tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post6455987980153750622..comments2024-03-29T10:02:12.153+08:00Comments on My Singapore News: It was not a crisis, or need not beChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-39541609489354853292011-12-19T10:30:25.342+08:002011-12-19T10:30:25.342+08:00At one time SIA/ Silk Air had an unblemised safety...At one time SIA/ Silk Air had an unblemised safety record.<br /><br />Shit will happen, eventually. There might be impropriety and negligence involved. But pure dumb luck also causes disasters.Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-33378705029013022602011-12-19T08:57:42.144+08:002011-12-19T08:57:42.144+08:00There is a petition asking for Saw to resign. She ...There is a petition asking for Saw to resign. She said she is not going to. So what can anyone do? <br /><br />I thought she is an employee and it is the employer to decide if she should go. Now she is saying that to go or not to go she will decide.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-319665560886605772011-12-18T22:08:32.150+08:002011-12-18T22:08:32.150+08:00Very soon, such train breakdowns will be delegated...Very soon, such train breakdowns will be delegated to the monotonous chanting of 'you cannot expect no breakdowns' just like the 'persistent floods' that has become the 'normal' thing after much hallabuloo. <br /><br />It is just a matter of repeating a few more times and it becomes tolerable and no more a problem for the Government.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-22361578878682855452011-12-18T16:11:16.217+08:002011-12-18T16:11:16.217+08:00Temasek Review is back! http://www.tremeritus.com/...Temasek Review is back! http://www.tremeritus.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-24108018848923494162011-12-18T14:10:41.251+08:002011-12-18T14:10:41.251+08:00WP expressing concern over the train breakdowns a...WP expressing concern over the train breakdowns and the fear of deeperinfrastructure or technical problem.<br /><br />What about the recruitment process of super talents for CEOs jobs? Maybe they need to recruit a true FT from the US or EU. HK or Jap FT still one grade lower. There are just no local talents for these highly technical and complex jobs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-12027486187249106152011-12-18T10:12:50.832+08:002011-12-18T10:12:50.832+08:00anon 4.33
hehe..I share your thinking..
I have tha...anon 4.33<br />hehe..I share your thinking..<br />I have that something special and can tell before disaster strike.My contribution can even change 60 percent into 90 percent or to 40 percent.Dun think I gong gong.My 'sick sense' tells me someone quietly waiting to kapo my idea .<br />Some idea already stolen but its fine so long as it is good for the society.<br />I am not scholar but agongkianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-11606401151690207742011-12-18T04:33:18.879+08:002011-12-18T04:33:18.879+08:00you scholar?
what suggestion you going to give?
ba...you scholar?<br />what suggestion you going to give?<br />bad suggestion, they will laugh at you, good idea will be stolen and get you into trouble for threatening their privileged status.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-64437422508045180162011-12-17T14:32:28.001+08:002011-12-17T14:32:28.001+08:00This incident is nothing unusual to me as I have e...This incident is nothing unusual to me as I have expected it to happen one day.And warn you,this is not going to be the last as far as safety is concern..<br />Top talent like that,MP and NCMP all like that.Wayang and talk about this for their own benefit only.Why can't they have the foresight and talk about safety measure before the incident and instead ,like many,only know how to kpkb afteragongkianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-75320957849869400422011-12-17T14:17:10.339+08:002011-12-17T14:17:10.339+08:00business opportunity: bring out the bicyles. raise...business opportunity: bring out the bicyles. raise the price of bicycles. <br /><br />hey, you electric bike sellers, where are the ads extolling the virtues of your product? <br /><br />got three breakdowns in four days. got leaking train station ceilings. taxi fares up. not enuff buses in case of breakdowns. you electric bike sellers bodoh or what? waiting for orders from the top/official annctAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-46805043014323576002011-12-17T13:54:25.834+08:002011-12-17T13:54:25.834+08:00"And still want to talk about Singapore going..."And still want to talk about Singapore going to nuclear power for electricity."<br /><br />Of course, they will just drill and sing the praise on how efficient and effective they are on the nuclear crisis, supported by the govt media. But when real disaster strikes and people turn into deformed monsters and zombies, you find those MIW, PM, CEO in charge of nuclear, performing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-7014749977877391662011-12-17T13:50:04.936+08:002011-12-17T13:50:04.936+08:00Will the old fart says
