tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post2093020944311170054..comments2024-03-29T15:10:48.844+08:00Comments on My Singapore News: The inhuman factor of JB nursing homesChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-39454875757320852292009-02-18T09:53:00.000+08:002009-02-18T09:53:00.000+08:00did anyone say it was mistake?did anyone say it was mistake?Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-72190473927016188392009-02-17T19:50:00.000+08:002009-02-17T19:50:00.000+08:00Maybe this can answer to Jetreroy, defend what? Mi...Maybe this can answer to Jetreroy, defend what? Mistakes! What else? Well practiced and demonstrated is to defend the mistakes made.Jaunty Jabberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04954915133103758423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-23863129720678814142009-02-17T08:12:00.000+08:002009-02-17T08:12:00.000+08:00if our society cannot respect and empthatise with ...if our society cannot respect and empthatise with the oldies, if we cannot care for them, then we have indeed slippd into the realms of the animal kingdom.<BR/><BR/>when are we going to start a campaign to show respect, love and care for the oldies? Oops, got to use a more kinder word, the senior citizens. <BR/><BR/>yes, we must take care of our oldies and let them live in a pleasant environment Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-83256180864644309842009-02-16T20:34:00.000+08:002009-02-16T20:34:00.000+08:00I have just one question for our MPs:What will you...I have just one question for our MPs:<BR/><BR/>What will you defend?Jetreroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07962153046074917992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-47712209906319408752009-02-16T17:43:00.000+08:002009-02-16T17:43:00.000+08:00are we becoming too materialistic?are we becoming too materialistic?Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-39245343426950301922009-02-16T17:42:00.000+08:002009-02-16T17:42:00.000+08:00Doesn't it just make you furious when our Singapor...Doesn't it just make you furious when our Singaporean oldies, who contributed and make this place what it is today. have to be "exported" to some sanatorium in some foreign country while the foreign trash keeps coming. For the record, I don't buy the propaganda that the trash is necessary to ensure a job for Singaporeans. I would not be so peeved if indeed, we attract real talents to our shores. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-12769843156558355352009-02-16T17:24:00.000+08:002009-02-16T17:24:00.000+08:00Aiyoh, just ask MM and Nathan to go and stay in ol...Aiyoh, just ask MM and Nathan to go and stay in old folks home in JB also lor, then Singaporeans also think they set good examples and problem solved. They must set good example first. Cannot say low class old poor foggies should be shipped out, but high class rich foggies only can stay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-44664325738780153832009-02-16T17:09:00.000+08:002009-02-16T17:09:00.000+08:00If old forks dont go jb then old angmohs and foren...If old forks dont go jb then old angmohs and foreners will find no place to stay mah. Then he cannot make good money for Singapore liao. But to suggest useless old people go stay in jb is too much lah. He should make his citizen happy like suggest Singapore buy over jb and old useless people can go and stay. Like that its feel like at home also. Aiya, I think he joking only lah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-63745216031964750702009-02-16T16:57:00.000+08:002009-02-16T16:57:00.000+08:00tell you lah, my friend lived in Bedok and his par...tell you lah, my friend lived in Bedok and his parents live in Woodlands. When his two kids were small before Primary One. He could visit his parents ever weekend because the Kids Schools schedules were light and can spent the time visiting. When both kids are in Primary School because of the school schedule like homeworks, exam, cca time are very limited. the visit is reduced to once a month. IfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-78424845732067225452009-02-16T16:06:00.000+08:002009-02-16T16:06:00.000+08:00I think that idea of converting old HDB flats to s...I think that idea of converting old HDB flats to serve as old folks home for the private sector to run has already been done long time ago. I believe this option has not been explored further. <BR/><BR/>The Asian Women's Welfare Association runs such a home at the junction of Ang Mo Kio Ave 3/6. There are also others, but of course these are charities, and the charges could be very much cheaper Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-71043624624823427832009-02-16T15:45:00.000+08:002009-02-16T15:45:00.000+08:00I think I don't mind getting both ears full if my ...I think I don't mind getting both ears full if my bank account is adequately credited every month.