When i go meet my MP, he will always say "We will be mindful"
mindful of this
mindful of that
mindful of this
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Phrases used by parrots: "...everyone has a part to play...", "...play their part..."
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I would love to replace the word "part" with "pork"....
Typical motherhood statements from the pappies
Everyone has a part to play,except when it's time to reap the rewards or have a say,then u should jolly well fark off,u played ur part.
#20
"It rests on one basic principle: Everyone has a part to play and should look out for one another to stay safe in these common public spaces."
LTA is making the same mistakes as it did with PMD by espousing the naive philosophy of graciousness and hoping that every PMD rider will be responsible. The fact is: not everyone is responsible.
Forum: Path safety a shared responsibility
We thank Mr Ramamurthy Mahesh Kumar (Penalties the only way to harmony on shared paths, Aug 17) as well as Mr Lawrence Loh Kiah Muan and Mr Lim Kock Lian (Tough code of conduct needed for cyclists; and Pedestrians, cyclists sharing paths will lead to accidents, both Aug 13) for their feedback.
We have heard diverse views from both pedestrians and active mobility device users. Some have encountered inconsiderate device users who do not dismount in crowded spaces, while others have seen pedestrians who continue to use their mobile devices and refuse to give way.
When the Code of Conduct for Active Mobility Device Users was introduced in 2018, we established 12 guidelines for cyclists and riders to ride in a safe and considerate manner on public paths.
For example, those on active mobility devices, being the faster ones on a path, should always give way to pedestrians - and slow down or dismount in crowded places.
We have now added four simple safety tips for pedestrians. In doing so, the code of conduct now applies to all path users, setting out behavioural norms for greater path safety.
It rests on one basic principle: Everyone has a part to play and should look out for one another to stay safe in these common public spaces.
In tandem with promoting gracious path-sharing behaviour, we will continue to expand our active mobility infrastructure to improve connectivity for device users and better safety for pedestrians.
Where there are cycling paths parallel to footpaths, active mobility device users should use them. However, there is just not enough space in Singapore for us to build distinct paths for every different user.
The Land Transport Authority will press on with active enforcement of regulations as well as public education. Active mobility device users who flout the rules will face stiff penalties.
The safety of all path users is paramount as we continue to promote active mobility in Singapore.
Overall path safety has improved significantly, with active mobility accidents on public paths dropping by about half over the past year.
We can do even better together, as we build a culture of responsibility and graciousness, for safer paths and more enjoyable journeys.
Chan Boon Fui
Group Director, Active Mobility
Land Transport Authority
"It rests on one basic principle: Everyone has a part to play and should look out for one another to stay safe in these common public spaces."
LTA is making the same mistakes as it did with PMD by espousing the naive philosophy of graciousness and hoping that every PMD rider will be responsible. The fact is: not everyone is responsible.
Forum: Path safety a shared responsibility
We thank Mr Ramamurthy Mahesh Kumar (Penalties the only way to harmony on shared paths, Aug 17) as well as Mr Lawrence Loh Kiah Muan and Mr Lim Kock Lian (Tough code of conduct needed for cyclists; and Pedestrians, cyclists sharing paths will lead to accidents, both Aug 13) for their feedback.
We have heard diverse views from both pedestrians and active mobility device users. Some have encountered inconsiderate device users who do not dismount in crowded spaces, while others have seen pedestrians who continue to use their mobile devices and refuse to give way.
When the Code of Conduct for Active Mobility Device Users was introduced in 2018, we established 12 guidelines for cyclists and riders to ride in a safe and considerate manner on public paths.
For example, those on active mobility devices, being the faster ones on a path, should always give way to pedestrians - and slow down or dismount in crowded places.
We have now added four simple safety tips for pedestrians. In doing so, the code of conduct now applies to all path users, setting out behavioural norms for greater path safety.
It rests on one basic principle: Everyone has a part to play and should look out for one another to stay safe in these common public spaces.
In tandem with promoting gracious path-sharing behaviour, we will continue to expand our active mobility infrastructure to improve connectivity for device users and better safety for pedestrians.
Where there are cycling paths parallel to footpaths, active mobility device users should use them. However, there is just not enough space in Singapore for us to build distinct paths for every different user.
The Land Transport Authority will press on with active enforcement of regulations as well as public education. Active mobility device users who flout the rules will face stiff penalties.
The safety of all path users is paramount as we continue to promote active mobility in Singapore.
