REACH 208 - View on progress of vaccination. Are you looking forward to vaccination (SK)
22 Mar 2021 (11am - 7pm)
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[11:00 am, 22/03/2021] +REACH: 📢 Topic 📢
💬 What do you think of Singapore’s vaccination progress so far? Are you looking forward to being vaccinated?
Singapore is closely monitoring ongoing trials on the safety and effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines on children, and hopes to be able to certify and administer them for students here in the near future, said Education Minister Lawrence Wong on Sunday (Mar 21).
To minimise the risk of transmission from the workers who bring in essential goods, Singapore also started vaccinating selected cargo drivers from Malaysia against the Covid-19 virus on Saturday (Mar 20).
Singaporeans and permanent residents under "exceptional circumstances" will be allowed to appeal for early vaccination against Covid-19, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a press release on Tuesday (March 16).
👉 S'pore monitoring trials on Covid-19 vaccine effect on kids, hopes to certify and administer them in near future https://str.sg/J9gx
👉 Vaccination for Malaysian cargo drivers: https://str.sg/J9fD https://str.sg/J9gY
👉 The people behind Singapore's war on Covid-19: https://str.sg/J9NF
👉 Covid-19 vaccinations, nasal swab tests permissible during Muslim fasting month of Ramadan: https://str.sg/J9Gf
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[11:06 am, 22/03/2021] +Ben: Progress is reasonable as far as I know. I have requested a vaccine as I am due to travel in July and was pleased to get a prompt and personal repsonse (they will review nearer the time). Some people I speak to think they are deliberately going slowly as a health precaution and because either not urgent here. Not sure I agree, but it's possible.
[11:11 am, 22/03/2021] +Caleb: will look forward to be vaccinated if can go overseas...
[11:16 am, 22/03/2021] +YT: My personal opinion is that the vaccination progress could be faster. But I guess the authorities would rather be careful as more haste may lead to less speed.
One way to speed up the vaccinations would perhaps be to mine the data from the hospitals and polyclinics to identify those with chronic illnesses (instead of by age groups) so that these vulnerable people can be protected sooner. For example, those with diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic illnesses which would predispose them to more serious conditions if they get infected.
[11:17 am, 22/03/2021] +YT: And yes, I am looking forward to get vaccinated as well.
[11:27 am, 22/03/2021] +Alvin Lim: I still going to recite ERP.
1) Encourage
Don’t stop ppl who wants to get vaccinated. Those who volunteer to get the vaccine, let them take it. More ppl getting vaccinated will social pressure the others.
2) Reward
Not really reward per se but something like t-shirt or keychain that says “I’m Vaccinated” as gift after getting vaccine. This will be like bragging rights and will also advertise for those who wear or bring it out with them.
3) Publicise
Go all out on advertising on traditional media and social media, road shows etc.
My 2.14 cents again
[11:27 am, 22/03/2021] +Neeyor: Not fast enough. I don't know if there hold up due to supply issues or Lack of healthcare workers to administer or whether MOH doesnt want to add resources to increase vaccination rate - not sure if there issues here
[11:33 am, 22/03/2021] +Ben: Maybe an update on the covid daily report stating how many 1st and 2nd vaccine jabs happened today
[11:33 am, 22/03/2021] +Ben: That would keep attention on it and encourage more to participate.
[11:35 am, 22/03/2021] +Alvin Lim: Tbh I no longer follow the daily COVID report or press briefing
[11:35 am, 22/03/2021] +Alex: I agree. In the UK, many news channels have a "ticker" on screen showing number of 1st and 2nd vaccinations today and cumulatively, and it's seen as very positive to keep morale etc up.
[11:37 am, 22/03/2021] +jimmy chew: Haha my group of friends are asking including my neighbours. So I think progressing well. There are more taking. Those not are those with medical and waiting for own doctor to certify it okay even if you have the special medical problem.
