Govt is not stupid-PM Lee
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DIRECTOR Jack Neo is quick to capitalise on topical issues, like the current inflationary climate and the increase in Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates, in his latest movie, Money No Enough 2.
However, the Government, while not as fast, is certainly 'I Not Stupid', quipped Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
His remark - punning on the film-maker's two hits - was in his Mandarin National Day Rally speech delivered at the University Cultural Centre yesterday evening. It was used to illustrate the fact that the Government has indeed taken steps to 'mitigate the impact of the increase' in prices.
On the ERP topic, which he acknowledged has generated much public debate, he said: 'With more cars on the road, we need to increase ERP to keep traffic flowing. When ERP was increased, we also reduced road tax and improved public transport.
'Jack Neo did not mention the overall picture nor the steps by the Government to help Singaporeans, so I will explain further in my English speech.'
His English speech will be telecast at 8pm tonight, while the Malay and Mandarin speeches were shown last night. This was so that Singaporeans could watch the historic women's table- tennis team play at the Beijing Olympics.
On inflation, PM Lee said: 'We have been monitoring prices since last year. We have taken concrete measures to help Singaporeans to cope.'
For example, he pointed out: 'The Ministry of Finance has distributed part of the Growth Dividend and GST Offset. A further Growth Dividend package will be given out in October.'
The Government has also given out $3 billion - 'enough to make big impact'.
He added that some increases have been held back. There has been 'no increase in Town Council and service and conservancy charges in PAP wards this year, (and) increases in water tariffs have been held off'.
Still, 'some increases cannot be prevented because energy and other operating costs have increased, (and) workers also need salary increments, but the Government will try its best to keep any increase small'.
In addition to speaking on such measures to help combat inflation, he also urged young people to see marriage as an important part of life.
He said that while inflation is an acute concern, Singapore needs to address longer-term challenges, such as the country's low birth rate.
He advised young people to 'achieve the right balance between career and marriage'.
'Otherwise, (they) may miss out on chances to find love and happiness, may miss (the) best window to have children and the happiness of family life,' he explained.
He also spoke about the now-'extinct' mei po, or matchmaker, who enabled singles to meet their partners more effectively.
He added: 'I hope parents will encourage their children in a sensitivemanner and that children will take this matter seriously. Ultimately, this is a personal matter and the Government can only facilitate.'
Besides this, PM Lee also touched on the topic of foreign workers.
He assured Singaporeans that 'the Government's responsibility is to Singaporeans'.
'Our duty is to improve the lives of Singaporeans. We allow in foreign workers and new immigrants because doing so will benefit Singaporeans.'
You think we were born yesterday LHL?
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Govt is not stupid-PM Lee
Why you threat singaporeans as fools PM Lee?
Why?
Why you want singaporeans to be depoliticised and under influence of your propaganda?
Why?
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when someone did something that other people dont like, he will definitely come out with some excuses to make himself feel that he is doing the right thing. and at the same time think that people are thinking the same also.
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in fact the hidden message is here-He is calling us sinkaporeans-stupid
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I oppose PAP regime's attitude of treating singapore public as fools, depoliticise them, make them apathetic and igorant of state affairs and policies and want to bring them under the influence of state propaganda in mainstream media for easy control and manipulation.
I oppose all of that.
PAP regime, Lee Kuan Yew, PM Lee,
I say to you:
SINGAPOREANS ARE NOT FOOLS FOR YOU TO MANIPULATE AND BRAINWASH USING STATE PROPAGANDA MEDIA.
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Originally posted by Beaten_And_Damned:
DIRECTOR Jack Neo is quick to capitalise on topical issues, like the current inflationary climate and the increase in Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates, in his latest movie, Money No Enough 2.
However, the Government, while not as fast, is certainly 'I Not Stupid', quipped Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
His remark - punning on the film-maker's two hits - was in his Mandarin National Day Rally speech delivered at the University Cultural Centre yesterday evening. It was used to illustrate the fact that the Government has indeed taken steps to 'mitigate the impact of the increase' in prices.