Overall path safety has improved significantly, with active mobility accidents on public paths dropping by about half over the past year.
We can do even better together, as we build a culture of responsibility and graciousness, for safer paths and more enjoyable journeys.
Chan Boon Fui
Group Director, Active Mobility
Land Transport Authority
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U don't play your part, they will unleash the doberman to bite you.
Piss And Poop will only play the "Talking Cock" part and "Collecting Money" part.
#21
"So, besides incentives, the workers also have to play their part, Mr Chua said. "Training and reskilling will help, but a mindset change might also be required on the part of the older workers.""
Every day "pay their part, play a part, do their part, everyone has a part to play...." like ngiam keng
Jobs Growth Incentive to spur hiring of older workers
Aimed at boosting the hiring of local workers, especially older ones, the $1 billion Jobs Growth Incentive will give salary subsidies to qualifying firms that hire local workers over the next six months. The co-payment goes up for workers aged 40 and above.ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
It will tilt the balance in favour of them but this must go together with training, say analysts
Sue-Ann Tan
The Jobs Growth Incentive will entice companies to hire older workers, whose higher salary expectations are one of the bigger challenges this demographic poses for employers, analysts said.
But this must go together with training, they added.
The $1 billion scheme was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on Monday, aimed at boosting hiring of local workers, especially the older ones.
Firms that hire local workers over the next six months will receive a subsidy of up to 25 per cent of their salaries for one year, subject to a cap. This applies to growth firms that meet the qualifying criteria.
The co-payment goes up to 50 per cent for workers aged 40 and above.
OCBC Bank's head of treasury research and strategy Selena Ling said: Mature workers may face many challenges, ranging from higher salary, possibly obsolete skills, (to) lack of digital skills, and perceptions that they are less nimble."
She added that the co-payment is "very generous" and can be seen as giving a big push for the SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package, which helps to expand job, traineeship and skills training opportunities for Singaporeans hit by the pandemic.
National University of Singapore Business School associate professor Lawrence Loh said the co-payment will also tilt the balance for many companies towards employing older workers, who are often disadvantaged in the job hunt.
"Older workers are price takers in the job market now, especially amid the pandemic crisis. Their previous jobs will have higher salaries and if these levels are expected in the new job situations, there is certainly a mismatch. The double whammy is that the high pay is coupled with old skills," he said.
"The co-payments will hopefully help defray any retraining costs or even bring up the pay as close to previous levels as possible."
Maybank Kim Eng senior economist Chua Hak Bin said the incentive will also push firms to consider the merits of older workers more seriously, which is important as the population ages, and a failure in this respect can lead to a rise in structural unemployment rates in the mature population.
"There is a risk that firms may retrench older workers because their pay is likely higher than younger recruits'. Older workers may also be more set in their ways and less willing to switch roles if the firm has to change direction, particularly towards adopting new technology."
These same factors could hinder them from getting hired.
So, besides incentives, the workers also have to play their part, Mr Chua said. "Training and reskilling will help, but a mindset change might also be required on the part of the older workers."
Companies that are hiring said the new scheme is encouraging in supporting their efforts, especially towards mature workers.
Hair care firm Beijing 101 Hair Consultants, which has almost 20 job openings, said the incentive can also reduce manpower costs, especially if the mature worker needs more time to pick up the required skills.
Its human resource manager Coco Lim said: "We have mature workers in different roles like hair therapist, customer service officer and roadshow promoter, for example, so it is very much dependent on what the mature workers want and their willingness to learn."
Mr Imran Bustamam, group head of human resources at logistics firm Ninja Van, said: "We do not discriminate when hiring, and have several older employees in various roles across the organisation. All staff across all levels of the organisation are offered training and development initiatives." It has about 100 positions open now.
A DBS Bank spokesman said: "DBS is committed to helping more mature workers adapt to the new normal and encouraging employees to embrace continuous growth and development in their career journey. We have in place proactive professional conversion programmes to help equip employees with the skills and competencies to be future-ready."
Earlier, DBS announced it intends to hire over 2,000 people in Singapore this year.
It is also reskilling employees across departments in eight job roles ranging from back-end banking operations to client-facing ones, to help staff gain the necessary knowledge and competencies to take on new or enhanced roles.
"So, besides incentives, the workers also have to play their part, Mr Chua said. "Training and reskilling will help, but a mindset change might also be required on the part of the older workers.""
