surviving" what do you refer...

When politicians talk about singapore they will define it whatever the hell they want. Just like the definition of residents

[16/7/2026 3:24 pm] Adam: Singapore will prosper

[16/7/2026 3:25 pm] 365: Residents is hard defined as tax resident, anyone who works for at least 185 (give or take a few days) for the year.

[16/7/2026 3:25 pm] Adam: If AI is taxed are they residents?

[16/7/2026 3:26 pm] 365: Residents is by definition human only

[16/7/2026 3:27 pm] Adam: The thing is, the government can give definition and entitlement to these group at the stroke of the pen

[16/7/2026 3:27 pm] 365: Actually I'm not getting your argument point now. Let me clarify my own argument now is that we have been too addicted on using immigration as the core economic tool, when it really should be a last resort.

[16/7/2026 3:29 pm] Adam: My argument is those in power dont care as it doesnt truly benefit them. And if we are purely technocratic and meritocratic, things will be much worse for the average singaporean.

[16/7/2026 3:30 pm] Adam: Can an normal sinagorean male compete if they are 2 years behing on the career ladder and stunted with reservist?

[16/7/2026 3:30 pm] 365: If you truly believe they don't care, then there's not much point for you in this group other than venting is it?

[16/7/2026 3:31 pm] Adam: We are in a capitalistic society. We cannot rely on being the labourers

[16/7/2026 3:31 pm] Adam: Over time our labor will be devalued

[16/7/2026 3:31 pm] Adam: We need singaporeans to be in the landlords that everyone hates

[16/7/2026 3:32 pm] Adam: We need singaporeans to own the ai. Not work along side it

[16/7/2026 3:33 pm] Adam: We need singaporeans to own the clothes factory in china. Own the clothes stores in singapore. Not man it

[16/7/2026 3:34 pm] Adam: All these rent seekers are jobless. But they can live

[16/7/2026 3:34 pm] Adam: And if we cannot escape, we will be forever stuck working for pennies

[16/7/2026 3:34 pm] 365: AI itself cannot do everything. Though I do agree we need to have our own AI models. I think the government should work towards building a model that they can rely on, with local engineers maintaining and improving it. The US has shown themselves capable of cutting off access anytime. Even if they don't, there may be other availability issues.

[16/7/2026 3:35 pm] 365: And then you'll be reliant on other countries for everything, that creates another vulnerability.

[16/7/2026 3:36 pm] Adam: Singapore has always been reliant if you phrase it that way

[16/7/2026 3:36 pm] Adam: Its a vital trade route. An internet hub

[16/7/2026 3:36 pm] Adam: Cannot be isolationist if we want to prosper

[16/7/2026 3:37 pm] Adam: There will always be vunerability. But its better to open a door and have a small risk than to not take any risk at all

[16/7/2026 3:37 pm] 365: We have, which is why we are trying to spread out the risks. I am not advocating for isolationist means. But there has to be a limit to how much we are giving. I don't believe in an either or solution, but a healthy mix from both spectrums. Just like how a purely capitalist economy doesn't work, you inject socialist policies funded through tax.

[16/7/2026 3:38 pm] Adam: Tbh i dont like how the socialist policies has been done so far

[16/7/2026 3:38 pm] Adam: Skillsfuture feels like throwing money to scammers

[16/7/2026 3:40 pm] Adam: If we do socialist policy, it should be very intentional to benefit the receiver, instead of enriching the businesses

[16/7/2026 3:40 pm] 365: Individual policies are up for another debate, but we can't function on pure capitalism. Your roads, infrastructure, police enforcement, emergency services, public education, are all socialist. They are funded by tax from our pooled income.

[16/7/2026 3:43 pm] Adam: Many that benefit all are good. Yet i feel it has failed somewhat for those benefits that are disbursed selectively. Those that are financially inclined know how to game the social system to the max. See hdb flippers. Getting to goodest of schools.

[16/7/2026 3:45 pm] Adam: Sometimes i feel might as well not have a system if it sucks so bad

[16/7/2026 3:50 pm] 365: That is a fallacy, for all its faults, having no system provides no structure and lead to chaos. But I think we are detracting from the main points.

I think the insourcing is a logical approach to protecting our essential systems and ensuring sustainable long term operations. The retrenchment benefits have been generous.

I just hope for the same sustainability view to be adopted in view of our economic measures, instead of chasing infinite growth.

[16/7/2026 3:51 pm] Adam: The big issue is we have to chase the infinite growth or be left behind. The only way for 'sustainable' growth is to convince every country in the world to slow down

[16/7/2026 3:52 pm] Adam: If we have a child, have to force them to study very hard too and suffer. Its not possible to tell the school and every other parents to tone down

[16/7/2026 3:54 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

I will like to discuss the history and transition of Government Technology Arms - basically an IT arm for the Government, also a CIO and CTO of the Government Services - based on my understanding, perspective, opinion and observation :-

1. NCB (National Computer Board) is 1st developed to exploit computerisation for the Government services that rely on pen and paper - where mainframe have just started. IBM maintframe and a cheaper option Hitachi mainframe are just starting to computerise and automate the pen and paper function.

a. At that time, IT vendors (domestic ones) are almost non existent, safe for overseas one.

b. Hence, NCB is formed to plan, collect user requirements for system development, design (jointly with overseas tech vendors), call tender to procure equipment, employ trained software engineers, hardware mainframe engineers, EUC engineers (End User Computing) to design, develop, code, maintain and operate the system.

Continous updating and upgrading of the internal developed systems are required - as user requirements change. 

IT consultants and engineers - who are techie are attached to each Ministries, Statutory Boards and Organ of State.

That is the basic function of NCB - the model of NCB is to plan, implement, own, operate, maintain and improve.

NCB model is an in-source model.

[16/7/2026 3:55 pm] Adam: Nowadays competition so fierce. Kids doing multiple internships. I heard even before uni. And job market got these early career retrenchments

[16/7/2026 4:00 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢

[16/7/2026 4:02 pm] 365: I don't advocate for reduced competition, but a sustainable economic model, and importantly less reliance on immigration. This can be through more productivity or better services, which in turn is actually more competition.

AI is a good multiplier and opportunity of us to wean off the immigration addiction.

[16/7/2026 4:03 pm] 365: The competition is global, and there regardless of what we try to do. So we should prioritize on how we can bring up the value and productivity of individuals, rather than getting more population. Both increases overall output, but 1 does it without exploding population.

[16/7/2026 4:06 pm] Adam: We keep upping the value and productivity of residents. But the residents dont really get much in return.

[16/7/2026 4:07 pm] Adam: In your workplace if you 2x your productivity or you work overtime you get paid almost the same.

[16/7/2026 4:08 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

At that time, since mainframe is uniform - sharing of datasets among the Government different Ministries and Government bodies make sense - because the hardware platforms, database, dataset, programming code, cabling etc are all of the same standards and data sharing has no obstacles and can share across departments.

Hence in-source model of techie within the Government Tech arms make sense.

Moreover, there are practically no domestic local vendors to out-source.

[16/7/2026 4:08 pm] 365: And increasing population through immigration doesn't really help the situation does it?

[16/7/2026 4:09 pm] 365: If we are speaking from helping current residents perspective

[16/7/2026 4:10 pm] Adam in reply to 365:

> ‎⁨And increasing population through immigration doesn't really...

Thats the thing. Immigration will help, if we treat immigrants as exploited labor for the singaporean class. See all the jobs that pays peanuts that singaporeans dont want to do

[16/7/2026 4:10 pm] Jun Ming: Basically the top 1% and the bottom 20% is immigrants that might be ideal

[16/7/2026 4:11 pm] Jun Ming: Since you no need so much foreign talent to teach Singaporean to be talented right

[16/7/2026 4:11 pm] Adam: If we keep devaluing the human labor that no singaporean wants to write code for $5, we better be the ones that benefits from the coding swetshop

[16/7/2026 4:12 pm] Adam: Whether it be located in singaporean datacenter or somewhere overseas

[16/7/2026 4:12 pm] 365: And you think the current rate of inflow is not more than what is needed for the lower paying jobs?

[16/7/2026 4:14 pm] 365: Also, I can see first hand how someone who is producing output of much higher value, is paid much better. Basically able to take on the hat of multiple positions and possess many capabilities not found in the average employee. This individual is paid very well.

[16/7/2026 4:14 pm] 365: Value is not determined by oneself, but by the market's needs.

[16/7/2026 4:16 pm] 365: And I do agree we should stay away from low value jobs for Singaporeans in general. Strive for higher value roles.

[16/7/2026 4:16 pm] 365: Additional inflow should be controlled, according to our needs for their labor, not as a growth tool.

[16/7/2026 4:20 pm] Adam: I say let them in. But have them pay for it. If we have 6m immigrants that each rent a $2000 flat from each singaporean, can live very comfy

[16/7/2026 4:20 pm] Adam: Even better if they are renting in johor but owned by singaporean

[16/7/2026 4:21 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

2. a. But as technology evolves from mainframe to network, LAN (proprietary network protocols like Banyan Vines, IPX/SPX to TCP IP) and WAN (TCP/IP that evolves the Internet) - server-client computing come into pictures.

IT technology no longer uniform and standard.

Applications mounted on server-client computing using differnet Operating Systems - e.g Unix, Linux, Microsoft OS, Apple IOS etc proliferate.

PCs (Personal Computers), Laptops that are connected together via proprietary LAN protocols and subsequently TCP/IP - Internet standard arises replacing the mainframe dumb terminals - as PCs installed with SNA-emulation arises to access the mainframe.

Email, communication software and system proliferate using different standard eg. MS Mail, Lotus etc eventually evolve into Internet Email system offer by overseas Big Tech like Google email, Yahoo email etc. 

b. Increasingly, the Central function to ensure Different Ministries can coordinate, collaborate, shared data, disparate IT systems can communicate.

c. Then NCB role no longer serve the Evolution of Technology development - and iDA (InfoComm Development Authority) is formed - to be able to handle the proliferation and evolution of the disparate, network, IT functions. Central Functions of coordination, managment, control, collaboration, data sharing, centralisation become important.

Mainframe era is over.

Evolution of technology shapes the way Government IT Tech arms restructure to better manage and exploit the IT technology for the benefits of the Government services.

