Kb27 Supersonic November 18, 2014 Share November 18, 2014 Cheaper to use a $5 hammer... Students win $30,000 to develop app that encourages people to not use their phones - See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/students-win-30000-develop-app-encourages-people-not-use#sthash.qX1T5NqQ.dpuf ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer 4th Gear November 18, 2014 Share November 18, 2014 lame app...y not design lets get rich kinda app...nb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benarsenal Turbocharged November 18, 2014 Share November 18, 2014 WTF So people need to use their phones to access this app which tells them not to use their phones? Bo liao. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic November 18, 2014 Share November 18, 2014 what the f**k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic November 18, 2014 Share November 18, 2014 Good $$$ for telcos when these apps do nothing but keep "talking" to one another. Do it on an aeroplane would be better. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic November 18, 2014 Share November 18, 2014 30 000!! nb...they sure know how to waste money sia....put phone inside cupboard under lock and key is a simpler and cheaper option....give me 10000 for that idea hor! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic November 18, 2014 Share November 18, 2014 What's this compared to holding a contest to name the budget terminal and the winner called it budget terminal. And to tear it down after 6 years of usage. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJX Turbocharged November 18, 2014 Share November 18, 2014 Dun give a damn abt what apps they r developing but wldnt mind having an appsolutely good time with the gal... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 LoL... So many ppl jealous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhtfhwlego Supercharged November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 What's this compared to holding a contest to name the budget terminal and the winner called it budget terminal. And to tear it down after 6 years of usage. name the budget terminal and the winner called it budget terminal. Reno for few million and after reno it got tore down within 1year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiuDeHua 4th Gear November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 Singapore spends $400,000 to rename Marina Bay... Marina Bay http://www.singapore-window.org/sw05/050722af.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiuDeHua 4th Gear November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 http://www.singapore50.sg/en/press/steering%20committee%20for%20sg50/an%20inclusive%20celebration%20shaped%20by%20singaporeans.aspx This is where the fund is coming from... "Successful applications can receive funding of up to $50,000 per project" To me, this is all govt wayang. But all govts need to wayang. And wayang is never cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckduck Turbocharged November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 hullo $600K is peanuts, $30K must be nose dirt... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcf777 Turbocharged November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 whats new.....our chenghu very rich. give scholarship and yet don't need to serve NS and BOND. Win lai lor...... ========================== The PAP government is giving out scholarships specifically for Pinoys in Philippines to come to Singapore to study in our local universities (NUS, NTU, SMU). Each award is for three to four years of tertiary study and covers return air fare, full tuition, an accommodation allowance and a living allowance of S$4,300 (around P150,000) per annum. Applicants of the scholarship must be Filipino citizens with excellent academic records and a good command of English. A recipient of the scholarship may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, grant or award without prior approval of the Singaporean government. (Source: http://globalnation.inquirer.net/114414/singapore-giving-out-scholarships/). Except for Medicine, Dentistry, Architecture and Law, all other disciplines are open to recipients of the scholarship. As Medicine, Dentistry and Law are elite courses, the Filipino scholars will instead be competing with average Singaporeans who usually take arts, science, business or engineering courses. It is therefore hard to imagine that most Singaporeans will not notice the privileges given to these special Pinoys. The PAP government seems to be keen on investing in Filipino talent development even though they do not even serve National Service. It is also stated in the terms of the scholarship that "the scholars are expected to return to their respective countries at the end of their studies to contribute to the development of their nations". That means there is NO BOND so it is not required that these Pinoys serve NS or contribute to Singapore. The scholarship appears to be a charitable act by the PAP government towards Filipinos. Moreover, it has been revealed that many Filipinos have fake qualifications from universities like Recto University (http://edition.cnn.com/2012/01/17/world/asia/philippines-recto/index.html). With its failure to scrutinize foreign talents like Anoop Shankar, can NUS be totally sure that these Filipinos are talented? There was also no attempt to disguise the fact that the scholarship was provided by government agencies in Singapore. The following was stated: "For eligibility criteria, terms of award and application procedures, applicants may go to the website: http://www.mfa.gov.sg.scp. Application forms, also available at the Singapore Embassy, may be downloaded from the website: http://www.scp.gov.sg/content/scp/sc...holarship.html. Completed applications must be submitted to the Singapore Embassy in Manila by Dec. 10. Applicants are encouraged to use the online application portal, http://singaporescholarship.scp.gov.sg., in addition to submitting the hard copies." So if you're a Pinoy hoping to live out the Singapore Dream and have a successful career, please go ahead and apply. I feel angry that the Singapore government is using taxpayers' money to fund the development of a bunch of