WOTC - President of Singapore

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 75% of the respondents said that Lee HY has a good chance to win if he stands for election as president of Singapore.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2719

WOTC - Neighbors

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 80% of the respondents said that it is useful to know the neighbors and build contacts with people who live nearby.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2717

WOTC - President of Singapore

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 86% of the respondents said that Lee HY is not likely to stand for election as President of Singapore.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2718

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

 

1. Do we need detailed checking at land checkpoints?
2. Is the governance of China better than "democratic countries"?

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Boost the birth rate in Singapore

 This is my proposal to provide $1,100 a month to the mother for each child up to 6 yo. This is an incentive to boost the birth rate in Singapore.

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5516

Increase birth rate in Singapore

http://www.tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5515

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Should ICA improve the system to reduce long queue at the checkpoints?
2. Is China being more authoritarian by allowing XJP to be president for life?
3. Is China becoming more aggressive towards other countries?

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WOTC - Know your neighbors

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 69% of the respondents only know their neighbors who live next door. 31% hardly know their neighbors.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2716

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Who will form the next government in Malaysia
2. Who will be the next prime minister of UK

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WOTC - Peaceful demonstration

Wisdom of the Crowd: 78 % of the respondents said that people should be allowed to demonstrate (without a police permit), as long as it is peaceful and involve less than 50 people.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2715

Review of Baidu (9888.HK)

 Here is my review of my holding in Baidu (9888.HK). So far, it is showing a big loss.

https://fisca.sg/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ID=1244

WOTC - Display a placard

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 95% of the respondents said that people should be allowed to display a placard to advocate change so long as it does not cause public disorder or hurt the sensitivity of other people.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2714

Covid zero policy

 My friend explained that China adopts a practical approach to its covid zero policy and minimize the disruption to the economy.

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5514

WOTC - War in Ukraine

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 93% of the respondents said that Russia is not losing the way in Ukraine; it is making a tactical retreat to consolidate their forces and wait for reinforcement.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2712

WOTC - Use of nuclear weapons

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 69% of the respondents said that Russia will use nuclear weapons if it loses the war in Ukraine.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2713

End of war in Ukraine

 My crystal ball CB said that the war in Ukraine will end by March 2023.

Why?

- Ukraine does not want to continue fighting, as most of their infrastructure are destroyed.

- The European countries are tried of supporting Ukraine, after their people suffered a freezing winter.

- America wants to focus on bringing down inflation. Biden has indicated a willingness to talk to "rationale" Putin.

- Russia continues to state that they are open to negotiations.

What will happen to the annexed regions?

CB said that Ukraine and Russia will agree to an armistice and a demilitarized zone will be set up to separate the territories that they each occupy. Russia will keep the annexed regions, but it will not be recognized by Ukraine or the western nations. This is similar to the situation between North and South Korea, which did not have any hostility for 70 years.

What if the war does not end by March 2023? CB promised to revise his prediction.

Hospital escorts

 I learned from this video an interesting story about how China creates jobs for unemployed young people.

One new job category is an "escort" in the hospital. The escort helps the patient to find the way to get various tests and treatments. https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5513

Volatile price movement of Tesla stock

 Here is my post on the volatile price movement of Tesla stock during the past one year.

https://fisca.sg/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ID=1243

How to deal with stolen identity

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5512

Paranoia over personal data

 I consider our paranoia over personal data to be out of place.

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5510

WOTC - Trust Bank

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 50% of the respondents said that customers will join Trust Bank (set up by Fairprice) to enjoy better interest rates on savings.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2711

WOTC - F1 in Singapore

 Wisdom of the Crowd - 80% of the respondents voted against holding the F1 race in Singapore.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2710

WOTC - Cost of HDB flats

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 65 % of the respondents said that it is too costly for Singaporeans to own a HDB flat now.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2709

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Will Lee Hsien Yang stand for election as President in 2023?
2. What is Lee Hsien Yang's chance if he stands for election as President in 2023.

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WOTC - Settlement of Ukraine conflict

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 79% of the respondents said that America is blocking a settlement of the Ukraine conflict.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2708

Motor insurance in Singapore for 2019 to 2021

 Most people have the impression that motor insurance is unprofitable for the insurance companies in Singapore. This is not the case.