[16/7/2026 4:24 pm] 365: You want the best for Singaporeans, but population density also plays a huge part in QoL. Unless you can ensure Singaporeans can spread out all over the world to live, I really can't see it as a net positive.

[16/7/2026 4:24 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to LCL (Danny 心):

> ‎⁨2. a. But as technology evolves from mainframe to network,...

This is strategic thinking.

1. Digitalisation become the strategic direction - that is to create a Digital Economy to form another wing to supplement traditional physical business - to extend the reach beyond our physical boundaries through the Internet and Web technologies.

Our tiny red dot is then able to punch above our weight - and no longer constraint by our small physical size - as digital web - can pull in business all over the world.

2. I still remember the previous Ministers and top civil servants lamenting - the technologies move so fast, but our model of insourcing is too tie down and cannot respond fast enough.

3. And insourcing also means Nationalisation - because recruiting more techie, own and operate will means very strong technical Government - but our private domestic sectors are very weak - as we have no or negligible solid strategic domestic vendors to earn money for Singapore domestically and overseas.

4. Then come the concept of Corporatisation - whereby strong Government Tech arms - are split into Authority (Tech Consultant) and GLCs (Government linked) system integrators, tech vendors.

So NCB are split into iDA (IT Authority) and NCS (National Computer Systems) buy over by Singtel - to be the solid local tech providers.

TAS become part of iDA now iMDA (Telecom Authority) and Singtel (very big local Telecommunication company) expanded into regional telecoms.

Keppel Corp, Sembcorp, Surbana, PSA corps, SMRT, Transit Link, Comfort Delgro

etc etc.

5. Temasek Holdings is formed to manage all the strategic spin off GLCs as Sovereign Fund to earn big money for Singapore. Now Temasek Holdings asset management is a big US$518 billion and still growing.

6. When this happen, iDA function evolved into the model of (project management, vendor management, service delivery) with a strong Centralised Tech functions - but the rest of the Ministries iDA officers become project managers, vendor manager, service delivery managers.

[16/7/2026 4:56 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

1. Out-sourcing become the talk of the day.

The most famous one is SOE (Standard Operating Environment) - for all servers, network, PC etc - whereby all the IT infrastructure is outsource to one mega vendor - and the concept of plan, implement, own, operate, maintain, improve in-source model is thrown out of the window.

iDA officers essentially become service delivery managers, project managers and vendor managers.

Any changes in the user requirement and need changes to the IT infrastructure - need to call tenders - less agile, less responsive to change.

2. Hence the need to insource - to make the Government system, more agile, more nimble, more ownership, more responsive to the Government and public needs become more and more important.

3. Then come to the evolution of GovTech to replace iDA.

Covid is the trigger point - the needs to come out with system solution quickly to manage and contain the risk of Covid spread.

Calling tenders to vendors to respond to Covid threat - will be far too slow.

GovTech quickly assembles a group of techie (a well known figure - son of a VIP) - come out with good solutions such as the Bluetooth Sentry, track covid people etc to help fight the Covid spread.

CDC vouchers to respond to need to contain Cost of Living etc..

The need to in-source, to be agile, to be responsive to change etc become increasingly the focus.

With the advent of AI - that will help techie to close the execution gap quickly can be exploited.

Though AI cannot close the competency gap -- hence need to retrain all the GovTech staff to be techie such as software engineers, cybersecurity engineers, product managers - from project managers, vendor managers and service delivery managers.

And Govtech techie will then need to own the product they develop..

Of course partnership with vendors will still be required - because there will be technical gaps when technology evolve.

[16/7/2026 4:58 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

I suspect those 93 who are let go - unable to adapt to convert their soft skills into technical hard skills.

That is why i always told my staff previously, never let go of your technical skills.

Even as manager, I still dirty my hands to ensure i won't lose my technical skills and knowledge - even until now.

This is the same advice I want to convey to all Singaporeans - in order to ensure you always able to secure your jobs.

[16/7/2026 5:40 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

China is the world manufacturing hub.

Because it in-source and keep its technical capabilities.

[16/7/2026 5:40 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

US want to focus on services and want big money - outsource many of its manufacturing cap.

Now China outsurge US in manufacturing.

[16/7/2026 5:42 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Hence this is a good lesson that Singapore must learn.

Outsource everything - we lose our technical and technologies cap - as well as our foundation to build a strong R&D, advanced manufacturing and technical cap.

We must not go down the easy path of outsourcing.

[16/7/2026 5:43 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to LCL (Danny 心):

> ‎⁨Hence this is a good lesson that Singapore must learn....

That was also my message during SOE.

[16/7/2026 5:55 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

But important for Govtech to maintain a centralised function - to ensure the disparate Ministries system can communicate, coordinate and share datasets.

[16/7/2026 5:58 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

With individual Ministry owning their individual products - must not lead to the loss of centralised communication.

Otherwise, silos will formed, one ministry unable to shared critical information across Ministries.

[16/7/2026 5:59 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to LCL (Danny 心):

> ‎⁨With individual Ministry owning their individual products -...

This pitfalls also must be avoided.

[16/7/2026 6:08 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

With cloud, virtualisation and AI LLM - I think sharing of multiple Ministries datasets and information should be much easier even with disparate, non-standardized hardware and software.

But Govtech needs a centralised unit to ensure central management, and collaboration can take effects.

Govtech centralised techies will need AI professionals, cloud professionals, system professional, cybersecurity, application platform and network professionals to ensure such centralised coordination can take place.

[16/7/2026 6:26 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to LCL (Danny 心):

> ‎⁨With cloud, virtualisation and AI LLM - I think sharing of...

Eg. Police unable to share information with MHA, Mindef - jialat.

MOF cannot share information with all Ministries - jialat. Ministries no money.

Court cannot share information with prison - jialat.

[16/7/2026 6:28 pm] Jun Ming in reply to LCL (Danny 心):

> ‎⁨But important for Govtech to maintain a centralised function -...

Actually I am surprised that most of our gov tech is being outsource

[16/7/2026 6:29 pm] Jun Ming: Although there's a saying that made in sg often fail

[16/7/2026 6:29 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Actually I am surprised that most of our gov tech is being...

Well.

There are those history and consideration behind it.

That's why important to learn from history and lessons

[16/7/2026 6:29 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Although there's a saying that made in sg often fail⁩

Made in Singapore - the world is going after.

Because Singapore system is trustworthy and reliable.

[16/7/2026 6:29 pm] Jun Ming in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Actually I am surprised that most of our gov tech is being...

I will actually thought that singpass is build by gov

[16/7/2026 6:30 pm] Jun Ming in reply to LCL (Danny 心):

> ‎⁨Made in Singapore - the world is going after....

This is not true in some army technology

[16/7/2026 6:31 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Singpass initially plan and design by iDA - as single sign on platform.

Then throw tender, crimson logic - a GLC win it.

Many are ex NCB, iDA staff.

[16/7/2026 6:32 pm] Jun Ming: I heard from folks that it's designed by lhl son or something

[16/7/2026 6:33 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨This is not true in some army technology⁩

Er..

ST kinetic make warhorg - worship by UK army - for saving their army lives even when ied explode underneath, it can still travel, climb mountains and appear right in front of taliban camp.

[16/7/2026 6:33 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to LCL (Danny 心):

> ‎⁨Er..   ST kinetic make warhorg - worship by UK army - for...

UK mother's cry and thanks Singapore for the warhorg.

[16/7/2026 6:33 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨I heard from folks that it's designed by lhl son or something⁩

COVID IT gadget yes.

[16/7/2026 6:34 pm] Jun Ming: But on the ground in sg every one complain on st engineering

[16/7/2026 6:35 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Many stealth warships - St kinetic design.

Armour carrier like bionic, terrex, the new solid one AI, AV forgot its name also St kinetic make.

[16/7/2026 6:35 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨But on the ground in sg every one complain on st engineering⁩

Is it?

[16/7/2026 6:36 pm] Jun Ming: Yes. They say some design is no brainer

[16/7/2026 6:36 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

The assault rifle sar20 also St made.

[16/7/2026 6:36 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Well people also complained alot of things.

Like M16, ar15 we also complained.

Shoot halfway can jam.

Must IA.

[16/7/2026 6:37 pm] Jun Ming: Ya I know. My commanders say foreign counterpart say you can try lor

[16/7/2026 6:38 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Last time, people also complained about US patriot missiles sucks - I think ver 1 and 2 always miss target.

TikTok many people laughing.

Now ver 3 good performance.

Everyone wants.

[16/7/2026 6:38 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to LCL (Danny 心):

> ‎⁨Many stealth warships - St kinetic design....

Oh I think Hunter.

[16/7/2026 6:43 pm] Jun Ming: Hunter series bionix series are made from st engineering

[16/7/2026 6:44 pm] Jun Ming: Compare to leopard series they fail more easily

[16/7/2026 6:44 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Hunter series bionix series are made from st engineering⁩

Yes.

Very good armour vehicles.

Last time, China seize terrex and see what is inside.

They say well design, high tech, very capable armour.

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[16/7/2026 6:45 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Compare to leopard series they fail more easily⁩

Leopard German tanks.

[16/7/2026 6:46 pm] Jun Ming in reply to LCL (Danny 心):

> ‎⁨Leopard German tanks.⁩

Yes that's why everyone complain that it breakdown easily

[16/7/2026 6:46 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Leopard tank - later version are battle tested.

High survival rate.

[16/7/2026 6:47 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Yes that's why everyone complain that it breakdown easily⁩

Not sure about that.

Ukraine use it quite well.

[16/7/2026 6:47 pm] Jun Ming in reply to LCL (Danny 心):

> ‎⁨Not sure about that.  Ukraine use it quite well.⁩

I mean sg tank breakdown easily compare to leopard

[16/7/2026 6:48 pm] Jun Ming: Specifically the bionix series

[16/7/2026 6:48 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Oh is it?

Not sure - I no longer in NS.

[16/7/2026 6:48 pm] G in reply to LCL (Danny 心):

> ‎⁨Leopard tank - later version are battle tested....

How come govtech retrenchment become a lecture about war equipment

[16/7/2026 6:48 pm] LCL (Danny 心):

 Now got hunter and terrex.

