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  • Thank You MINDEF, You Ensured That I Will Never Vote For PAP Again

    Thank You MINDEF, You Ensured That I Will Never Vote For PAP Again

    dear a.s.s,

    i am age 48, working overseas… i was an officer during my army days. my last reservist was in year 1999.

    due to my age and medical condition, i recently downgraded to pes e.

    for so many years, mindef never call me up for any reservist. suddenly today, i received a letter from mindef stating that i committed offence reg 27 enlistment regulation for not reporting for reservist?

    nabei, really sian to the max.

    i have been working overseas since year 2000, and then now they come and throw me this ****?

    i served 30 months, got #2 best recruit, best platoon, went for airborne as nsf, ippt gold and marksman every year, did my reservist. now i am 48 yrs old – 2/3 of my body inside grave hole liao, still kena fine $100 for this **** regulation?

    thank you mindef, thank you very much, you’re unbelievable.

    want to post the letter here but maybe they will charge me for osa

    i have asked my daughter to pay the $100 fine for me. they can take my 100… but they will never get my vote again, not from me, not from my kids, not from my grandkids

    Angry Sinkie

    Source: www.allsingaporestuff.com

  • My Honest Feedback On Cookhouse Food Not Received Well

    My Honest Feedback On Cookhouse Food Not Received Well

    I am from a camp located in the North. There was this cookhouse survey and I decided to give a ‘bad’ for it. Then there came a guy to tell me to fill in my particulars because I put an lousy.

    The next day, the CO of the unit in charge of the cook house complained to my unit about it and I was called to my OC’s office and questioned for my feedback.

    I could still remember vividly that my OC asked me if my mother was a chef and I was to write a statement about this incident and and explain my action.

    I mean, if you only want ‘good’s or ‘very good’s, then what is the purpose of the survey? And if, after people give their opinion, you start throwing rank because the opinion is not up to your satisfaction, then what kind of image are you portraying as a regular?

     

    Source: SAF Confessions

  • Netizens Slam Government’s New Video On CPF Life

    Netizens Slam Government’s New Video On CPF Life

    Last September, the government set up the CPF Advisory Panel to review Singapore’s compulsory savings system – the Central Provident Fund (CPF). This February, the panel gave its recommendations which were accepted by the government [Link].

    Summary of the main changes:

    1. Lump sum withdrawal

    A lump sum withdrawal, at age 65, of up to 20% of a CPF member’s savings. Members will be able to withdraw up to 20% of their Retirement Account, inclusive of the $5,000 that can already be withdrawn at age 55.

    2. Adjustments to the Minimum Sum

    CPF members have the option to park a Basic Retirement Sum of $80,500, a Full Retirement Sum of $161,000 or an Enhanced Retirement Sum of $241,500 at age 55. The monthly payouts at age 65 will range from $650 to $1,900. Members can also withdraw any amount above the Basic Retirement Sum, provided they have a property bought using CPF funds.

    3. Longer Notice to the Adjustment of the Retirement Sum

    The Basic Retirement Sum ($80,500 in 2016) will be increased by 3% yearly for members turning 55. The fixed percentage increase takes into account inflation and increase in standard of living, and at the same time provides members with lead notice. This is a demarcation from the current system where the Minimum Sum is only announced a few months in advance.

    To help Singaporeans understand the new CPF Life plan better, the government created an example with an accompanying video. The video was uploaded on YouTube last month (19 May):

    (Mr Bakar’s story) CPF – Your Assurance in Retirement

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAzJWKdMNUM

    “Like Mrs Ang, Mr Bakar will also be turning 55 next year. How will the recent CPF enhancements help him grow his retirement nest egg?”

    The video is linked to a post on the Facebook page of Gov.sg:https://www.facebook.com/gov.sg/posts/10153249488473686.

    However, netizens are not impressed with the video. Many are calling it “government propaganda” or “wayang”. Most netizens are demanding the government to return all their CPF money to them, as per the original agreement:

    On YouTube, the comments were so bad that the government was forced to shut the comment section of the video:

     

    Source: www.tremeritus.com

  • Kembali Ke Fitrah: Mengapa Alfian Sa’at Ambil Hati Nasihat Dari Zulfikar Shariff?