Pinoys. It shouldn't be totally surprising, considering that we are already paying $25000 just to teach one PRC officer English. As a Singaporean, I am extremely disappointed with the PAP government for neglecting its own citizens while putting foreigners first. Many of our local Singaporeans are not on scholarships in local universities and they are burdened with a huge debt upon graduation. Several other Singaporeans, mainly poly graduates have to work part-time and pay higher fees to study at private universities because they couldn't get into local universities. And it is not because their grades are bad; it's because there aren't enough vacancies available for Singaporeans. Finally, there's the group of Singaporeans whose families have paid enormous amounts to send them abroad just so they can have a quality university education. The vast majority of Singaporeans are not on scholarships even though they are keen to get a degree and contribute to Singapore's development. Why must we compromise our own human capital development just to do charity for third world countries Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knoobie Supercharged November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 cannot find any more excuses on how to spend the money liao lah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 Ministers give the money to themselves comprain. They give to students as encouragement also comprain. How? Give you ar? [laugh] 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knoobie Supercharged November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 (edited) whats new.....our chenghu very rich. give scholarship and yet don't need to serve NS and BOND. Win lai lor...... ========================== The PAP government is giving out scholarships specifically for Pinoys in Philippines to come to Singapore to study in our local universities (NUS, NTU, SMU). Each award is for three to four years of tertiary study and covers return air fare, full tuition, an accommodation allowance and a living allowance of S$4,300 (around P150,000) per annum. Applicants of the scholarship must be Filipino citizens with excellent academic records and a good command of English. A recipient of the scholarship may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, grant or award without prior approval of the Singaporean government. (Source: http://globalnation.inquirer.net/114414/singapore-giving-out-scholarships/). Except for Medicine, Dentistry, Architecture and Law, all other disciplines are open to recipients of the scholarship. As Medicine, Dentistry and Law are elite courses, the Filipino scholars will instead be competing with average Singaporeans who usually take arts, science, business or engineering courses. It is therefore hard to imagine that most Singaporeans will not notice the privileges given to these special Pinoys. The PAP government seems to be keen on investing in Filipino talent development even though they do not even serve National Service. It is also stated in the terms of the scholarship that "the scholars are expected to return to their respective countries at the end of their studies to contribute to the development of their nations". That means there is NO BOND so it is not required that these Pinoys serve NS or contribute to Singapore. The scholarship appears to be a charitable act by the PAP government towards Filipinos. Moreover, it has been revealed that many Filipinos have fake qualifications from universities like Recto University (http://edition.cnn.com/2012/01/17/world/asia/philippines-recto/index.html). With its failure to scrutinize foreign talents like Anoop Shankar, can NUS be totally sure that these Filipinos are talented? There was also no attempt to disguise the fact that the scholarship was provided by government agencies in Singapore. The following was stated: "For eligibility criteria, terms of award and application procedures, applicants may go to the website: http://www.mfa.gov.sg.scp. Application forms, also available at the Singapore Embassy, may be downloaded from the website: http://www.scp.gov.sg/content/scp/sc...holarship.html. Completed applications must be submitted to the Singapore Embassy in Manila by Dec. 10. Applicants are encouraged to use the online application portal, http://singaporescholarship.scp.gov.sg., in addition to submitting the hard copies." So if you're a Pinoy hoping to live out the Singapore Dream and have a successful career, please go ahead and apply. I feel angry that the Singapore government is using taxpayers' money to fund the development of a bunch of Pinoys. It shouldn't be totally surprising, considering that we are already paying $25000 just to teach one PRC officer English. As a Singaporean, I am extremely disappointed with the PAP government for neglecting its own citizens while putting foreigners first. Many of our local Singaporeans are not on scholarships in local universities and they are burdened with a huge debt upon graduation. Several other Singaporeans, mainly poly graduates have to work part-time and pay higher fees to study at private universities because they couldn't get into local universities. And it is not because their grades are bad; it's because there aren't enough vacancies available for Singaporeans. Finally, there's the group of Singaporeans whose families have paid enormous amounts to send them abroad just so they can have a quality university education. The vast majority of Singaporeans are not on scholarships even though they are keen to get a degree and contribute to Singapore's development. Why must we compromise our own human capital development just to do charity for third world countries hahaha... tell own country man degree no important!! yet provide scholarship for foreigners!! how people not angry when they see that you pay a PRC 25k for engrish lesson!! I see a "bright" future!! Ministers give the money to themselves comprain. They give to students as encouragement also comprain. How? Give you ar? [laugh] yah lor.. govt no gib scholarship also comprain.. now gib scholarship to "attract" talents also comprain.. Edited November 19, 2014 by Knoobie ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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