RGS girls kena warn by police 4 elephant tees!
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so much for freedom
we can't even decide what we want to wear
next time they going to pass a law whereby everyone has to wear uniforms -
Rem to ask them to add in the mini skirts...Originally posted by Kenashi:so much for freedom
we can't even decide what we want to wear
next time they going to pass a law whereby everyone has to wear uniforms 
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For you to wear ah?Originally posted by Simple_Bear:Rem to ask them to add in the mini skirts... -
Originally posted by launtpc:
Shhss...
For [b]you to wear ah? [/b]
Try to keep it a secret k... -
i order XXL size mini skirt for you orediOriginally posted by Simple_Bear:Shhss...
Try to keep it a secret k... -
Next time dunno will Govt even control us wearing our undies??
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where to buy tt tee shirt?
the tee shirts has no direct reference to that issue unless people are insecure. -
wonder PAP got produce some merchandise like Polo tee, key fobs etc...Originally posted by gangsterkillar:Now girls be 'kwai" hor! Wait kena PAP charge!........... oops i dun mean the wrong way!
http://www.todayonline.com/articles/95206.asp
so we can show our support more obviously? -
any guys still in NS? dare to sell white hourse t-shirt in there?
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wat abt white tiger tee?
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White elephant undies?
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white elephant softtoys?
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this is "uniquely Singapore" as mentioend in another thread.
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hehehe... u are so right.Originally posted by vito_corleone:get a glimpse into the naivity of teen and how they actually think free speech is guaranteed under the constitution. But the united ppl can always bring down the system of a goverment. -
not correct. then there is no dictactorship liao...Originally posted by BadzMaro:hehehe... u are so right. But the united ppl can always bring down the system of a goverment.
IRAQ will not be invaded by US as the people will bring down the government. -
singapore police too free. wtf
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sry but can any1 tell me what the white elephant incident is all about???
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The 27 students were also told that they might break the law if the T-shirts were worn "en masse".
Huh?? So wearing t-shirts en-masse cannot? then when SAF wear grey-t-shirts for PE also cannot meh? or We have all the sec school's ECA t-shirts? like band-t-shirts, basket-ball t-shirts etc? And let's say a club like some company have their company t-shirts, ALL cannot wear together is it????
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The last minute reminder had apparently caught the 17-year-old students — who had created the T-shirts last year after the infamous white-elephant incident — off guard. When contacted, a police spokesperson confirmed that the advisory was sent out.
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"In view of the nature of the event, we had advised the organisers that they should be aware that the wearing of T-shirts en masse may be misconstrued by some as an offence under the Miscellaneous Offences (Public & Order & Nuisance) (Assemblies & Processions) Rules. Should Police receive any report or complaints, we would have to look into the matter. This is consistent with all reports made to the Police," he told Today.
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But the police have no objections to the fund-raising initiative per se, and are prepared to expedite the permit, which normally takes three days to process.
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"In this case, we have made an exception for the students. We have communicated to the event organiser that the fundraisers can still apply for a permit on Saturday, as long as they are able to produce a memo of understanding with the charitable organisation," said the police spokesperson on Friday night.
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The latest drama caps the bumpy ride surrounding the Buangkok MRT station, which will finally open after two-and-a-half years of lobbying, including the placement of eight cut-outs of white elephants in August, which resulted in the police issuing a stern warning to a grassroots leader.
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The then-RGS girls were inspired by the incident to create the T-shirts, selling them at $12 each, to raise funds for Youth Guidance, a charity that helps youth at risk. They managed to sell all but 60 of some 300 T-shirts.
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Calling themselves Project White Elephant, the girls — formerly from class 415 in RGS — had said in a Lianhe Zaobao interview that they had always taken a strong interest in current affairs and the Buangkok incident had caught their attention.
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They wanted to "galvanise the youth of today to rise up from the apathy they are stereotyped with and take an active role in airing their views".
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In an infosheet which they sent to potential buyers of the T-shirts, they had said: "Even though the White Elephant has become our mascot and symbol for the project, we are in no way attempting to judge or condone the Buangkok MRT incident.
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"Rather, we are using the accidental fame of the elephants to spark interest in our project; they also serve as a reminder that legal boundaries are important and should be adhered to even while expressing one's views and opinions about political issues."
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Impressed by their entrepreneurial spirit and derring-do, Punggol South grassroots leaders had invited the team to set up a stall at the opening ceremony of the station.
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Commenting on the latest police advisory, a grassroots leader remarked: "There's no reason for them to protest, because the station is going to be opened!"
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Some 5,000 residents and non-residents — who had each bought tickets at $3 — are expected to turn up this Sunday. A 240m long ribbon will be placed around the station, allowing for some 400 residents to cut the ribbon alongside guests of honour.
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Of the latest controversy, Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC MP Charles Chong advised the students: "The (fund-raising) permit is not a new requirement. We would urge them to get it."
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He also assured the authorities that the participants had been given T-shirts to wear — but they are purple in colour, with "no animal images on it". VAL CHUA
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CONTROVERSY has trailed the Buangkok MRT station for the past two-and-a-half years — right up to its long-awaited opening day.
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On Friday, while preparations went into overdrive for the carnival to celebrate the opening of the $80-million station on Sunday, drama knocked on its doors yet again. This time, it was over some "Save the White Elephants" T-shirts that former Raffles Girls' School (RGS) students were planning to sell at the carnival.
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That day, the students and Punggol South organisers received a reminder from the police that they needed a fund-raising permit before they could sell the T-shirts to the public, in line with existing regulations. The 27 students were also told that they might break the law if the T-shirts were worn "en masse".
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The last minute reminder had apparently caught the 17-year-old students — who had created the T-shirts last year after the infamous white-elephant incident — off guard. When contacted, a police spokesperson confirmed that the advisory was sent out.
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"In view of the nature of the event, we had advised the organisers that they should be aware that the wearing of T-shirts en masse may be misconstrued by some as an offence under the Miscellaneous Offences (Public & Order & Nuisance) (Assemblies & Processions) Rules. Should Police receive any report or complaints, we would have to look into the matter. This is consistent with all reports made to the Police," he told Today.
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I like the purple one...Originally posted by SMAPLionHeart:i order XXL size mini skirt for you oredi -
pink norhs , jessie* using same colour alsoOriginally posted by Simple_Bear:I like the purple one... -
They don't care about those what they call menial things, only for those T-shirts that indirectly/nearly/challenges the PAP, even though the motive is for charity or not intended to harm anyone.Originally posted by nightzip:Huh?? So wearing t-shirts en-masse cannot? then when SAF wear grey-t-shirts for PE also cannot meh? or We have all the sec school's ECA t-shirts? like band-t-shirts, basket-ball t-shirts etc? And let's say a club like some company have their company t-shirts, ALL cannot wear together is it????
Means if a group wears something that offends PAP, everyone gets it.
Communist Singapore.
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white elephants make gd tee shirt's print mah....y not?
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"the police may have over-reacted in cautioning against wearing of white elephant tee shirts." says minister wong.