Category Archives: Nation Building

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Governing by public donations not by taxation; Which country will be the first? Will there be inflation if Govt spending is zero or paid by public donations? Countries in the red, bankrupt; Printing money to repay debts; Interest rate hike; G7 countries will review corporate tax rates to discourage MNCs from shifting profits to low-tax jurisdictions;

Posted on March 5, 2018 by tankoktim

======== . How many countries are in the red, bankrupt? When a country cannot obtain loans to spend, is print the solution? =======. Biden calls meeting on debt ceiling, as US to run short of cash June 1, 2023. US … Continue reading →

Posted in Business & Finance, Cost of Living & Retirement Adequacy, Economy; Perfect Economic Storm? When?, Government, Govt's Budget, Inflation and Rising cost of living, International Politics, Super Power Politics; Trade and Tariffs Friction;, Lee Kuan Yew's Legacy [His life 1923-2015], Nation Building, Politics, Social issues, Socialistic Policies, Taxation, World Peace | Tagged | 2 Comments

National Reserves S$1.73 trillions as at 31st March 2023; – Cap it at 3 or 5 times of GDP? Should NR have a limit? NIRC from National Reserves – how it benefits Singaporeans? PM Lee Hsien Loong released the NR figures for the first time in Parliament on 27th Jan 2016;

Posted on March 5, 2018 by tankoktim

======== . 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 S$0.56 trillions in four years. [Source: MOF’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Budgets 2018, etc., Business & Finance, Cost of Living & Retirement Adequacy, Economy; Perfect Economic Storm? When?, Elected President - roles, powers and responsibilities; The 2nd Key; EP: the proposed changes;, Government, Govt's Budget, Inflation and Rising cost of living, Inward investments and incentives; overseas Investments - should more be invested overseas or locally by Sovereign Wealth Fund? Maintain stable supply chains and security?, Medical & Health, Nation Building, National Reserves, Socialistic Policies | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Using long-term loans for projects with long life span; In the 2018 Budget – A strategic shift to use loans for longer-term infrastructure projects was announced;

Posted on March 4, 2018 by tankoktim

============== . Loans to fund the investments in long-term infrastructure development. I doubt it will be paid by 100% loan funding. It might by 50:50 ratio. We have to wait for the details coming from the COS debates of MND. … Continue reading →

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Founders’ Memorial – Have park-like setting – winning design decided in 2020; ground breaking construction works will begin in 2022;

Posted on August 19, 2017 by tankoktim

================= . Construction works of the Founders’ Memorial will begin in 2022. Hope the FM will have annexe buildings for keeping records of the past and for public display. Will it have a public library of books and literature relating … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Lee Kuan Yew's Legacy [His life 1923-2015], Nation Building, National Day Rally - new policies and strategies, Politics | Leave a comment

‘Millionaire’ Singaporeans; how to be the No. 1 Hub: to attract 10,000 world richest billionaires to red dot? Pandora Papers – tax evasion; Investing or speculating on the stock exchange; The rich and poor Singaporeans – who can afford what? Who can plan their retirement to live comfortably with no financial anxiety? How many Singaporeans have S$30,000 net cash in their bank accounts? Financial advisers – are they themselves multi billionaires/millionaires?

Posted on May 30, 2017 by tankoktim

======= . Be the next Hub: How to attract and encourage some 10,000 world richest multi-billionaires [not millionaires] to bring their wealth and take up residence in Singapore? Can we aim for the next Hub: A Billionaire Hub? What can … Continue reading →

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National Day Rallies – what are our expectations?

Posted on August 20, 2016 by tankoktim

PM Lee Hsien Loong’s National Rally Speech tomorrow night at the ITE College Central at 8pm, 21st August 2016. Will the Govt listen again to the many feedback from the public? What are our expectations?   I have 20 in my article … Continue reading →

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The Constitution; Elected President – What should be in the Constitution before and after the election? President, and ministers – should they hold roles in foreign and global organisations?

Posted on April 20, 2016 by tankoktim

================= . Singapore proposes new laws for President, ministers to hold roles in foreign and global organisations BYLOUISA TANGPublished November 6, 2023 in todayonline.com SINGAPORE — Legislative changes aimed at allowing the President and ministers to accept appointments in foreign … Continue reading →

Posted in Elected President - roles, powers and responsibilities; The 2nd Key; EP: the proposed changes;, Government, Lee Kuan Yew's Legacy [His life 1923-2015], Nation Building, Politics | Tagged | Leave a comment

Our National Reserves disclosed in Parliament by PM LHL on 27Jan2016….total S$613 billion in 2015. Updated figures: Temasek Holdings S$308 billion as at 31Mar2018; Total Govt Assets as at 31st March 2019: S$1174b [please see the 2020 Budget].

