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Conservative Singapore
Saturday, October 1, 2011 @ 5:32 PM
There is recently a huge hoohaa over the giant half naked poster on Orchard Road. At first sight, you wouldn't notice that t is actually an ad for jeans. But is it really such a bad influence to children?
In the 21st century, and especially in Singapore which is an advance and 1st world country, I can't believe that people are sotill so conseravtive. perhaps, we still uphold some of the Asian traits. We tried to be like the Westerns, but never are we as 'open' as them. If we can't appreciate or accept even these things, how are we able to advance?
People would eb afraid to try out new things and be innovative and we would forever be stuck in the circle and never be able to play out of the box.
What does power means to you?
What exactly does power means to you? With more power comes with great responsibility.
Some, because of power, turns into a freak.
Some are too power hungry and cause those surrouding to suffer.
Not everyone is meant to be a leader or superior. Even if you receive awards or recognition on these, it does not neccessarily means that you are a good leader.
A leader is not just a superior, he is also a friend, a role model to his fellow men.
Too bad, many of them don't understand this logic. And, it's a sad sign. Serious.
Back for the time being.
Saturday, September 10, 2011 @ 11:44 AM
Hi people, It's been awhile isn't it. It's been more than 4 months since i last updated my blog.
Well, life right now at the moment really sucks. But of course I had my time as well.
only 4 months but I'm already in my 3rd camp.
I hate the feeling where you say hi and go, say hi and go.
Life in Tekong was definitely bad. You are like a worthless piece of trash there. I hated th life there. But without a doubt, camaraderie was formed. And, the thing i learned there was to endure every single thing and that life wouldn't be as peaceful as always.
Though i seriously doubt anything in my life would be as bad as that. In the working world, it would only be realistic and normal that you would leave the place if things isn't going your own way.
I didn't really mind being a commander or man this 2 years. Firstly, I thought SAf didn't really knew what leader actually meant. Looking at superficial factors and people being wayang and loud is good. Those that are not, are labelled at the lower tier. Being educated dosen't makes you a good leader while someone who dosen't ahve any education backgrounds does not mean that he is incapable of leading. In actual fact, leadership is inborned and they really shouldn't forced every singaporean men to be able to lead. It's also the reason why there are 'not so good' commanders lying around everywhere. I once heard upon people saying. I can forgive stupidity but not incompetent.
I didn't managed to get into SCS, but that's not the main reason why I'm sad. The sad thing perhaps is the fact that many of my friends either got into OCS or SCS and I did not. But well, life is like that. There's always someone up there and someone below. And just nice, in this context, I'm the one below. But this perhaps is a blessing in disguise. I got posted into SI, and never did I knew that i would be in chalet for 2 weeks. I learned alot on computer skills here, not only that, the people here were awesome, although there were a few boo0boos ehre and there but it actually makes the whole course more interesting and they are actually okay if you get to know them.
Life here was cool. i didnt complain abit even when booking in unlike what i did when i was stuck in tekong island. The food here was decent and we ahd ample rest. Main thing is that the people here was nice. But good things always don't last. 2 months passed by just in a blink of an eye. I learned through this that, don't al;ways take things for granted so i especiall y treasured my time while I'm in SI, especially the alst week. And i felt utterly sad when I'm leaving the place.
I was one of the unlucky one that got posted to 5SIR. Luck isn't on my side most of the time eh?
I hope as time passes by, I would get use to this place. I'm sorry to my friends or even people that followed or added me in twitter and facebook. I know i whine alot this few weeks. And, i didn't wanted that as well. But sometimes, I just can't believe all this shit happening to me. I can't even....
It's because i've gone through this shit again, so i don;'t want this to happen to me again. But certain things can't be help. So well, i will update here again soon though. And hopefully maybe after all these, i would come out as a better me and a more mature one as well.
Which university
Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 11:45 AM
Many people are asking me which university I chose and which of them accepted me ald. Okay, jsut to make it clear here.
For NUS, I chose FASS, real estate, environmental studies and project and facilities management. Sadly, I have not received any replies from NUS yet. So, I guess i shall just WAIT.
For SMU, I chose business management, Economics and Social Sciences. Yup, I've went for the interview for business management and It's still pending.
I'm accepted by NTU's Economics though. Not sure if I'm going to accept the offer. But most probably I'll go for it since Econs is what i think i enjoy studying even though there may be a couple of math inside.
The Day Is Coming
The Day is Coming. It's just tomorrow.
I've also been couting down how many YEARS left before i would enlist to NS. When i was in Sec 2, I said to myself : ''5 more years la'. Then came 4, 3 2, 1 and counting down to 5 months after i finished my A levels. And now, It's 1 more day. Erm to be exact, 23 hours.
It sucks. Not because that i can't take the rigour. But, imagine tying to NSF(something i dont like) for 2 years! Imagine how much time and youth I'm wasting. 2 years is alot you know. how many 2 years do we ahve in our life? 2 years can earn big bucks, spend more time with loved ones, get married, have children?! 0.0 . Too far-fetched. But, seriosly, i don't see the rationale YET. No wonder the opposition wanted to shorten the serving term to 1 - 1.5 years.
Okay, I guess the think i would not be able to adapt yet would be sleeping in some lousy bed. I'm sleeping with 1 bolster, 2 blankets, 3 pillows, 1 fan and an air-con at full blast ok! Imagine, it would be downgraded to just 1 pillow and 1 blanket and some fans shared in a room. -.-
Secondly, i need alot of sleep. Can't imagine me sleeping less than 8 hours a day. OH GOSH!
