Eunice not serious abt her appointment ?
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Source: Todayonline 19Jan2005
NMP Olsen should have changed schedule to attend swearing-in
It was disappointing to learn that Ms Eunice Olsen (picture) missed the first sitting of the second session of the 10th Parliament on Monday because she was away on a promotional tour of her album.
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This is unacceptable. Many Singaporeans, including myself, are waiting to see her performance as a Nominated MP.
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Knowing the date of the session beforehand, she should have weighed her priorities — not just given the excuse that she couldn't get the last flight back.
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This leaves a very bad impression.
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Jason Phoon Wing Oon -
who cares about politices when album makes more $.
Does it mean that she get 2 pay
I just felt the wage gap between the poor and rich widen again. -
i tot they are paid a lot as NMP also ?
like tat waste taxpayers money. Must deduct her pay.
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She should not be there in the first place.
Does she have the mandate of the people ?
Did she compete in any elections ?
NMPs are just puppets appointed by the govt. -
AT 27, what credentials does Eunice have? Can she think and rationalise in a logical and mature manner and grasp the depth of economic, social and political issues at hand? It is very easy for anyone to stand up to say that we need youths to do more blah blah blah, but how? Nothing concrete was mooted.
I seriously doubt her credibility as an MP - she is too inexperienced and has eaten less salt than other NMPs. She is no match for Dr Geh Min's eloquence and incisive speech about the right of citizens for information.
I wonder if Eunice had considered the sacrifices that she would have to make as an NMP. Her job as an entertainer means that she will have concert engagements both locally and overseas. Will she give the same excuse for each Parliament sitting?
There are so many more credible and experienced people in both the government and private sectors to fill the post of NMP. Why choose Eunice in the first place? Perhaps it is to project the image that the government does take youths seriously and that it is never too early to enter politics. Is there really such a dearth of potential political talent out there that Parliament has to choose Eunice? -
yar loh why they dun choose Sun Yan Zi or Ou Xuan.
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Eunice is representing the young generation of Singapore.
She using her action to prove that:
"Money MORE important, who cares about politics ???"
That is voicing the opinion of the Young Singapore Generation for you.
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She is like that does not mean all young people are like that.Originally posted by Medicated Oil:Eunice is representing the young generation of Singapore.
She using her action to prove that:
"Money MORE important, who cares about politics ???"
That is voicing the opinion of the Young Singapore Generation for you.
She is setting the example.
Anyway she's already 27. Not very young also.
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We will have to wait and see her subsequent performance in Parliament. Will she still continue with airy-fairy talk and idealisations of the role of youth in volunteerism and nation building or will she put forward some concrete suggestion. She has to prove herself even more after her initial faux pas of putting personal engagements above affairs of Parliament. She has to get her priorities right and people are watching.
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What does it truly say about the young called to manage the country part-time and they postpone the first day of duty when they have a business contract with
some companies outside that could burn them badly when they break it? Breaking and postponing duty doesn't cost in their opinion!
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If she were put forward as a opposition candidate wouldn't her "credentials" be questioned, mocked, and she put down as just another "lousy" opposition candidate and another reason to keep the staus quo?
I find it ludricous that Singaporeans give the benefit of the doubt to any PAP candidate but never to an opposition one. In democratic socities it is precisely the shaking up of government every so often -- even for a weaker one -- that ultimately strengthens both parties and attracts better candidates -- a virtuous cycle. Parties that have never been elected are inherently weaker than those that have. Power corrupts and ultimate power corrupts ultimately; no party is immune to this.
The government's first objective -- and in this they have been singularly successful -- has been to limit the number, quality and strength of any opposition...this continues unabated.
It's remarkable what even a one-term opposition party would accomplish in shaking Singapore politics up and giving back a democratic semblance. Over a short term they could maintian the staus quo economic policies while opening up the books, providing complete accountability, and an "audit" of the true state of the nation. Imagine the civil service response to new task masters. -
If Eunice were to join opposition they would be more than happy and parade her around like a prize catch. Opposition now only left with old timers how to attract young voters ?Originally posted by Unsung_Hero:If she were put forward as a opposition candidate wouldn't her "credentials" be questioned, mocked, and she put down as just another "lousy" opposition candidate and another reason to keep the staus quo?
I find it ludricous that Singaporeans give the benefit of the doubt to any PAP candidate but never to an opposition one. In democratic socities it is precisely the shaking up of government every so often -- even for a weaker one -- that ultimately strengthens both parties and attracts better candidates -- a virtuous cycle. Parties that have never been elected are inherently weaker than those that have. Power corrupts and ultimate power corrupts ultimately; no party is immune to this.
The government's first objective -- and in this they have been singularly successful -- has been to limit the number, quality and strength of any opposition...this continues unabated.
It's remarkable what even a one-term opposition party would accomplish in shaking Singapore politics up and giving back a democratic semblance. Over a short term they could maintian the staus quo economic policies while opening up the books, providing complete accountability, and an "audit" of the true state of the nation. Imagine the civil service response to new task masters. -
Dun NMP get paid? I mean as NMP arent they paid a basic salary from the state or something?
why then does she still want a singing career -
I want to be NMP also go parliament talk only got money. Sometimes dun even need to talk jus sit there and relax.
