The Propped up, Tax Dodging, Corruption

[Muadib]

Do people born in Singapore today have access to high class services and education to better themselves and compete on a Global level ?

[Rockman]

Gee,my mentioning CAST and UWI proximity to August Town eas a hint.We could get Yale in Singapore but the high price would render the natives inadmissable.Everything is tailored for the high rollers.

[Islandman]

They are doing much better than Jamaicans are doing.

In short, they are a success story and we are....not.

[Muadib]

The education budget in Singapore is US$6 Billion dollars and almost 50% of entrants achieve a post secondary diploma.

Stop spreading ignorance and rank propaganda.. instead take the time to educate yourself..

What is driving your ill conceived and hopeless campaign by the way.. I am curious..

[Rockman]

Look,have you taking the time to listen to the natives?
Taxation is necessary in economic governance,this is one of the few things agreed on by all political ideologies.
The Singapore formula can't be adapted by all.

[Muadib]

What is this Singapore formula of which you speak ?

[Rockman]

The white flag,giving attractive tax incentives....

[Muadib]

That is the Singapore model ?

Are they the only country that does this ?

[Rockman]

Well it was the reason why some of the most wealthy migrated there.

[Muadib]

What is the relevance of wealthy people migrating to Singapore ?

Do you believe that is Singapore's Model.. getting wealthy people to migrate there ?

To what end.. so they can provide employment for Butlers, Maids and Gardeners ?

There are many Tax Havens around the World.. how is Singapore different ?

[Exile]

What about their gay rights record? I know you are an advocate for that in Jamaica.

YOUR VIEW: I'm not ashamed of being gay, but I'm ashamed to be Singaporean

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This time next week, I will be marking my second anniversary in starting a new life--and living a new dream -- in Canada.

Two years ago, I stuffed all my belongings into just two trolley bags and traveled 22 hours halfway across the world. I would have traded a comfortable home, a nice car and an established career for an uncertain future in a distant land.

Many have asked me why -- and so, I shall reply.

Sure, I had a choice. I could have chosen to stay; to wait for a revolution in societal norms; to hope against hope that uber-conservative Singapore mans up to its pledge and "build a democratic society based on justice and equality".

But see, here's the thing. I'm gay. I'm not ashamed of it, not by a long shot.

What I am ashamed of, however, is being part of a country that has the temerity to decry another country's human rights records, while at the same time making homosexuality a criminal offence.

I am ashamed to be associated with a Government that boasts of its democratic freedoms while outlawing public assembly.

I am ashamed to walk amongst a people who are so widely traveled and yet so parochial, so narrow-minded and so infuriatingly judgmental.

In short, I am ashamed to be a Singaporean.

True, Canada might not do as well as Singapore economically. True, its healthcare system is not near as perfect compared to Singapore's. True, the weather there can be bitingly cold and miserable in winter. True, I have no friends, no home, no job waiting.

But Canada has one precious thing Singapore doesn't -- its belief in human dignity.

I have been to Canada just once, for all of three weeks. Yet those 20 days were the happiest days of my life. For the first time in a long, long time (the only other time being in Cambridge, England), I experienced true freedom -- the freedom to be myself, without having to suffer the backward glances, the rude remarks and the incessant gossips.

I breathed -- freely and deeply -- the air of acceptance and of respect.

In those few short days, I learnt what years of education in Singapore's vaulted education system was unable -- and unwilling -- to teach: that a truly First World country embraces its citizenry, especially the marginalised.

Canada in three weeks gave me what Singapore in 30 years couldn't -- a sense of belonging.

So yes, I am leaving. Not because Canada has more to offer in terms of material well-being, but because it welcomed me once -- not as a foreign talent but as a fellow human being on this road we call Life -- and I sincerely believe, it will welcome me again.

I'm finally going Home -- to where I really belong -- to the great North strong and free.

Wang Su Lin, 40
Public relations professional

[Exile]

Before anyone start the personal attacks...these are just some articles I saw and posted...

http://mysingaporenews.blogspot.sg/2...oreigners.html
Singapore is the Promised Land...for foreigners



While many PMEs are moaning for being let off, unemployed, underemployed or having to drive taxis as a last resort, the picture is totally different from the foreigners’ perspective. To the foreigners, from the third world to the developed world of Europe, America and Australia, Singapore is the place to be, Singapore is where fortunes are made.

Many of these foreigners would never have dreamt of the good life in their own countries. Many of these countries would not have given them the opportunity to be rich within a handful of years. Many would be just the average workers, like the average Singaporeans, struggling for a life time to make ends meet if they remain in their home countries. Even the westerners, many would be having a hard time finding good jobs in their home countries.

Singapore is the Promised Land to many of these foreigners. Many will only have to game the system and after a few years, could retire and go home very rich. Singapore is where sweet dreams are made and great hopes could turn into reality for the foreigners.

On the contrary, many Singaporeans would no longer see their dreams of a better middle class life style coming to fruition. They did not have the comparative advantage that foreigners have, the option of going home where the cost of living is significantly lower and the exchange rate of a Singapore dollar in their favour. And there is the great salary that they can never dream of having if they remain in home countries.



This is about the greatest irony that Singaporeans are facing. They face higher cost of living and education in some of the best universities but having to compete with third world products and losing out. While third world or even first world talents could make their fortunes here, many Singaporeans would not be able to do so because of the high cost of living. To the foreigners, landing a job in Singapore is as good as having made it. For Singaporeans, it is just a long haul to service high debt and high cost of living.



What do you think? Why like dat one? The citizens of the Promised Land finding it difficult to cope and downgrading their expectations of the good things in life while the non citizens are all full of hopes and dreams of a better life with their third world qualifications. They will go home, buy big houses, land and cars and starting their own businesses. The foreigners are here to fulfil their dreams. Singaporeans are losing their dreams.

[Muadib]

Oh forgot about that !

Hey there is a similarity between Singapore and Jamaica after all !!

[Muadib]

They can always revolt !

When mek dem nuh migrate.. like Jamaicans ?

lol ! woiee !

[Exile]

Lol....wooeeeii..you crack me up...