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"COIs were convened in the case of the 2013 Little India riot and the 2011 MRT breakdowns. We have provided reasons for why the current review committee should be reconstituted as a COI, reasons to which the government has not responded. It is not clear from MOH's responses on Sunday why a review committee and not a COI is their preferred mechanism for addressing the Hepatitis C outbreak at SGH, to which five patient deaths may be linked." Leon Perera




Further Response to Ministry of Health’s (MOH) Press Secretary | The Workers' Party
We thank the MOH for its latest reply on this issue. All Singaporeans have a stake in an effective healthcare system. Everyone should feel confident that the risk of…
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"In light of the signing of the ICERD, the Workers’ Party believes the formation and functioning of a multiracial committee is the best way forward to study and address persistent perceptions of discrimination among all minority communities." Daniel Goh 吴佩松


Set Up Committee to Address Persistent Perceptions of Racial Discrimination | The Workers' Party
The Workers’ Party welcomes the signing of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) on October 19, 2015 and its expected ratification in 2017. The Workers’ Party strongly believes in the aspirations laid out in the National Pledge, and Singaporean…
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[h=5][URL="https://www.facebook.com/danpsgoh?fref=nf"]Daniel Goh 吴佩松[/h]
Here's a proposal signed in my name, as media chair of the party. I had a hand in crafting the proposal, in debating over it and arguing for it, and so did many others, especially my good colleagues and bros, Mohamed Fairoz Shariff and Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap . This is something I strongly believe in myself, but it is also a labour of love by many in the party, expressing our deeply held belief in Singapore's multiracialism.


Set Up Committee to Address Persistent Perceptions of Racial Discrimination | The Workers' Party
The Workers’ Party welcomes the signing of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) on October 19, 2015 and its expected ratification in 2017. The Workers’ Party strongly believes in the aspirations laid out in the National Pledge, and Singaporean…
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[h=5]Leon Perera[/h]20 hrs ·

Today, we have issued a reply to yesterday's MOH statement on our call for a COI into the Hepatitis C cluster. Please do share this with those you think have an interest in this subject.

[URL="http://www.wp.sg/further-response-to-ministry-of-healths-moh-press-secretary/"]


Further Response to Ministry of Health’s (MOH) Press Secretary | The Workers' Party
We thank the MOH for its latest reply on this issue. All Singaporeans have a stake in an effective healthcare system. Everyone should feel confident that the risk of…
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[h=5]Mohamed Fairoz Shariff[/h]6 hrs · [URL="https://www.facebook.com/mohamed.fairoz.shariff/posts/1198437073503633?ref=notif&notif_t=notify_me_page#"]Edited ·




Racial and religious harmony is an issue that I am very passionate about.


At UniSIM, I taught a course on 'Religion in Contemporary Societies', which explored the way religion affects our way of life. One of the things I have learnt from teaching that course is that Singapore has a long way to go when it comes to racial and religious harmony. Even though we are a nation that is built upon multiracialism, Singaporeans do not fully understand one another's cultural and religious beliefs. For example, there are still those amongst us who erroneously considers Hari Raya Aidilfitri as the Muslim New Year.


I am of the opinion that Singapore has yet to become a truly multiracial society because Singaporeans are often too shy to talk to one another about their cultural and religious beliefs. It also does not help that the government continues to advocate that any open discussions about our cultural and religious differences should be avoided because it will adversely affect the social fabric of our society. As a result, all discussions on racial and religious discrimination in Singapore have been mostly done behind closed doors. This lack of openness has created a Singaporean society that does not fully understand the many cultures and religions that make up our multiracial society.


For Singapore to become a truly multiracial society, we need to learn to embrace our cultural and religious differences as a unique facet of the Singaporean society. We need to be able to openly talk to one another about our cultural and religious differences so that we can stop having unhealthy misconceptions about one another.


Let us therefore support the party's call for a committee to study and address all and any persistent perceptions of discrimination amongst our minority communities, because such a committee will move Singapore in the right direction of being more open about discussing our cultural and religious differences.




