Category Archives: Government

Singapore of the future, the age of the 4-G – to become a single society? Overcoming income inequality? True causes of wealth and poverty; What kind of government policy can eradicate the income gap between the top 10% and the bottom 20% in any society? Broader meritocracy, how?

Posted on October 13, 2022 by tankoktim

=============== . Meritocracy, how? Education: What is Complete Whole Person Education? Work: What is “Work with the aim to help others become more efficient”? Workfare and Welfare: It is all about money. Where does money come from? Does it grow … Continue reading →

Posted in Business & Finance, Cost of Living & Retirement Adequacy, Economy; Perfect Economic Storm? When?, Government, HDB Public Housing; affordability; EIP policy; and resale prices;, Inflation and Rising cost of living, Media and freedom of the press; Movies, TV serials; Entertainment;, Medical & Health, Minimum Wage; PWM and WIS in Singapore's wage policies, Nation Building, Politics, Silver Support Scheme, Social issues, Socialistic Policies, Workfare income supplement; Progressive Wage Model | Tagged income inequalty, social mobility, wealth and poverty | 2 Comments

G7 countries and the rest; Now G8, Russia is the 8th; Spiritual capitalism in a Spiritual Civilisation? Only five communist countries on earth now; What will replace communism, capitalism and democracy in this 21st Holy century? Is there a truly and genuine democratic country on earth?

Posted on August 6, 2022 by tankoktim

. =============== . G7 vs the rest. The G7 is an informal grouping of seven of the world’s advanced economies, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The G7 became the G8 in 1998 when … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, International Politics, Super Power Politics; Trade and Tariffs Friction;, United Nations, World Peace | Tagged Communism; CCP | Leave a comment

Singapore’s facial verification system; Will we improve immigration clearance at the Marina Cruise Centre? Learn from Narita for airport fast clearance; Will the Govt improve the ICQ clearance procedures too when the RTS train commences service between JB and Woodlands?

Posted on July 22, 2022 by tankoktim

============= . How to be the top cruise centre Hub in Asia? Clearance by ICA on board vessel at cruise centres is very critical as passengers have only a few hours within 24 hours after vessel docking to sightsee and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bilateral Relationship with Asean nations, Business & Finance, Government, MRT, Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Singapore to Johor; High Speed Rail KL to Singapore, Roads and Expressways, Social issues, The Govt listened and implemented my ideas and feedback, Transport | Leave a comment

Singapore’s satellites in outer space…

Posted on July 2, 2022 by tankoktim

============== . S’pore launches three new satellites into space for security, climate, disaster monitoring Shabana Begum PUBLISHED JUL 2, 2022, 12:00 AM SGT in Straits Times. SINGAPORE – The Republic made further strides in space with the launch of three … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, IT. AI, and Computerisation; Robots; Space Technology; Astral Particle Information System, Nation Building, Security, Total Defence | Leave a comment

Laws; FICA is law: Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Bill (Fica) – with all encompassing broad definitions to catch all under the sky though it is aimed at the big birds, not the sparrows;

Posted on September 29, 2021 by tankoktim

================= . FICA is law now. Singapore authorities will be able to order from Thursday (7 July, 2022) takedowns of content deemed to be part of hostile information campaigns by foreign parties to interfere in domestic affairs. Let us watch … Continue reading →

Posted in Business & Finance, Government, International Politics, Super Power Politics; Trade and Tariffs Friction;, Laws; POFMA: The Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act; FICA - Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act;, Media and freedom of the press; Movies, TV serials; Entertainment;, Misinformation - the unconditional public apologies; add in Sorry x 3, Nation Building, Politics, Security, Social issues, Socialistic Policies, World Peace | Leave a comment

The Govt has listened to feedback; The fine thing has worked once again; Not clearing your tray after eating at hawker centres, the fines wef 1st Sept 2021 can be up to S$2000 under the Law; Keeping Singapore clean. No two ways about it; Japanese foodcourts provide washable wiping cloth for the tables; Singapore is not ready for it yet;

Posted on May 14, 2021 by tankoktim

=========== . Yes. cleaner now. And fewer pigeons to eat the leftovers on the tables at hawker centres. Right decision by the Government to use the fine thing to end this social menace at last. It has taken strong political … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment Control, Protect Nature, Food & Drinks; hawker centres; foodcourts;, Government, Hawker Food -Top Favourites, Lee Kuan Yew's Legacy [His life 1923-2015], Medical & Health, Politics, Social issues, Socialistic Policies, The Govt listened and implemented my ideas and feedback | Tagged hawker centres; food court; | Leave a comment

Be egoless; Gratitude for everything, day and night; Must include Acceptance and Humility, the Divine Trinity Practice for all mankind; The true self and the real person; God’s Great Love for humans – God’s true children; God is Egoless; Human beings can aim to be egoless too; Humans cannot tune to the will and prayers of God [egoless] unless they practise the Divine Trinity Practice; Our fate and destiny, is it in our own hands?

