Heng Swee Keat talked about philanthrophy to camouflage scums in white evils

[Leepotism]

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Make philanthropy and volunteerism part of DNA: Heng Swee Keat
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SINGAPORE: Education Minister Heng Swee Keat has urged Singaporeans to make philanthropy and volunteerism part of their DNA.

That's one way, he said, to build a cohesive society.

Mr Heng was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a bursary distribution ceremony organised by the Singapore Buddhist Lodge on Saturday.

Elaborating on his maiden speech in Parliament earlier this week, Mr Heng noted that his ministry's emphasis on character education is all about ensuring a resilient Singapore.

He said that's because as a small nation in an increasingly volatile world, it is the character of a society and the shared values among the community that will underscore Singapore's success.

The Education Minister said: "It's also very important for us in valuing the collective that people should contribute to other's success. We should have a mentality of abundance so that those who are successful should help those who are less successful. And in fact, everyone can do that."

 

[scroobal]

I have a lot of respect for Heng Swee Kiat for his attitude and ability to execute over the years, but he seems to be detached tot he reality on the ground. Singaporeans fear being displaced in mid-career, housing seems to a challenge for the young couples, local kids struggle with foreign kids who are a year older and more matured, the old who live longer spend their time wondering when they have to kneel down for their next meal etc.

Philanthrophy and volunteerism is the furthest things on their mind. Values are well and good but not in these times. I am sure we were all born with a good heart and we would do our very best if we are able to have a secure future.

He grew up in Bukit Merah, not exactly the Holland Road and I would have thought that he learnt his lessons from his childhood days.

 

[HedgeTrader]

Needy rely on gahment for help = crutch mentality

Needy rely on charity for help = social bonding

All I can say to gahment is :oIo:

 

[Fook Seng]

Have a policy that places the onus of taking care of the weak and needed on the common people. See how difficult it is? Who says our Govt. is pragmatic?