On the ERP topic, which he acknowledged has generated much public debate, he said: 'With more cars on the road, we need to increase ERP to keep traffic flowing. When ERP was increased, we also reduced road tax and improved public transport.
'Jack Neo did not mention the overall picture nor the steps by the Government to help Singaporeans, so I will explain further in my English speech.'
His English speech will be telecast at 8pm tonight, while the Malay and Mandarin speeches were shown last night. This was so that Singaporeans could watch the historic women's table- tennis team play at the Beijing Olympics.
On inflation, PM Lee said: 'We have been monitoring prices since last year. We have taken concrete measures to help Singaporeans to cope.'
For example, he pointed out: 'The Ministry of Finance has distributed part of the Growth Dividend and GST Offset. A further Growth Dividend package will be given out in October.'
The Government has also given out $3 billion - 'enough to make big impact'.
He added that some increases have been held back. There has been 'no increase in Town Council and service and conservancy charges in PAP wards this year, (and) increases in water tariffs have been held off'.
Still, 'some increases cannot be prevented because energy and other operating costs have increased, (and) workers also need salary increments, but the Government will try its best to keep any increase small'.
In addition to speaking on such measures to help combat inflation, he also urged young people to see marriage as an important part of life.
He said that while inflation is an acute concern, Singapore needs to address longer-term challenges, such as the country's low birth rate.
He advised young people to 'achieve the right balance between career and marriage'.
'Otherwise, (they) may miss out on chances to find love and happiness, may miss (the) best window to have children and the happiness of family life,' he explained.
He also spoke about the now-'extinct' mei po, or matchmaker, who enabled singles to meet their partners more effectively.
He added: 'I hope parents will encourage their children in a sensitivemanner and that children will take this matter seriously. Ultimately, this is a personal matter and the Government can only facilitate.'
Besides this, PM Lee also touched on the topic of foreign workers.
He assured Singaporeans that 'the Government's responsibility is to Singaporeans'.
'Our duty is to improve the lives of Singaporeans. We allow in foreign workers and new immigrants because doing so will benefit Singaporeans.'
You think we were born yesterday LHL?
u took so long to read this news that was published on 18 Aug... -
I didn't even know about this piece of news.
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Increasing GST is to help the poor.
Not I say wan hor.
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'With more cars on the road, we need to increase ERP to keep traffic flowing. When ERP was increased, we also reduced road tax and improved public transport.
Izzit? them why need to raise transport fares every year... and the train is still sardine cans.
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Originally posted by whiskers:
Izzit? them why need to raise transport fares every year... and the train is still sardine cans.
cos of corporatisation...list on stock exchange. so must answer to shareholders.
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In Jack neo's movie, I was surprised he was bold to include the problems the common folks face. ERP signages were "disfigured" in his movies, friends of his were talking about the carpark coupons. One of them stated that the govt employ scholars to come out with the stupid carpark coupon with so many holes on them.
It did touch on the number of problems we are currently facing. Thumbs up for this time.
No wonder the lee ah loong not very happy with Jack Neo's latest movie.
Lee ah long never want to evaluate himself but keep on his bloodsucking business. Evil man, oops, or should I say evil woman??
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improve public transport.. don't make me laugh...
if i were given a chance to 1 on 1 with lee hisen long.. i make sure he gone speechless.."The Government has also given out $3 billion - 'enough to make big impact'."
sure anot big impact? give out 3 billion. and take back 6 billion? maybe they forgot to put that..."He said that while inflation is an acute concern, Singapore needs to address longer-term challenges, such as the country's low birth rate."
give every one 100k for marriage and maybe -100k in HDB.. and when they eat full nothing do automatic got baby la..."Still, 'some increases cannot be prevented because energy and other operating costs have increased, (and) workers also need salary increments, but the Government will try its best to keep any increase small'."
hear till i sian liao..