The eight companies show a total profit of $91.7 million for 2021. The average for the three years is $90.3 million.

https://fisca.sg/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ID=1242

WOTC - Social unrest in Europe

 Wisdom of the Crowd - 85 % of the respondents said that the social unrest in Europe will get out of control in the next few months.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2707

WOTC - Sanctions on Russia

 Wisdom of the Crowd; 70% of the respondents said that the western nations will keep the sanctions on Russia until Russia leaves Ukraine.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2706

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

 

1. How well do you know your neighbors?
2. Is it useful to know your neighbors well?

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Know your neighbors

 Is it useful for people to know their neighbors?

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5509

WOTC - Law on maintenance of parents

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 79% of the respondents do not support the law on the maintenance of parents.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2705

WOTC - Property market in Singapore

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 50 % of the respondents said that the property market in Singapore will remain strong, due to demand from immigrants and limited supply. The other 50% said that it will fall in line with global markets.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2704

Adolf Hitler was elected under a democratic system

 We are told that Adolf Hitler was an evil dictator that was responsible for the deaths of millions of people during the Second World War, and the killing of the Jews. He was elected under a democratic system and was popular with the people.

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5508

America has to rebuild its industrial base

 America faces a dilemma. They have to onshore some of the manufacturing jobs that were lost to low cost countries in past decades. Their industrial base has largely disappeared. They have to rely on the supply chain from overseas.

What is the solution?

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5507

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Should people be allowed to display a placard to advocate change?
2. Should people be allowed to demonstrate peacefully?

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Borrowings by poor countries

Poor countries need to borrow money from rich countries to fund their infrastructure and economic development. They have to pay interest on the borrowings and return the capital at the end of the term.

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5506

WOTC - Why do Chinese Singaporeans support China?

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 81% of respondents said that Chinese Singaporeans support China because of two reasons.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2703

WOTC - Support for Russia

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 81% of the respondents said that China will continue to support Russia, but China wishes to see a negotiated peace in Ukraine.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2702

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Is Russia losing the war in Ukraine?
2. Will Russia use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine?

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WOTC - War in Ukraine

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 75 % of the respondents said that Russia is doing well and will win the war in Ukraine. (This was before the recent success of Ukraine in the war).

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2701

Sharp increase in utility bill

 I have been paying my utilities bill through GIRO for the past years. The average monthly bill was $400.

I was shocked to receive an email that the amount owing for Sep 2022 was over $2,000.

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5505

WOTC - Trust bank

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 55 % of respondents said that the Trust Bak set up by Fairprice will not be profitable as there are already too many digital and traditional banks in Singapore.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2700

A global recession, so what?

 Many people expect a global recession in 2023. It is not a bad situation. It may be good for the world. We only need a way to adjust to the new situation.

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5502

WOTC - Pedestrian crossing

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 76 % of the respondents said that pedestrians should be allowed to cross the road even when there is a red man at the pedestrian crossing, as the road may be free of traffic.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2698

WOTC - Trust bank set up by Fairprice

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 68 % of the respondents said that they will not support Trust Bank because the prices in the Fairprice supermarkets are too high.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2699

WOTC - Wearing of masks on public transport

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 63 % of respondents said that wearing of masks on public transport should be voluntary, as the infection is now mild. Commuters who are at risk will wear the mask for their own protection.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2697

Do not switch a life insurance policy

 Avoid switching from one life insurance policy to another. You will pay the hefty upfront cost (usually two years of premium) again.

https://fisca.sg/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ID=1240&Name=Avoid-switching-from-one-life-insurance-policy-to-another&View=A

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Is it good for Singapore to sponsor the Formula 1 Grand Prix?
2. Will many customers join Trust Bank set up by NTUC Fairprice?

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Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Is it good for Singapore to sponsor the Formula 1 Grand Prix?

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WOTC - Implementing changes to national policies

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 86 % of the respondents said that changes should be made voluntary at the initial stage to gather the experience before making them mandatory.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2696

Foreign workers sleeping on the walking path

 Yesterday, I walked from my home to Grassroots Club. On the way, I saw a few foreign workers sleeping on the pathway. It was early in the morning, at around 8.30 am.