    Kembali Ke Fitrah: Mengapa Alfian Sa’at Ambil Hati Nasihat Dari Zulfikar Shariff?

    Salam admin,

    Semalam Cik Zulfikar Shariff ada post di Fb nya satu nasihat yang datang dari Pergas sendiri. Dalam post itu juga Cik Zulfikar menasihati bahawa barang sesiapa yang menghadiri majlis bermaksiat harus berfikir akan akibatnya bila berdepan dengan Allah swt kelak. Dia menyeru mereka yang berniat untuk menghadiri majlis sedemikian untuk berdoa agar ajal mereka tidak tiba ketika melakukan sesuatu yang dimungkari Alla swt.

    Zulfikar Shariff - Guidance

    Pada pendapat saya, nasihat Cik Zulfikar tepat pada waktunya. Ianya satu peringatan bagi semua masyarakat Muslim supaya menjauhkan diri daripada kegiatan-kegiatan maksiat. Para ulama, guru-guru dan juga ibu-bapa, pada pendapat saya, juga memberi nasihat sedemekian.

    Tetapi Alfian Sa’at tidak dapat terima nasihat dari Cik Zulfikar. Kita semua tahu mengapa sebenarnya Alfian tidak setuju.  Tetapi apa salahnya seorang Muslim yang lebih pakar menasihati masyrakat umum yang mungkin, telah lupa akan dasar sebagai seorang Muslim.

    Alfian juga menuduh Cik Zulfikar sengaja menakut-nakutkan masyarakat.

    Alfian Saat 1

    Memang betul kata Cik Zulfikar. Kalau kita fahami yang dunia ini sementara, kita akan melakukan yang sebaiknya untuk megejar pahala untuk akhirat nanti.

    Mengapa Alfian tidak dapat makan nasihat? Mengapa harus ditindas nasihat kata-kata Cik Zulfikar itu? Sebagai seorang yang dikenali ramai lapisan masyarakat, Alfian mempunyai tanggungjawab menjadi contoh sebagai kepada anak-anak kita.  Memang diakui, Alfian seorang yang tersohor dalam bidang teater.  Namun, itu bukan bermaksud yang dia itu manusia serba sempurna, tiada dosa, dan mengetahui segalanya.

    Alfian juga berpendapat agar Cik Zulfikar lebih konsisten dalam menggunakan peringatan tentang kematian dan akhirat bila memberi nasihat tentang segala yang dimungkar Allah swt. Permintaan itu melampau. Apa tujuannya? Atau mungkin Alfian sendiri akur akan ketepatan nasihat Cik Zulfikar?

    Alfian Saat 2

    Mungkin, hati Alfian belum terbuka. Kita sama-sama mendoakan agar suatu hari nanti, Alfian diberi petunjuk dan kembali ke fitrah.

    Buat masa ini, saya harap anak-anak muda kita berfikir dengan lebih kritikal tentang isu LGBT ini, berlandaskan ajaran Islam. Jangan terikut-ikut sangat, biarpun kita kagumi bakat dan karya seseorang itu.

    Nasihat untuk membina, bukan untuk menghancurkan.

    Rashid

    [Reader Contribution]

     

  • The Chiongs: Documenting Their Same-Sex Marriage

    The Chiongs: Documenting Their Same-Sex Marriage

    About The Chiongs

    Our little family consists of me Mama Olivia Chiong, my wife Mommy Irene Chiong and our daughter Baby Zoey Chiong. This blog was started as a way for me to share my thoughts on our life together.

    Parenting in the most expensive city in the world is not easy. Same-sex parenting is of course just that little bit harder and more expensive. Since we have chosen to have a child in Singapore, we are well aware of the many challenges that lie ahead of us.

    Life is not meant to be lived in fear. I believe in living my life the way I want instead of living life the way others expect me to. Sure, we may face some obstacles along the way, but how can you know true happiness if you have not had to fight for it? As humans, our emotions play a big part in the ups and downs of our lives. Happiness is a state of mind that can only be achieved if you have known sadness. It is all relative.

    So thank you for coming to check out my blog. Stay a while, get to know us and feel free to ask questions. I can be reached at olivia (at) thechiongs.com

     

    Source: http://olivia.thechiongs.com

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