Ysc3 Twincharged November 29, 2019 Share November 29, 2019 I did not know ICA celebrate April's Fools so early …. ICA says paying for ICs brings “a stronger sense of pride and ownership” but netizens feel differently After journalist Bertha Henson wrote a forum letter questioning, “Why charge Singaporeans for new ICs?”, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) responded saying that they “believe that a system where the applicant pays a small sum is better: It brings a stronger sense of pride and ownership of the card”. ICA's statement drew mixed reactions from netizens, with some finding the fee completely unnecessary, much like Henson. In her letter, Henson wrote that she agreed with and saw the “logic of this (changing her IC) as no one would be able to recognise me from my IC photograph”. However, she adds, “As a Singaporean who has never had to pay for her IC in her life, I was flabbergasted. For me, it’s not a question of affordability. It is about what this payment smacks of — a transaction to re-affirm your citizenship”. She wrote, “ICA said that the cost is subsidised for citizens, but my question is why a fee should even be levied for a replacement card”. Concluding her letter, Henson said, “I want my new IC to be a celebration of my citizenship, something I will be happy to have and to hold. Not something I paid S$10 for”. Replying to Henson, ICA responded saying, “The cost of replacing an NRIC is about S$60. Citizens pay S$10 and the balance of S$50 is subsidised. PRs pay a higher fee of S$50. "These fees have been charged and unchanged since 2000. The change is that re-registration is now also required at age 55. This has been the case since Jan 1, 2017." They add, “Ms Henson wants the whole sum to be subsidised. That is possible, but in effect, it means the taxpayer in general would pay the full sum, as opposed to S$50. The applicant would pay nothing, as opposed to S$10”. The line in their letter that proved to be controversial was when they wrote, “We believe that a system where the applicant pays a small sum is better: It brings a stronger sense of pride and ownership of the card. The S$10 sum is very manageable for most people”. Netizens came with mixed reactions as some felt that having to pay the S$10, though a small amount felt to them like putting a price on their citizenship. Conversely, others felt that their IC was a part of their identity and that a small fee was a very affordable price to pay. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic November 29, 2019 Share November 29, 2019 11 minutes ago, Ysc3 said: I did not know ICA celebrate April's Fools so early …. ICA says paying for ICs brings “a stronger sense of pride and ownership” but netizens feel differently After journalist Bertha Henson wrote a forum letter questioning, “Why charge Singaporeans for new ICs?”, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) responded saying that they “believe that a system where the applicant pays a small sum is better: It brings a stronger sense of pride and ownership of the card”. ICA's statement drew mixed reactions from netizens, with some finding the fee completely unnecessary, much like Henson. In her letter, Henson wrote that she agreed with and saw the “logic of this (changing her IC) as no one would be able to recognise me from my IC photograph”. However, she adds, “As a Singaporean who has never had to pay for her IC in her life, I was flabbergasted. For me, it’s not a question of affordability. It is about what this payment smacks of — a transaction to re-affirm your citizenship”. She wrote, “ICA said that the cost is subsidised for citizens, but my question is why a fee should even be levied for a replacement card”. Concluding her letter, Henson said, “I want my new IC to be a celebration of my citizenship, something I will be happy to have and to hold. Not something I paid S$10 for”. Replying to Henson, ICA responded saying, “The cost of replacing an NRIC is about S$60. Citizens pay S$10 and the balance of S$50 is subsidised. PRs pay a higher fee of S$50. "These fees have been charged and unchanged since 2000. The change is that re-registration is now also required at age 55. This has been the case since Jan 1, 2017." They add, “Ms Henson wants the whole sum to be subsidised. That is possible, but in effect, it means the taxpayer in general would pay the full sum, as opposed to S$50. The applicant would pay nothing, as opposed to S$10”. The line in their letter that proved to be controversial was when they wrote, “We believe that a system where the applicant pays a small sum is better: It brings a stronger sense of pride and ownership of the card. The S$10 sum is very manageable for most people”. Netizens came with mixed reactions as some felt that having to pay the S$10, though a small amount felt to them like putting a price on their citizenship. Conversely, others felt that their IC was a part of their identity and that a small fee was a very affordable price to pay. I never pay for my ic before what is is $10 about? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniu82 Supercharged November 29, 2019 Share November 29, 2019 If they can subsidize $50, why still charge the $10? Funny logic they have. My ownership and pride only worth $10? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged November 29, 2019 Author Share November 29, 2019 it is my responsibility to pay $60 or even $100 if I LOST my NRIC. but if its a updating/renewal exercise, I find it ridiculous to charge us for it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic November 29, 2019 Share November 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, Ysc3 said: it is my responsibility to pay $60 or even $100 if I LOST my NRIC. but if its a updating/renewal exercise, I find it ridiculous to charge us for it. I don’t understand: this $10 is for lost ic or update ic 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged November 29, 2019 Author Share November 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, Mustank said: I don’t understand: this $10 is for lost ic or update ic My understanding is for the change of photo when you reach a certain age. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic November 29, 2019 Share November 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, Ysc3 said: My understanding is for the change of photo when you reach a certain age. Then is f**k up They add, “Ms Henson wants the whole sum to be subsidised. That is possible, but in effect, it means the taxpayer in general would pay the full sum, as opposed to S$50. The applicant would pay nothing, as opposed to S$10”. How come when come to yog, dustbin, Marina Bay name, no say the taxpayer in general ah? tmd!! puizzzz!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic November 29, 2019 Share November 29, 2019 (edited) Govt dont need a reason when it comes to collecting money from all of us. Why do ppl still go and ask why collect money? "What's wrong with collecting more?" 😂 Our scholars study very hard on how to squeeze us dry. Even for what NSmen excellence award (go.gov.sg). Gibe you $100 grocery voucher but tell you it's taxable. I'm like thinking...buy grocery got gst liao, koh ai tell me taxable. Ai tax how many times like that? 🙄🤣 Edited November 29, 2019 by Watwheels 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mkl22 Twincharged November 29, 2019 Share November 29, 2019 13 minutes ago, Mustank said: Then is f**k up They add, “Ms Henson wants the whole sum to be subsidised. That is possible, but in effect, it means the taxpayer in general would pay the full sum, as opposed to S$50. The applicant would pay nothing, as opposed to S$10”. How come when come to yog, dustbin, Marina Bay name, no say the taxpayer in general ah? tmd!! puizzzz!!! then tax payers pay la. at least i will have foreigners subsidizing my IC. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ody_2004 Turbocharged November 29, 2019 Share November 29, 2019 talking about Photo.. is it a requirement to change photo at 30 years old? . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged November 29, 2019 Author Share November 29, 2019 18 minutes ago, Mustank said: Then is f**k up They add, “Ms Henson wants the whole sum to be subsidised. That is possible, but in effect, it means the taxpayer in general would pay the full sum, as opposed to S$50. The applicant would pay nothing, as opposed to S$10”. How come when come to yog, dustbin, Marina Bay name, no say the taxpayer in general ah? tmd!! puizzzz!!! I won't even call it "subsidise" ICA is demanding I replace something that is not spoilt or lost and I have to pay for it ? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged November 29, 2019 Author Share November 29, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Ody_2004 said: talking about Photo.. is it a requirement to change photo at 30 years old? . My current NRIC is a photo update replacement issued in 1993. (second nric), can't rem if I paid for it also …? I think our first was in SEC 4 ? Edited November 29, 2019 by Ysc3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic November 29, 2019 Share November 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ody_2004 said: talking about Photo.. is it a requirement to change photo at 30 years old? . It's a replacement of IC with your updated photo of your 30yo self. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ody_2004 Turbocharged November 29, 2019 Share November 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ysc3 said: My current NRIC is a photo update replacement issued in 1993. (second nric), can't rem if I paid for it also …? I think our first was in SEC 4 ? mine is so outdated till if i go casino they have problem recognizing/identifying me! whahahahaha.. I did heard people said MUST change photo at 30 years old wor.. I think i nearly 20 years overdue! whahahahahahaha 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic November 29, 2019 Share November 29, 2019 They have 1001 reasons to collect money la, no way you can argue with them de. Even they dont have a reason for it you also LL. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wt_know Supersonic November 29, 2019 Share November 29, 2019 new citizen pay 100x more to make it very very sense of pride and ownership? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic November 29, 2019 Share November 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, Wt_know said: new citizen pay 100x more to make it very very sense of pride and ownership? I think some pay even more than that. Just look at Mr Dyson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic November 29, 2019 Share November 29, 2019 13 minutes ago, Ody_2004 said: mine is so outdated till if i go casino they have problem recognizing/identifying me! whahahahaha.. I did heard people said MUST change photo at 30 years old wor.. I think i nearly 20 years overdue! whahahahahahaha Not all get to update. They only did so starting around the year 2005 or slightly earlier...I cant recall. So if you turned 30 before that they dont care about you. LoL... ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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