If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
Foreign workers must know that if they flout our rules they face repatriation, he said in a ministerial statement on the Dec8 riot. We need to be strict about this, to maintain the safety and security of our society. The 57 workers��.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Economic.
Over the same period, Singapore should let the rich continue to be rich, but for the next three years, hold their horses steady, he said, by freezing the pay of those earning $15,000 a month or more.. Prof Lim, the Albert Winsemius Chair Professor of Economics at Nanyang Technological University, who was sharing his personal opinion, was delivering a lecture organised by the Economic Society of Singapore... Spore now needs politicians - Chan Heng Chee.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
She also wanted to reassure members of the public that while the Speaker cannot take part in parliamentary debate as she must be impartial at all times, she would continue to fight for social causes through other channels. Then.. In response, Education Minister Heng Swee Keat said yesterday it is aimed at recognising students for their holistic development and all-round excellence, and not just their academic performance... Channel NewsAsia, 14 Jan 2013.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
Channel NewsAsia, 12 Nov 2012. The new Ministry of Culture,. He said sports can contribute to building a society based on mutual respect, understanding and care, and foster a deeper sense of national pride and national belonging. Mr Wong said: Our.. and mature as a society. He replied that film is not the only platform for discussing sensitive issues, and cited the national conversation helmed by Education Minister Heng Swee Keat as another such platform.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
Mr Heng said that on PSLE, the questions to ask concern how to maintain the rigorous standards and allocate secondary places without an objective benchmark like the national exam.. Education Minister Heng Swee Keat, who devoted about a third of his hour-long speech during the debate on his ministrys budget yesterday to the Singapore Conversation, said he had been thinking hard about the issues... By Dylan Loh, Channel NewsAsia, 13 Mar 2013.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: The Big Ideas of Mr.
WAS Mr Lee Kuan Yews favourite question, recalled his former principal private secretary (PPS) Heng Swee Keat.. For instance, Mr Lee believed the tension between competition and cooperation in society must be constantly recalibrated: Without the pursuit of excellence and competition, society loses its vigour but if the disadvantaged are ignored,. To build housing estates quickly, for example, he enacted land acquisition laws which favoured the state, he noted.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean revealed this in Parliament yesterday as news emerged that yet another driver had been arrested for trying to evade clearance at the checkpoint on Sunday, following two security breaches there in recent months... And since the test is meant to be reported at a national level - not at an individual or school level - it is unlikely to create additional pressure, Education Minister Heng Swee Keat said in response to a question.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Lee Kuan Yew.
I think the response from all segments of our society, everybody, has been overwhelming, PM Lee told reporters on Saturday evening at the Padang, the starting point of the queue. We need to... Mr Lee Kuan Yew would encourage us to continue to live life to its fullest, to take Singapore further and make the World proud of what more we can accomplish from what he had started.. Our racial and religious harmony is good, but we must never take it for granted.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Less tuition = less.
While schools can do more to coordinate the amount of homework given to school children, Minister for Education Heng Swee Keat says teachers must not be apologetic about giving home work as it is an necessary and vital part of learning.. In his speech to educators, Mr Heng said the ministry can do its part not to contribute towards the need for tuition, but those Channel NewsAsia spoke with said the buck stops with parents, as many still continue to send their��.
Spore will stick to policy of encouraging traditional families
He made this point at a television forum hosted by Channel NewsAsia to discuss the countrys future on Friday. The forum, called A Conversation With PM Lee, also involved Education Minister Heng Swee Keat, and Members of Parliament Indranee Rajah and Dr Intan Azura Mokhtar. The Singaporeans at. While it took Mr Lee by surprise, he underlined the fact that Singapore society has benefited from sticking to a policy of encouraging traditional families. He said:��.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: National Day Rally.
THE future is for Singaporeans to create and the Prime Minister has called on everyone to help chart a new, clear direction for the country and to help make the future they want happen.. He hopes many will join in the quest for an answer through the national conversation on Our Singapore, which Education Minister Heng Swee Keat will chair.. To survive, we must be resilient: tough as individuals, close as families, cohesive as a society and strong as a nation..
Sporeans must continue to build, maintain a harmonious society: Heng Swee Keat
SINGAPORE: Education Minister Heng Swee Keat has said Singaporeans must continue to build and maintain a harmonious society, regardless of race, language or religion. As the country turns 50, he urged the public to reflect on how its pioneers helped .
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Why so ungracious?
News media, in particular, should play its part in nation-building, but in properly educating us on what affects our lives, rather than just what sells newspapers or gets ratings. The other signs of lack of. Last Sunday, just as soon as the Prime Minister proudly praised us all for having built a big-hearted harmonious society, he poured out a torrent of troubling signs.. MOH to proceed with nursing home in Bishan �� Lawrence Wong on Maintaining Civil Online Discours.