[16/7/2026 6:49 pm] Jun Ming in reply to G:

> ‎⁨How come govtech retrenchment become a lecture about war...

Because I am surprised that why things is outsource from the first place

[16/7/2026 6:49 pm] Jun Ming: Rather fully developed by our sg gov

[16/7/2026 6:49 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Bionix 1st version of network and sensor armour.

[16/7/2026 6:49 pm] Jun Ming: And we corelate to wat equipment made in sg

[16/7/2026 6:50 pm] Jun Ming: And folks say made in sg is not as good as making from overseas

[16/7/2026 6:50 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨And folks say made in sg is not as good as making from...

Not really.

It takes time to improve and achieve reliability.

[16/7/2026 6:51 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

F-35 now also alot of bugs and alot of fixes needed.

It takes time to become more reliable.

[16/7/2026 6:51 pm] Jun Ming: Only lifesg and singpass kind of reliable

[16/7/2026 6:52 pm] G in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Because I am surprised that why things is outsource from the...

Ask OYK. He was the one that led the outsourcing of key in house capabilities when he was a civil servant back in the 1990s

[16/7/2026 6:52 pm] Jun Ming in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Only lifesg and singpass kind of reliable⁩

Because lhl son is involved

[16/7/2026 6:52 pm] LCL (Danny 心) in reply to Jun Ming:

> ‎⁨Only lifesg and singpass kind of reliable⁩

Many versions to improve singpass.

That's why now government emphasize ownership and continuous improvement.

[16/7/2026 6:53 pm] Jun Ming: Look at dbs system keep failing

[16/7/2026 6:54 pm] Jun Ming: Despite many maintenance

[16/7/2026 6:54 pm] Jun Ming: And fine

[16/7/2026 6:54 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

It takes time to settle down

[16/7/2026 6:56 pm] Jun Ming: Hope the efficiency will keep up

[16/7/2026 6:56 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Give them sometime.

[16/7/2026 6:57 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Btw leopard tank ver 1 and 2 also fail very often in the battlefield.

Ukraine source.

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[15/7/2026 10:01 am] REACH Singapore: The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) released advance GDP estimates showing that Singapore’s economy grew by 5.7 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, easing from 6.3 per cent in the first quarter.

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) emphasised that: 

(1) manufacturing grew by 12.2 per cent, driven by strong AI-related demand for semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment; 

(2) other sectors slowed, with construction growing by 6.2 per cent, and the wholesale, retail, transport, and storage sectors expanding by 6.3 per cent; and 

(3) Middle East conflict uncertainties caused disruptions that shrank the chemicals and biomedical clusters, but MTI maintains its full-year growth forecast at 2.0 to 4.0 per cent.

💬 Share your views on the outlook of Singapore's economic in 2026.

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👉 https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapores-second-quarter-growth-eases-to-5-7-as-iran-war-tempers-ai-powered-manufacturing-growth?ref=top-stories

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[15/7/2026 12:13 pm] Jun Ming: Only ai grow while other fall. This is concerning

[15/7/2026 12:16 pm] Jun Ming: I think ai should be the new Microsoft office instead being the only one being stand up in growth

[15/7/2026 2:04 pm] REACH Singapore: The Auditor-General's Office (AGO) published a report on 15 July 2026, flagging weaknesses in HDB's eligibility checks and lapses in contract management under MOH. Government Agencies, including HDB and MOH, have acknowledged the findings and filed police reports regarding the lapses and possible irregularities.

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(1) Government Agencies have taken the audit findings seriously and immediately lodged police reports where potential irregularities or fraudulent activities were detected;

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(3) systematically enhancing IT systems for eligibility checks, and tightening contract management controls to prevent similar systemic lapses in the future.

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[15/7/2026 3:14 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

1. I feel that the Middle East war with no indication of off-ramp and future likely toll charges are more concerning.

2. It means we will face serious fuel and LNG blockade or high prices due to toll charges.

3. This will trigger higher imported inflation due to higher energy prices.

[15/7/2026 3:16 pm] RY: It is a gd initiative and essential to have annual Audit for govt agencies/stat boards/ministries and etc 

I am quite surprised so many lapses and incorrect issues found during the Audit process after reading the news 

I certainly hope the govt agencies/stat boards/ministries will take AGO findings/recommendations seriously, and rectify them at the soonest

[15/7/2026 3:25 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Higher energy prices will in turn increase the cost of production in every sector of the economy.

Overall the prices will increase and impact economic growth.

[15/7/2026 3:28 pm] Jun Ming: Ya

To make things worse china building a railway in Mymarar to avoid Malacca straits. https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/china-russia-and-india-make-inroads-in-myanmar-with-transit-corridors

[15/7/2026 3:29 pm] Jun Ming: We are so cooked

[15/7/2026 3:31 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

All these rail bypass only can take a fraction of the cargos.

80% of global trade are still maritime cargos.

[15/7/2026 3:31 pm] Jun Ming: Still loss in our economy mah

[15/7/2026 3:33 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Don't worry, later when I explain you will know why.

There are a few such setup, but didn't work out.

Now I got stuck with someone.

[15/7/2026 3:34 pm] Jun Ming: I think maybe those non ai related industry growth will further slow down seeing global situation will not ease anytime.

[15/7/2026 3:35 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

1. China railway route to Europe via central Asia, Russia.

2. Arctic sea route.

3. Proposed Thailand land link.

Etc

[15/7/2026 3:37 pm] 여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆: Surprised as well. Last year was quite minimal the lapses.

[15/7/2026 3:45 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

@Babe:Additional flaws on WP Alternative Policies (Jul 2026 Parliment)

1. WP (Gerald Giam and Jamus Lim, in total 6 WP MPs) mention that Singapore should not expand the capacity of Changi Airport T5 & Tuas Port - as future demand is uncertain - it will be a fiscal drag if capacity exceed demand.

a. Singapore Airport and Seaport is the best in the World, and highly patronise by the World travellers, cargo transhipment, trade, logistics - is WP suggesting shrinking & downsize our air and sea ports capacity ?

A reduced capacity will have the immediate impact of restricting travellers and cargo from landing in our air and sea ports due to congestion - the effect is an immediate drop in our trade, business, investment and travel revenue.

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@Babe:2. WP quoted that for sea ports - Northern Arctic sea route or Thailand land bridge if implemented could divert maritime trade away from our ports .

WP also say that if aircraft become long range and more efficient - the hub & spoke transit hub will be bypassed as aircraft go direct to the destination without landing in transit hub.

a. We have a web of bi-lateral FTAs and multi-lateral FTAs such as RCEP, CPTPP, Digital Economy etc.

Trade, business, investment, travel, logistic etc is a guarantee - such that goods, business people, travellers, cargos, logistic will have to land at out sea ports and airports to conduct business, investment, MICE, meetings, seminars, events, stage play, travelling to our tourist spots etc.. --- Hence we will have a predetermined demands of air and sea landings in Singapore.

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@Babe:b. Our bunkering services - fuel, LNG, Green Energy etc, Financial services, Global Port management System, Integrated Transport Hub (that integrate Air, Sea, Land hubs), Insurance service, Arbitration services, International Legal Service, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) service to maintain aircraft, ships, tankers etc - will have an anchor points and fixed customers demand, contract etc - to pull aircaft and ships to land at our air and maritime ports.

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@Babe:c. The Singapore and Malacca straits service more ports of call compared to the Arctic Sea Route as we are at the heart of global transshipment, vessels traveling this route can service a vast network of customers and load/unload cargo at multiple major ports en route (eg. China, Japan, S Korea, ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand, India, Middle East, Europe, Africa)

While Arctic passages can shave off travel time between Northern Europe and Northeast Asia by roughly 30%, they lack supporting port infrastructure. Additionally, extreme weather mean they are mainly used for point-to-point energy transport (oil and gas) rather than multi-stop container trade. Arctic of no major port of call.

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@Babe:d. Thailand land bridge a threat to Singapore Tuas ports?

- World maritime ports 80% are through maritime - as supertankers can carry millions of barrels of oil or 25,000 TEUs or containers per ship..

- For Thailand land bridge, by saving 4 days - a supertanker unload 25,000 containers into 25,000 lorries (1 container per lorry) (or millions of barrels of oil) in one port. Travel a long distance on roads, find another supertankers to unload 25,000 containers from 25,000 lorries (1 container per lorry) to the supertanker (or millions of barrels of oil) - do you think the saving of 4 days + the cost of 25,000 lorries + loading and unloading of containers can be less costly and time consuming than Singapore Tuas port?

- I think WP MPs got to use critical thinking as MPs in Parliament.

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@Babe:d (1). Even if Thailand forgo land bridge and try to cut a canal like Suez canal, it will still face tremendous challenges:-

i. Finding investors to build multi billions canal project.

ii. Environmental damages

iii. Cutting country into 2 - political challenges and sovereignty challenges.

[15/7/2026 3:45 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

iv. Toll charges to recover costs of projects versus our free passageway - unable to recoup the 2 to 4 days saving travel time which is negligible.

v. A narrow canal will result in congestion unlike international water through our straits.

Our integrated all encompassing systems can overcome such challenges.

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[15/7/2026 3:48 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

2. In China - Europe rail route, the cargo transport is almost negligible:-

Source:- Google Gemini AI

The China-Europe rail route (China-Europe Railway Express) is highly successful, with annual trips surging from 1,702 to over 20,000. However, it did not replace maritime transport. Rail accounts for a small percentage (~3.7%) of total EU-China trade, serving as a premium, fast alternative to sea for high-value or time-sensitive goods.

[15/7/2026 3:54 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

@Babe:e. Singapore are attracting many RHG (Regional HQ) into Singapore, top executives, high flyers executive, MICE attendees, business people, premium travellers will have to fly to Singapore airports to conduct business, investment, trade, air cargo, logistics.

Concerts with popular singers, F1 plus other events will attract premium travellers + our continuous refurbished tourism spots such as Greater Sentosa, Founders Memorial Hall, Long Island, T5, Jewel Changi Airport, Rain Vortex, Shiseldo Forest Valley, Marina Bay, MBS & RWS refurbishment casino visitors etc.