Every day "pay their part, play a part, do their part, everyone has a part to play...." like ngiam keng
Jobs Growth Incentive to spur hiring of older workers
Aimed at boosting the hiring of local workers, especially older ones, the $1 billion Jobs Growth Incentive will give salary subsidies to qualifying firms that hire local workers over the next six months. The co-payment goes up for workers aged 40 and above.ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
It will tilt the balance in favour of them but this must go together with training, say analysts
Sue-Ann Tan
The Jobs Growth Incentive will entice companies to hire older workers, whose higher salary expectations are one of the bigger challenges this demographic poses for employers, analysts said.
But this must go together with training, they added.
The $1 billion scheme was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on Monday, aimed at boosting hiring of local workers, especially the older ones.
Firms that hire local workers over the next six months will receive a subsidy of up to 25 per cent of their salaries for one year, subject to a cap. This applies to growth firms that meet the qualifying criteria.
The co-payment goes up to 50 per cent for workers aged 40 and above.
OCBC Bank's head of treasury research and strategy Selena Ling said: Mature workers may face many challenges, ranging from higher salary, possibly obsolete skills, (to) lack of digital skills, and perceptions that they are less nimble."
She added that the co-payment is "very generous" and can be seen as giving a big push for the SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package, which helps to expand job, traineeship and skills training opportunities for Singaporeans hit by the pandemic.
National University of Singapore Business School associate professor Lawrence Loh said the co-payment will also tilt the balance for many companies towards employing older workers, who are often disadvantaged in the job hunt.
"Older workers are price takers in the job market now, especially amid the pandemic crisis. Their previous jobs will have higher salaries and if these levels are expected in the new job situations, there is certainly a mismatch. The double whammy is that the high pay is coupled with old skills," he said.
"The co-payments will hopefully help defray any retraining costs or even bring up the pay as close to previous levels as possible."
Maybank Kim Eng senior economist Chua Hak Bin said the incentive will also push firms to consider the merits of older workers more seriously, which is important as the population ages, and a failure in this respect can lead to a rise in structural unemployment rates in the mature population.
"There is a risk that firms may retrench older workers because their pay is likely higher than younger recruits'. Older workers may also be more set in their ways and less willing to switch roles if the firm has to change direction, particularly towards adopting new technology."
These same factors could hinder them from getting hired.
So, besides incentives, the workers also have to play their part, Mr Chua said. "Training and reskilling will help, but a mindset change might also be required on the part of the older workers."
Companies that are hiring said the new scheme is encouraging in supporting their efforts, especially towards mature workers.
Hair care firm Beijing 101 Hair Consultants, which has almost 20 job openings, said the incentive can also reduce manpower costs, especially if the mature worker needs more time to pick up the required skills.
Its human resource manager Coco Lim said: "We have mature workers in different roles like hair therapist, customer service officer and roadshow promoter, for example, so it is very much dependent on what the mature workers want and their willingness to learn."
Mr Imran Bustamam, group head of human resources at logistics firm Ninja Van, said: "We do not discriminate when hiring, and have several older employees in various roles across the organisation. All staff across all levels of the organisation are offered training and development initiatives." It has about 100 positions open now.
A DBS Bank spokesman said: "DBS is committed to helping more mature workers adapt to the new normal and encouraging employees to embrace continuous growth and development in their career journey. We have in place proactive professional conversion programmes to help equip employees with the skills and competencies to be future-ready."
Earlier, DBS announced it intends to hire over 2,000 people in Singapore this year.
It is also reskilling employees across departments in eight job roles ranging from back-end banking operations to client-facing ones, to help staff gain the necessary knowledge and competencies to take on new or enhanced roles.
#22
"This shows that more can be done to improve tray return rates, and all of us can play a part starting with the hawker centre that we patronise."
There they go ahead, asking everyone to play their part when they fail to understand the reasons why patrons do not want to return trays.
Forum: Over a third refuse to return trays, clear used tissues at hawker centres
PUBLISHED
6 HOURS AGO
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We thank Ms Susan Tan Lin Neo for her feedback (Dangers of bad habits at hawker centres not taken seriously, Aug 13).
We agree with her that patrons at hawker centres must clear their own trays and used tissues. As used tissues or wet wipes can be contaminated, they pose a risk to others who touch them directly, or the surfaces they were in contact with.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) urges the public to properly dispose of their used tissues and wet wipes to keep the dining tables clean for the next user, and minimise the risk of disease transmission to cleaners and other diners.