[11:38 am, 22/03/2021] +jimmy chew: I think the pace is meaningful and thoughtful. It's good that the government allow folks to choose based on their evaluation
[11:39 am, 22/03/2021] +jimmy chew: In my table of 8 almost all have taken and booked for vaccination
[11:40 am, 22/03/2021] +Ben: Yes,and they give a badge saying "I'm vaccinated" too :)
[11:41 am, 22/03/2021] +jimmy chew: Oh my friends rec'd a5 confirmation letter
[11:42 am, 22/03/2021] +Ben: Uk newspaper
[11:44 am, 22/03/2021] +Ben: It does look like they might have to start all over again in the UK since the 2nd dose is so far behind ....
[11:53 am, 22/03/2021] +REACH: Vivian Balakrishnan visits Brunei to reaffirm close ties, will also visit Malaysia, Indonesia
Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan will be visiting Brunei on Monday (March 22) to reaffirm the close and longstanding special relationship between Singapore and the country.
More: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/vivian-balakrishnan-visits-brunei-to-reaffirm-close-ties
[0:02 pm, 22/03/2021] +Franco: I m working overseas. Hope to be able to get vaccinated when I come back to Singapore as my traveling schedule cannot wait for the vaccine allocation date.
[0:06 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
1. As far as I know, those who are 60 years and above and frontliner in my extended family members have their jab.
2. My family members and extended family members who don't belong to these categories - still have not yet received notification to jab.
Hope to be faster.
3. We will like Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to be our vaccine.
[0:08 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/israel-covid-19-coronavirus-vaccine-restriction-lockdown-travel-14436522 Israel could be the 1st Country in the World - on road to declare covid-19 pandemic defeated - and back to pre-covid life.
[0:08 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
Hospitals are emptying, epidemiologists are cautiously optimistic, and infection deep dive - people are partying without masks in Israel...
[0:09 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
I don't agree not wearing masks even if majority are vaccinated - as there are still some minority who are not vaccinated.
[0:09 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/britain-covid-19-vaccine-drive-huge-success-after-jabbing-half-of-all-adults UK vaccination drive showing "huge success" - even though the proportion vaccinated has not reached that of Israel vaccination.
[0:09 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
Medical experts in HK confirm that Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is effective against virus strain like UK, SAfrica and Brazil.
Sinovac vaccine is not.
https://news.google.com/articles/CAIiED5-ztmKpQQcJsA7_6KxfGcqGQgEKhAIACoHCAowief2CjCJ2dUCMO38zwY?hl=en-SG&gl=SG&ceid=SG%3Aen
[0:14 pm, 22/03/2021] +Alvin Lim: Can appeal to get the vaccine first
[0:16 pm, 22/03/2021] +Franco: Thanks.
[0:18 pm, 22/03/2021] +Ben: It would be interesting to know how many people have appealed for early vaccine, and if there are stocks sitting idle for those who have been invited but chosen to wait.
[0:19 pm, 22/03/2021] +Ben: What is Singapore capacity now for vaccination jabs per day/week?
[0:19 pm, 22/03/2021] +jimmy chew: I have friends who do that because they need to accompany their elderly moms. Maybe go to your CC and talk to them
[0:20 pm, 22/03/2021] +Ben: There is an online form to complete for appealing. It's very simple and they replied within a few days.
[0:26 pm, 22/03/2021] +Alvin Lim: https://www.vaccine.gov.sg/appeal
[0:27 pm, 22/03/2021] +Alvin Lim: If you have legit reasons, pls appeal for vaccine
[0:27 pm, 22/03/2021] +jimmy chew: Thanks
[0:28 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
Hope that STB can extend the validity of the Singapore Rediscover tourism vouchers to end Dec 2012.
Only $53 million have been redeemed out of $320 million.
Still quite a long way to use up the full quota and only 2 months away to expire.
Tourism sector need the full boost to survive and continue the business.
[0:29 pm, 22/03/2021] +jimmy chew: Fully agree 😁
[0:35 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
I know of 1 person who work in tourism - got 30% pay cut.
Previously their business thrive on mainly foreign tourists.
Now no foreign tourists - only depends on local tourists.
If the tourism vouchers expire in Jun 2021, even the local tourists tap will close on them.
As the full quota of the tourism vouchers have not been used up, strongly urge STB to extend the validity of the vouchers so that tourism industry can survive.