Also there are influx of ultra rich family offices, wealthy people, gold hub, etc

f. Even if aircraft can fly direct point to point, there may not be sufficient passenger loads.

If Singapore is Able to make ourselves as regional & global air transit hub as well as providing full range of services end to end, aircraft all over the world will still land in Changi Airport to pickup the passenger loads and not bypass our airport.

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CNA news 14 Jul 2026 02:00PM

Mr Lim said the group remains confident that planned capacity expansion matches projected demand, despite "ups and downs" in the short term.

"At the highest level, we feel that the game plan is on track," he said. "The amount of total capacity that's coming in versus the growth that is projected ... all that is in line."

He added that given the air hub's key role for Singapore, the group "cannot afford to be too conservative".

“If you underforecast, then later your manufacturing goods cannot get out, your tourists cannot come in, and there are other repercussions,” he said.

“With the advancement of technology, it cuts both ways,” he said. “Some flights will overfly us, will bypass us … but some of these longer-range flights also help us to fly to places non-stop.”

Changi currently serves about 170 cities, and much of the remaining growth is expected to come from secondary cities across Asia where demand for international connectivity is growing.

Maintaining a healthy mix of passenger and cargo traffic also strengthens the airport's resilience, he added. "To have diverse partners, diverse routes and different kinds of traffic flow, I think all that helps."

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@Babe:1. Key digital national systems for port management are already homegrown.

a. Portnet

b. digitalPORT@SG - for digital port clearance and JIT to optimise vessel turnaround

c. NGVTMS - Next Generation Vessel Traffic Management System

So WP suggestions are already mainly implemented - what is the value add except to say do more, do better?

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@Babe:What make WP MPs come to the conclusion that Singapore should shrink our T5 and Tuas Ports?

If WP is to lead Singapore - Singapore future will be doomed - because WP MPs have no foresight, no visions, unable to think out of the box, non-strategic, unable to maneouver Singapore into a 立于不败 position - but instead fall into defensive, spiral inwards position - that will doom Singapore future.

[15/7/2026 4:00 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Most important, there are many secondary cities across Asia demands for air travel has increase, hence Changi Airport, SIA and Scoots will be able to capture these air travellers.

[15/7/2026 4:00 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

The only concern is, high energy prices will cause a drag on travel, and economy trade and production.

Because it will increase prices on raw materials, goods, consumers reduce spending - global economy tank.

Now the prices on many food, goods and services are getting more and more expensive - no thanks to Trump middle east war and tariffs.

[15/7/2026 4:38 pm] Jun Ming: What to do can't really change situation as the world pretty much build on fuel

[15/7/2026 4:39 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

I think we need to beef up our domestic energy production so that Middle East drag that block or disrupt fuel and LNG won't affect us much.

[15/7/2026 4:40 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

But it still will impact other countries that will build in the cost to their supply chain - global prices still will rise.

We will still be affected.

[15/7/2026 4:46 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Most important, our workers and students must be proficient in AI - that will tremendously boost our productivity.

This will help to cushion the imported price impact.

[15/7/2026 4:51 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

For example, I have witness how a worker make use of Claude AI to make a technical presentation slides to be presented to his senior management.

1. I look at it and say such slides, I will need about 5 days to 1 week to produce and draw all the technical details using Microsoft Visio and then paste it into the Microsoft Presentation software.

2. But Claude take 2 hours to produce - when the worker provide prompt and recursive prompts to make those slides. No need Visio any more, just need Microsoft Presentation.

3. Some more the slides are of high quality and have animated effects - like those in tech events presented by overseas techie presenters.

4. I say last time when I use Visio to draw, it is no where near such high quality slides in terms of optics.

[15/7/2026 4:54 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

So indeed with the help of AI, productivity can improve many folds.

[15/7/2026 4:59 pm] Jun Ming: But ai uses a lot of energy.

[15/7/2026 4:59 pm] Jun Ming: So it will add worse to the energy market as a whole

[15/7/2026 5:00 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

I think government need to allay the fear of :-

1. Fresh graduates - to secure jobs 

2. Current workers

3. Mature workers 

(due to AI and geopolitical disruption).

I think as long as they are trained how to use AI, business use AI and workers confidently use AI, boss appreciate their efforts and reward them, they don't lose jobs, fresh graduates successfully find jobs - then people will be less fearful and anxious.

[15/7/2026 5:01 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

No choice, need to spend the additional effort.

We are in an inflexion point.

Just like the advent of computer and internet that disrupt our jobs.

[15/7/2026 5:02 pm] Jun Ming: Basically everyone. I think most of us the ai literacy is still at llm model

[15/7/2026 5:02 pm] Jun Ming: That is why free courses on ai is a must

[15/7/2026 5:03 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

The moment workers and students as well as business and boss get a hang of AI - there will be less anxiety and fear.

I sense the anxiety in many social media videos.

[15/7/2026 5:03 pm] Jun Ming: And I meant for basic to advance

[15/7/2026 5:04 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Yes I know.

That's why government, IHL, schools, training institute must ramp up.

People got to spend time to enrol.

Boss must be willing to accommodate and schedule workers to train.

[15/7/2026 5:05 pm] Jun Ming: Hard. Firstly IHL need time to adjust their curriculum. 2nd boss need to spend extra money in this poor economic is ridiculous to them. And not all business use ai.

[15/7/2026 5:06 pm] Jun Ming: For eg. Does it make sense for a waiter to learn Ai

[15/7/2026 5:07 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

I think the government now focus on 4 industry areas - global transport, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, banking.

After these 4 industries, AI will roll out to more industries.

[15/7/2026 5:09 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

2. Eg. Global transport white paper come out already, and i am very impressed.

They will use AI proficiently.

3. Advanced manufacturing - Singapore already the 2nd highest in the world in adopting industrial robotics AI after S Korea.

We are ahead of US, China, Japan and Germany.

4. Banking - DBS AI using Microsoft Co-Pilot - already very comprehensive.

OCBC and UOB are announcing something on AI.

Except I feel that our other financial industry must also ramp up like insurance Income, GE etc.

5. Healthcare - I noticed alot of healthcare already AI - eg. Eyescan with AI, some surgical procedures are complemented by AI and robotics.

[15/7/2026 5:10 pm] Jun Ming: But these are not worker level. Maybe change of sop for the worker but the worker does not actually benefit from it

[15/7/2026 5:11 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Not true, later I post something on this - in fact income can go up many folds.

[15/7/2026 5:13 pm] Jun Ming: For me I currently studying TCM. So my teacher say how we use medicine is very individual. You can't rely on ai much.

[15/7/2026 5:13 pm] Jun Ming: And my school don't provide ai class lol

[15/7/2026 5:14 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

I think can tap how AI are used in Polyclinics and public hospitals.

I think can get some ideas from there.

[15/7/2026 5:15 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

China TCM use AI I think.

Can learn from China.

[15/7/2026 5:15 pm] Jun Ming: So for some of us who is doing career transitioning in private school very hard to get extra time to learn ai

[15/7/2026 5:16 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

MOT Minister Jeffrey Seow - AV not replacing PHV anytime now.

@Babe:1. Does AV cars and buses replace Taxi drivers, PHV drivers, Bus Drivers?

2. Yes, but only to some extent - for quite a long time. Many can still perform the respective roles of drivers - because AI take a long time to mature, infrastructure and hardware such as processors to perform complex math and algorithm, high speed bandwidth such as 6G, sensors etc.

3. The reasons being :

a. AV vehicles on AI - have to learn and run on modified roads that are AV friendly, bigger lanes to maneouver, less complicated road conditions. They are not as sharp as humans to respond to complicated road conditions - though AV can improve over times -- but a very long duration.

b. Hence a scenario of hybrid Driver taxis, PHV and buses + AV vehicles will still be needed for many years to come.

c. There are current shortages in bus drivers and taxi drivers, also PHV drivers to meet demand - especially in ulu places, after mid-night, peak period.

Hence AV buses and cars can fill the gaps.

d. Agree there are concern that some drivers - be it taxi drivers, PHV drivers in longer term could be displaced, but majority will still keep their jobs as drivers.

e. For some that are displaced, for those resourceful ones that want to future proof their jobs - they can be retrained and reconverted into :

i. Fleet Management System jobs

ii. Remote operators in Traffic Management System for AV vehicles at control room

iii.. Safety officers

iv. Technical positions - eg. iOT, sensor engineers, 5G engineers, network engineers, AI & robotic engineers, AV mechanical engineers

v. Bus drivers on fixed routes - as there are big demand for bus drivers.

f. So AV don't replaced jobs per se - but it do create value-added jobs with higher pay, higher income.

@Babe:1. For example, not possible just to throw AV cars or buses into a busy orchard road.

2. It will crash because it takes time for AV cars to learn the roads and respond to complicated road conditions as it depends on a vast array of sensors, datasets, AI math computation, algorithm, reinforcement learning, big bandwidth etc to respond appropriately.

3. Unlike humans who are more nimble, think appropriately, human can spontaneously respond to road conditions without causing accidents in a complicated and tight road situations.

4. Hence it will take decades for AV to mature to be able to completely replace driver jobs.

5. Hybrid - driver and driverless is the most likely scenario for decades.

@Babe:1. China is the most advanced and prolific adoption of driverless AV cars.

Source:- Google Gemini AI

True Level 3 autonomous consumer cars were granted their first conditional manufacturing approvals by the government, but make up less than 1% of current sales.

2. But only less than 1% of the fully AV cars are adopted and use in a very controlled environment.

3. It will be decades for fully AV cars to slowly replace driver cars.

4. Even so, hybrid driver + driverless mode will be the most likely scenario for years to come.

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"Cabbies, private-hire drivers welcome support package, but salaries, job flexibility are key concerns" - for career training and conversion into AV vehicles.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/cabbies-and-private-hire-drivers-welcome-support-package-but-salaries-job-flexibility-are-key#:~:text=Cabbies%2C%20private%2Dhire%20drivers%20welcome%20support%20package%2C%20but%20salaries%2C%20job%20flexibility%20are%20key%20concerns

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[15/7/2026 5:19 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Note :- Tesla fully automated car driverless - cause many accidents - some deadly.

Because it don't use LIDAR on their AV - radar to navigate its car.

Also Tesla just throw the driverless cars on complicated roads &  they just crash.

