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Why Are There Jobs In Singapore Reserved For Pinoys Only?

Dear All Singapore Stuff,

I came across this job advertisement for a job in Singapore that says only Filipinos or Indonesians may apply. Are these jobs that Singaporeans cannot do? The company is IOTA group, a Swiss International Technical assistance company.

Here’s the link to the job advertisement:http://www.rigzone.com/jobs/postings/857163/Commissioning_profiles.asp

The advertisement reproduced in full:

IOTA GROUP RECRUITMENT PROGRAM – SINGAPORE

IOTA GROUP , a Swiss International Technical assistance company, has been selected by a world class leading oil and gas company for the commissioning of a yard in SINGAPORE. We are searching for Supervisors and Technicians : piping, instrumentation, electrical, Mechanical, Rotating Machines engineers, Process and DCS (no inspector profiles). The first mobilizations are planned in September 2015. The duration of the commissioning has been estimated for 12 months renewable.

Place of work :
Singapore : resident status and rotation 4×4 (the applicant must already hold the necessary authorization to stay and work in Singapore).

Job purpose :
The job holder is responsible to assist his discipline supervisor in his technical duties and accountability to superintendent. He ensures that the implementation of the Yard work carried out by Contractor is performed in compliance with the project specifications and safety requirements.

Minimum qualification / Experience for Supervisors :
Engineering D3 or equivalent Graduate from recognized University in related engineering discipline.

Mini experience required :
Above 15 years of experience as supervisor in oil and Gas industry or Petrochemical industry, and 10 years in similar position Good knowledge of commissioning sequence of an onshore and offshore project, ability to control and challenge progress schedule.

Fluent in English is mandatory

Only Filipino and Indonesian candidates Thank you to send us your full application by completing and returning the Personal data sheet in attachment with your curriculum vitae ONLY in word form

Jacob
A.S.S. Contributor

Source: www.allsingaporestuff.com

July 31, 2015
Malay Naval Diver Stays Strong Despite NDP Rehearsals During Fasting Month

Being a Naval Diver, CPL Mohamed Firdauz Bin Mohamed Ali is no stranger to tough training.

This time, however, he had the added challenge of training while fasting for Ramadan.

“The first few rehearsals were tough,” said CPL Firdauz, “the only way to cool off was to pour water over my head during breaks.”

But his peers and trainers’ concern for him kept him going – they prepared additional bottles of water for him to cool off, as well as refreshments for when he breaks fast.

Source: Ng Eng Hen

July 31, 2015
PAP In Panic Mode, Loss Of Power Inevitable

The unnecessary changes to the boundaries of electoral constituencies is confirmation of PAP’s loss of confidence.

Contrary to propaganda, PAP NEVER resolved any issues because it has not addressed the root cause of our problems, ie mindless population increase to generate ‘growth’.

PAP’s ‘solution’ – increase the frequency of trains and number of buses, ramp up housing, increase CPF Minimum Sum amount and Medishield premiums, hike petrol duty after oil prices have collapsed, promise more hospital beds with a disproportionate increase of foreigners, etc. If that’s considered solving our issues, then ordinary Singaporeans can replace our ministers at a fraction of their salaries.

Instead of belatedly biting the bullet, PAP assumes it has the luxury of time to engage in propaganda, shamelessly exploit LKY’s death for sympathy votes and return tax dollars in the form of GST vouchers to buy our votes. What a joke.

PAP runs Singapore as a large corporation and is able to attract like-minded greedy candidates who are paid almost $200,000 annually for a part-time job. Loyalists are destined to become CEOs/directors of government-linked companies despite sleeping on the job or spouting half truths for years/decades. Eg, ex DPM Wong Kan Seng – chairman of Temasek-owned Ascendas-Singbridge, ex minister Lim Boon Heng – chairman of Temasek Holdings, etc.

If ex ministers (excluding Aljuneid GRC losers) did not belong to the jiak liao bee category, why can’t they stand on their own two feet and join the private sector? Why are they still dependent on tax dollars after leaving politics?

Most PAP loyalists have also been parachuted into million-dollar top management positions without any relevant experience, such as SMRT paper general CEO and (sinking) NOL paper general Ng Yat Chung. For decades, PAP has been ‘promoting’ thousands of its loyalists based more on guan xi than merit and members of the public have been taken for a ride on Singapore’s ‘meritocratic’ system.

In the real world, political affiliation has its rewards, such as PAP supporters being appointed town council agents with contracts that are worth millions. Likewise for an opposition party but on a much smaller scale. (residents are shortchanged when winning contracts is dependent on political affiliation)

When PAP wields absolute power and is unaccountable to the people, its supporters enjoy the privileges of political affiliation. But what are the consequences when the reverse happens and it no longer controls parliament? Such a thought must be giving PAP sleepless nights.