[0:40 pm, 22/03/2021] +Alvin Lim: I second this and I think Phyllis also support this
[0:43 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
1. As Dec 2021, majority will get vaccinated - and more will be in the mood to go for tourism as most feel protected.
2. More relax distancing measure - will bring out more visitors.
3. Also in Dec, school holidays and festive season, workers clear leave, --- more people will utilise the tourism vouchers --- and we can help our fellow tourism folks to survive and help the Nation reboot our tourism sector.
[0:45 pm, 22/03/2021] +Caleb: Hope can give 2nd round instead
[0:45 pm, 22/03/2021] +Caleb: Maybe can give up $50 bonus. Since first round many ppl did not redeem.
[0:45 pm, 22/03/2021] +Caleb: First come fir serve
[0:46 pm, 22/03/2021] +Caleb: Then singaporean kaisu will go redeem fast
[0:46 pm, 22/03/2021] +Alvin Lim: Cannot then you will get multiple clusters
[0:47 pm, 22/03/2021] +Alvin Lim: The idea to stretch the validity of the voucher is so that people don’t rush together
[0:47 pm, 22/03/2021] +Caleb: U can redeem first then book a later date
[0:47 pm, 22/03/2021] +Alvin Lim: And also once more ppl get vaccinated it should be safer etc
[0:48 pm, 22/03/2021] +Alvin Lim: Not for places of attractions only hotels
[0:48 pm, 22/03/2021] +Caleb: Money goes to the companies first also
[0:48 pm, 22/03/2021] +Alvin Lim: See above
[0:51 pm, 22/03/2021] +Franco: Ok, thanks
[0:54 pm, 22/03/2021] +Ben: Can we donate them? School kids and others could really benefit.
[0:54 pm, 22/03/2021] +Alvin Lim: I think care takers of elderlies should be vaccinated
[1:27 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
https://amp.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3126236/us-china-friction-alaska-meetings-sign-worse-come-or-start
4. And the outcome will be Peace and Prosperity ---- not what the World is experiencing and encountering now ---- bickering, political jostling, sanction, mutual sabotaging - that destablise the whole World system, supply chain, trade, investment, travel, social visit, overseas education and vaccine nationalism.
5. Hence there is a need for the 2 SuperPowers to relook at the attached issues and come out with solutions to patch up the inadequacies of their respective System --- before "selling their system" to another and before criticisng other system.
[1:28 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
Wonder Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is a valid vaccine to qualify for China visa to visit China?
[1:29 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
Because Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is also the Fosun-BioNTech vaccine.
HK get the Fosun-BioNTech vaccines from China.
[1:33 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
1. To prevent the 2 SuperPowers engage in full-frontal confrontation that can lead to military conflict and trigger World War 3 ------ there is a need to do some soul-searching by both SuperPowers.
2. The best solution is for both SuperPower - to address their own inadequacies of their system of Governance - and patch it up to make their system better ---- so that others will buy their points that their system is indeed better - and others will respect them and even want to emulate and follow their system of Governance.
3. Winning others over - cannot be by using their might and power over others ---- but by winning over others' "Heart and Mind" ---- then it will be more lasting and durable.
4. And the outcome will be Peace and Prosperity ---- not what the World is experiencing and encountering now ---- bickering, political jostling, sanction, mutual sabotaging - that destablise the whole World system, supply chain, trade, investment, travel, social visit, overseas education and vaccine nationalism.
5. Hence there is a need for the 2 SuperPowers to relook at the attached issues and come out with solutions to patch up the inadequacies of their respective System --- before "selling their system" to another and before criticisng other system.
[1:35 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
What can China do better, to be strong and respectable.
1. Bring out the best in Socialism - eg. allow political stability, long-term strategic planning for Economic growth and alleviating people out of poverty, redistribution of wealth to enure social equality.
2. Allowing freedom of expression domestically without causing social unrest - but help to promote innovation, creativity, promote goodwill among citizens and with international people.
3. How to promote neighborliness with neighbor Countries - to promote friendship, trade, business, investment, travel, - to secure win-win outcome, mutual respect and gain soft power - as "Power is gained - from the heart and mind" - not physical power.