[15/7/2026 5:21 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

@Babe:The Global Human-to-Robot Ratios (Robot Density).

The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) tracks this automation metric as "robot density" (the number of operational robots per 10,000 manufacturing employees).

Rank Country Robots per 10,000 Workers

1. South Korea 1,220

2. Singapore 818

3. Germany 449

4. Japan 446

5. China 166 (National Statistic Basis) / Up to 470 in manufacturing hubs

[15/7/2026 5:29 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

The global economy growth is now driven by AI.

So we need to leverage and jump into AI.

Just like last time we jump into computer, internet, mobile apps.

[15/7/2026 6:06 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

WP MP Kenneth Tiong - Why sell NOL but bail out SIA - both are national strategic assets.

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@Babe:1. Why Temasek Holdings bail out SIA and not NOL?

2. Important to note that, Temasek principle is not to bail out any GLCs if they get into financial trouble - they are expected to be commercially viable and self-sustainable.

Else Temasek mothership will go under - if keep hanging to lost making companies under its arm just because they are GLCs.

Similarly, I believe Government will also not use taxpayers money (or collect more taxes) - to bail out any GLCs that is not profitable and sustainable.

3. If any GLCs are deem not viable or sustainable such as NOL due to conditions such as :-

a. External conditions not conducive to keep a GLC afloat - eg. industry too saturated, too mature, cut throat, too competitive, compete in reducing prices - there is no incentive to keep the GLC just for nostalgic sake.

NOL frieght environment is highly competitive - a race to the bottom.

Else Temasek mothership will bleed to death.

Similarly, if Government use taxpayers money to keep it afloat - Government will have to levy higher and higher taxes eg. GST, personal tax, property tax, corporate tax - just to keep NOL afloat - which don't make fiscal sense.

Ask Singaporeans, anyone want to pay higher and higher tax to bail out NOL - as propose by the WP MP?

b. If the GLC is deem to operate in a strategic outfit that are important to our Singapore Economy - but the entire eco-system is a good alternative to fuel and keep our maritime trade going - as 3.22 billion Gross Tonnage comprising bulk carriers, containers and tankers all over the World will come to our ports make Singapore the World busiest transhipment hub that handles over 40 million TEUs annually - make us no incentive to keep feeding money to an annual loss making, bleeding NOL.

Our transhipment hub link global 200+ main shipping lines with over 600 ports - why cling on to one miserable loss making NOL?

Temasek will have depleted NIRC revenue annually to give to the Government as fiscal spending - if keep bleeding through NOL. And Singaporeans will have to pay more taxes to compensate for the lost NIRC.

@Babe:c. NOL operate in a shipping industry which experience a structural problem - that favor shipping lines with big Countries and many inland ports to sustain its low margin.

Singapore is a tiny red dot - that does not have many inland ports to sustain its margin - but have to compete with shipping lines charging low prices sustain by guarantee demand from their big customer market and many inland ports.

Eg. China COSCO - with large manufacturing base and many inland ports.

@Babe:d. NOL suffered years of losses due to - global overcapacity, low freight rates, intense competition from many larger shipping companies, shipping lines global consolidation and mergers.

Singapore remains one of the world's busiest ports without owning a major global container shipping company - due to the eco-system we build as a global transhipment hub.

The competitiveness of Singapore maritime sector is supported by its port operations, logistics ecosystem, maritime services, MROs rather than by ownership of a shipping line.

@Babe:

SIA

1. On the other hand, SIA is profitable year after year - as it cater to high flyers customers with big margin in which SIA has a global network of high value customers, Krisflyers. Also SIA is also provides air cargo connectivity.

2. Only covid trigger a crisis that cause airlines all over the World to stop flying by Government all over the World - to prevent spreading of Covid into their Country.

But it is not a permanent crisis that become a structural problem like the NOL (with low margin and run down to the bottom) as airlines can start flying once the virus pandemic is contained with the advent of vaccines.

[15/7/2026 6:06 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

And SIA will become profitable again - hence Temasek inject $19 billion to bail it out to temporary tie over the Covid period - and expect SIA to earn money and refund Temasek once it become profitable again.

(NOL has no way to recoup their losss and refund Temasek - it will become a black hole - in which Temasek will keep bleeding annually to sustain it).

3. The Rescue Package: In 2020, Temasek Holdings and others backed a massive S$19 billion funding package for the airline, consisting of S$5.3 billion in equity and S$9.7 billion in Mandatory Convertible Bonds (MCBs).

a. Repayment Progress: By mid-2024, SIA had returned S$6.6 billion of the S$9.7 billion MCB principal, along with an accumulated 8% to 9% interest, well ahead of their initial schedule.

b. Temasek remains its majority shareholder, controlling over 50% of the airline's stock.

4. In addition, SIA as a national airline is critically strategic due to the following reasons:-

a. Connect Singapore to the World.

b. Small nation with no land borders - air connectivity is strategically for tourism, business, trade and global aviable hub.

c. SIA provide good salary jobs to Singaporeans as air stewardess and stewards (whereas not many Singaporeans want the jobs of a seafarers working in NOL ship - mainly foreigners).

d. SIA providing cargo freight with a higher margin compare to NOL lower freight rate.

5. SIA have been making record profit year after year, $1.98 billion - 2023-2024. $2.78 billion in 2025.

So SIA don't bleed Temasek, but NOL do (so selling make perfect commercial sense).

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After note:-

WP MP Kenneth Tiong remove his Parliament debate TikTok video on why PAP refuse to bail out NOL while did so for SIA - after I put up a rebuttal in the comment section.

He first deleted all my comments.

I copy and paste again my comments.

This morning, he totally remove his TikTok video.

He scared of my rebuttal.

[12/07, 2:29 pm] ☸️ 心: 

He cannot stand up to intellectual challenge.

[12/07, 3:33 pm] Close friend comments: 

He thought just speak, people gong gong believe him

[12/07, 3:35 pm] ☸️心: 

His comment section some of his supporters say he speak very well.

Say pap only paper generals, no standard like LKY batch.

I whack him hard.

Now he remove his Parliament video.

Anyway, I have put comments elsewhere under ST, CNA and other popular livestreamers.

He jialat.

Let netizens judge whether WP MPs got quality or not.

[12/07, 4:18 pm] 心: 

Oh just realized he totally remove all his own posted TikTok videos on all his Parliament speech.

Now only left those news media eg. ST, CNA, AsiaOne etc on his Parliament speech.

[12/07, 7:22 pm] Close friend comments: Frightened away... 😊

[12/07, 7:25 pm] ☸️ 心: I think so

[15/7/2026 6:46 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,

⏰ We will be closing the chat in 15 minutes ⏰

Thank you very much for being part of our Telegram chat and participating actively.

Goodnight!

Megan 😊

[15/7/2026 7:00 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!

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Mahayana Buddhism - 地藏王菩萨 realisation

 https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSXrBgo5E/

地藏王菩萨 realisation - Mahayana Buddhism 大乘佛法 is not only about solving people's mental realisation.

But also people ability to live well in a mundane world.

Hence Mahayana is to focus on :-

1. Resolving people ability to live well in day to day living (REACH). Only when people live well - then can focus on mental cultivation.

2. Mental cultivation to attain Enlightenment.

This is the crux of Mahayana Buddhism.

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世间法不离出世间法。

出世间法不离世间法。

色即是空。

空即是色。

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Theravada Buddhism 小乘 renunciation - begging alms (forgo mundane live).

Focus on mental cultivation.

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https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSXhsVbsY/

Achieving Jhana Samadhi and acquire the Divine Eyes that can see all the Heavenly Realms Beings - notice that even the Highest heavens are still in Samsara and will still subject to rebirth.

Because "No Self" is not attained.

Nirvana of no birth, no death, no karma is not attained.

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Buddha as young boy under a rose apple tree achieve the 1st Jhana

Stage 1 :- 1st Jhana Samadhi absorption 

 https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSX69hVGo/

Buddha as young boy under a rose apple tree achieve the 1st Jhana.

Based on this remembrance just days before his Enlightenment - he achieved Nirvana under the Bodhi tree.

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSX6Q5uv2/

如来。

@Babe:Stage 4 - 空。

如来。

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSXrBgo5E/

地藏王菩萨 realisation - Mahayana Buddhism 大乘佛法 is not only about solving people's mental realisation.

But also people ability to live well in a mundane world.

Hence Mahayana is to focus on :-

1. Resolving people ability to live well in day to day living (REACH). Only when people live well - then can focus on mental cultivation.

2. Mental cultivation to attain Enlightenment.

This is the crux of Mahayana Buddhism.

Buddha sitting 49 days without moving

 [12/07, 8:14 pm] ☸️  Danny 心: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSXFxQJvN/

Buddha sit for 49 days without moving in meditation until he seek the Universal Truth through Enlightenment.

[12/07, 8:17 pm] ☸️  Danny 心: 

@Babe:

1. It is not possible to use mundane resolve to sit for 49 days without moving.

2. The Buddha must have minimally attained Jhana Samadhi into 1 pointedness concentration on a red nimitta - follow by absorption of all body phenomenon that overcome bodily pain and discomfort - whereby all the 4 Great Elements (Matter, Fire, Water and Air) physical elements no longer in significant.

四大皆空。

[12/07, 8:22 pm] ☸️  Danny 心: 

@Babe:3. Follow by transformation of 5 mental aggregates of 5 sense consciousness, feelings, perception, judgement and mental formation into - initial application of nimitta, sustain application of nimitta, bliss/happiness, serenity and 1-pointed equanimity.

@Babe:五蕴皆空。

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https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSXYDBAgF/

Explanation of karma.

@Babe:

要知前世因，今生受者是。

要知后世果，今生做者是。

PAP - We-First Concept

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSCwV8DwT/

PAP - We-First Concept

@Babe:We" Concept*

1. Let us discuss the concept of "We" in policy formulation coin by our Government for Parliament 2025.

2. "We" in layman terms can also be referred to as "Empathy" - ability to stand into others' shoes while standing in your own shoes to look at issues and coining solutions or policies taking into consideration our own interests and others' interests into account as a starting point.

Hence any solutions and policies coming from the "We mindset" will benefits everyone including ourselves.