“Singaporeans expect every...Will the old fart says<br /><br />“Singaporeans expect everything to<br />be perfect, which we try to do. But some<br />things are beyond (that) — it’s an act of God, unless you want to lose MRT” <br /><br />"No amount of engineering<br />can prevent MRT breakdown"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-40833021088599162852011-12-17T13:42:44.947+08:002011-12-17T13:42:44.947+08:00Will the old fart come out and give highfalutin le...Will the old fart come out and give highfalutin lecture again ?<br /><br />"Caveat Emptor. You board the train with your eyes wide open !"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-52385131739493223922011-12-17T13:41:05.047+08:002011-12-17T13:41:05.047+08:00"Yes it was a major breakdown, but the worst ..."Yes it was a major breakdown, but the worst is yet to come."<br /><br />Bingo ! What do you think SMRT stands for now ?<br /><br />SMRT = Sustain More Ridiculous TroublesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-14117499429463825372011-12-17T12:40:28.682+08:002011-12-17T12:40:28.682+08:00THE GOVT BOUGHT THE CHEAPEST TRAIN AVAILABLE -WITH...THE GOVT BOUGHT THE CHEAPEST TRAIN AVAILABLE -WITHOUT STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES SUCH AS (IMO) BATTERY TO MOVE THE STALLED TRAIN TO THE NEAREST STATION, TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SAFETY LIGHTING IN TRAIN AND TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SUPPLY OF OXYGEN ETC. <br /><br />SANS ALL THESE ESSENTIAL FEATURES THE DEAL WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH CHEAPER. <br /><br />IS IT TOO CYNICAL TO ALSO THINK THAT SOMETHING WENT INTO Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-70435630861359664122011-12-17T12:36:12.094+08:002011-12-17T12:36:12.094+08:00Ref rex's comments:
Issue 3
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I can ac...Ref rex's comments:<br /><br />Issue 3<br />--------<br />I can accept rex's argument that it's not practical or possible for battery to move the train.<br /><br />But surely it does not require a lot of batteries to provide ventilation and lighting?<br /><br />What about having windows that can be opened manually? Or emergency lights that can be switched on manually and is powered byAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-18411452537834355452011-12-17T12:14:43.831+08:002011-12-17T12:14:43.831+08:00even got blood in the streets/tunnel ... u think a...even got blood in the streets/tunnel ... u think a sinkie would suddenly wake up ?? perrrrlissssAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-45357998028259855082011-12-17T12:11:32.350+08:002011-12-17T12:11:32.350+08:00Ya lah, everyone screaming for blood. Wait till a ...Ya lah, everyone screaming for blood. Wait till a real crisis when there is blood on the ground and bodies everywhere then they will know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-3470913190730247712011-12-17T11:45:22.534+08:002011-12-17T11:45:22.534+08:00This is one of your best written blog entry.This is one of your best written blog entry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-2716568257842629832011-12-17T11:11:12.280+08:002011-12-17T11:11:12.280+08:00Blogsphere is near boiling point . But guess what....Blogsphere is near boiling point . But guess what... vent for you like. Ah Gong knows , years of brain washing has ensured sinkies will continue to do whatever matters to sinkies most : eat , shit and shopping . Don't believe ? Today MRT still crowded what ....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-80197805710701802382011-12-17T11:07:14.334+08:002011-12-17T11:07:14.334+08:00Actually there is grounds for civil action or even...Actually there is grounds for civil action or even charges of criminal negligence.<br /><br />Resignation may not be enough. Perhaps being sued in civil court might be appropriate.<br /><br />If there is criminality, perhaps serving time in jail will offer an opportunity for individuals to "reflect" on their actions -- or lack of it.<br /><br />Public enquiry? Hell yeah!<br /><br />Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-79614182059189173632011-12-17T10:58:22.874+08:002011-12-17T10:58:22.874+08:00You're absolutely right!
A minor disruption l...You're absolutely right!<br /><br />A minor disruption like stalled trains and they're already proven inept.<br /><br />A major calamity will see them melting away.<br /><br />They have been tested and found wanting, absolutely wanting.<br /><br />Just do the honourable and right thing.<br /><br />Resign.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-85084086041953130512011-12-17T10:35:53.936+08:002011-12-17T10:35:53.936+08:00I lived and worked for long time overseas and in m...I lived and worked for long time overseas and in many countries, regions and continents. Singapore MRT system is new and so considered quite good. <br /><br />The key issue is that the government is lack of accountability and transparency. Also, abuse of meritocracy is a phenomenon as a result of being not transparent. One can get any data or information on government website unlike in Singapore Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-27394260451499791992011-12-17T10:13:26.902+08:002011-12-17T10:13:26.902+08:00Now that SMRT, the Media and Singaporeans had bet...Now that SMRT, the Media and Singaporeans had better picture of what had happened, it is time for Singaporeans to think hard about their livings and their live. <br /><br />AND how much confidence should we have with our leadership? Those who travel, work widely and long abroad may like to provide some comparisons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-58851469094681270532011-12-17T09:49:51.320+08:002011-12-17T09:49:51.320+08:00rex comments as follows,
LEt me play Devil's ...rex comments as follows,<br /><br />LEt me play Devil's Advocate.(The Devil is of course SMRT and its incompetent and obonoxious CEO and its impotent bosses who dont even know understand the problems and have no leadership qualities at all).<br /><br />Issue 1. a plan to evacuate the commuters...failure is leadership. Who is to decide...evacuating the commuters was not in their minds. <br /><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-26535257305326093182011-12-17T09:40:45.454+08:002011-12-17T09:40:45.454+08:00When you are several thousand kms away, I call thi...When you are several thousand kms away, I call this cartoon-like entertainment. Shakespeare called it "a comedy of errors". A popular modern example would be Inspector Clouseu in The Pink Panther. <br /><br />I have to agree with anon 907. These are the same motherfuckers who'll be running and overseeing Singapore's nuclear program. <br /><br />Ka-boom! Game over folks!Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.com