4. How to engage US the incumbent SuperPower - to compete fairly and to cooperate cordially for mutual benefits and ensure the rest of the World benefited from the engagement. This will win over many Countries - the projection of soft power.
5. How to handle my core interest and handle my internal affairs such as HK, Xinjiang, Taiwan wholesomely - that will be able to bring a good outcome domestically and yet will not invite adverse attention from external Countries.
What can US do better, to be strong and respectable.
1. Bring out the best in Democracy eg. eg. allow political stability, long-term strategic planning for Economic growth and alleviating people out of poverty, redistribution of wealth to enure social equality.
2 Allowing freedom of expression without leading to white nationalism, domestic terrorism, racism but promote promote goodwill among citizens and with international people.
3. How to promote neighborliness with friends, allies, adversaries - to promote friendship, trade, business, investment, travel, - to secure win-win outcome, mutual respect and gain soft power - as "Power is gained - from the heart and mind" - not physical power.
4. How to ensure financial stability and sustainability, economic growth through fiscal balancing, trade, investment, upskilling workers and business transformation as well as working with overseas Countries to promote win-win trade relationship, investment.
5. How to engage China the up and coming SuperPower - to compete fairly and to cooperate cordially for mutual benefits and ensure the rest of the World benefited from the engagement. This will win over many Countries - the projection of soft power.
And 3 Principles & Value System will form the foundation - on how the inadequacies of the system of the 2 SuperPower can be corrected :-
1. Self Interest, Interest of Others (able to emphatise).
2. Wisdom (able to find solutions to safeguard Self-Interest, and at the same time, ensure Interest of Others are not compromise, disregarded and run-over).
3. Compassion (ensure solutions are fair, equitable, just with Humanity at the core).
[1:45 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
Part 1 - Socialism System vs Democratic System ---
Into a Hybrid System (Democracy in Communism) and (Pre-qualified elected candidate in a Democratic System)
1. Democracy in Communism - Core Leaders are elected by the Party - according to meritocracy, compassion, and ability to bring progress, peace and prosperity to the Country.
(In future if confidence develop, the Party-elected core leaders --- can open up to the citizens --- whereby Core Leaders sell their governing visions to the citizens --- and citizens can vote whether they support the Party vision or not. If more than 50% is secured - then the Core Leaders will form the Government. Else a new set of core leaders needed to be re-elected by the Party.
This could be a new kind of democracy in Communism --- whereby continuation of Governance, long-term strategic planning, political stability can be ensured.
Universal Sufferage - with the participation of citizens will give legitimacy to the Party --- and will silence external Countries - that Communism is not democratic.
[1:46 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
2. Candidates to 2 Parties for Presidential Candidate should be pre-qualified that have characteristics of Competency to Govern, compassion, ability to unite people than divide, no racism, able to work with overseas countries etc - a tweak to Democracy with pre-qualified candidate.
However, in such 2 Parties democratic system - long term strategic planning, political stability, continuation of Governance ---- is difficult to achieve - as different Parties chop and change the Government Policies ---- depending on which Party win the Election ----- and this bring the about adverse outcome of :-
a. Short term policies that are populist to win votes ---- but to the detriment of the long-term National interest of the Country -
eg. 1 always planning budget deficit and spending, spending, spending --- accumulating mammoth public debt that is impossible to be repaid by future descendants.
eg. 2 not planning strategic competitiveness of industry and business -- left to market forces whereby business will just sell their business for money when become profitable. Thus strategic industry like telecoms, semiconductor, 5G, etc are lost --- because Government fail to do long-term strategic planning.
eg. 3 no long term planning for infrastructure upgrade
eg. 4 no long term planning to invest in education and ensure continuous supply of talents.
eg. 5 financial reserves cannot be depleted
eg. 6. business transformation and workers reskilling, economic policy, fiscal policy, monetary policy --- cannot be changed that is detrimental to the Nation's interest.
