The current PAP administration gives the phrase "tip of the iceberg" prominence.
The public only knows (most of time) when it happened to be "leaked" or "forced" to be revealed due to policies.
How much was and is lost due to poor prudence on purchases or on giving the approval on projects which turned out to be 'white elephants'?
Frightening revelation by the likes of Attorney General and various departments. More than a billion dollars had been pumped into our People Association and etc.
Singapore had been ranked the most expensive city in Asia (ahead of Hong Kong / New York) this year. Has the people (grassroots) lives improved?
In the mist of Covid pandemic / economic downturn, our authorities allow increase in property tax (even HDB - 85 plus % of the population lives in HDB), electricity and soon the "test balloon" GST would be implemented.
Almost religiously, we only hear of bad investment from our TH and sovereign funds from foreign newspapers. Yet the public is never shown the "books".
Why we are not allowed to know the remuneration of our TH senior management but it is OK to reveal Chiam ST GCE O or A levels results to the public?
Singaporeans needed to reminded our authorities we are made of flesh and bones, and not a consumables that can be discarded when become useless or non contributory anymore.
TKL reply.
I agree with the above comments (KS - this is an opinion only, OK?)
I think this has been the same since 1959 LKY time. A lot covered under OSA. Many for the sake to prevent embarrassment or "lose face" rather than real damage to country. Also same for most other govts around the world.
ReplyDeleteYour case was not out in the public domain, so not a priority.
ReplyDeleteI went to supper with friends at Orchard Cuppage Centre near midnight before Covid.
After payment, I collected my food but unconsciously on doing so I left my wallet on the stall to free my hand for the food and started to walk away a few steps. When I remembered my wallet, I turned back, but it was gone. I asked the stall owner if he had seen my wallet, he denied it. It was not really about the money, but my driving licence, credit card, identity card, and various cards. I made a police report. One month later, I cannot remember the exact details but was told they are not able to do anything.
If they can make their jobs easier, uniform or not.