Why tonight so hazy har?
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then no exam. cancel all exam!Originally posted by ctstalin:hope a national holiday can be declared next week
dun feel like going sch
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just when i was going down to buy something to eat i see ppl covering their nose. nvr see anything like this b4. crossing the road as if im blind
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The haze is gone (in my area)... for now
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Originally posted by polarsnake:The haze is gone (in my area)... for now
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Not fair....now i confirm have to wear a spacesuit to SIM....Originally posted by polarsnake:The haze is gone (in my area)... for now -
it will be nice if there is a heavy downpour.
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All of a sudden it seems much clearer in my area now.
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Originally posted by anhydrouscoppersulphate:
ah..screw him
PM Lee talking about the haze!!!
PM Lee calls for responsible journalism which will help improve the lives of people
By May Wong, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 06 October 2006 2200 hrs
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said that responsible journalism will help improve the lives of people.
Mr Lee was speaking at the 7th Asian-European Editors' Forum.
Citing Japan, Mr Lee said that it has been very successful at improving people's lives without an aggressive media.
He said: "Their approach is different from the Western one but it suits Japan's culture and circumstances and has contributed to Japan's success. As with the political system, in the media too, each country will have to evolve its own model of the media that works for it."
Mr Lee said that even in this Internet age, there will still be a role for serious journalism.
That's because people still want information sources which are reliable and insightful.
Using Singapore as an example, Mr Lee said that the government manages the Internet with a light touch but still applies the same defamation and sedition laws to it.
And the government is mindful of the increasing impact of the new and changing technology.
Mr Lee said: "Our position will evolve as we feel our way forward, but we do not believe that we should just drift with the tide. We still need anchor points that reflect our values, our vulnerabilities and our ambitions.
"The media in Singapore must adapt to these changes, do their best to stay relevant and continue to contribute constructively to nation building."
As economies develop, Mr Lee emphasised the need for good governance.
Mr Lee added that as new generations come of age, they will want to have more say in their countries' affairs.
"Leaders must be able to respond creatively to this new situation and political systems must evolve to remain effective. Each country, including Singapore, will have to make changes in its own way and strike its own point of balance, taking into account its unique circumstances," he said.
Mr Lee said Asian countries face major challenges despite the positive economic outlook.
But groupings like ASEAN and the Asia-Europe Summit Meetings can help establish greater relations and encourage dialogues.
Mr Lee said: "ASEAN aims to be the centre of these networks of cooperation both within Asia, between Asia and Europe, as well as the Pacific with the US. But to play this role, ASEAN must also be a strong and cohesive organisation, able to partner China and India effectively."
Mr Lee was addressing some 40 international editors from countries like China and France.
When asked during a question and answer session about Temasek Holdings' deal with ShinCorp, Mr Lee said it was a commercial decision which also reflected Singapore's confidence in Thailand's economy.
He added that Temasek complied with the rules and requirements of Thailand when inking the deal. - CNA/ir
[b]Nah he's more concerned about other sh!t[/b]
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Sengkang West: seems much clearer now. blow away !!!
time to enjoy my cup noodles -
now abit clear liao, can see some buildings
just now very hazy -
still as bad leh
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my area is clear now.. east coast area
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wait its acid rain.Originally posted by dragg:it will be nice if there is a heavy downpour. -
ohhhhhhh....sh!tOriginally posted by Ito_^:wait its acid rain. -
driving at about 8+ already quite dark liao...
not much cars on the road also -
Now look like Genting from my house at 7am...
Me can't see Orchard's Ngee Ann City and Marriott Hotel..
Me also can't see clearly Defence Towers at CMPB and the old HDB buildings at Bukit Merah... -
Indonasia lazy self-centered farmers up to no good again....Originally posted by browniebaobao:Damn smelly.
I look out of the window, the buildings almost cannot be seen liao. -
Maybe because of the recent MM Lee's remarks on marginalization issues... It's their revenge!Originally posted by sand king:Indonasia lazy self-centered farmers up to no good again.... -
PSI at 119 this morning.. oh my god stay indoor
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They have been lazy since the dawn of time ballz.... stupid i tell you, and the goverment, are they doing anything to stop those numbskulls???Originally posted by dork3d:Maybe because of the recent MM Lee's remarks on marginalization issues... It's their revenge!
I think this is a job for CAPTAIN PLANET!!
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yay. can make use of the car's foglights.
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Singapore PSI hits new high of 119
Posted: 07 October 2006 0939 hrs
SINGAPORE: Singapore's air quality enters unhealthy range with 3-hour PSI of 119 on Saturday at 9am .
This is the highest PSI reading for the year.
Satellite pictures on Thursday showed 228 hotspots in Sumatra.
Southwesterly winds have carried the smoke northeast to neighbouring Malaysia, Singapore and even parts of southern Thailand.
The NEA advises people with existing heart or respiratory ailments to reduce physical exertion and outdoor activity. - CNA /dt -
Agreed man, have those huge fog laps on the car roof. It almost looks like its raining now, cannot see shyt outside my houseOriginally posted by sinicker:yay. can make use of the car's foglights. -
as at 10am...
psi reading escalatored up to 130!!!!!!!!!
omg...
i was coughing from orchard bck to my plc ytd.
town was very badly affected...
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Yea man, its so freaking hot now, the haze is like a greenhouse effect... trap all the heat!!!Originally posted by pyjamasgirl:as at 10am...
psi reading escalatored up to 130!!!!!!!!!
omg...
i was coughing from orchard bck to my plc ytd.
town was very badly affected...
it really seems like we are in genting man.