PM: 10 peaceful years since 9/11 not by chance

[Ahtong]

When I read this article, I really . I am not privy to whatever James Bond stuff that goes on behind the scenes but since 9/11 we have had multiple security screw ups like Mas Selamat, Ah Took, people clearing customs with the wrong passport, corpse water and so on.

 

Makes me feel that we had 10 peaceful years more because the terrorists consider us small fries and the Yanks have been busy pounding them. IIRC, Mas Selamat got exposed because of a tip off from the US.

 

S'pore's 10 peaceful years didn't happen by chance: PM

Mr Lee acknowledges role of Home Team, S'poreans in staying calm in turbulent times

 

Updated 11:55 AM Sep 12, 2011

by Carolyn Quek

SINGAPORE - Singapore has had 10 peaceful years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States, but that did not happen by chance, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday as he looked back on how the country has been affected by the events of Sept 11, 2001, on the last decade.

 

Noting that security forces here and the various Home Team agencies have worked hard to keep the country safe, Mr Lee said: "We pre-empted, we detected, we arrested and detained people who would have done bad things to us and done us a lot of harm - not just hurt and kill Singaporeans but brought damage and torn apart our whole society and racial harmony."

 

The Prime Minister, who was speaking at the Teck Ghee Lantern Night celebrations in Ang Mo Kio, also said that the event affected not only the United States, but also changed the world, triggering a battle with terrorists.

 

But Singaporeans have lived calmly and the country's racial harmony has been strengthened, and this is something to give thanks and be grateful for, added Mr Lee.

 

"Our different communities have worked together to come closer together, to build trust with one another, to be able to feel more Singaporean, even though we know that there are tensions and problems in the world outside. And so over 10 years, we've had peaceful years, and we've come closer together."

 

Mr Lee said he was also glad to see many families from other races coming together for the lantern festival last night.

 

"When we celebrate the lantern festival or when we celebrate the other community festivals in Singapore - whether it's Hari Raya or Deepavali - we all celebrate together regardless of race, language or religion and tonight I am very happy to see many Malay families, Indian families, bringing their kids here and celebrating with us this lantern festival.

 

"It reminds us how happy we have been and it reminds us how hard we have to work to keep this harmony together for many years to come," said the Prime Minister.

 

Mr Lee, who was accompanied by his wife, Ms Ho Ching, for the festivities, was also presented a calligraphy scroll at the event and took part in a lantern walk with residents.

 

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Edited September 13, 2011 by Ahtong

[Joseph22]

Sorry, we got 10 peaceful years because i am a NSF and NSman through out this whole time

 

after i ROD, i dont know if still as peaceful

[Ahtong]

Oh yah, almost forgot.

 

MRT depot got broken into ... TWICE.

 

Of course the dog brigade will say that technically SMRT is a private organization .....

[Booboon]

well done again. Blowing his own trumpet.

[Funner]

when the police cant help in times of trouble

 

what is there to talk about terrorist

 

isnt the police in a skewed way a bit like terrorist - get paid for doing what

 

[Civic6228]

Sure ..... someone did escape from the retention centre ... but we are still safe due to the good work by others ????

[Scion]

maybe it's time for KPI appraisal again?

 

society safe and secure? check

good GDP growth? check

SG rating is AAA? check

stable CPF growth? check (not enough? bring in more FTs)

happy citizens? check (cannot see, cannot hear)

party still in full control? check

 

ok receive A for KPI

well done, 30% increment and 20 month bonuses for everyone in the cabinet

 

[Aaron_soh80]

Dun worry ..ur FTS will be well protected as well...

[Moredhel]

Tok cok sing cong play mahjong and eat mooncake.

 

Just so happened that US is all hyped up about 9/11 and singapore just so happened detected, tracked, arrested and detained 3 JI linked members and widely publicized.

 

 

Even blind also know what is going on.

[Ender]

Sure ..... someone did escape from the retention centre ... but we are still safe due to the good work by others ????

Not forgetting the Malaysian authority for the 10yrs. They caught the limping terrorist that escape from our facility.

[Silver_blade]

As much as we like to complaint about the gov and our gov like to talk 'big'...but someone (working independently, working with foreign agencies, etc...) must be doing something right to keep S'pore free of terrorist attack since 9/11. Sure there are screw-ups, etc.....such peace do not happen by chance.

Edited September 13, 2011 by Silver_blade

[Funner]

strange

LKY have always kept his opinion that his ministers are worth millions in the private sector

many of us dont see MBT or WKS being hounded by the private sector and paying them millions to work for them

instead it is the likes of GIC and temasek that are harbouring them

[Silver_blade]

Maybe their talents are too good for the private sectors.

 

[Ahtong]

Maybe their talents are too good for the private sectors.

Their talent is turning billion dollar corporations into million dollar corporations

[Ender]

Maybe their talents are too good for the private sectors.

MBT talent lie in generating(squeezing) money from citizen. ERP, COE. DBSS. Not applicable to privates sector where there's a product to sell and marketing to do to generate money

Edited September 13, 2011 by Ender