Dr tan cheng bok- a decent ex pap mp

seiyup warrior · May 22, 2011

Dr Tan CHeng Bok is one of the not many PAP MPs I have regard.

I remembered vividly in one parliamentary meeting he raised doubts and concerns on importation of foreigners.That OLD Dog immediately jumped onto his feet and told Dr Tan,in his dictatorial tone,"YOU KNOW BETTER OR I KNOW BETTER"
Dr Tan obviously saw the futility to continue the debate.Dr Tan,like many Singaporeans in their heart of heart,is simply pissed off with such arrogance.That OLD DOG just simply cannot take criticism nor accept counsel.

Coming back to Dr Tan CHeng Bok,he recently asked a good question ,why the need for a name change for the work-in-progress Jurong Hospital to that of a late property tycoon whose family,I appreciate,are paying back to societyBut the point is Jurong Hospital is already being built on tax-payees money

For those who donot already know,Dr Tan CHeng Bok attended the REFORM PARTY political rally for WEST COAST GRC on the night of 5th May 2011 at the Clementi Stadium.As he walked slowly up the stadium steps between 7.30pm and8.00pm, he was handshaked by a couple of spectators and took a seat among ordinary folks,where he knew he rightfully belonged.Never before have I seen a PAP MP openly allowed himself to be seen in opposition party political rally

scroobal · May 22, 2011

He was brought in by GCT and very soon upset the oldman. He became a thorn to the various govt bodies. This guy is a legend. The first time I heard of him was in the early 1980s about a "god" in the middle of Ama Keng Farmland. He was also very careful in choosing his fellow doctors in practice. All with high EQ. The number of parents that owe him big time for releasing the CPF for overseas studies for their kids is immeasurable.

And yes, get out of line and Old man will brow beat you. The last case was NMP Viswa Sadasivam - no squeak since and he rightly put it in his response to many comments in online forums - he has to look after his rice bowl.

seiyup warrior said:
Dr Tan CHeng Bok is one of the not many PAP MPs I have regard.

I remembered vividly in one parliamentary meeting he raised doubts and concerns on importation of foreigners.That OLD Dog immediately jumped onto his feet and told Dr Tan,in his dictatorial tone,"YOU KNOW BETTER OR I KNOW BETTER"
Dr Tan obviously saw the futility to continue the debate.Dr Tan,like many Singaporeans in their heart of heart,is simply pissed off with such arrogance.That OLD DOG just simply cannot take criticism nor accept counsel.

Coming back to Dr Tan CHeng Bok,he recently asked a good question ,why the need for a name change for the work-in-progress Jurong Hospital to that of a late property tycoon whose family,I appreciate,are paying back to societyBut the point is Jurong Hospital is already being built on tax-payees money

For those who donot already know,Dr Tan CHeng Bok attended the REFORM PARTY political rally for WEST COAST GRC on the night of 5th May 2011 at the Clementi Stadium.As he walked slowly up the stadium steps between 7.30pm and8.00pm, he was handshaked by a couple of spectators and took a seat among ordinary folks,where he knew he rightfully belonged.Never before have I seen a PAP MP openly allowed himself to be seen in opposition party political rally

aangsc · May 22, 2011

Isn't he the same one who question the change of Jurong Hosp to Ng Teng Fong just because of $200M donation. One of the "Few Good Men".

scroobal · May 22, 2011

Yes. The idea of buying naming rights is a commercial transaction. If they are sincere about their donation, people are happy that some sort of recognition is given such as naming a wing or a facility etc. The fact that this guy built condo and commercial buildings with poor quality is not lost on many.

aangsc said:
Isn't he the same one who question the change of Jurong Hosp to Ng Teng Fong just because of $200M donation. One of the "Few Good Men".

Narong Wongwan · May 22, 2011

Tan Cheng Bok always one of the highest votes polled.
Well liked by everyone and looked after his ward well.
Was told no one in his ward ever gotten a HDB parking summons.

glockman · May 22, 2011

aangsc said:
Isn't he the same one who question the change of Jurong Hosp to Ng Teng Fong just because of $200M donation. One of the "Few Good Men".

Indeed Dr Tan Cheng Bok is a true patriot, well-loved by many. I am glad he's no longer with the pap. Because the pap is a collection of men and women who are despised by more and more people.