"He assured Singaporeans that 'the Government's responsibility is to Singaporeans'.
'Our duty is to improve the lives of Singaporeans. We allow in foreign workers and new immigrants because doing so will benefit Singaporeans.'"
i really don't think it help much when this ang moh are just stealing ideas
LHL _|_ you!
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"He said that while inflation is an acute concern, Singapore needs to address longer-term challenges, such as the country's low birth rate."
People having problem coping still want the nation to care about the low birth rate. Go to hell, lee Hsien loong, please! This is proof enough he is bloody fcuking selfish, cold blooded, just want people to do what he wants. Go jump down, lee hsien loong, we the people of Singapore can't stand you. Pui, lee ah loong! Do us all a favour, go to report to hell now.
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Wah. All bullshit spout from the Pee Millionaire aka L ah long
just go die la PM
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I think many of us will rejoice if either the son or the father passes on. Must celebrate. We have enough of the Lees. Singapore does not belong to them. We don't owe them a living. In fact, they have to be grateful to us for feeding them.
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Originally posted by whiskers:
Izzit? them why need to raise transport fares every year... and the train is still sardine cans.
the more they pack in there, the higher their profit margins, the lower the cost.why they bother about common folks being squeezed (they themselves don't take public transport)?
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we owe this headache Pay and Pay not to the PM aka lau lee
but to the 66.6%
to the 66.6%-FUCK YOU
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wah. Stupid mod deleted my thread again
Crazy PAP freaks
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Not stupid.... just damned dishonorable.... take the people's money - as much as possible and put massive amounts of public money into their own pockets... not to mention, traitorous.. selling the country's utility company to foreigners.
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why are you guys so angsty.. lawls.. mai emo lah..
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Originally posted by youyayu:
improve public transport.. don't make me laugh...
if i were given a chance to 1 on 1 with lee hisen long.. i make sure he gone speechless..
i would love to see thatif u success i recommand that u became a council and will vote for u every 4 years
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I failed to understand why people harp so much about the ERP system. It is only 0.05% ( 150,000) of the population that drives cars. Why turn it into an emotive issue?
Have Singaporeans lost their ability to critically think and would rather be used by this 0.05% to hate the country?
If MM Lee had his way, only the richest in Spore will drive cars through high punitive purchase and registration taxes.
But fortunately for us citizens, we have PM Lee who recommended the ERP system, so that anyone can buy a car, if he can afford it, and pay for the use, and such payments do not line anyone's pocket, but go to our national treasury for social programmes like improve transportation.
Just think, if 3million+ citizens own cars. our economy will collapse overnight. Our limited roads will be choked and grid locked. The 99.95% of citizens who take public transport will suffer to get from one point to another.
We all desire cars, but have we thought about how misaligned that wish will be and the hurt it will do to our society in economic wealth gathering?
Why should we 99.95% citizens support and be moved by herd instinct of the selfish 0.05% who owns cars? Have we lost our mind???
xtreyier
Signing off.
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Prop.
Pa.
Ganda.
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that why the despot PAP regime privatise the public transport system. so that they can wash their hands on issue such as raising fare!
if PAP are not stupid , why are they implementing policy that are stupid and the explaination reason most of the times are stupid are hardly convincing.
Teo ser luck? u r hardly convincing on the TV shows about the olympic interview. i wonder how u could advice on policy such as road transportation.
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Originally posted by reyes:
that why the despot PAP regime privatise the public transport system. so that they can wash their hands on issue such as raising fare!
if PAP are not stupid , why are they implementing policy that are stupid and the explaination reason most of the times are stupid are hardly convincing.
Teo ser luck? u r hardly convincing on the TV shows about the olympic interview. i wonder how u could advice on policy such as road transportation.
That Chong MP in Marine Parade GRC can so more said that after seeing the protesters storming the Thai parliament, he is against allowing protest in our Speaker Corner.
Sometimes I wonder where these idiots are from? Mars?
Can lock up mind and keep them in cold storage one meh?