I do not know how to lodge a report to the government.

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5501

Humanoid robot

 Tesla will be unveiling its humanoid robot on 30 Sep 2022. It is expected to be used in the Tesla gigafactories to do the tedious work that humans are not willing to do.

I wish to give my view about what the humanoid robot will be like.
https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5500

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Are high HDB prices a serious problem for young Singaporeans?

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WOTC - Will the Russian economy collapse?

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 94% of the respondents said that the Russian economy will remain strong and robust, in spite of the sanctions imposed against Russia due to the Ukraine conflict.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2695

Do not overreact to stolen personal information

 My friend in Australia said.

Optus informed that it had been a victim of a cyberattack. The telecom company sent me an email yesterday:

My personal identity information were stolen.

TKL replied.

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5499

Indonesians are polite people

 The Indonesians are polite people. This is reflected in their language.

They call an adult male as Pak. I am Pak Tan. Pak is short for "bapak" or "father".

It shows respect to call another person, including a stranger, as "pak".

My Indonesian made call my grandson Paul as "bang". It is short for "abang" or "elder brother". She called Paul "bang" even though Paul is the youngest in the family.

I visited Indonesia every month prior to covid. I find friendly and polite people all over the place, including those working for the government.

I am sure that there will be some nasty people, but they appear to be not common. At least, I have not encountered them.

Super Mall - many stores have been updated

 Many stores have been updated into the malls in Super Mall.

You can download the app from Android Play Store or IOS App Store. Look for Super Mall - Great Shopping.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVN8RW5FcKI

WOTC - Ukraine war

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 75% of the respondents said that China will help Russia in the Ukraine conflict, but will do it quietly.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2694

DBS Bank has a lazy and bad attitude.

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5498

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

 

1. Which country is blocking a settlement of the Ukraine conflict

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Excellent customer service from SingX

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5497

WOTC - Who will win the war in Ukraine

 Wisdom of the Crowd - 82% of the respondents expect Russia to win the war in Ukraine on its own or with the support of China.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2693

Can China help to end the military conflict in Ukraine?

 The Australian foreign minister, Penny Wong, asked China to help find an end to the war in Ukraine.

She believed that China can influence Russia to negotiate with Ukraine to find a peace settlement.

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5496

Reserve currency

 I expect that China will soon take this bold step to make its currency as a reserve currency.

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5494

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Will the West lift its sanctions against Russia soon?
2. Will there be social unrest in many countries in Europe due to high cost of living?

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WOTC - National service

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 61% of the respondents wish to see full time National Service reduced to 1 year or abolished totally.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2692

WOTC - Keep property prices stable

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 69 % of the respondents said that the government should assist home owners by keeping property prices stable, and avoid causing many owners to suffer financial losses.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2691

WOTC - Same sex activities

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 53 % of the respondents said that society should continue to discourage same sex activities as it will harm the fabric of our society.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2690

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Do you support the law on Maintenance of Parents.

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WOTC - Repeal of section 377A

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 50% of the respondents support the repeal of section 377A. The other 50% preferred to let the current law remain.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2689

Maintenance of parents law

 The SG government wants to amend a law to make children take care of their parents. They formed a working group to discuss the necessary changes.

I give my views here.
https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5493

WOTC - Law to compel children to take care of parents

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 59% of the respondents said that children should not be required by law to take care of their parents as there are many justified situations where the children do not want to take care of the parents.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2688

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Why do many Chinese Singaporeans support China?
2. Will the property market remain strong in Singapore?

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WOTC - Funeral of Shinzo Abe

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 79% of the respondents said that it is appropriate for PM Lee to attend the funeral of Shinzo Abe as many other world leaders are also attending the event.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2687

Why is the property market still strong?

I share my insignificant view.

https://fisca.sg/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ID=1238&Name=Why-is-the-property-market-in-Singapore-still-strong?&View=A

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Why do many Chinese Singaporeans support China?

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Review of Country Garden (2007.HK)

 I just bought 200,000 shares of Country Garden (2007.HK) for S$82,000.

https://fisca.sg/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ID=1237&Name=Review-of-Country-Gardens-(2007HK)&View=A

WOTC - Fly flag half mast to respect QE2

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 61% of the respondents disagree with the government's decision to fly the flag half mast as a show of respect to the departed Queen Elizabeth II.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2686

The government should provide the leadership to make necessary changes

 Many practices become outdated and ineffective. They need to be changed. But who should be responsible to show the way?