Posted on March 31, 2021 by tankoktim

. ======= , What is great Ego, and small Ego? Is small ego related to a person’s character? High strung, impatient, demanding, proud, bad & short temper? ======= . Be Egoless. God is Egoless [pg 5, SMIJ. Aug 2009]. How … Continue reading →

Posted in Business & Finance, Divine Science. Man-made human science, Education; What is Complete Whole Person Education?, Fate, Destiny, Accidents & Coincidence, Government, International Politics, Super Power Politics; Trade and Tariffs Friction;, Lee Kuan Yew's Legacy [His life 1923-2015], Politics, Religions and Faiths, Social issues, Spiritual First - then mental then physical, United Nations, World Peace | 1 Comment

Budget 2024 – S$131.4 billion – was presented in Parliament on 16Feb2024; National Reserves S$1.73 trillions as at 31st March 2023; Budget 2022 presented on 18 Feb 2022; Budget 2021on 16Feb2021;

Posted on January 5, 2021 by tankoktim

. ====================. . National Reserves or Total Govt Assets: S$1.7 trillions.It is official.S$1 trillion is outdated. National Reserves or Total Govt Assets as at 31st March 2019: S$1.174 trillions. It was S$1.732 trillions as at 31st March 2023. Grown by … Continue reading →

Posted in 14th Parliament. GE 10Jul2020, Budgets 2018, etc., Business & Finance, Cost of Living & Retirement Adequacy, Economy; Perfect Economic Storm? When?, Government, Govt's Budget, GST, Politics, Social issues, Socialistic Policies, Taxation | Leave a comment

Covid-19 Pandemic – Singapore Phase 3 re-opening started on 28th Dec, 2020; The 2nd phase reopened on 19th Jun, 2020 and ended on 27th Dec 2020, a total of 192 days; Circuit Breaker [7Apr, 2020 -1Jun, 2020, or 56 days]. Phase 1, total 17 days; WEF’s annual meeting in Singapore 17-20 August, 2021.

Posted on December 16, 2020 by tankoktim

========= . What is the main missing link in all these? Do humans not see the main message on the wall that has been delivered on to mankind by the virus, which is unseen to the naked eye but yet … Continue reading →

Posted in COVID-19 coronavirus Pandemic in 2020, Economy; Perfect Economic Storm? When?, Government, Politics, Socialistic Policies | Tagged COVID-19 | Leave a comment

URA seeking public feedback; The Govt listens to feedback yet again; Mean testing the way? The Govt has revised the eligibility criteria for the Covid-19 Support Grant scheme; What next? Does the Govt listen to public feedback in times of crisis, like now in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic?

Posted on September 24, 2020 by tankoktim

============ . All about money on this rock of 713 sq km.Solutions?How to double the population?Construction for shops even offices has to go below ground and below water to create the space above ground for other uses.It must include building … Continue reading →

Posted in 14th Parliament. GE 10Jul2020, COVID-19 coronavirus Pandemic in 2020, Government, Nation Building, National Day Rally - new policies and strategies, Politics, Social issues, Socialistic Policies, State Land, The Govt listened and implemented my ideas and feedback | Leave a comment

In Singapore……Covid-19 Pandemic impact.. when will it end? 40 days, or we want this madness to go on for 400 or 800 days? The impact on Singapore’s economy and society started wef January 2020; the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic is worldwide affecting mankind; No end in sight.

Posted on September 17, 2020 by tankoktim

======== Disease – is it a deception? . There is no disease or unhappiness. Disease was invented by the unrighteous to confuse humankind, and it is used by those in the spiritual realms to manipulate humans in the physical realm. … Continue reading →

Posted in COVID-19 coronavirus Pandemic in 2020, Government, World Peace | Tagged Coronavirus, COVID-19 | Leave a comment

Mr Lawrence Wong has been appointed PM on 15th May 2024, the 4G leader; PM Lee has stepped down as pm; GE2024 in June or August 2024? GE on 10th July 2020 – held during COVID-19 Pandemic; DPM Heng stepped aside on 8th April 2021 as the 4G leader; Cabinet reshuffle; Seven big pieces moved on 23rd April, 2021; Who are in the PAP’s 36th CEC? Next GE, 2025? Opposition formed coalition; WP’s Pritam Singh, Leader of the Opposition; WP’s MP resigned on 30th Nov 2021; Constitution amendment: S$10,000 fine, and the MP will lose the Parliament seat.