3. This encompasses the virtue of understanding and employing the "Larger whole" (the Greater Wheel) is more important than our own "selfish interest - that benefits only me or I (the Smaller Wheel).

4. Hence, we can visualise the extrapolation of "We" thoughts:-

a. Beginning with one point (Self interest) 。(one-pointedness)

b. Extend upwards, downwards, horizontally, vertically (上度，下度。横度， 竖度。)  + (Cross)

i. top people that can make decision and higher income groups;

ii. lower hierarchy that include lower income groups;

(both form the verticals),

iii. horizontally - our peers, middle income groups

c. And then transform into extending into the well beings of ( 三百六十度，无所不度。）🛞 (Greater Wheel)

i. all rounded considerations 360 degree - a wheel - every residents, citizens, PRs  &/or foreigners.

ii. also include animals, cats, dogs, wild animals.

iii. extending into global climate, coastal protection

iv. relationship and well being with foreign Countries, leaders and their countrymen.

5. In profound form, "We" concept of a person must encompass 3 important attributes :-

a. Selfless (ability to empathise not only with self, but also others)

b. Compassion (all policies must be compassionate - to bring positive outcomes to self and others, and must not cause harm or miseries to others while benefitting self)

c. Anchor on Wisdom - hence coming out with wholesome solutions or policies that is a workable one, balanced ones, based on merits and trade off (with selfless and compassion disposition).

The Enlightened Mind.

6. And if a person is able to consistently, inherently, mindfully employing the "We" concept based on all the above consideration

Singapore - Global Transport Hub

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSCwQDATf/

PAP - Singapore Global Transport Hub.

@Babe:[08/07, 5:18 am] ☸️  Danny 心: I am very impressed with our Government Global Transport Hub concept - that integrates air, sea and land transport into One Unified Transport system - driven by AI and autonomous systems.

AI will help to prioritise, optimise and suggest the best optimal routes (be it air, sea or land) which is most cost effective - making Singapore a preferred, automated, best customer service transit points or final destination to our air and sea hubs.

@Babe:[08/07, 5:19 am] ☸️  Danny 心: Remind me of F-35 computer & sensors in the sky - integrating and communicating air, sea and land assets into a MDF file (Mission Data File) - the brain of one integrated lethal force.

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"Workers' Party MPs warn against over-reliance on mega transport projects.

During a debate on the future of transport, Workers' Party MPs questioned Singapore's port and airport expansion plans, the 2016 sale of Neptune Orient Lines and the pace of the country's autonomous vehicle rollout."

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/wp-warns-over-reliance-mega-transport-project-singapore-parliament-6238341#:~:text=Workers%27%20Party%20MPs,autonomous%20vehicle%20rollout.

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@Babe:Additional flaws on WP Alternative Policies (Jul 2026 Parliment)

1. WP (Gerald Giam and Jamus Lim, in total 6 WP MPs) mention that Singapore should not expand the capacity of Changi Airport T5 & Tuas Port - as future demand is uncertain - it will be a fiscal drag if capacity exceed demand.

a. Singapore Airport and Seaport is the best in the World, and highly patronise by the World travellers, cargo transhipment, trade, logistics - is WP suggesting shrinking & downsize our air and sea ports capacity ?

A reduced capacity will have the immediate impact of restricting travellers and cargo from landing in our air and sea ports due to congestion - the effect is an immediate drop in our trade, business, investment and travel revenue.

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@Babe:2. WP quoted that for sea ports - Northern Arctic sea route or Thailand land bridge if implemented could divert maritime trade away from our ports .

WP also say that if aircraft become long range and more efficient - the hub & spoke transit hub will be bypassed as aircraft go direct to the destination without landing in transit hub.

a. We have a web of bi-lateral FTAs and multi-lateral FTAs such as RCEP, CPTPP, Digital Economy etc.

Trade, business, investment, travel, logistic etc is a guarantee - such that goods, business people, travellers, cargos, logistic will have to land at out sea ports and airports to conduct business, investment, MICE, meetings, seminars, events, stage play, travelling to our tourist spots etc.. --- Hence we will have a predetermined demands of air and sea landings in Singapore.

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@Babe:b. Our bunkering services - fuel, LNG, Green Energy etc, Financial services, Global Port management System, Integrated Transport Hub (that integrate Air, Sea, Land hubs), Insurance service, Arbitration services, International Legal Service, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) service to maintain aircraft, ships, tankers etc - will have an anchor points and fixed customers demand, contract etc - to pull aircaft and ships to land at our air and maritime ports.

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@Babe:c. The Singapore and Malacca straits service more ports of call compared to the Arctic Sea Route as we are at the heart of global transshipment, vessels traveling this route can service a vast network of customers and load/unload cargo at multiple major ports en route (eg. China, Japan, S Korea, ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand, India, Middle East, Europe, Africa)

While Arctic passages can shave off travel time between Northern Europe and Northeast Asia by roughly 30%, they lack supporting port infrastructure. Additionally, extreme weather mean they are mainly used for point-to-point energy transport (oil and gas) rather than multi-stop container trade. Arctic of no major port of call.

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@Babe:d. Thailand land bridge a threat to Singapore Tuas ports?

- World maritime ports 80% are through maritime - as supertankers can carry millions of barrels of oil or 25,000 TEUs or containers per ship..

- For Thailand land bridge, by saving 4 days - a supertanker unload 25,000 containers into 25,000 lorries (1 container per lorry) (or millions of barrels of oil) in one port. Travel a long distance on roads, find another supertankers to unload 25,000 containers from 25,000 lorries (1 container per lorry) to the supertanker (or millions of barrels of oil) - do you think the saving of 4 days + the cost of 25,000 lorries + loading and unloading of containers can be less costly and time consuming than Singapore Tuas port?

- I think WP MPs got to use their brains (when commenting in Parliament)!

Pardon my language - for intelligent persons at the highest office !

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@Babe:d (1). Even if Thailand forgo land bridge and try to cut a canal like Suez canal, it will still face tremendous challenges:-

i. Finding investors to build multi billions canal project.

ii. Environmental damages

iii. Cutting country into 2 - political challenges and sovereignty challenges.

iv. Toll charges to recover costs of projects versus our free passageway - unable to recoup the 2 to 4 days saving travel time which is negligible.

v. A narrow canal will result in congestion unlike international water through our straits.

Our integrated all encompassing systems can overcome such challenges.

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@Babe:e. Singapore are attracting many RHG (Regional HQ) into Singapore, top executives, high flyers executive, MICE attendees, business people, premium travellers will have to fly to Singapore airports to conduct business, investment, trade, air cargo, logistics.

Concerts with popular singers, F1 plus other events will attract premium travellers + our continuous refurbished tourism spots such as Greater Sentosa, Founders Memorial Hall, Long Island, T5, Jewel Changi Airport, Rain Vortex, Shiseldo Forest Valley, Marina Bay, MBS & RWS refurbishment casino visitors etc.

Also there are influx of ultra rich family offices, wealthy people, gold hub, etc

f. Even if aircraft can fly direct point to point, there may not be sufficient passenger loads.

If Singapore is Able to make ourselves as regional & global air transit hub as well as providing full range of services end to end, aircraft all over the world will still land in Changi Airport to pickup the passenger loads and not bypass our airport.

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CNA news 14 Jul 2026 02:00PM
Mr Lim said the group remains confident that planned capacity expansion matches projected demand, despite "ups and downs" in the short term.
"At the highest level, we feel that the game plan is on track," he said. "The amount of total capacity that's coming in versus the growth that is projected ... all that is in line."
He added that given the air hub's key role for Singapore, the group "cannot afford to be too conservative".
“If you underforecast, then later your manufacturing goods cannot get out, your tourists cannot come in, and there are other repercussions,” he said.
“With the advancement of technology, it cuts both ways,” he said. “Some flights will overfly us, will bypass us … but some of these longer-range flights also help us to fly to places non-stop.”
Changi currently serves about 170 cities, and much of the remaining growth is expected to come from secondary cities across Asia where demand for international connectivity is growing.
Maintaining a healthy mix of passenger and cargo traffic also strengthens the airport's resilience, he added. "To have diverse partners, diverse routes and different kinds of traffic flow, I think all that helps."

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@Babe:1. Key digital national systems for port management are already homegrown.

a. Portnet

b. digitalPORT@SG - for digital port clearance and JIT to optimise vessel turnaround

c. NGVTMS - Next Generation Vessel Traffic Management System

So WP suggestions are already mainly implemented - what is the value add except to say do more, do better?

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@Babe:What make WP MPs come to the conclusion that Singapore should shrink our T5 and Tuas Ports?

If WP is to lead Singapore - Singapore future will be doomed - because WP MPs have no foresight, no visions, unable to think out of the box, non-strategic, unable to maneouver Singapore into a 立于不败 position - but instead fall into defensive, spiral inwards position - that will doom Singapore future.

PAP govern - Singapore will fly.

WP govern - Singapore will die.

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MOT Minister - AV not replacing PHV anytime now.

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSXJnds7j/

Career conversion for taxi, PHV, bus drivers.

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@Babe:Another youth comment:& worse, our government looks like it’s fully heading towards having singapore fully embrace a fully AI-powered future where we’re surrounded by it. unlike other countries fighting against it, they’re SUPPORTING it. even our own citizens start to blindly follow the lead and go crazy for anything even if it’s said that it’s made / done with AI over an artist that didn’t use it. haizz

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Response:-

@Babe:Fighting against technology advancement will always fail.

Which countries still use typewriters instead of computers?

Which countries still use camera with film rather than digital camera?

Which countries still listen to radio rather than watch internet video streaming or TV?

Who still want to live in a cave than modern living?

Singapore cannot behave like an ostrich thinking that by not adapting to new technologies, you will keep your jobs.

No business will deal with yesterday business and expected to survive, similar to your jobs.

You adapt and transform your jobs, you survive and thrive.

Else you drown and go under.

@Babe:Btw, do you still use fixed line analog dial telephone at home or are you using a smartphone?

By your logic, you will not be able to post your comments here with a fixed line analog telephone.

You must be using your smartphone to post in TikTok isn't it?

So your hypothesis of not going AI or refrain from embracing new technologies to keep jobs - cannot hold water.