Ms Tan is also right in stating that leaving table-clearing to cleaners is the wrong mindset to have. We still hear the occasional comment that clearing one's litter or tray would deprive cleaners of their jobs.
This is a misconception, and an excuse that a minority of diners use for not cleaning up after themselves.
Cleaners will still have other cleaning tasks to perform at the tray return points or centralised dishwashing stations.
In fact, leaving trays and soiled tissues behind makes their cleaning jobs more difficult. Thankfully, the majority of those who frequent hawker centres understand the important roles played by cleaners as essential workers in safeguarding public health, and do their part to keep Singapore clean.
The NEA has been deploying SG Clean Ambassadors to hawker centres since June 19 to advise patrons to return their trays and used crockery, and to properly dispose of their used tissues or wet wipes. Disappointingly, only about 60 per cent of diners comply when advised by our ambassadors.
The average tray return rate at new hawker centres with automated tray return and centralised dishwashing facilities, as well as a few existing hawker centres with manual tray return racks, is currently above 60 per cent, compared with around 30 per cent for most other hawker centres across the island.
The locations of the centres with good tray return rates are well spread out geographically.
This shows that more can be done to improve tray return rates, and all of us can play a part starting with the hawker centre that we patronise.
We urge everyone to work with the NEA to take greater ownership of our hawker centres, to help maintain the clean and hygienic environment of our community dining rooms.
Andrew Low
Director, Hawker Centres Division
National Environment Agency
"This shows that more can be done to improve tray return rates, and all of us can play a part starting with the hawker centre that we patronise."
There they go ahead, asking everyone to play their part when they fail to understand the reasons why patrons do not want to return trays.
Forum: Over a third refuse to return trays, clear used tissues at hawker centres
PUBLISHED
6 HOURS AGO
FACEBOOKTWITTER
We thank Ms Susan Tan Lin Neo for her feedback (Dangers of bad habits at hawker centres not taken seriously, Aug 13).
We agree with her that patrons at hawker centres must clear their own trays and used tissues. As used tissues or wet wipes can be contaminated, they pose a risk to others who touch them directly, or the surfaces they were in contact with.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) urges the public to properly dispose of their used tissues and wet wipes to keep the dining tables clean for the next user, and minimise the risk of disease transmission to cleaners and other diners.
Ms Tan is also right in stating that leaving table-clearing to cleaners is the wrong mindset to have. We still hear the occasional comment that clearing one's litter or tray would deprive cleaners of their jobs.
This is a misconception, and an excuse that a minority of diners use for not cleaning up after themselves.
Cleaners will still have other cleaning tasks to perform at the tray return points or centralised dishwashing stations.
In fact, leaving trays and soiled tissues behind makes their cleaning jobs more difficult. Thankfully, the majority of those who frequent hawker centres understand the important roles played by cleaners as essential workers in safeguarding public health, and do their part to keep Singapore clean.
The NEA has been deploying SG Clean Ambassadors to hawker centres since June 19 to advise patrons to return their trays and used crockery, and to properly dispose of their used tissues or wet wipes. Disappointingly, only about 60 per cent of diners comply when advised by our ambassadors.
The average tray return rate at new hawker centres with automated tray return and centralised dishwashing facilities, as well as a few existing hawker centres with manual tray return racks, is currently above 60 per cent, compared with around 30 per cent for most other hawker centres across the island.
The locations of the centres with good tray return rates are well spread out geographically.
This shows that more can be done to improve tray return rates, and all of us can play a part starting with the hawker centre that we patronise.
We urge everyone to work with the NEA to take greater ownership of our hawker centres, to help maintain the clean and hygienic environment of our community dining rooms.
Andrew Low
Director, Hawker Centres Division
National Environment Agency
of-cause it is everyone play their part, because more than 50% play by PAP parts that is why they are still racking million dollars salary.
when the nation is not in good health, it is because citizen do not play by their book. when the nation is progressing it is because of their out-standing performance therefore they should be paid million dollars and still called citizen "idiot"
do not tell me I have to play my part before you willing to drop 50% of your salary.
when the nation is not in good health, it is because citizen do not play by their book. when the nation is progressing it is because of their out-standing performance therefore they should be paid million dollars and still called citizen "idiot"
do not tell me I have to play my part before you willing to drop 50% of your salary.