<BR/><BR/>I think I can bear with all the hammering and stamping all over my face, if one look at my pay-advice slip can sooth away all my aches. Without need to cross the border to get a cheaper spa.Jaunty Jabberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04954915133103758423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-88117530954865465902009-02-16T15:21:00.000+08:002009-02-16T15:21:00.000+08:00hi jaunty, i don't think boonwan is such a wicked ...hi jaunty, i don't think boonwan is such a wicked guy. he is looking at options available. and i think if he can get the cabinet to approve it, he will convert some fo the old hdb flats for the private sectors to run as nursing homes, at heavily subsidised rate. but one man, i doubt he can overrule the cabinet.<BR/><BR/>hey what about the other great minister who went on a study trip to japan to Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-2507657360698210622009-02-16T15:10:00.000+08:002009-02-16T15:10:00.000+08:00Oh there is so much twists in it. First, twist a d...Oh there is so much twists in it. First, twist a direct question by stating a shocking statement to test the public respond. Next, twist the situation to project from bad to good, after making it bad, twist it back to good, then the people can see that "oh we are taken care of after all"...isn't it?<BR/><BR/>Suggest to throw you out, then take you back, so you will know how to appreciate, is it?Jaunty Jabberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04954915133103758423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-28783628163722281562009-02-16T14:59:00.000+08:002009-02-16T14:59:00.000+08:00haha jaunty,as privated individuals, it is alright...haha jaunty,<BR/><BR/>as privated individuals, it is alright for us to express all kinds of views. but as a govt, their views often become policies. this could be a red herring to test the reaction of the people.<BR/><BR/>seriously, if any private business finds this as profitable, they should go ahead and build the homes.<BR/><BR/>for the govt, i think it will be wiser to build in home ground, Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-61703670793861431902009-02-16T14:48:00.000+08:002009-02-16T14:48:00.000+08:00We was told that our country is run in an enterpri...We was told that our country is run in an enterprising way. In that sense, it is right to get rid of old inventory, ensure that all resources generate a profit, purging of old and defective stock periodically?Jaunty Jabberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04954915133103758423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-12727265540549510772009-02-16T14:47:00.000+08:002009-02-16T14:47:00.000+08:00It is not mandatory, but if everyone just keeps qu...It is not mandatory, but if everyone just keeps quiet, they will think that everyone agrees and supports the suggestion. Most decision comes out of a suggestion, otherwise what is the point of mentioning it. <BR/><BR/>It is never too early to disagree and put the matter to rest if, as they say, it is still just an unpopular suggestion. A good example was the suggestion to raise the withdrawal Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-73622683075022650612009-02-16T14:34:00.000+08:002009-02-16T14:34:00.000+08:00we are differentiate between a private individua's...we are differentiate between a private individua's view, a businessman's view and the govt.<BR/><BR/>the govt is elected by the people to look after the people and country. they collect taxes from the people and is paid by the people's money.<BR/><BR/>a govt got to take many issues into consideration and not be a single factor or money only factor decision maker. <BR/><BR/>if any of you have readChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-6635300357778980372009-02-16T14:10:00.000+08:002009-02-16T14:10:00.000+08:00When the male are young and strong, they have to s...When the male are young and strong, they have to serve the National Service, to be trained to defend the country.<BR/><BR/>When these people gets old and become sickly, sorry, you have the option to move your sickly old butt to a more affordable country.....<BR/><BR/>Our country, our soil, as a national service man, who do you defend? Your country of birth or your country of retirement? <BR/><BR/Jaunty Jabberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04954915133103758423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-42924940656873386252009-02-16T13:42:00.000+08:002009-02-16T13:42:00.000+08:00As you pointed out, it is just a suggestion. The g...As you pointed out, it is just a suggestion. The govt has not made it mandatory to send your old folks to JB. So, I don't understand what all the fuss is about. Or look at it this way. Even if there is a private sector or government initiative to provide this option, that initiative will die a natural death if no one takes it up. Short of legislating it, there is just no way for the govt to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com