Vulcann 6th Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 Really? Hmmm... From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1174686/1/.html No "party politics" when appointing advisers: PA Posted: 04 January 2012 1023 hrs SINGAPORE: The People's Association (PA) said it does not get involved in "party politics" when appointing advisers to grassroots organisations (GROs). It was responding to media queries on whether Mr Anthony Loh, appointed on Tuesday as adviser to the Bedok Reservoir-Punggol grassroots organisations to replace former Foreign Minister George Yeo, will be fielded as a candidate in the next general election. PA said in appointing advisers, it selects the candidate best able to lead the GROs in serving the residents and it looks at three criteria - his ability to do the job, his passion for serving the community, and whether he has the support of grassroots leaders at large. Most importantly, he must also have the willingness to serve. PA said its mission and that of its GROs is to connect people to people; people to government; and government to people. PA and GROs aim to build social capital by bringing people from all backgrounds (across ages, races and estates) together to bond, to promote racial harmony and social cohesion. GROs provide platforms that facilitate interaction amongst residents and neighbours, helping them to deepen friendships, and strengthen mutual trust and support in the community. PA and GROs also help connect people to government, as well as government to people. GROs feedback to government issues that affect people; and GROs disseminate the thinking behind government policies, and why these policies are for the general good of the people. PA and GROs also help to promote government campaigns and implement government social programmes. Grassroots advisers lead and guide the GROs on the work of the PA. They are the link between government and people. - CNA/ck ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Turbocharged January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 Really? Hmmm... From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1174686/1/.html No "party politics" when appointing advisers: PA Posted: 04 January 2012 1023 hrs SINGAPORE: The People's Association (PA) said it does not get involved in "party politics" when appointing advisers to grassroots organisations (GROs). It was responding to media queries on whether Mr Anthony Loh, appointed on Tuesday as adviser to the Bedok Reservoir-Punggol grassroots organisations to replace former Foreign Minister George Yeo, will be fielded as a candidate in the next general election. PA said in appointing advisers, it selects the candidate best able to lead the GROs in serving the residents and it looks at three criteria - his ability to do the job, his passion for serving the community, and whether he has the support of grassroots leaders at large. Most importantly, he must also have the willingness to serve. PA said its mission and that of its GROs is to connect people to people; people to government; and government to people. PA and GROs aim to build social capital by bringing people from all backgrounds (across ages, races and estates) together to bond, to promote racial harmony and social cohesion. GROs provide platforms that facilitate interaction amongst residents and neighbours, helping them to deepen friendships, and strengthen mutual trust and support in the community. PA and GROs also help connect people to government, as well as government to people. GROs feedback to government issues that affect people; and GROs disseminate the thinking behind government policies, and why these policies are for the general good of the people. PA and GROs also help to promote government campaigns and implement government social programmes. Grassroots advisers lead and guide the GROs on the work of the PA. They are the link between government and people. - CNA/ck I have two words of advice for everybody that reads this... 1. Buy a sturdy umbrella and carry it at all times (falling pigshit stinks) 2. Buy pork NOW - the price is sure to go up soon as flying pigs are hard to catch Disclaimer here - although I mention pigs, this is no way intended to insult anybody or anyone, it's just used as a common saying where I come from Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unidentified 1st Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 hao siao,even without 1 P behind,it's still controlled by the pappies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relagsingh 4th Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 Don't believe the hype. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 How come all grassroot advisors so far seem to be member of PAP then??? Food for thought??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrathchild156 2nd Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 "they" thought we juz started pre-skool last Tues... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoverofCar 6th Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 (edited) You believe that? Now you will also believe the above! Edited January 4, 2012 by LoverofCar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiemdk 1st Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labixiaoxin Clutched January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 Who just fark? Very smelly.. All the b-------t... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latka 1st Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 Who just fark? Very smelly.. All the b-------t... U mean fart rite? If fark got smell, something wrong somewhere or just pure BO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latka 1st Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 I have two words of advice for everybody that reads this... 1. Buy a sturdy umbrella and carry it at all times (falling pigshit stinks) 2. Buy pork NOW - the price is sure to go up soon as flying pigs are hard to catch Disclaimer here - although I mention pigs, this is no way intended to insult anybody or anyone, it's just used as a common saying where I come from Too late, CNY coming, bak kwa price go up oready. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rncw 5th Gear January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 if they get in someone from opposition party, then they can truly claim no party politics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear January 4, 2012 Author Share January 4, 2012 if they get in someone from opposition party, then they can truly claim no party politics Seriously bro... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1668 Neutral Newbie January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 Wayang-ing as usual ..... what's new? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razgriz Clutched January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 <quote> PA said in appointing advisers, it selects the candidate best able to lead the GROs in serving the residents and it looks at three criteria - his ability to do the job, his passion for serving the community, and whether he has the support of grassroots leaders at large. </quote> So, Mr Sitoh, is a better advisor that Mr Chiam See Tong, who had been serving there more than 20 years... whichever SGporean gonna believe this rubbish ?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celicar Turbocharged January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 Correct what. By appointing this Anthony guy, PA is avoiding political trouble, so won't get involved in party politics lor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear January 4, 2012 Author Share January 4, 2012 I have two words of advice for everybody that reads this... 1. Buy a sturdy umbrella and carry it at all times (falling pigshit stinks) 2. Buy pork NOW - the price is sure to go up soon as flying pigs are hard to catch Disclaimer here - although I mention pigs, this is no way intended to insult anybody or anyone, it's just used as a common saying where I come from Your Kiwi humor never cease to amaze me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerwoods Turbocharged January 4, 2012 Share January 4, 2012 if they get in someone from opposition party, then they can truly claim no party politics This one will happen on Dec 21 2012 the day after Doomsday. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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