Posted on September 6, 2020 by tankoktim

=========================== . A thankless job. Hair will turn grey fast. The cursing on him and his family starts and will stop only when he ends his premiership. ==== . A capable government is one that will grow … Continue reading →

Posted in 14th Parliament. GE 10Jul2020, Budgets 2018, etc., By-elections, Economy; Perfect Economic Storm? When?, GE2020 & Covid-19 Pandemic, GE2020 on 10th July 2020; and one year later;, Government, Politics | Leave a comment

Govt listens – allowing PG and MG senior citizens free entry to the Flower Dome

Posted on June 29, 2020 by tankoktim

I commend the Govt for listening to public feedback in allowing PGs and MGs free access to the Flower Dome on every second Tuesday of the month. I hope the Govt will allow the elderly to use the Senior Citizen … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Politics, Social issues, Socialistic Policies, The Govt listened and implemented my ideas and feedback | Tagged Esplanade, Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, Jurong Bird Park, Mandai Zoo, Marina Bay Sands Viewing Platform, Merdeka Generation, pioneer generation, Singapore Flyer | Leave a comment

Beware of phishing scams; SPF’s Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) co June 2019; Solutions? Banks improving their online banking security; 470 people cheated by phishing scams in Dec 2021; Retirees on government pension; Invest your money safely and wisely; Where?

Posted on June 14, 2020 by tankoktim

. ========= . Be cautious about scams. Don’t keep all your money in one bank account. It’s like not putting all your eggs in one basket. Have different bank accounts with various banks, and make sure your bank accounts are … Continue reading →

Posted in Business & Finance, CPF, Government, Medical & Health, Politics, Social issues, Socialistic Policies | Tagged government pension, retirees | Leave a comment

GE 2020 on 10th July 2020. PAP won 83 of the 93 seats in Parliament with a total votes of 61.2% [GE 2015 was 69.9%]; one year on, nine articles in ST on 10th July 2021; All secretary-generals can become pm when their party wins big at the GE;

Posted on June 10, 2020 by tankoktim

======== . Want to be pm of Singapore, first become the SG of your political party. Next win big at the GE replacing the PAP. ============ . Leong Mun Wai steps up as Progress Singapore Party’s secretary-general. Mr Leong Mun … Continue reading →

Posted in GE2020 on 10th July 2020; and one year later;, Government, Politics | Leave a comment

COVID-19 ..The impact on Singapore. Coronavirus pandemic worldwide in 2020; From Jan to Sept 2020…when will it end?

Posted on April 27, 2020 by tankoktim

. What are: Protect all Life.. Harmony in co-existence.. Mutual prosperity..? . ======== . No place on earth is safe so long as this deadly contagious virus remains alive among human beings. Hippocrates said some 2400 years ago: The further … Continue reading →

Posted in COVID-19 coronavirus Pandemic in 2020, Government, World Peace | Tagged .Covid-19, Coronavirus | Leave a comment

Post Covid-19 era in this 21st Century; Will this pandemic madness go on for 400 or 4000 days? COVID-19 Global Pandemic started at end 2020; 4.5m deaths in 18 months; Will deaths rise to 5m by Dec 2021?

Posted on April 21, 2020 by tankoktim

We are in very very severe times. . Do the WEF and the big chiefs see the global domino impact coming if this crisis goes beyond 12 months? Which country, bank, airline, hotel, casino, shopping mall, bank, company, etc, will … Continue reading →

Posted in COVID-19 coronavirus Pandemic in 2020, Economy; Perfect Economic Storm? When?, Government, Medical & Health, Social issues, United Nations, World Peace | Tagged .Covid-19, Coronavirus | Leave a comment

Paya Lebar MRT Station. The Govt listened again. They have fixed the air blowers for commuters’ comfort.

Posted on February 6, 2020 by tankoktim

Re: At the Paya Lebar MRT Station – new air blowers have been installed. [please see photos below.] I am grateful to LTA/SMRT for listening to public feedback to fix the air blowers above the escalators at the link that … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, MRT, The Govt listened and implemented my ideas and feedback, Transport | Tagged LTA, MRT, Paya Lebar MRT Station | Leave a comment