[video=youtube;M_7pX4uiT8I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_7pX4uiT8I[/video]

Debonerman · May 22, 2011

I am all for renaming Kelatan Lane Clinic..........The Ong Beng Seng Center for Venereal Diseases! Discounts for Pappy dogs guaranteed!:oIo:

Narong Wongwan · May 22, 2011

Debonerman said:
I am all for renaming Kelatan Lane Clinic..........The Ong Beng Seng Center for Venereal Diseases! Discounts for Pappy dogs guaranteed!:oIo:

If they so desire a hospital then the CDC can also put up for rename

middaydog · May 22, 2011

I remembered he cried on national TV during Sars episode and many here excused him of croc tears

scroobal · May 22, 2011

Actually it is the other around - Tan Cheng Bock is famous for chiding his residents for failing to pay their fines so much so that no one dare turn up for his meet the people session and ask for help in waiver. Since there is no letter to HDN, TP asking for help, they assume that residents are fined.

The govt bodies are dead scared of his letters and he will go to PMO directly if he does not find it right. He does not use PA as he feels their remit is wrong.

Narong Wongwan said:
Was told no one in his ward ever gotten a HDB parking summons.

scroobal · May 22, 2011

In 52 year of PAP rule, only 2 MPs said or indicated that they will do something within the party so that they will act in the interest of Singaporeans. Viv B is one and the other is Tan Cheng Bock is the other. Guess who kept the promise.

middaydog said:
I remembered he cried on national TV during Sars episode and many here excused him of croc tears

MightyMouse · May 22, 2011

aangsc said:
Isn't he the same one who question the change of Jurong Hosp to Ng Teng Fong just because of $200M donation. One of the "Few Good Men".

The donation is only for $125M not $200M.

Dr Tan did not reject the donation outright as it is still a sizable amount but suggested that the family of the late NTF be given the honour of naming the hospital after a deserving Singaporean such as our late Presidents Wee Kim Wee, Ong Teng Cheong, etc. His suggestion was not taken up and he resigned from the Jurong General Hospital Board as he disagree with the principle of renaming the hospital on the basis of a donation.

pocoyo · May 23, 2011

scroobal said:
He was brought in by GCT and very soon upset the oldman. He became a thorn to the various govt bodies. This guy is a legend. The first time I heard of him was in the early 1980s about a "god" in the middle of Ama Keng Farmland. He was also very careful in choosing his fellow doctors in practice. All with high EQ. The number of parents that owe him big time for releasing the CPF for overseas studies for their kids is immeasurable.

And yes, get out of line and Old man will brow beat you. The last case was NMP Viswa Sadasivam - no squeak since and he rightly put it in his response to many comments in online forums - he has to look after his rice bowl.

He is truly a legend in Ama Keng. He would still be one if Ama Keng were still around.

I believe everyone staying in Ama Keng knows about him. Too bad Ama Keng is gone for good like the rest under the hands of PAP.

Surprised to know he was linked to GCT.

He is a down-to-earth man. I would say he merely joined the wrong party.

However I guess he didn't have much choice of who to join at that time.

Anyway he is indeed a nice guy who never looks down on a person who is of lower class to him.

csjcsjcsj · May 23, 2011

Soon enough most of the PAPs will become Ex-PAP. That is the strong trend forced by us Singaporeans. :biggrin:

Rogue Trader · May 23, 2011

scroobal said:
This guy is a legend. The first time I heard of him was in the early 1980s about a "god" in the middle of Ama Keng Farmland.

pocoyo said:
He is truly a legend in Ama Keng. He would still be one if Ama Keng were still around.

I believe everyone staying in Ama Keng knows about him. Too bad Ama Keng is gone for good like the rest under the hands of PAP.

Sorry but can you guys elaborate on the Ama Keng story to the noob here? Thank you!

sirus · May 23, 2011

sirus · May 23, 2011

[video=youtube;wpZq4GGV83U]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpZq4GGV83U&feature=related[/video]

moolightaffairs · May 23, 2011

lky dont like talents, he only like obedient dogs.
lky dont like his subordinates to be magnanimous, which oppose to his tyranny way of controlling peasants.
lky scared of leaders that treat the people well because people will replace him with those leaders!!!

pocoyo · May 23, 2011

Rogue Trader said:
Sorry but can you guys elaborate on the Ama Keng story to the noob here? Thank you!

What I know is he had his clinic at Ama Keng almost since the village was established. And I think his clinic was there until the whole village was demolished.

The thing is during his practice there as a doctor, he had been very nice and kind to all his patient.

It was told that he would even help people even if it was beyond medical matter.

One main significance of him is he never put on an act and he is very humble to anyone he speaks to.

This is definitely different from most of the PAP guys.

These are all I can recall for now. How it helps..

Rogue Trader · May 23, 2011

Thanks. His community spirit is indeed inspiring.

Dr tan cheng bok- a decent ex pap mp

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