To plug this loopholes and inadequacies of such democratic system - whereby Parties may change hands from time to time --- and blunt its competitive edge due to failure to achieve long-term strategic planning, political stability and governance continuation :-
a. 2 Parties must jointly agree on those areas that are deem strategic to the National Interest such as those mention above (including but not limited to) --- and cannot change without the agreement of both Parties.
Thus despite Parties change hand during election ---- long-term planning, and govenance continuation will not change.
This will ensure that National Strategic Interest will not be compromised ---- due to the "Changing political election" --- and ensure long-term strategic planning is possible.
[2:08 pm, 22/03/2021] +REACH: 4km Rail Corridor stretch between Hillview and Bukit Timah reopens with new features for better access
A stretch of the Rail Corridor has been reopened, with new features such as additional access points for visitors and restored rail infrastructure.
The stretch of about 4km is between Hillview and Bukit Timah. It is between two conserved truss bridges, and is known as the Rail Corridor (Central). It had been closed since 2019 for restoration works.
More: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/4km-rail-corridor-stretch-between-hillview-and-bukit-timah-reopens
[2:26 pm, 22/03/2021] +Boon: 👍👍
[2:31 pm, 22/03/2021] +Caleb: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=721074258551264
[2:34 pm, 22/03/2021] +Caleb: Wonder when we going to start Tracetogether Only SafeEntry
[2:34 pm, 22/03/2021] +Caleb: Q1 going to over liao
[2:37 pm, 22/03/2021] +Caleb: Wonder this year NDP how ah?
[3:12 pm, 22/03/2021] +Caleb: https://sbr.com.sg/residential-property/news/limited-living-space-affects-mental-well-being-singaporeans
[3:16 pm, 22/03/2021] +jimmy chew: Good job. I am sure residents will be happy
[3:48 pm, 22/03/2021] +REACH: US and China must manage tensions, cooperate on common challenges despite competition: DPM Heng
Even as the United States and China compete strategically, the two major powers must find a way to manage tensions and develop a framework for cooperation, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat.
Speaking at the Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference on the topic "Will Asia emerge stronger in a post-Covid-19 world?" on Monday (March 22), Mr Heng said a stable US-China relationship is important to the global commons.
More: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/us-and-china-must-manage-tensions-cooperate-on-common-challenges-despite
[3:50 pm, 22/03/2021] +Ken: frenemy 🤣🤣
[3:55 pm, 22/03/2021] +REACH: JUST IN: Singapore reports 12 new Covid-19 cases, which are all imported.
More: https://str.sg/J9dA
[3:57 pm, 22/03/2021] +YT: Can Singapore continue to be friends to both and not be pressured to take sides? I seriously think this strategy of being friends to both would not hold much longer. Try asking a wife to be friends with a cheating husband's girlfriend, and love him back at the same time...
[3:58 pm, 22/03/2021] +Ken: When there is more to gain than to lose they will work together.. but when the balance no longer benefit each other...
By the time we likely make a stand. For now as long as we can drag lol
[4:00 pm, 22/03/2021] +Boon: The way I have read it, DPM Heng has communicated a good message of ASEAN (and hence, Singapore) interests not to be drawn into taking sides, even though can be difficult. Regardless, in the case of any USA-China conflicts, regardless of how limited such a conflict may be, such conflicts should not be in Asia. Such conflicts should be NOT be via a 3rd country as a proxy ground. Asia/Singapore needs to be careful not to take sides to either be part of the US alliance to isolate China, or to go against USA. Asia stands to lose much in such scenarios.
[4:02 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
If countries take sides, then world war 3 will break up - because of irreconcilable differences between 2 blocs.
This is what happens to world war 1 and 2.
[4:03 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
The solution is to move the 2 Superpowers into middle ground - where their differences are reconciliable.
[4:04 pm, 22/03/2021] +Boon: It starts with taking sides
[4:04 pm, 22/03/2021] +Boon: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/how-quad-nations-us-japan-india-and-australia-are-squaring-up-to-china
[4:04 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
Like what the China diplomats always say - meet each other half way.
This is the middle path resolution.
[4:07 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
From 2 opposing extreme irreconcilable poles - move them into the middle - hence the middle path resolution.
[4:08 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
And first have to start with their system of governance.