This shows that more can be done to improve tray return rates, and all of us can play a part starting with the hawker centre that we patronise.
We urge everyone to work with the NEA to take greater ownership of our hawker centres, to help maintain the clean and hygienic environment of our community dining rooms.
Letters like these are pieces of shit which they dish out. If more can be done, tell us how the NEA is working towards the things which can be improved. Even my dog knows that more can be done. At least give examples.
Motherhood statements without telling us what they have done and why is the situation still like that?
We urge everyone to work with the NEA to take greater ownership of our hawker centres, to help maintain the clean and hygienic environment of our community dining rooms.
Letters like these are pieces of shit which they dish out. If more can be done, tell us how the NEA is working towards the things which can be improved. Even my dog knows that more can be done. At least give examples.
Motherhood statements without telling us what they have done and why is the situation still like that?
#23
"I immediately wrote to NTUC to explain that to play my part in curbing the spread of Covid-19, I have resorted to food deliveries and online grocery shopping, and that my preference is to avoid going out, especially to crowded places."
Forum: NTUC should send shareholder vouchers by mail
A few weeks ago, I received a letter from NTUC to collect its 50th anniversary commemorative shareholder vouchers at a few of its collection centres (supermarkets).
I immediately wrote to NTUC to explain that to play my part in curbing the spread of Covid-19, I have resorted to food deliveries and online grocery shopping, and that my preference is to avoid going out, especially to crowded places.
I requested that my vouchers be sent to my home address.
Unfortunately, NTUC replied that sending the vouchers is not possible and I could authorise a third party to collect the vouchers on my behalf.
It disappoints me that NTUC fails to see that sending someone on my behalf does nothing to lessen the risk of spreading the virus.
All corporations have a social responsibility to do their part to curb the spread of the coronavirus, and more so for cooperatives such as NTUC.
Ong Kok Lam
"I immediately wrote to NTUC to explain that to play my part in curbing the spread of Covid-19, I have resorted to food deliveries and online grocery shopping, and that my preference is to avoid going out, especially to crowded places."
Forum: NTUC should send shareholder vouchers by mail
A few weeks ago, I received a letter from NTUC to collect its 50th anniversary commemorative shareholder vouchers at a few of its collection centres (supermarkets).
I immediately wrote to NTUC to explain that to play my part in curbing the spread of Covid-19, I have resorted to food deliveries and online grocery shopping, and that my preference is to avoid going out, especially to crowded places.
I requested that my vouchers be sent to my home address.
Unfortunately, NTUC replied that sending the vouchers is not possible and I could authorise a third party to collect the vouchers on my behalf.
It disappoints me that NTUC fails to see that sending someone on my behalf does nothing to lessen the risk of spreading the virus.
All corporations have a social responsibility to do their part to curb the spread of the coronavirus, and more so for cooperatives such as NTUC.
Ong Kok Lam
I don't understand, during the upgrading, HDB decide what window supplier or part to put-up.
why is that the next 5-years or beyond, if any window fell-off or repair become the owner's cost ?
HDB engaged supplier with less then 5-years or warranty or quality assurance ?
why is that the next 5-years or beyond, if any window fell-off or repair become the owner's cost ?
HDB engaged supplier with less then 5-years or warranty or quality assurance ?
#24
"But they added that firms must also do their part in ensuring transparency and accountability."
Singapore Exchange Regulation proposals can help reassure investors, say experts
The Singapore Exchange Centre in Shenton Way.PHOTO: REUTERS
PUBLISHED
AUG 7, 2020, 5:00 AM SGT
Sue-Ann Tan
The proposed changes by the Singapore Exchange's regulatory arm, Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo), to strengthen its enforcement powers and require listed companies to have specific whistle-blowing policies can help to reassure investors, said experts.
But they added that firms must also do their part in ensuring transparency and accountability.
Mr David Gerald, founder, president and chief executive of the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, said: "The proposed new changes to the listing rules will provide SGX RegCo with greater flexibility and provide swifter accountability, and clarity, in the securities market through its governing enforcement actions.
"While SGX RegCo already has myriad other tools to monitor and enforce an orderly market, these new proposed amendments will mean swift and appropriate enforcement... This will only reassure investors."
Associate Professor Lawrence Loh of the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School said quick enforcement response is fundamental to the smooth functioning of the stock exchange.
"The new enforcement powers thus benefit investors, who will now have better assurances and confidence in the issuers - this will, in turn, feedback to the issuers (through) better liquidity and turnover."