A huge loss will mean PAP will no longer be able to ‘feed’ thousands of its fair-weather supporters, many who are multi millionaires. This will eventually lead to a further decline in support followed by its eventual fall due to an unstoppable loss of confidence.

PAP did not abandon the use of propaganda and bullying tactics after the last election; it did not tackle the population issue head on. Its incompetence is now obvious to an increasing number of voters but it is still using propaganda to prevent the inevitable loss of power. The old PAP dog doesn’t seem to be able to learn any new tricks till today and isn’t even aware the clock had started ticking in 2011.

PAP fears it will be in deep trouble should opposition party members become MPs. Parliamentary questions on transparency will fly thick and fast for the first time in our 50-year history and whatever the revelations, PAP will also likely be history. The last time we saw a real debate – PM Lee and Goh Chok Tong kena grilled by JBJ and Chiam See Tong in 1988. Video link We need more real debates as they will benefit Singapore.

That PAP is in panic mode has been confirmed by the arbitrary redrawing of electoral boundaries. But its loss of power is inevitable because it has never addressed the root cause of our problems since 2011.

Source: https://likedatosocanmeh.wordpress.com

July 31, 2015
MINDEF Tests Remote Disabling Of Gadgets

The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is widening its use of software that can remotely disable cameras in its mobile devices and wipe out their data.

Mobile device management (MDM) technology is being tested for camera-equipped tablets that are used by civilian contractors to repair or manage more than 6,000 Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Mindef buildings and facilities across the island.

Such gadgets are increasingly being used to perform non-core functions in the military.

If someone is found to be taking an unauthorised photo of a classified document or area with the tablet, the software can not only lock the device remotely, but also detect its location, delete its contents and disable its camera, microphone and Wi-Fi connection.

The Straits Times understands that Mindef is looking to hook up up to 520 mobile devices with the mobile device management software.

Brigadier-General Paul Chew, director of the Military Security Department, said Mindef is considering various options, including using MDM-configured mobile devices, to “strengthen governance and enhance efficiency of facilities management operations”.

Currently, MDM applications have been installed in tablets and laptops used by soldiers to access online lessons in military institutes such as the Basic Military Training Centre and Safti Military Institute.

The United States Defence Information Systems Agency has used MDM since 2013 to manage more than 97,400 users with BlackBerry, iOS and Android handsets or tablets. They include those from the army, air force and other defence agencies.

The latest move to use MDM software for facilities management-related devices will allow the SAF to ease restrictions on using camera- equipped mobile devices in camp but, at the same time, clamp down on the unauthorised use of such devices in highly sensitive areas.

Smartphones are increasing in popularity in Singapore, making up more than 70 per cent of the some 7.3 million mobiles in Singapore.

Since 2012, camera-equipped devices have been allowed in zones marked green, such as cookhouses, bunks and medical centres.

Zones marked red – such as unit operations rooms and offices with sensitive information – are no-camera-phone zones and servicemen must deposit their phones in lockers before entering them.

The DSO National Laboratories, Singapore’s largest defence research body, is among several organisations here that also use MDM software to manage mobile devices.

Mr Clement Teo, senior analyst at technology and market research company Forrester, said using technologies such as MDM is a smart and efficient way to secure and protect Mindef assets.

“You are enabling people to be as productive as they can be in the camp to get their jobs done without forcing them to change the device they use.”

Source: www.straitstimes.com

July 30, 2015
Malay Wedding – Not A Budget Affair

EDIT: Okay, I wasn’t expecting so many shares. I’m sorry if this offended anyone, but I would like to say that of course the figures vary, and it CAN vary greatly. The only reason this one costs this much is because almost everything an average Malay wedding has was factored in. However, and with that being said, this infographic is NOT implying that you have to spend this amount. Of course it’s a DUH thing (common sense!) to spend within your budget. The whole point of this is to inform the uninformed that Malay weddings are definitely not $50.
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I would say 8 out of 10 non-Malays I know are often plain ignorant when it comes to the expenses involved in a Malay wedding. In fact, I have met many of such people who have this impression that a Malay wedding only costs so much. To help address this common problem as well as to educate the non-Malays, I decided to create a simple visual graphic that breaks down the expenses of a Malay wedding in Singapore.

Disclaimer: These are average figures I got from speaking to my married and about-to-get-married friends, and they do not necessarily represent the mass. Also, the figures are based on only one side of the couple. So yes you are right – multiply them by two to get the final figures for both bride and groom’s events.

To all my Malay friends, if you have any input(s)/comment(s) on this, drop me a message!

P/S: Oh, I would also like to add one more point – Malay weddings usually never expect monetary recoup. We don’t complain even if we receive $10 (common amount, honestly) after feeding your family of 8!

Source: Nur Haryanti

July 30, 2015