But the thing i can't tolerate would be the use of vulgarities by the officers. You know I don't really say vulgarities. And i know during trainings, all these would be splashed out like machine guns. I don't understand the rationale behind it. Training dosen't means using vulgarities. What kind of impression and role model is the government officals trying to give us? Learning vulgarities and shooting them out of their mouth would let us be stronger and masculine? It terribly sucks to see alot of my friends who don't say those words saying them so frequently, either tofriends of mumbling to themselves after serving just <6 months of NS.
ENOUGH RANTING. Anyway, even i rant for the next 23 hours, nothing would change isn't it?
So maybe i shall just beoptimistic. And get to know more friends, and bunkmates and especiall my buddy! Who will be my buddy ? I'm actually quite excited to know.
Well, I think i rested enough? Haven't been doing anything since CNY. Partying all day long. Going for 1 week chalet, clubbing, getting drunk, Holiday to Medan and so on. Life was GREAT.
I hope i would get tanner and gain more muscle mass when i come out ba. Especially slimming down my face -.- .
Well, i guess so long guys? Don't think i would be blogging soon for the next 2 months? Or maybe weeks? Unless there's something i want to share with you guys. But i tihnk i wuold be damn tired. After all, looking at my tagbard, It dosent seems that i have alot of viewers. Or is it that you guys just dont tag me?
Ciaos~
Elections
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 10:15 AM
Okay, I know I'm not part of the election. Some of which adapted from articles. But then again, as a Singaporean. We should still be concerned over what's happening and what may eventually happen.
Like firstly, It seems that many people are choosing the oppositions this year round. But have they ever wondered why is this the case?
Is it because of them wanting a change? Or is it due to the fact that we want a voice in the parliament.
But is this really necessary? Okay first of all, I'm neither anti-opposition nor anti-PAP. Even if i was going to vote, I would not know who to choose either.
In the Aljunied case, many people are going for the oppositions but have they ever thought of the consequence? Yes, If the Opposition wins, 4 of them would be in the Parliament. But the worst thing that could ever happen is that our Minister George Yeo would have to retire. Without a doubt, part of Singapore success in terms of economic growth is due to him. He got the brains, duh~ But which minister don't ahve them? But he got the brains to think and make better relations with other countries. Or who would care about talkin gterms with a small little country like Singapore?
Many are finding flaws about the PAP. But what can they ever think of? Superficial matters like being packed like sardines in MRT or GST risen from 3% to 7%? So, no one ever thought of the good thing PAP did for us? PAP has been here for a very long time, and we should trust and believe in it. But then again, things they could do in the past dosen't mean they could do it now right. Okay, I'm sort of contradicting myself. But yup.
That so many Singaporeans behave like sheep and recite the prescribed mantra all the time really only reveals the plight of our people. Singapore is known as a First Class natin, Strong Economic Growth and High standard of living. But we are one of the lowest earners in the world in monetary terms. As compared to the high cost of living. There is an urgent signal to transmit it to the PAP that there's definietly something wrong in how they run the country. Yes, we may not want the oppostion to win, but we need to to vote for the oppostitions so that even if they lose, it's a marginal lose. This will make members of the PAP realise that a large majority of Singaporeans do not trust them anymore and yes, pressure should be given to them to run the country better.
1. The President earns $3.9 million, the PM $3.8 million, the MM and SM $3.5 million each, all other ministers between $2 to $3.2 million and all ministers of state between $1.5 to $1.8 million. These salaries do not include MP allowances, pensions and other sources of income such as Directorship, Chairmanship, Advisory, Consultancy, etc to government-linked and government-related organisations or foreign MNCs, etc. yet, Obama only earns a mere $400,000. loo at the vast difference! Adding to that, it had the cheek to raise its own salary right before a GST hike in 2003 and 2004. GST was raised again in 2007 to 7% from the original 3%. And of course, the PAP salaries have been rising accordingly as well. This is despite a very strong public opinion.
2. The media in Singapore is entirely controlled via Singapore Press Holdings, headed by a former PAP ministe, while not necessarily fabricating facts on its own ,blatantly twists them. The 1963 Singapore General Elections was the toughest and most critical the PAP ever faced. It had already suffered two by-election defeats and the number of seats it held was 26 – holding a majority by just one seat. So why didn't Singaporeans know about suck incident?
The PAP will also be less complacent if it meets with defeat. People will also start to dare to join the Opposition. The only reason why I do not wish for the Opposition to take over the government is because it is incompetent, and it is incompetent because talented men and women who are concerned about the aforementioned issues, do not have the courage or faith in the system to step forward and join the Opposition. But if the PAP faces a defeat that is significant enough, trust in the democratic system of Singapore will finally be restored and the politics of Singapore can be revived to more than just dead rhetoric.
Of course, PAP has done alot of good things for Singapore. It has been excellent especially in terms of Economic growth. But then, politics is not charity and we should not vote for whichever simply because it serves the people. If they lose focus, we should change. Not to let opposition take over, but to make them REGAIN focus again.
No one ever says “I have a good salary already, please donot give me a pay rise”. Everyone wants improvements to their lives, and if we care about this country, we should seek improvements to the way it is run as well, even if we are satisfied with this country to start with.
Sad
Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 10:45 PM
I was happy today.
But yet, terribly sad. Terribly sad.
I'm terribly sorry.
Opening a new Chapter
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 1:22 AM
My New chapter of life is coming.
I'm entering NS soon.
Would it be a good thing?
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