[4:08 pm, 22/03/2021] +Ben: Is it Singapore's role to comment on what China and the US 'must' do? Diplomatic language is very important, as is sensitivity. I suspect this was the newspaper headline rather than the DPM's actual words.
[4:11 pm, 22/03/2021] +Ben: There is enormous mistrust on both sides, understandably so. Singapore can remain neutral, and probably that's the best course. Switzerland managed it in Europe for decades even through WWII.
[4:11 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
1. Either further head-on confrontation that lead to world war 3 - where humanity perish.
2. Offer workable solutions to defuse the impending global bomb.
[4:13 pm, 22/03/2021] +Boon: 👍
[4:13 pm, 22/03/2021] +Boon: "Should US-China tensions escalate, our region must firmly remain anchored on Asean's own interest, and to keep ourselves open and relevant through practical steps," he (DPM Heng) said.
[4:14 pm, 22/03/2021] +Caleb: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/trial-of-mrt-priority-cabins-put-on-hold
[4:15 pm, 22/03/2021] +Caleb: Sometimes I take train, it is still as crowded...
[4:23 pm, 22/03/2021] +Boon: Just to share the concept of Thucydides' Trap - where the existing power is threatened by a rising power - is well summarised in this 2017 HBR issue and has appeared in recent news to explain the period the world is in https://www.hks.harvard.edu/publications/destined-war-can-america-and-china-escape-thucydidess-trap
[4:23 pm, 22/03/2021] +Boon: Thanks
[4:39 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
When both system of governance are corrected and move into middle ground - all their differences and core interest will automatically be solved.
[4:40 pm, 22/03/2021] +Ben: 👍
[4:54 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
And the Thucydides trap can't apply to China - because China win its legitimacy and support from other Nations - based on its merits and relationships - through wholesome governance, domestic support, ties with international countries, trade and business.
The accusations of autocratic government no longer apply.
[4:55 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
Difficult issues like HK, Xinjiang, Tibet and possibly Taiwan - can also be resolve.
[5:01 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
Got time then elaborate.
This is the key to resolve the seemingly unsolvable deadlock.
[5:13 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
Because 2 blocs will snatch scarce resources - as they are not sharing it and trade on it for mutual benefits - hence world war break out.
In world war 2, nazi facism and ancient jap want to snatch rich resources in China and SE Asia - started World war 2.
[5:21 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
Trump fast track the breaking the world apart into 2 Blocs with his :-
1. Trade war (turn inward) - force China to do dual circulation.
2. Tech war - force China to develop its own tech instead of trade in tech parts.
3. Financial war - force China to develop digital yuan and break away from US dollars Swift system.
Now in front of us is impending head-on confrontation that need to be defused quickly before it degenerate into 2 blocs and trigger World war 3.
Alaska spark and fury - also give indication how urgent it is to defuse the 2 Superpowers tension.
[5:24 pm, 22/03/2021] +REACH: Australia looks to allow foreign students to return to unis hit by Covid-19 travel curbs
Australia is desperately exploring ways to reboot its international education sector, including allowing vaccinated students from Singapore to re-enter or creating special student-only flights and quarantine facilities.
More: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australia-looks-to-allow-foreign-students-to-return-as-universities-hit-by-travel
[5:36 pm, 22/03/2021] +Nat: It is still crowded, anyways with or without this priority cabin thing, it's already pretty clear that there are doors marked with the ♿ sign
Problem is sometimes the wheelchair lots are already occupied by wheelchairs or PMAs so eventually those boarding will have to move to a cabin that probably doesn't have a wheelchair lot and just park near the other door (which shouldn't be a problem if the opening side is constant throughout that person's journey)
Compare that to a bus, where there are some with 1 and some with 2 Passenger-in-Wheelchair (PIW) lots, if the bus is crowded with normal pax, there's no way any wheelchair or PMA is getting onboard no matter how hard the Bus Captain tries to push people to the rear or away from the PIW lot/standee area
As for other vulnerable commuters, it's back to being considerate, give up your seat to those who need it more
It's not that complicated, really. Just that as much as we want to create an accessible and inclusive system, it's still PT after all, it'll be crowded and some will have to wait for the next bus or train
[5:56 pm, 22/03/2021] +REACH: KKH psychologists share child trauma warning signs as cases rise 30%
The number of child trauma referrals at the KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) has risen by about 30 per cent since 2017, with 210 last year.