Associate Professor Mak Yuen Teen, also of NUS Business School, said he had previously expressed concern about an enforcement process with too many layers.
"I believe the aim (of the suggested changes) is to make the enforcement process less bureaucratic and I am fully supportive of that," he said.
SGX RegCo also proposed that listed companies be required to have a whistle-blowing policy.
Mr Gerald said the move will improve corporate governance, but Prof Mak said the effectiveness of such a policy also depends on how the companies choose to implement it.
"Even if they are mandatory, it doesn't mean they will be effective," Prof Mak said, citing firms where corporate culture is poor as an example. "It's very easy in such cases to brush aside whistle-blowing complaints rather than investigate them even if there is enough evidence supporting such complaints."
Mr Gerald said: "Companies themselves must rise to the challenge to ensure transparency and accountability... (They) should make timely and meaningful disclosures, not just materially price-sensitive but trade-sensitive information as well."
Sue-Ann Tan
"But they added that firms must also do their part in ensuring transparency and accountability."
Singapore Exchange Regulation proposals can help reassure investors, say experts
The Singapore Exchange Centre in Shenton Way.PHOTO: REUTERS
PUBLISHED
AUG 7, 2020, 5:00 AM SGT
Sue-Ann Tan
The proposed changes by the Singapore Exchange's regulatory arm, Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo), to strengthen its enforcement powers and require listed companies to have specific whistle-blowing policies can help to reassure investors, said experts.
But they added that firms must also do their part in ensuring transparency and accountability.
Mr David Gerald, founder, president and chief executive of the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, said: "The proposed new changes to the listing rules will provide SGX RegCo with greater flexibility and provide swifter accountability, and clarity, in the securities market through its governing enforcement actions.
"While SGX RegCo already has myriad other tools to monitor and enforce an orderly market, these new proposed amendments will mean swift and appropriate enforcement... This will only reassure investors."
Associate Professor Lawrence Loh of the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School said quick enforcement response is fundamental to the smooth functioning of the stock exchange.
"The new enforcement powers thus benefit investors, who will now have better assurances and confidence in the issuers - this will, in turn, feedback to the issuers (through) better liquidity and turnover."
Associate Professor Mak Yuen Teen, also of NUS Business School, said he had previously expressed concern about an enforcement process with too many layers.
"I believe the aim (of the suggested changes) is to make the enforcement process less bureaucratic and I am fully supportive of that," he said.
SGX RegCo also proposed that listed companies be required to have a whistle-blowing policy.
Mr Gerald said the move will improve corporate governance, but Prof Mak said the effectiveness of such a policy also depends on how the companies choose to implement it.
"Even if they are mandatory, it doesn't mean they will be effective," Prof Mak said, citing firms where corporate culture is poor as an example. "It's very easy in such cases to brush aside whistle-blowing complaints rather than investigate them even if there is enough evidence supporting such complaints."
Mr Gerald said: "Companies themselves must rise to the challenge to ensure transparency and accountability... (They) should make timely and meaningful disclosures, not just materially price-sensitive but trade-sensitive information as well."
Sue-Ann Tan
Gerald David is way past his USE BY date.
https://governanceforstakeholders.com/author/mak-yuen-teen/
https://governanceforstakeholders.com/author/mak-yuen-teen/
#25
"Telcos have a part to play in stopping scam calls"
Forum: Telcos have a part to play in stopping scam calls
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Learning from the experiences of victims and staying safe is just part of the solution when it comes to tackling online scams (Online scams remain a worry, Aug 30).
Such high-tech crimes come about because of the ease with which criminals can contact prospective victims anonymously.
Those responsible for facilitating such tactics have as much, if not more, responsibility in ensuring public safety.
Thus far, the lucrative telcos are keeping mum and not doing anything significant to stop this menace. The telcos have as yet not given a good reason why tracing a scammer using a telephone line is so difficult to do.
Telcos say they do not have the technological ability to efficiently trace a call, which is baffling because they already offer customers a call-back feature for a fee.
Wouldn't this be the most efficient method of tracing a scammer through the phone call-back feature by the telcos if a customer did not subscribe to a caller ID display?
When scammers know that they can be easily identified, they will be less willing to try so easily.
There is no excuse why the telcos are not fulfilling their civic duty to keep customers' phone lines safe from scammers.