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@Babe:Is there any companies in the world still selling typewriters, analog fixed phones, radios, cameras using film?

Probably such business won't survive - and you jobs will go down with it.

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MOT Minister Jeffrey Seow- AV not replacing PHV anytime now.

@Babe:1. Does AV cars and buses replace Taxi drivers, PHV drivers, Bus Drivers?

2. Yes, but only to some extent - for quite a long time. Many can still perform the respective roles of drivers - because AI take a long time to mature, infrastructure and hardware such as processors to perform complex math and algorithm, high speed bandwidth such as 6G, sensors etc.

3. The reasons being :

a. AV vehicles on AI - have to learn and run on modified roads that are AV friendly, bigger lanes to maneouver, less complicated road conditions. They are not as sharp as humans to respond to complicated road conditions - though AV can improve over times -- but a very long duration.

b. Hence a scenario of hybrid Driver taxis, PHV and buses + AV vehicles will still be needed for many years to come.

c. There are current shortages in bus drivers and taxi drivers, also PHV drivers to meet demand - especially in ulu places, after mid-night, peak period.

Hence AV buses and cars can fill the gaps.

d. Agree there are concern that some drivers - be it taxi drivers, PHV drivers in longer term could be displaced, but majority will still keep their jobs as drivers.

e. For some that are displaced, for those resourceful ones that want to future proof their jobs - they can be retrained and reconverted into :

i. Fleet Management System jobs

ii. Remote operators in Traffic Management System for AV vehicles at control room

iii.. Safety officers

iv. Technical positions - eg. iOT, sensor engineers, 5G engineers, network engineers, AI & robotic engineers, AV mechanical engineers

v. Bus drivers on fixed routes - as there are big demand for bus drivers.

f. So AV don't replaced jobs per se - but it do create value-added jobs with higher pay, higher income.

@Babe:1. For example, not possible just to throw AV cars or buses into a busy orchard road.

2. It will crash because it takes time for AV cars to learn the roads and respond to complicated road conditions as it depends on a vast array of sensors, datasets, AI math computation, algorithm, reinforcement learning, big bandwidth etc to respond appropriately.

3. Unlike humans who are more nimble, think appropriately, human can spontaneously respond to road conditions without causing accidents in a complicated and tight road situations.

4. Hence it will take decades for AV to mature to be able to completely replace driver jobs.

5. Hybrid - driver and driverless is the most likely scenario for decades.

@Babe:1. China is the most advanced and prolific adoption of driverless AV cars.

Source:- Google Gemini AI

True Level 3 autonomous consumer cars were granted their first conditional manufacturing approvals by the government, but make up less than 1% of current sales.

2. But only less than 1% of the fully AV cars are adopted and use in a very controlled environment.

3. It will be decades for fully AV cars to slowly replace driver cars.

4. Even so, hybrid driver + driverless mode will be the most likely scenario for years to come.

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"Cabbies, private-hire drivers welcome support package, but salaries, job flexibility are key concerns" - for career training and conversion into AV vehicles.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/cabbies-and-private-hire-drivers-welcome-support-package-but-salaries-job-flexibility-are-key#:~:text=Cabbies%2C%20private%2Dhire%20drivers%20welcome%20support%20package%2C%20but%20salaries%2C%20job%20flexibility%20are%20key%20concerns

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@CX:Imagine how an autonomous taxi will transform Singapore.

1. The cost of the trips can be significantly reduced.

2. We don't need to give midnight 50% surcharge incentive or even any incentives at all because they run 24h without sleeping.

3. Allocation of the car areas can be ruled by the law therefore you don't have to worry about not getting a car from Tuas late night ride because there would always be one to take it. The drivers won't just go to crowded places but can be allocated by demand.

4. You won't need to deal with crappy drivers that brakes the car like crazy when they are pissed, it will always be a smooth ride.

5. Companies like comfort don't need to worry cars getting pooled because no drivers are willing to take them.

6. Payment system can be made so much differently than per-trip ride so secure more passengers riding the car.

Personally i am sooo looking forward for driverless taxi's.

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Rules of law in Hormuz straits to be observed - Acting Minister Jeffrey Seow.

@don 3:but what can Singapore do?

@Banyu Gendhis:internal issues cant solve, want to talk about external

@人神愤共:Your house issue solved already? If not why comment on national leaders

@3M55:somemore million dollars salary from our tax money. knnccb.

@PT:it’s just another when the sun rises guy toking coks….,

@mamamia:how to not talk about external when problems coming from external? which head you using to think?

@张德帅Benrus Cheong:🤣yes that's true acting like experts siow lah

@Babe:1. Singapore Global Transport Hub - is to integrate global air, maritime and land into one integrated hub.

2. To achieve this concept of Global Transport Hub - UNCLOS rules of free passageway

in international waterways and air ways must be respected - without toll charges.

3. So what is wrong in reiterating these sacred rules in Parliament during the debate and passing of the Bill on our Global Transport Hub?

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@Babe

Source:- Google Gemini AI

Singapore's fleet management systems facilitate real-time digital tracking for Singapore-registered and locally managed ships globally, including those operating in the Middle East. 

Local maritime authorities and ship operators utilize extensive satellite networks to maintain visibility over these vessels wherever they sail. 

The monitoring capabilities are generally categorized as follows:

Registry & Safety Monitoring: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) oversees the Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS), the fourth largest globally. Through mandated systems like AIS and shore-based platforms, Singapore monitors SRS-flagged ships, tracking their global movements, maintenance, and environmental compliance. 

Port Management: For vessels entering Singapore, the MPA operates digitalPORT@SG to streamline port clearances and the Just-in-Time planning platform to optimize shipping logistics.

Search and Rescue (SAR): The MPA's Port Operations Control Centre (POCC) coordinates maritime SAR operations across over 1 million square kilometers of the South China Sea, while global distress calls from Singaporean-registered vessels are actively monitored worldwide. 

Commercial Ship Management: Global shipping companies operating out of Singapore utilize cloud-based vessel management software to track assets spanning the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Indian Ocean. 

These allow shore-based control centers to monitor routes, fuel consumption, and security in high-risk areas worldwide. 

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@Babe:Singapore Global Transport Hub - actively monitor Singapore registered ships travelling worldwide.

Ships stuck in Middle East is our concern.

Why concern raise in Hormuz Straits cannot be brought up in Parliament?

It directly impact our port operations.

Objection must be raised consistently to tell the world - breaking UNCLOS international law of free passageway is unacceptable - so that the world leaders are consistently reminded to take consistent stand if any world members flout the international rules.

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@Babe:-

What can we do to influence the World to ensure members observe the UNCLOS rules as Middle East conflicts still simmers:-

Global transport hub


[28/06, 9:19 pm] @Babe:1. Any deal that infringe the International Law, specifically the UNCLOS that guarantee free passage of waterways in international waterways such as the Hormuz Straits - shall be null and void.

2. No countries should held the World hostage by blocking or restricting the free passage of International waterways guaranteed by the UNCLOS.

3. Meanwhile littoral States along the Hormuz Straits should implement alternative paths to transport fuel, oil, gas, fertilisers, resources and other goods including building pipelines, roads, rail cutting across various Gulf States inland into Arabian Sea - bypassing Hormuz Straits.

4. The World should not be held hostages by a few Countries determine to break International Law and hold the rest of the World hostages for their self-serving interest.

[30/06, 1:01 am] @Babe:2 transit passage should be carved out:-
1. Along Iran coast - Iran can charge toll for ships taking this path. Oversee by Iran.

2. Along Oman coast - that abide by UNCLOS rules - no toll charges to be levy. Oversee by Oman.

Ships can choose which routes to take without coercion.

@Babe:Firing on commercial ships traversing through an international waterways is a war crime.

@Babe:Why netizens with no perspective of global perspective pass unkind and vulgar remarks - and given a free pass without being challenged and call out?

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@Babe:-

Suggestions:-

1. So the whole world supply chain and maritime traffic should adapt to the destructive closure of Hormuz straits.

2. One by building pipelines and land route that link up gulf states straight into Oman ports directly into Arabian Sea - bypassing Hormuz straits and red sea that are blocked and harass as well as force with "toll charges".

The land route and pipelines also go to the Suez canal that link directly to Mediterranean sea into Europe - totally bypassing Hormuz straits and red sea.

3. Ships now instead of going by the shorter routes via Hormuz straits or Red Sea to the Suez canal - will instead go by the Africa cape of good hope - a longer route to the various Africa ports - but a more stable and reliable supply routes not threaten by rouge states - on and off - as and when they like.

These diversion could increasingly become a permanent features because no countries in the world or business want to be held by the neck by rouge states like Trump, Iran and Houthis.

The rouge want to held the world by the neck for ransom - they get nothing in return.
Hence attempts to break the international law - imply that karma bounce back as hard.

@Babe:Gulf states in talks for oil pipelines to bypass Hormuz.

https://share.google/HIo3B5PrfsiPzmRUn

@Babe:Useful people provide useful suggestions to solve real global problems.

But majority spend their time passing sarcastic and unkind remarks - with no useful contribution.

MOT Minister is vindicated.

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@Babe:-

Source:- Google Gemini AI

Before the maritime conflict, the Strait of Hormuz carried roughly 20% of the global oil supply. 

Because it is such a narrow and vital chokepoint, existing pipelines can only bypass about 13% to 28% of the normal volume. 

Major Gulf producers rely on the following alternative export pipelines: 

• Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline (Petroline): This 1,200 km pipeline can move up to 7 million barrels per day to the Red Sea, which allowed Saudi Arabia to revive over half of its exports after the strait was shut down.
• The UAE's Habshan–Fujairah Pipeline: This pipeline moves crude out to the Gulf of Oman, bypassing the chokepoint entirely. The UAE is rapidly building a second pipeline to double this bypass capacity by 2027.

Singapore as a regional and global fuel refinery hub - can continue to operate - is precisely we are proactive, resourceful and brave in the World affairs - putting out consistent stand for World Countries to observe international laws.

As a result, Singapore continue to keep our energy supply going without going dark, and can continue to refine oil for regional and world market.

@Babe:What contribution does all these netizens have - other than being sarcastic and unkind but shortsighted on global affairs ?

