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MDA Takes Swipe At SDP, Deems Pappy Washing Powder A Party Political Film

The Media Development Authority (MDA) has reminded political parties not to produce and distribute party political films in the run-up to the general elections.

It cited, for instance, the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) clip Pappy Washing Powder and noted that such films are banned under Section 33 of the Films Act.

MDA, however, said it would not be taking action as parties may have not been fully aware of the requirements under the Act. Still, it added that it “will not hesitate to enforce the law firmly” if parties or candidates continued to publish such films.

The clip, which is slightly longer than one minute and was uploaded on YouTube by the SDP on Aug 5, shows a woman using a washing powder named Pappy White and bearing a lightning logo, to remove the words “transparency”, “accountability”, and “democracy” from T-shirts.

In its reminder, the MDA said that section 33 of the Films Act ensures “that political debate in Singapore is conducted in a responsible and dignified manner”.

Films must not be used to “to sensationalise serious issues in a biased or emotional manner”, it added.

The note to political parties also listed certain types of party political films that are allowed, such as live recordings of lawful events, commemorative videos, and factual documentaries.

Source: www.straitstimes.com

August 18, 2015
Syirah Jusni: I Had Nightly Fevers Coping With Shock Death Of Boyfriend

It has been more than two months since the sudden and shocking death of her actor-boyfriend Ashmi Roslan, but local Suria actress Syirah Jusni still feels the pangs every day.

The pain and heartache of losing her beau of two years has manifested itself in physical ailments.

“Till today, without fail, I come down with fever every night,” said the 26-year-old in an interview with The New Paper yesterday.

She described herself as being in the process of “healing emotionally and bringing my health back”.

With tears welling up in her eyes, Syirah added: “As days go by, it does get easier. At the end of the day, no matter how devastated I am, life goes on.”

It used to be worse.

One week after Ashmi — who would have turned 34 on Aug 11 — died, she suffered a “panic attack”.

Source: www.tnp.sg

August 18, 2015
GE2015 Causes Singaporeans To Run Out Of Problems

Singaporeans from all walks of life, who are used to dealing with daily issues of all sorts that have plagued the country the last few years, are suddenly discovering that they are running out of problems.

This after the General Election 2015 is causing their problems to be solved one after another at an alarming unprecedented rate.

One Singaporean, Mei Wen Ti, said: “Suddenly, Sembawang residents wake up one fine morning and discover that they are having a new hawker centre and swimming complex built right in their neighbourhood to deal with the fact they didn’t have access to these basic amenities for years.”

“It is like they used to have 99 problems but now they have none.”

“And then two constituencies that are home to Singapore’s oldest estates, Jalan Besar and Tanjong Pagar, are set to be spruced up over the next five years as both town councils suddenly unveiled master plans to rejuvenate the estates.”

“It’s like waking up one fine morning and then, ‘Woah, what the hell just hit me? Solutions!’”

Other Singaporeans said these influx of solutions to age-old problems have reaffirmed their belief that having elections every year is the way to go.

This is to bring about a better standard of living and quality of life for Singaporeans and the good times will continue rolling as long as Singaporeans head to the polls regularly.

Another resident, Boh Dai Ji, said: “My neighbour, was in arrears, and HDB cancelled his outstanding debt.”

“My son, fail all subjects in Primary 3, and still can go CC collect bursary award.”

“Holding elections is, therefore, the most effective way for residents’ issues to be addressed. All GRCs and SMCs should have elections every year.”

“Otherwise, all problems will be put on the back-burner, as Singapore only focuses on economic growth at all costs.”

Source: http://newnation.sg

August 18, 2015
The Most Cringe-Worthy, Poorly Thought Out Music Video Dedicated To SG50
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Good grief, just look at this dreadfully thought-up video. Truly, our Gods have abandoned us — these kids are the actual future generation of Singapore.

The video claims to be a “featurette film celebrating Singaporean lingo”, and thus it already wins the award for the most disconnected motif. What in the world do 50 supercars, a troupe of dancing millennials and a whole cavalcade of cleavage have to do with the patois adopted by everyday Singaporeans?

Let’s break it down.

That’s cool, you mentioned all the languages spoken by our people. But where’s the actual racial diversity in this video?

Nope, nope, nope. Singapore is, and will not be represented by a private jet in a private hangar heralded by youths donning overpriced street-formal wear.

This is giving us a very confusing boner.

“WALAO EH. You go order your fifth Ferrari, you bojio me”

*Disclaimer: Not actual heartland

*Still not actual Pasir Ris heartland

You love colloquial Singaporean English like how you love flaunting your luxury supercar that only 17% of Singaporeans can afford?

Who the fuck wrote these lyrics…

Singapore experienced a brief millisecond of tremor as thousands of our pioneers rolled in their graves. Hashtag Godawful.

You spelled “cringeworthy” wrong, bro.

Roll credits. Well-intentioned; piss poor execution. Try again in the next 50 years.

Source: http://singapore.coconuts.co
August 18, 2015
SWAMI Home Advised To Abide By Its Constitution, Do Not Allow Permises To Be Used For Political Purposes

The Sunshine Welfare Action Mission (SWAMI) Home, which hosted a People’s Action Party (PAP) press conference last Friday, has been told by the authorities to abide by its constitution, after a report was lodged with the Registrar of Societies questioning whether it had violated its constitution by hosting a political event.

SWAMI’s constitution states that it cannot take part in any political activity or allow its funds or premises to be used for political purposes.

A Ministry of Home Affairs spokesperson said SWAMI is a registered society and is obliged to adhere to its constitution. “SWAMI was advised by the Registry of Societies on 17 August 2015 to ensure strict adherence to its constitution,” the spokesperson said.

The report was lodged by Singapore People’s Party (SPP) member and blogger Ravi Philemon.

In a blog post on Saturday, Mr Philemon questioned why SWAMI Home had hosted the PAP press conference, which saw the introduction of the party’s slate for Sembawang GRC in the coming General Election by party chairman Khaw Boon Wan.

Mr Philemon said based on his experience working in volunteer welfare organisations (VWOs), most of them have constitutions that forbid them from getting involved in political activities. “The introduction of PAP candidates who will contest in Sembawang GRC in the next General Election is clearly a political activity,” he wrote.

In a statement, SWAMI Home’s president Low Chang Yee said the home had not checked its constitution when it agreed to rent its premises to the PAP. “The local MPs wanted to rent our premises for their event. We agreed as their rental of our premises on commercial terms was helpful for us,” he said in a statement.

The organisation has never used its funds to help any political party, and funds raised from the renting of its premises are used to help run the home and other charitable causes, Mr Low explained. “Now, we have been informed and are aware of this provision in our constitution,” he added.

The PAP’s Sembawang GRC team — led by Mr Khaw, who is also National Development Minister — said in a statement that it had rented the home “partly to support this VWO and partly because we felt it was an accessible place and had sufficient space to accommodate reporters”.

“We had not checked the VWO’s constitution. However, we have nothing but the highest regard for the work done by this VWO and will continue to support it in any way we can,” they said.

Source: www.todayonline.com

August 18, 2015