Saying that pranksters will abuse the system is not acceptable for the same reason that not intervening encourages scammers to intimidate customers.
The Government should compel the telcos to set up a system where customers can block the phone numbers of scammers without any fuss.
Thomas Lee Hock Seng (Dr)
"Telcos have a part to play in stopping scam calls"
Forum: Telcos have a part to play in stopping scam calls
PUBLISHED
6 HOURS AGO
FACEBOOKTWITTER
Learning from the experiences of victims and staying safe is just part of the solution when it comes to tackling online scams (Online scams remain a worry, Aug 30).
Such high-tech crimes come about because of the ease with which criminals can contact prospective victims anonymously.
Those responsible for facilitating such tactics have as much, if not more, responsibility in ensuring public safety.
Thus far, the lucrative telcos are keeping mum and not doing anything significant to stop this menace. The telcos have as yet not given a good reason why tracing a scammer using a telephone line is so difficult to do.
Telcos say they do not have the technological ability to efficiently trace a call, which is baffling because they already offer customers a call-back feature for a fee.
Wouldn't this be the most efficient method of tracing a scammer through the phone call-back feature by the telcos if a customer did not subscribe to a caller ID display?
When scammers know that they can be easily identified, they will be less willing to try so easily.
There is no excuse why the telcos are not fulfilling their civic duty to keep customers' phone lines safe from scammers.
Saying that pranksters will abuse the system is not acceptable for the same reason that not intervening encourages scammers to intimidate customers.
The Government should compel the telcos to set up a system where customers can block the phone numbers of scammers without any fuss.
Thomas Lee Hock Seng (Dr)
#26
" ESG urged firms to play their part in keeping staff and customers safe amid the Covid-19 pandemic, such as by intervening when groups of customers intermingle."
Repeat offender among six F&B, beauty businesses fined for flouting Covid-19 safety rules
Enterprise Singapore warned that if businesses continue to flout the rules, they may face higher fines, suspension and even court charges.PHOTOS: LENG SAAP ROT FAI MARKET/ FACEBOOK, NEW UDON MOOKATA/ FACEBOOK
Tiffany Fumiko Tay
SINGAPORE - Five restaurants and a beauty salon have been fined for breaching safe management measures, following a sweep by Enterprise Singapore (ESG) last month.
New Udon Thai Food at Golden Mile Complex was fined $2,000 for failing to ensure 1m spacing between groups of diners, its second infringement since June.
King of Fried Rice and Leng Saap @ Rot Fai Market at Golden Mile Tower and Little Myanmar Restaurant and Yanant Thit at Peninsula Plaza were fined $1,000 each for the same offence.
Beauty salon Mei Mei Beauty at People's Park Complex was also fined $1,000 after it was found to be offering threading services where the thread was held in the beautician's mouth. This practice is currently disallowed, ESG said in a statement on Sunday (Sept 6).
If these businesses continue to flout the rules, they may face higher fines, suspension and even court charges, the agency warned.
Under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act, first-time offenders may be fined up to $10,000 and jailed for up to six months, while repeat offences may incur a fine of up to $20,000 and imprisonment of up to 12 months.
ESG urged firms to play their part in keeping staff and customers safe amid the Covid-19 pandemic, such as by intervening when groups of customers intermingle.
Members of the public should also be socially responsible and comply with the measures put in place at establishments, it said.
Diners should limit gatherings to five, avoid mixing with other groups and put their masks back on as soon as they have finished their meal, ESG said.
" ESG urged firms to play their part in keeping staff and customers safe amid the Covid-19 pandemic, such as by intervening when groups of customers intermingle."
Repeat offender among six F&B, beauty businesses fined for flouting Covid-19 safety rules
Enterprise Singapore warned that if businesses continue to flout the rules, they may face higher fines, suspension and even court charges.PHOTOS: LENG SAAP ROT FAI MARKET/ FACEBOOK, NEW UDON MOOKATA/ FACEBOOK
Tiffany Fumiko Tay
SINGAPORE - Five restaurants and a beauty salon have been fined for breaching safe management measures, following a sweep by Enterprise Singapore (ESG) last month.
New Udon Thai Food at Golden Mile Complex was fined $2,000 for failing to ensure 1m spacing between groups of diners, its second infringement since June.
King of Fried Rice and Leng Saap @ Rot Fai Market at Golden Mile Tower and Little Myanmar Restaurant and Yanant Thit at Peninsula Plaza were fined $1,000 each for the same offence.
