Singapore can improve productivity by 60-70%, says PM Lee

• Fantagf

  15 Feb 10, 13:07

  Originally posted by sbst275:

  Guess e message would have been better mentioned by one from EDB

  
  It does not make any difference, if it is from EDB it is just "change location no change boss".

• As romanista2001

  15 Feb 10, 13:12

  Originally posted by Fantagf:

  
  I am a lady.   Many including yourself think I am a guy.   Many gals don't talk about politics.   hahaha

  then start your own political party lah..................you can count on us forumers here to join mah.....

  WAP = Women's Action Party...............

• Fantagf

  15 Feb 10, 13:14

  Originally posted by As romanista2001:

  then start your own political party lah..................you can count on us forumers here to join mah.....

  WAP = Women's Action Party...............

  
  I don't have time for that.    YOu go start a party, I will support you if you do it for the good of the people.

• charlize

  15 Feb 10, 13:26

  Whether productivity goes up or down, ministers will still get a pay raise.

   

  That is almost certain.

• likeyou

  15 Feb 10, 13:33

  Originally posted by charlize:

  Whether productivity goes up or down, ministers will still get a pay raise.

   

  That is almost certain.

  
  This year...all mps waiting for the big fat bonus...while pple pay and pay bills.

• Fantagf

  15 Feb 10, 13:35

  They definitely get a good name for their party ===>  PAP

  hahhaah

  

  Pay and pay.

• QX179R

  15 Feb 10, 21:39

  Productivity aim achievable

  SINGAPORE has some way to go in the push to work smarter.

  But Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is confident that with the right investment, training and organisation, the target of 2 to 3 per cent annual productivity growth over the next decade can be met.

  'Productivity will be a major focus in the Budget and we have quite a number of ideas,' he said on Sunday, adding that these will be made known when the Budget is announced next Monday. 'Productivity doesn't just mean you are working longer hours. It means you are working smarter, doing the right jobs - the jobs which are in demand and where we can earn a living for ourselves in the world.'

  Two weeks ago, the Economic Strategies Committee said raising workers' efficiency and effectiveness was key as the country seeks to manage its dependence on foreign workers.

  Mr Lee was speaking to reporters on Sunday after visiting staff of Swissotel The Stamford and Fairmont Singapore to distribute oranges and hongbao. He and labour leaders traditionally visit workers on the first day of the Chinese New Year to thank them for keeping things running while many are celebrating the holiday.

  This year, he visited a hotel as exciting developments are taking place in the hospitality sector. Efforts are being made to improve service quality, upgrade skills and promote tourism, and the PM wanted to show his support and see first-hand what was being done.

  --ST