Is this ch@rles ch0ng an idiot?

[Unidentified]

"Elsewhere, the PAP candidate for Joo Chiat, Mr Charles Chong, took issue with Workers' Party's Mr Yee Jenn Jong's view that residents there did not want estate upgrading.

 

"(Mr Yee) JJ made statements like upgrading is not necessary, and he backed that up by saying he is a local boy, a local resident here. That sets us back quite a fair bit, in the sense that we are trying to convince the various agencies that upgrading is necessary, upgrading is what residents want, and we are trying to get to the front of the queue," said Mr Chong. "I know he has to make political statements during election time, but saying things which put residents' interests at risk is not something which we would like him to do."

 

Mr Chong said residents told him they wanted drains to be improved and roads to be widened. He suggested converting some narrow two-way streets, such as the ones at Telok Kurau estate, into one-way lanes.

 

Mr Chong added that he is concerned about elderly residents living in private property in the area but who may have no income.

 

"During my walkabouts, I see old couples, retirees with zero incomes, living off their earnings and getting very little from the (GST) Offset package, solely because they live in landed property. So in other words, they too are in need of assistance," he said.

 

"If you look at bank (savings and fixed) interest rates, they are pretty low, below one percent. And if you look at inflation, that's much higher than the returns they get in their savings. These people have got zero income, but by virtue of the fact that they live in private property, landed property, they get the minimum of the package that other Singaporeans get," he added.

 

"I think this is an issue I really have to address, because it doesn't seem a very equitable distribution. These people are probably in greater need than those people staying in 3-room HDB flats and with a job," said Mr Chong."

 

Sources

 

can anyone tell me what the FXXK is this Ah chong talking about?

if those staying in private properties have no income and not much savings, they can always sell their PRIVATE PROPERTY and live in a resale 3RM HDB. the sale from the PRIVATE PROPERTY is more than enough to last them till they die.

 

 

[Chrispie]

am sure when they wanna sell the private properties, their children will suddenly appear.

 

sounds like any party we know? sh!t coming out liao then start looking for toilet.

Edited May 6, 2011 by Chrispie

[Altivo]

remember he said we are lesser mortals? These demi-gods are unable to think and connect to us.

[Unidentified]

i think they are semi devils instead

[Ehchang8]

this show that those residents in landed complaining about lesser growth package are selfish, and together with this chong, they cannot understand the situation of 'lesser mortals' ...

[Wensong]

senseless talk by him.... if they are poor, can always downgrade to a HDB flat since currently they are sitting on expensive home equity

 

by comparing a 3room HDB with Job and a private home owner without job, amazing.....

 

 

[Metahorn]

This is typical of the ruling party members....disconnect with reality. Brain size of a pea and a missing heart. This is the kind of people that are serving us now.... hiaz....

[Joseph22]

senseless talk by him.... if they are poor, can always downgrade to a HDB flat since currently they are sitting on expensive home equity

 

by comparing a 3room HDB with Job and a private home owner without job, amazing.....

what was the current rule for getting HDB flat now if you had a private property before??

cannot remember if they have to wait for 6 months or was it only applicable to taking HDB loan or grant??

[Hermitage]

Think he must be aiming to get the votes from these group of "poor" landed property owners, as well as those of the general populace. Obviously backfired I suppose!

 

But I feel that his argument about the non-equitable distribution of the GST offset package is a valid point. This should not be pegged to where one lives, but to each individual's income, or lack thereof.

[Zenithpool]

I can only said, I am glad he is out of my GRC......

[Tayspiderx]

Aiya..Joo Chiat all landed ma, of cos he start his attack by touching on the locals and heck care of the bigger picture. Well....am lucky to be out of his smc this year , so that my vote can be of better use in marine parade grc

[Unidentified]

this pig head Chong might as well say those driving ferraris but no $ pump fuel need their help more, rather than those driving geely but have no $ problem pumping fuel.

 

 

1st class parliament with 1st class jokers!truly P8P!

Edited May 6, 2011 by Unidentified

[Unidentified]

am sure when they wanna sell the private properties, their children will suddenly appear.

 

sounds like any party we know? sh!t coming out liao then start looking for toilet.

 

yes,now the fire buring up the arse and all come out and sounds so kind and humble.

we had enough of your nonsense!

go and win your votes from those 'newly convert citizens'.

 

[Vroomtattat]

Mention that at your rally lor and see what happens . . . why didn't you??

[Vroomtattat]

yes,now the fire buring up the arse and all come out and sounds so kind and humble.

we had enough of your nonsense!

go and win your votes from those 'newly convert citizens'.

 

So will it BACKFIRE??

[Darthrevan]

how to believe the person with the infamous "higher mortal" quote?

[Kiadaw]

how to believe the person with the infamous "higher mortal" quote?

What did he said?

[Aimnfire]

I can only said, I am glad he is out of my GRC......

 

same here