Posted on February 12, 2016 by tankoktim

============ . Singapore’s GIC set to manage extra S$185b in reserves THU, JAN 13, 2022 – 4:04 PM  UPDATED THU, JAN 13, 2022 – 6:37 PM in businesstimes.com.sg Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC is poised to get a massive influx … Continue reading →

Posted in Budgets 2018, etc., Business & Finance, Cost of Living & Retirement Adequacy, CPF, Government, Govt's Budget, Inward investments and incentives; overseas Investments - should more be invested overseas or locally by Sovereign Wealth Fund? Maintain stable supply chains and security?, Nation Building, National Reserves, Politics, Social issues, Socialistic Policies | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

The RidoutGate; Saga; Politics – trust and integrity; Safeguard political integrity – No one is above the law; July 2023 – Two PAP and one WP MPs resigned due to ‘extramarital affairs’ scandals;

Posted on February 3, 2016 by tankoktim

========= . Lee Hsien Yang ordered to pay damages to Shanmugam, Vivian for defaming them over Ridout Road rentals The High Court has granted default judgment in favour of ministers K. Shanmugam (centre) and Vivian Balakrishnan (right), after Mr Lee … Continue reading →

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PM Lee’s Speech: Constitution will be revised…GRC, NCMP and Elected President

Posted on January 30, 2016 by tankoktim

PM Lee Hsien Loong’s speech to Parliament in full Published Jan 28, 2016, 11:06 am SGT in Straits Times SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in a 90-minute speech to Parliament on Wednesday (Jan 27), outlined several key changes … Continue reading →

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An innovative economy; Singapore-Australia Green Economy Agreement signed; Economy without the oil and gas sectors; To re-look at Singapore’s dependence on fossil oil and LNG; To remain competitive when more countries become 100% users of clean and green energy; 11 countries going for renewable green energy; Will more follow from now to 2031? Import clean and green energy from neighbouring countries [have JV solar and wind power projects on their uninhabited islands?] and what are the investments’ SWOTs?

Posted on January 18, 2016 by tankoktim

========== . Singapore and Australia to look at new strategic areas of cooperation: PM Lee AFP Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) shakes hands with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (left) during their meeting at Parliament House in Canberra … Continue reading →

Posted in Business & Finance, Cost of Living & Retirement Adequacy, Economy; Perfect Economic Storm? When?, Energy, Clean and Green Electricity, Environment Control, Protect Nature, GE2020 on 10th July 2020; and one year later;, Government, Govt's Budget, International Politics, Super Power Politics; Trade and Tariffs Friction;, Nation Building, Politics, Productivity, Socialistic Policies, Transport | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Newton Circus – we shall wait for it to be removed; LTA confirmed in 2015 – it would be replaced by flyovers, but not done; Conversion of a circus in 1978 into a traffic light junction; Where? The Govt listened in 1978 and fixed the massive traffic congestion within 24 hours;

Posted on November 27, 2015 by tankoktim

. ========== . Wow it took only 43 hours, not 24.   It was in China. But we got rid off the Holland Road/Farrer Road Circus within 24 hours too. When was that?  41 years ago back in 1978. How? That … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Lee Kuan Yew's Legacy [His life 1923-2015], Nation Building, Productivity, Roads and Expressways, Second CBD in Jurong Lake District, The Govt listened and implemented my ideas and feedback, Transport, Vehicle parking facilities | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Racism; Racial stereotyping; Multi-racial and racial intolerance; Our racial composition is different from those of many countries. What is the difference? Does the minority want more and what is at stake? …Completely no discrimination and inequality by race, or skin colour? Chinese Privilege? Be sensitive to others when in the midst of a group of different racial mix; Singapore’s time in Malaysia taught us tolerance. Singapore is blessed by providence;

Posted on November 19, 2015 by tankoktim

==== The origin of all human beings is one.   All are brothers and sisters, breathing the same oxygen, have red blood but different types, have DNA but different combinations, but have different skin colour [imagine monochrome skin colour, even … Continue reading →

Posted in Bilateral Relationship with Asean nations, Business & Finance, Corruption, Cost of Living & Retirement Adequacy, Economy; Perfect Economic Storm? When?, Education; What is Complete Whole Person Education?, Fate, Destiny, Accidents & Coincidence, Government, International Politics, Super Power Politics; Trade and Tariffs Friction;, Labour, Lee Kuan Yew's Legacy [His life 1923-2015], Nation Building, Politics, Population, Religions and Faiths, Security, Social issues, Socialistic Policies, World Peace | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Conservation of Pre-war buildings; Photos of old Singapore in the 1960s and earlier;

Posted on October 19, 2015 by tankoktim

======== . Past, Present and Future… All three are inter-linked, interconnected. Not standalone. No past, there will be no present. No present, there will be no future. Let us remember our immediate past with gratitude, and offer apology prayers with … Continue reading →

Posted in HDB Public Housing; affordability; EIP policy; and resale prices;, Nation Building, Properties, Singapore in 1960s, Transport | Tagged | Leave a comment

The learned know-all or all-rounded CEOs and leaders; The world-class leaders; Motivators; Charismatic orators; Powers of persuasion; Gift of the gap; Do presidents and prime ministers need prior political experience? Not Donald Trump; What qualities and attributes are needed? CEOs; Public Service Sector – the new officer five-year development plans to develop their leadership skills; Is it team decision or rather OMO in govt and in business?

Posted on October 9, 2015 by tankoktim

. ======== . Leaders – what is a leader? Are leaders the know-all persons? ======== . Is a CEO, a leader, a know-all person. Definitely not. What is a true leader? This topic is not new. ========== . Leaders for … Continue reading →

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Wokeism; The contest of ideology and ideas; Some want freedom with no responsibility; Some want more CCTV cameras at hot spots; Pragmatism: The temporary law for TraceTogether token in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021; Wokeism, be socially conscious of inequalities, and injustices with eyes wide open; spiritually or physically? “Cancel Culture” on social media and the Internet.

Posted on October 5, 2015 by tankoktim

======== . The well-learned intellectuals believe that humans are born equal and yet some know it is untrue. They know friends or loved ones who are transexual, and some have three or six breasts. We know humans are not animals … Continue reading →

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