Count-Bracula Twincharged May 26, 2018 Share May 26, 2018 Wonder if the MPs or ministers get free or discounted lunches. It will be against clean pay policy. Where got free, eat already pang phui tok kok about self discipline. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atonchia Supersonic May 26, 2018 Share May 26, 2018 (edited) It's not about the money. It's about the "face". I quote Mr Lim Wee Kiak, then MP for Nee Soon GRC in 2011, who said as such to Lianhe Zaobao: "If the annual salary of the Minister of Information, Communication and Arts is only $500,000, it may pose some problems when he discuss policies with media CEOs who earn millions of dollars because they need not listen to the minister's ideas and proposals. Hence, a reasonable payout will help to maintain a bit of dignity." Love his reasoning.No wonder USA need to get Trump to be President.... But in that sense the policies maker should be Warren and Bill. Because even Donald is still far cry from any of them. They will never accept any ideas or proposals from Trump?? But I thought legislation applies to everyone? Must pay Minister millions to allow them to pass legislation easily? No wonder majority of the people never get to have their voices heard. Because the Ministers are top earners. Majority 90% earn less than them just quietly accept any new legislation. Edited May 26, 2018 by Atonchia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic May 26, 2018 Share May 26, 2018 Wonder if the MPs or ministers get free or discounted lunches. It will be against clean pay policy. Paying free chicken rice in election rallies also counted ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic May 27, 2018 Share May 27, 2018 Paying free chicken rice in election rallies also counted ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aventador 6th Gear June 3, 2018 Share June 3, 2018 (edited) Aventador, on 26 May 2018 - 12:18 AM, said: I can guarantee you that all the MP get free parking in their area , this is a fact carry balls grassroots will even use chairs to reserve the lots for this VVIPs I think that this is against the 'clean wage' policy and lack of 'self discipline'? why Ong never refer to themselves leh? only tekan teachers? -------------------------------- Yah, so they better sort that out. “Free parking is at odds with the rest of the civil service” so the man says. Chua Moi Hoong in today Sunday TImes (premium article - https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/do-mps-and-grassroots-volunteers-pay-for-parking) “Is it true that they get to park for free at Parliament House? Intrigued, I asked the Clerk of Parliament. Answer: Yes. MPs - elected MPs as well as Non-Constituency and Nominated MPs - get to park at the restricted staff carpark at Parliament House, which is not open to the public, but only for staff, and authorised visitors and persons. Staff pay $139.10 for a monthly season parking ticket. Like other civil servants, they pay for parking at their work premises. In contrast, MPs park for free. The rationale is this: "Members of Parliament (MPs) do not have offices in Parliament House and do not require full-time parking here. As authorised persons to Parliament House on sitting days or when they are here for meetings to perform their official duties, MPs park their vehicles at the restricted carpark at no charge." Edited June 3, 2018 by Aventador 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aventador 6th Gear June 3, 2018 Share June 3, 2018 It shows how low the standard of the new 4G leaders are They lack the foresight to anticipate people will be going to ask hard questions about this topic on MP free parking? If they were smart , or perhaps street smart, they should have cleaned up their own backyard before going out and talk crap about 'Self Discipline' The founding leaders were world class minds, and great men. This group now........... In the wise words of Tin Pei Ling... I don't know what to say 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordanogavin 5th Gear June 3, 2018 Share June 3, 2018 Really disappointed with the 4G minister respond on this. The impact is very huge. Teachers are the educator of our young generation. They impart knowledge and moral value to the children. They are moulding the future of the nation. By imposing parking charges to teachers what is the message you want to send to the future generation? SGP... is a place where everything is based on economic dollar and cents, zero empathy....place? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WangWang888 5th Gear June 3, 2018 Share June 3, 2018 I didn't even want to read about their reasoning.... already given up 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash2017 Twincharged June 3, 2018 Share June 3, 2018 It shows how low the standard of the new 4G leaders are They lack the foresight to anticipate people will be going to ask hard questions about this topic on MP free parking? If they were smart , or perhaps street smart, they should have cleaned up their own backyard before going out and talk crap about 'Self Discipline' The founding leaders were world class minds, and great men. This group now........... In the wise words of Tin Pei Ling... I don't know what to say I like to say naive you and me how can you apply normal mortal standards and reasoning to them they considered themselve even cleaner than the catholic church pope who incidentally is checked on and off by a a council of bishops but for our men in white they ownself check ownself 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic June 3, 2018 Share June 3, 2018 Chua Moi Hoong in today Sunday TImes (premium article - https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/do-mps-and-grassroots-volunteers-pay-for-parking) “Is it true that they get to park for free at Parliament House? Intrigued, I asked the Clerk of Parliament. Answer: Yes. MPs - elected MPs as well as Non-Constituency and Nominated MPs - get to park at the restricted staff carpark at Parliament House, which is not open to the public, but only for staff, and authorised visitors and persons. Staff pay $139.10 for a monthly season parking ticket. Like other civil servants, they pay for parking at their work premises. In contrast, MPs park for free. The rationale is this: "Members of Parliament (MPs) do not