Such children may have experienced a wide variety of traumatic events, such as road traffic accidents, sexual abuse, bullying, physical assaults, family violence and loss of a loved one.
And without proper support, such trauma can lead to future mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, said Ms Jemi Chen, principal psychologist at KKH's Psychosocial Trauma Support Service (PTSS) on Monday (March 22).
More: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/amid-30-per-cent-rise-in-child-trauma-referrals-at-kkh-psychologists-share-warning
[6:29 pm, 22/03/2021] ☸️ Danny 心:
Part 2 - Securing the core interest and sovereignty - by tweaking the system of governance into a Hybrid System (Democracy in Communism) - moving Communism into a middle ground.
1. Central Core Leadeers are elected by the Communist Party - based on meritocracy, competency to govern, compassion - that can bring Peace, Unity, Prosperity and Progress to the Country as well as able to strike a good relationship with the World.
2. Provinical Core Leader from the Communist Party are elected by the Pary Leaders - based on the ability to unite the Provincial residents to support the Party core values and patriotism to the Country and the Party, able to upgrade the living standards, well-beings, housing, education, jobs of the people in the province.
3. Conduct Universal Suffrage of Central Core Leaders (as the Core Leaders share their governance vision) - to be elected by the citizens nationwide (from all the provinces). 50% votes will past the post and the Core Leaders will be elected as the Central Governmnemt.
If below 50%, another set of Core Leaders from the Communist Party will be put forward for citizen votes.
(Note:- even though if some provinces may be below 50% of votes, other provinces may have high percentage of votes --- and Central Core Leaders are elected by Nationwide total votes).
4. Conduct Provincial election of Provincial Core Leaders - and similarly with 50% votes win the Provincial Government.
If below 50%, another set of Provincial Core Leaders elected by the Central Core Leaders will be put forward for citizen votes.
5. Under such democratic process in Communism system - the Communist Party remain the Government to ensure continuation of leadership, long-term planning, political stability --- as Central Core Leaders and Provincial Core Leaders --- come from the Communist Party.
And the best is - they gain legitimacy (domestically and internationally) - because the citizens vote in a democratic process to elect their Govrnment. And inddeed a Universal Suffrage.
6. How will this tweak to system of Governance resolve the painful problem that attract undue attention from the West in the governance of Xingjiang, Tibet and HK?
a. Citizens of these provinces take part in the nationwide election and votes for the Central Core Leaders.
b. Citizens of these provinces vote for the Provinical Core Leaders that are elected by the Communist Party.
The Provinical Core Leaders could be from their respective Province community that are Communist Party members respected by the citizens. These Provincial Core Leaders will be loyal to both the Communist Party, the Country and love their community - in order to win the provincial election.
c. So these will have resolved the issues of criticism by the West - of autocratic government in governing Xinjiang, Tibet and HK.
d. What happen if the 1st set of provincial leaders fall below 50% and the 2nd set of provincial leaders fall below 50% (in problematic provinces like Xinjiang, Tibet and HK)?
Simple - the highest of the 2 set of votes become the Provincial Core Leaders.
Xinjiang, Tibet and HK problem solve!
7. Now, how to solve Taiwan issue with this Hybrid system of Governance --- Taiwan provincial leaders must first join the Communist Party of China and have the above core values.
a. Eg. KMT provincial leaders and DPP provincial leaders elected by the Communist Party are put to votes to Taiwan citizens.
Taiwan sovereingty problem solve! (No need to invade Taiwan, 手足互杀, China-US fight war).
[6:49 pm, 22/03/2021] +Alvin Lim: Gdnite Megan
[7:00 pm, 22/03/2021] +REACH: Dear Contributors,
We will be closing the chat for today.
Thank you very much for being part of our WhatsApp chat and participating actively.
Goodnight!
Megan 😄
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