Beauty salon Mei Mei Beauty at People's Park Complex was also fined $1,000 after it was found to be offering threading services where the thread was held in the beautician's mouth. This practice is currently disallowed, ESG said in a statement on Sunday (Sept 6).
If these businesses continue to flout the rules, they may face higher fines, suspension and even court charges, the agency warned.
Under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act, first-time offenders may be fined up to $10,000 and jailed for up to six months, while repeat offences may incur a fine of up to $20,000 and imprisonment of up to 12 months.
ESG urged firms to play their part in keeping staff and customers safe amid the Covid-19 pandemic, such as by intervening when groups of customers intermingle.
Members of the public should also be socially responsible and comply with the measures put in place at establishments, it said.
Diners should limit gatherings to five, avoid mixing with other groups and put their masks back on as soon as they have finished their meal, ESG said.
#27
"The authorities in Singapore are doing their best to keep us safe, but the responsibility does not fall on them alone. Everyone has a part to play. The least we can do is to follow the rules and instructions that have been set."
Writer is so naive. If reminders work, then there would not be any littering, not be PMD accidents, not be any cyclists vs pedestrians accidents, not be any uncleared utensils at hawker and food centers, and not be anyone not wearing masks.
Forum: Remind people of need for continued vigilance against Covid-19 virus
PUBLISHED
SEP 15, 2020, 11:18 PM SGT
The continued increase in Covid-19 cases around the world is reason enough for us to stay vigilant and not let our guard down.
The authorities in Singapore are doing their best to keep us safe, but the responsibility does not fall on them alone. Everyone has a part to play. The least we can do is to follow the rules and instructions that have been set.
On public buses and MRT trains, passengers are in close proximity to one another in a confined space.
The authorities have been reminding passengers to avoid talking to one another or on their cellphones, as doing so could increase the potential spread of the coronavirus through droplets in the breath.
But in spite of that, many commuters do not take the advice seriously. Perhaps, more reminders should be put up in buses and trains. There should also be more frequent reminder announcements in trains.
Safe distancing ambassadors could also be deployed on board buses and trains to ensure that commuters follow the rules.
Meanwhile, schools and institutes of higher learning should remind students of safe measures regularly.
I often see large groups of students gathering in public areas. They may not fully understand the severity of the virus or may be refusing to follow the rules. Either way, this issue needs to be addressed.
More creative ways are needed to ensure that the minority who refuse to follow rules understand the risk they pose to their loved ones.
The virus situation in Singapore is under control but this could lead to a false sense of security among some.
Constant and regular reminders might be what is needed.
Lim Tong Wah
"The authorities in Singapore are doing their best to keep us safe, but the responsibility does not fall on them alone. Everyone has a part to play. The least we can do is to follow the rules and instructions that have been set."
Writer is so naive. If reminders work, then there would not be any littering, not be PMD accidents, not be any cyclists vs pedestrians accidents, not be any uncleared utensils at hawker and food centers, and not be anyone not wearing masks.
Forum: Remind people of need for continued vigilance against Covid-19 virus
PUBLISHED
SEP 15, 2020, 11:18 PM SGT
The continued increase in Covid-19 cases around the world is reason enough for us to stay vigilant and not let our guard down.
The authorities in Singapore are doing their best to keep us safe, but the responsibility does not fall on them alone. Everyone has a part to play. The least we can do is to follow the rules and instructions that have been set.
On public buses and MRT trains, passengers are in close proximity to one another in a confined space.
The authorities have been reminding passengers to avoid talking to one another or on their cellphones, as doing so could increase the potential spread of the coronavirus through droplets in the breath.
But in spite of that, many commuters do not take the advice seriously. Perhaps, more reminders should be put up in buses and trains. There should also be more frequent reminder announcements in trains.
Safe distancing ambassadors could also be deployed on board buses and trains to ensure that commuters follow the rules.
Meanwhile, schools and institutes of higher learning should remind students of safe measures regularly.
I often see large groups of students gathering in public areas. They may not fully understand the severity of the virus or may be refusing to follow the rules. Either way, this issue needs to be addressed.
More creative ways are needed to ensure that the minority who refuse to follow rules understand the risk they pose to their loved ones.
The virus situation in Singapore is under control but this could lead to a false sense of security among some.
Constant and regular reminders might be what is needed.
Lim Tong Wah
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