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She's human, she has dreams.Originally posted by KumSioJui:Dun NMP get paid? I mean as NMP arent they paid a basic salary from the state or something?
why then does she still want a singing career -
ummm...no I think you wrong.Originally posted by Kuali Baba:She's human, she has dreams.
If you are a commoner then your statement is correct, but once you hold office or become a public person you have to serve the people's interest, you may still continue to do what you want on the side but you have to be very very sensitive because people will watch whatever you do as in this case. -
give her a chance la ~ let us onli judge her when she complete her term.
Most ppl are very funny. They have a fixed mindset on certain things like if u wan to be a NMP,
1. u must be old preferably 35 +++
2. can only be successful in PROPER careers like doctors or CEOs.
Therefore if u are younger than 35 or maybe successful in other areas of lives. I am sorry you do not fit in the criteria. -
I think most people do not question her integrity or calibre, but most people question her state of mind. You represent common people & there will be expectations even though you just an NMP and mebbe you not very visible yet but it is expected you follow protocol and not suka suka do anything u like.Originally posted by blur_blur:give her a chance la ~ let us onli judge her when she complete her term.
Most ppl are very funny. They have a fixed mindset on certain things like if u wan to be a NMP,
1. u must be old preferably 35 +++
2. can only be successful in PROPER careers like doctors or CEOs.
Therefore if u are younger than 35 or maybe successful in other areas of lives. I am sorry you do not fit in the criteria.
Mebbe the excuse is you are young and dunno .. fine I dun think people want an apology here, but they want to see that this thing won't happen again lor. -
NMPs do not receive an allowance unlike elected MPs who get $13,000 per month tax free. This is to ensure that those who are put up as NMPs do not do so for the monetary reward.
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Category : Prime Ministers OfficeOriginally posted by Mozart:NMPs do not receive an allowance unlike elected MPs who get $13,000 per month tax free. This is to ensure that those who are put up as NMPs do not do so for the monetary reward.
Subject : Nominated MPs
Suggestion : There are nine nominated MPs and they have not contributed much to parliament.
If we do away the nine nominated MPs, government will save a lot money.
Date of Reply : 11/06/2004
Reply : We thank you for your suggestion, but wish to inform you that your suggestion is not suitable for implementation.
The purpose of the Nominated MP (NMP) scheme is to broaden Singapore's political system and makes for a better Parliament. The NMPs are politically non-partisan; they do not belong to any political party. They can therefore give voice in Parliament to dissenting views and views of the protest voters, those who are unhappy with the Government over certain policies but want the PAP to form the Government. Many such voters do not identify themselves with the Opposition even though they do not think that PAP MPs can speak out convincingly enough on their behalf. The scheme also caters to people who for legitimate reasons are not able to stand for election as MPs, but who can make valuable contributions in public policy debates. NMPs can fulfill a useful role in Parliament and it will not be in our national interest to do away with the scheme. The NMPs are not paid an allowance but an honorarium of about $1,500 pm.
Miss Seow Soh Keng
Senior Mangager
Prime Minister?s Office
Tel: 68356634
E-mail address: [email protected]
so it's not true NMP do not receive any money -
What the F? Those people are paid 13 000 bucks per month?!
Man, i hope they put in plenty of overtime. Esp Lee Hsien Loong.
Edit: If we're paying that sort of money, can i have some foreign talent please?
I hear their great and highly innovative. -
Parliament is already wayang kulit to me. Does it really matter if Eunice is serious or not ? No. Frankly one government rule - can any one produce anything substantial in opposition to their policies ? No.
Therefore I am not bothered until there is the voting season .
Maybe I will cast one for the opposition just for the fun of not giving the huge corporation a total victory -
1.5k a month for doing nothing?! Talk about easy money!
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wow nice to see that the people in the prime minister's office have a sense of humorOriginally posted by KumSioJui:Category : Prime Ministers Office
Subject : Nominated MPs
Suggestion : There are nine nominated MPs and they have not contributed much to parliament.
If we do away the nine nominated MPs, government will save a lot money.
Date of Reply : 11/06/2004
Reply : We thank you for your suggestion, but wish to inform you that your suggestion is not suitable for implementation.
The purpose of the Nominated MP (NMP) scheme is to broaden Singapore's political system and makes for a better Parliament. The NMPs are politically non-partisan; they do not belong to any political party. They can therefore give voice in Parliament to dissenting views and views of the protest voters, those who are unhappy with the Government over certain policies but want the PAP to form the Government. Many such voters do not identify themselves with the Opposition even though they do not think that PAP MPs can speak out convincingly enough on their behalf. The scheme also caters to people who for legitimate reasons are not able to stand for election as MPs, but who can make valuable contributions in public policy debates. NMPs can fulfill a useful role in Parliament and it will not be in our national interest to do away with the scheme.
The NMPs are not paid an allowance but an honorarium of about $1,500 pm.
Miss Seow Soh Keng
Senior Mangager
Prime Minister?s Office
Tel: 68356634
E-mail address: [email protected]
so it's not true NMP do not receive any money -
Give her a break, she is not rich (stay 3-rm flat) & single so need to support herself. Her career is top priority.
I'm sure a lot of MPs also don't have good attendance record.
If u don't like her, blame it on those who choose her.