I consider it to be the duty of the government to recognize that change is needed and take the necessary steps to make the change.

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5492

Change approach towards job interview

 I saw a post in social media that an employer canceled a job interview when the applicant ask to be interviewed virtually.

Who do we blame?

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5491

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Is Russia losing the war in Ukraine?
2. Is China reducing its support for Russia?

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WOTC - Royal pardon for Najib

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 50% of the respondents said that former PM Najib will receive a royal pardon within the next few months.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2685

The Arab world and China

This is why the Arab world stands firmly with China

This article by Keith Lamb, first published in CGTN on 14 September 2022, describes the friendly relations between China and the Arab world, noting in particular that the Arab states have refused to support the West’s slanderous accusations in relation to human rights in Xinjiang. Indeed, numerous envoys from the League of Arab States have …

https://socialistchina.org/2022/09/16/this-is-why-the-arab-world-stands-firmly-with-china/

WOTC - Next general election in Malaysia

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 59% of the respondents expect the Barisan National to win the next general election in Malaysia.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2684

Why the US dollar has not collapsed yet

 I share my insignificant view on why the US dollar has not collapsed yet (instead, it has strengthened) but the collapse will happen over the next one or two years.

http://www.tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5490

Fairprice changed its business model

 I share my views about the new business strategy of Fairprice and the launch of the Trust Bank in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank.
http://www.tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5489

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

 

1. Will you support Trust Bank, set up by Fairprice and Std Chartered
2. Will Trust Bank, set up by Fairprice and Std Chartered, by profitable?

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WOTC - Covid zero policy

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 47% of the respondents said that China continued the covid zero policy to disrupt the global supply chain, which affects the western nations most.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2683

Time to consider a new approach

 Our ministers continue to adopt a compulsory approach and implement heavy penalties for non compliance. There are many instances where a voluntary approach may be better.

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5488

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Should changes be mandatory?
2. Should it be mandatory to wear a mask on public transport?
3. Should it be mandatory for pedestrians to obey the lights at controlled crossings?

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WOTC - Moderate impact of inflation

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 79% of the respondents said that 79 % - The govt should reduce GST and taxes for the time being, to moderate the impact of inflation.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart.aspx?id=2682

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Who will win the war in Ukraine?
2. Will China help Russia in the Ukraine war?
3. Will the Russian economy collapse?

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Wisdom of the Crowd

 Vote on these issues and win a prize.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/active_issue.aspx

WOTC - Inflation

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 80% of the respondents said that inflation is too high and should be moderated.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2681

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Should the govt assist home owners by keeping the property prices at a stable level?
2. Should full time NS be reduced?

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WOTC - Use of POFMA

 Wisdom of the Crowd: 88% of the respondents said that the ministers should use POFMA only on extreme and deliberate cases of misinformation.

https://tklcloud.com/Crowd2/chart3.aspx?id=2680

Collective sale failed again

 This collective sale of a condo almost went through, but failed due to a last minute hurdle.

https://tklcloud.com/Feedback/feedback2.aspx?id=5487

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Should children be required by law to take care of their parents?
2. Do you support the repeal of section 377A?
3. Should society continue to discourage same sex activities?

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AI and image processing

I met a business owner. He is involved in an AI project to identify the objects in a large collection involving over 10,000 objects.

His AI team encounter difficulty. He asked if I could help.

I told him that my expertise is in processing of data in a database. I am not an expert in AI or image processing. 

I searched Google and found that there are many tools available to do image processing and provide the results. 

I told the business owner that his AI team probably encounters problem in analyzing storing the data into the database and retrieving them in an efficient way. This is the area of my expertise. 

I appears to me, at this stage, that the challenge of AI and image processing may be solved by efficient processing of data in the database. 

Wisdom of the Crowd - New Issues

1. Should Singapore fly our flag at half mast to show our respect for Queen Elizabeth?
2. Should PM Lee attend the funeral of the former PM of Japan, Shintaro Abe?

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