have offices in Parliament House and do not require full-time parking here. As authorised persons to Parliament House on sitting days or when they are here for meetings to perform their official duties, MPs park their vehicles at the restricted carpark at no charge." Again, living in their ivory towers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey2011 5th Gear June 3, 2018 Share June 3, 2018 Love his reasoning. No wonder USA need to get Trump to be President.... But in that sense the policies maker should be Warren and Bill. Because even Donald is still far cry from any of them. They will never accept any ideas or proposals from Trump?? But I thought legislation applies to everyone? Must pay Minister millions to allow them to pass legislation easily? No wonder majority of the people never get to have their voices heard. Because the Ministers are top earners. Majority 90% earn less than them just quietly accept any new legislation. I quote Mr Lim Wee Kiak, then MP for Nee Soon GRC in 2011, who said as such to Lianhe Zaobao: "If the annual salary of the Minister of Information, Communication and Arts is only $500,000, it may pose some problems when he discuss policies with media CEOs who earn millions of dollars because they need not listen to the minister's ideas and proposals. Hence, a reasonable payout will help to maintain a bit of dignity." Many had voted a party over the person. But, where is that moral courage of the person, to stand firm on doing things the right way despite external pressure when there may be a negative impact on the self. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic June 4, 2018 Share June 4, 2018 Chua Moi Hoong in today Sunday TImes (premium article - https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/do-mps-and-grassroots-volunteers-pay-for-parking) “Is it true that they get to park for free at Parliament House? Intrigued, I asked the Clerk of Parliament. Answer: Yes. MPs - elected MPs as well as Non-Constituency and Nominated MPs - get to park at the restricted staff carpark at Parliament House, which is not open to the public, but only for staff, and authorised visitors and persons. Staff pay $139.10 for a monthly season parking ticket. Like other civil servants, they pay for parking at their work premises. In contrast, MPs park for free. The rationale is this: "Members of Parliament (MPs) do not have offices in Parliament House and do not require full-time parking here. As authorised persons to Parliament House on sitting days or when they are here for meetings to perform their official duties, MPs park their vehicles at the restricted carpark at no charge." Yeah, we already knew that, didnt we 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic June 4, 2018 Share June 4, 2018 I quote Mr Lim Wee Kiak, then MP for Nee Soon GRC in 2011, who said as such to Lianhe Zaobao: "If the annual salary of the Minister of Information, Communication and Arts is only $500,000, it may pose some problems when he discuss policies with media CEOs who earn millions of dollars because they need not listen to the minister's ideas and proposals. Hence, a reasonable payout will help to maintain a bit of dignity." Many had voted a party over the person. But, where is that moral courage of the person, to stand firm on doing things the right way despite external pressure when there may be a negative impact on the self. his comments reflects alot on his values as a person. it also explains why he's not a minister. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon82 Moderator June 4, 2018 Share June 4, 2018 Chua Moi Hoong in today Sunday TImes (premium article - https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/do-mps-and-grassroots-volunteers-pay-for-parking) “Is it true that they get to park for free at Parliament House? Intrigued, I asked the Clerk of Parliament. Answer: Yes. MPs - elected MPs as well as Non-Constituency and Nominated MPs - get to park at the restricted staff carpark at Parliament House, which is not open to the public, but only for staff, and authorised visitors and persons. Staff pay $139.10 for a monthly season parking ticket. Like other civil servants, they pay for parking at their work premises. In contrast, MPs park for free. The rationale is this: "Members of Parliament (MPs) do not have offices in Parliament House and do not require full-time parking here. As authorised persons to Parliament House on sitting days or when they are here for meetings to perform their official duties, MPs park their vehicles at the restricted carpark at no charge." 只许州官放火，不许百姓点灯 As a miliion dollar minister, or even a MP (who are paid ~$210K P.A. in allowances for their official duties), would they not feel lacking in dignity when facing their residents, whom most are drawing a much lower pay cheque than them, yet still have to pay for their parking charges? They are no different to those cheapo that drive good car yet evade paying parking fee through tailgating, imo... ... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic June 4, 2018 Share June 4, 2018 只许州官放火，不许百姓点灯 As a miliion dollar minister, or even a MP (who are paid ~$210K P.A. in allowances for their official duties), would they not feel lacking in dignity when facing their residents, whom most are drawing a much lower pay cheque than them, yet still have to pay for their parking charges? They are no different to those cheapo that drive good car yet evade paying parking fee through tailgating, imo... ... [thumbsdown] You should read Graceful comment in ST Opinion TODAY. That's oil on burning fire. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic June 4, 2018 Share June 4, 2018 Vote them out one by one in the next GEs. Seriously out of touch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyke Supercharged June 4, 2018 Share June 4, 2018 Vote them out one by one in the next GEs. Seriously out of touch. difficult when there's GRC when they hide the buay zhai newbies behind the bigwigs 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyke Supercharged June 4, 2018 Share June 4, 2018 Vote them out one by one in the next GEs. Seriously out of touch. difficult when there's GRC when they hide the buay zhai newbies behind the bigwigs ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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