 @Babe:人神共愤！

@Babe:When we consistently articulate and reinforce our righteous position and stand clearly to the world - the force of change is very powerful.

@Babe:Oman Tells UN It’s Against Imposing Transit Fees in Hormuz - Bloomberg.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-09/oman-tells-un-it-s-against-imposing-transit-fees-in-hormuz

@Babe:Reinforcing and reiteration of consistent stand - no toll charges.

It resonate with the rest of the World - never give in to rouge states.

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@Babe:Countries must reject Iran efforts to control Hormuz, UN agency document says | The Straits Times.

https://share.google/N83Kau5QCvo47GEnk

@Babe:Kudos to our MOT Jeffrey Seow, our MFA Minister Vivian plus other Ministers for resolutely and consistently raise the position and stand of the needs to abide by the UNCLOS international rules of free passageway, and no toll charges.

There is no space for any Countries to get away from jungle laws.

@Babe:Kudos to our Ministers to be brave and visionary - to be the "Lamp upon the Globe of Darkness".

A constant reminder that Karma will guide the conduct of Humanity - if Humanity fail to practise just and fairness infringing laws that govern how Countries and human beings operate under the Universal Law.

@Babe:We can move mountains - if we act with bravery, vision and wisdom - and be the Lamp, if the Globe go dark.

@Babe:Protection of vital shipping lanes was discussed at a session this week of its 40-member governing council. Gulf countries, the United States and Iran clashed over the future of the strait.

NO RECOGNITION OF IRAN'S SOVEREIGNTY CLAIM, IMO COUNCIL SAYS

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@Babe:"Singapore-led resolution on protecting vital shipping lanes adopted by International Maritime Organization.

The resolution was adopted at the 137th Session of the IMO Council and was co-sponsored by 30 member states, including Indonesia and Malaysia."

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-international-maritime-organization-shipping-resolution-protect-vital-shipping-lanes-6246731#:~:text=Singapore%2Dled%20resolution,Indonesia%20and%20Malaysia.

@Babe:Well done Singapore!

Salute to the Minister(s) for standing up to International Laws.

We are a tiny Red Dot!

But we shine brightly like a red nimitta in the Globe - dispelling the Darkness that overcast the conduct of Humanity!

@Babe:Our Lion Roar - reverberates throughout the Globe!

@Babe:Shame on those who cast aspersions on the Minister efforts and achievements in the Global Stage.

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MOT to invest $800 million in transport R&D.

@Babe:$800 million for transport R&D not only for MRT as what many people mention here.

Global Transport Hub include integrated Air, Maritime and Land transport R&D particularly in AI.

@Babe:I am very impressed with our Government Global Transport Hub concept - that integrates air, sea and land transport into One Unified Transport system - driven by AI and autonomous systems.

AI will help to prioritise, optimise and suggest the best optimal routes (be it air, sea or land) which is most cost effective - making Singapore a preferred, automated, best customer service transit points or final destination to our air and sea hubs.

@Babe:Past Air R&D projects:-

The key homegrown and locally-tailored systems include:

AGIL Fleet & Operations Management: Developed by ST Engineering, the AGIL suite includes proprietary diagnostics and AI-driven predictive maintenance platforms that analyze live aircraft data to optimize fleet visibility and airport operations.

DroNet Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM): A homegrown solution by ST Engineering that features DroHub (a command-and-control hub) for managing city-wide drone applications, perimeter security, and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations.

National Air Traffic Management (ATM): The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) partners with local and international firms to develop advanced ATM solutions for navigating Singapore's dense airspace. CAAS uses homegrown technologies to automate safe aircraft separations and trajectory-based operations. 

@Babe:Past Maritime R&D projects:-

Key digital national systems for port management are already homegrown.

a. Portnet

b. digitalPORT@SG - for digital port clearance and JIT to optimise vessel turnaround

c. NGVTMS - Next Generation Vessel Traffic Management System

@Babe:Believe this new $800 million Transport R&D should focus on integration of Air, Maritime and Land transport driven by AI to form a seamless logistic and connectivity One Transport Hub to drive cost efficiency, optimal route and seamless logistic and transport services for cargo, goods, services and travel.

This will make Singapore a preferred transport airport, seaports and land hub for the Globe and Regions.

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WP MP Kenneth Tiong - Why sell NOL but bail out SIA - both are national strategic assets.

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@Babe:1. Why Temasek Holdings bail out SIA and not NOL?

2. Important to note that, Temasek principle is not to bail out any GLCs if they get into financial trouble - they are expected to be commercially viable and self-sustainable.

Else Temasek mothership will go under - if keep hanging to lost making companies under its arm just because they are GLCs.

Similarly, I believe Government will also not use taxpayers money (or collect more taxes) - to bail out any GLCs that is not profitable and sustainable.

3. If any GLCs are deem not viable or sustainable such as NOL due to conditions such as :-

a. External conditions not conducive to keep a GLC afloat - eg. industry too saturated, too mature, cut throat, too competitive, compete in reducing prices - there is no incentive to keep the GLC just for nostalgic sake.

NOL frieght environment is highly competitive - a race to the bottom.

Else Temasek mothership will bleed to death.

Similarly, if Government use taxpayers money to keep it afloat - Government will have to levy higher and higher taxes eg. GST, personal tax, property tax, corporate tax - just to keep NOL afloat - which don't make fiscal sense.

Ask Singaporeans, anyone want to pay higher and higher tax to bail out NOL - as propose by the WP MP?

b. If the GLC is deem to operate in a strategic outfit that are important to our Singapore Economy - but the entire eco-system is a good alternative to fuel and keep our maritime trade going - as 3.22 billion Gross Tonnage comprising bulk carriers, containers and tankers all over the World will come to our ports make Singapore the World busiest transhipment hub that handles over 40 million TEUs annually - make us no incentive to keep feeding money to an annual loss making, bleeding NOL.

Our transhipment hub link global 200+ main shipping lines with over 600 ports - why cling on to one miserable loss making NOL?

Temasek will have depleted NIRC revenue annually to give to the Government as fiscal spending - if keep bleeding through NOL. And Singaporeans will have to pay more taxes to compensate for the lost NIRC.

@Babe:c. NOL operate in a shipping industry which experience a structural problem - that favor shipping lines with big Countries and many inland ports to sustain its low margin.

Singapore is a tiny red dot - that does not have many inland ports to sustain its margin - but have to compete with shipping lines charging low prices sustain by guarantee demand from their big customer market and many inland ports.

Eg. China COSCO - with large manufacturing base and many inland ports.

@Babe:d. NOL suffered years of losses due to - global overcapacity, low freight rates, intense competition from many larger shipping companies, shipping lines global consolidation and mergers.

Singapore remains one of the world's busiest ports without owning a major global container shipping company - due to the eco-system we build as a global transhipment hub.

The competitiveness of Singapore maritime sector is supported by its port operations, logistics ecosystem, maritime services, MROs rather than by ownership of a shipping line.

@Babe:

SIA

1. On the other hand, SIA is profitable year after year - as it cater to high flyers customers with big margin in which SIA has a global network of high value customers, Krisflyers. Also SIA is also provides air cargo connectivity.

2. Only covid trigger a crisis that cause airlines all over the World to stop flying by Government all over the World - to prevent spreading of Covid into their Country.

But it is not a permanent crisis that become a structural problem like the NOL (with low margin and run down to the bottom) as airlines can start flying once the virus pandemic is contained with the advent of vaccines.

And SIA will become profitable again - hence Temasek inject $19 billion to bail it out to temporary tie over the Covid period - and expect SIA to earn money and refund Temasek once it become profitable again.

(NOL has no way to recoup their losss and refund Temasek - it will become a black hole - in which Temasek will keep bleeding annually to sustain it).

3. The Rescue Package: In 2020, Temasek Holdings and others backed a massive S$19 billion funding package for the airline, consisting of S$5.3 billion in equity and S$9.7 billion in Mandatory Convertible Bonds (MCBs).

a. Repayment Progress: By mid-2024, SIA had returned S$6.6 billion of the S$9.7 billion MCB principal, along with an accumulated 8% to 9% interest, well ahead of their initial schedule.

b. Temasek remains its majority shareholder, controlling over 50% of the airline's stock.

4. In addition, SIA as a national airline is critically strategic due to the following reasons:-

a. Connect Singapore to the World.

b. Small nation with no land borders - air connectivity is strategicall for tourism, business, trade and global aviable hub.

c. SIA provide good salary jobs to Singaporeans as air stewardess and stewards (whereas not many Singaporeans want the jobs of a seafarers working in NOL ship - mainly foreigners).

d. SIA providing cargo freight with a higher margin compare to NOL lower freight rate.

5. SIA have been making record profit year after year, $1.98 billion - 2023-2024. $2.78 billion in 2025.

So SIA don't bleed Temasek, but NOL do (so selling make perfect commercial sense).

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After note:-

WP MP Kenneth Tiong remove his Parliament debate TikTok video on why PAP refuse to bail out NOL while did so for SIA - after I put up a rebuttal in the comment section.

He first deleted all my comments.

I copy and paste again my comments.

This morning, he totally remove his TikTok video.

He scared of my rebuttal.

[12/07, 2:29 pm] ☸️ 心: He cannot stand up to intellectual challenge.

[12/07, 3:33 pm] Close friend comments: He thought just speak, people gong gong believe him

[12/07, 3:35 pm] ☸️心: His comment section some of his supporters say he speak very well.

Say pap only paper generals, no standard like LKY batch.

I whack him hard.

Now he remove his Parliament video.

Anyway, I have put comments elsewhere under ST, CNA and other popular livestreamers.

He jialat.

Let netizens judge whether WP MPs got quality or not.

[12/07, 4:18 pm] 心: Oh just realized he totally remove all his own posted TikTok videos on all his Parliament speech.

Now only left those news media eg. ST, CNA, AsiaOne etc on his Parliament speech.

[12/07, 7:22 pm] Close friend comments: Frightened away... 😊

[12/07, 7:25 pm] ☸️ 心: I think so.

Because my rebuttal to his many comments on Parliament is very sharp and biting.

Nol one, NSmen higher allowance etc.

I think the moment I put out my comments, his supporters immediately stop posting.

Pro PAP netizens suddenly overwhelmingly post to pap favor.

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