Set Up Committee to Address Persistent Perceptions of Racial Discrimination | The Workers' Party
The Workers’ Party welcomes the signing of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) on October 19, 2015…
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[h=5]Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap via The Workers' Party[/h]6 hrs · [URL="https://www.facebook.com/faisalmanap/posts/940221686024155?ref=notif&notif_t=notify_me_page#"]Edited ·



Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb.
May Peace Be Upon You


"In light of the signing of the ICERD, the Workers’ Party believes the formation and functioning of a multiracial committee is the best way forward to study and address persistent perceptions of discrimination among all minority communities." Daniel Goh 吴佩松




Set Up Committee to Address Persistent Perceptions of Racial Discrimination | The Workers' Party
The Workers’ Party welcomes the signing of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) on October 19, 2015 and its expected ratification in 2017. The Workers’ Party strongly believes in the aspirations laid out in the National Pledge, and Singaporean…
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[h=5]Leon Perera[/h]5 mins ·

We have released a statement today welcoming Singapore's signing of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) and suggesting the formation of a multi-racial committee to study and address perceptions of racial discrimination.

[URL="http://www.wp.sg/set-up-committee-to-address-persistent-perceptions-of-racial-discrimination/"]


Set Up Committee to Address Persistent Perceptions of Racial Discrimination | The Workers' Party
The Workers’ Party welcomes the signing of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) on October 19, 2015…
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[h=5][URL="https://www.facebook.com/The-Workers-Party-Volunteer-Network-695421570592834/?fref=nf"]The Workers' Party Volunteer Network[/h]
"The SG50 celebrations have showcased how Singapore's success is based on collective effort. Hence, for every success we have achieved, we ought to give back to our society, too."

http://www.straitstimes.com/…/ensure-volunteer-scheme-is-re…






Ensure volunteer scheme is really beneficial
I applaud the initiative taken by the Government to champion volunteerism in our working culture ("Civil servants get 1 day off to volunteer at charities"; Oct 16).. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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The Workers' Party Volunteer Network

Great news for volunteers! Civil servants now get an extra day of leave to volunteer.
Question for a hazy Friday: Should all employers have a similar initiative?
http://www.todayonline.com/…/public-service-adopt-least-50-…




Civil servants to get day off to volunteer at charities
SINGAPORE — From January, all civil servants will be able to take one day of volunteer leave per year to volunteer at any Institution of a Public Character of their choice. The Public Service will also collectively adopt at least 50 charities in the…
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The Workers' Party Volunteer Network

Hi guys! This forum letter in yesterday's ST (http://www.straitstimes.com/…/volunteers-pay-may-send-wrong…) got us thinking about the nature of volunteerism.


Here are some of the thoughts from The Workers' Party Youth Wing (WPYW) members:


"I am always of the opinion that volunteerism involves spending one's personal time and energy for the benefit of other people in the community as a social responsibility rather than for any monetary rewards. If financial rewards are given, to me, the spirit of giving is contradicted. If one requires to be compensated financially, the person needs a job."



"Different people volunteer for different reasons. Some for passion, some for fun, some for show, and some for benefits. It is common for the volunteer organisation to provide some benefits like uniforms, meals and sometimes even allowance. There is nothing wrong with that."


"My view is towards an innate desire to serve the community. And thus feeling satisfied soon after I have helped someone or made them happy."


"We could give transport and meal allowances, but volunteers could refuse if they want to."
"It is not about benefits. But volunteers' welfare should be taken care of."


Do you agree or disagree with these comments? What are your thoughts on what volunteerism should and shouldn't be?

 

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[h=5][URL="https://www.facebook.com/Fooseckguan/?fref=nf"]符策涫 Foo Seck Guan Kenneth[/h]
Understanding Public Health Issues and Corporate Responsibility.


At first glance, this may seem like a normal advert to many. However, if you were to take a closer look, it may not be.


Most of the items listed in this advert are high in carbo, sugar, calories and processed food. Similar to the layout of many marts, you can find many sweets and candies closer to checkouts?


How can Corporate Responsibility play a larger role in maintaining good health for Singaporeans? Can responsible adverts and education help to build a healthier nation?


We need to understand that going forward, healthcare cost is increasing and more proactive steps such as responsible marketing is needed. Living healthier, living longer and to enjoy life are the outcomes we hope to achieve eventually.


To me, Corporate Responsibility is manifest through the conduct its business and aims to make a positive social impact in the long-term. Let's hope that we will spend more time to strengthen this area in the future.









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[h=5][URL="https://www.facebook.com/yeejj.wp/?fref=nf"]Yee Jenn Jong, JJ (余振忠)[/h]"For decades, transport policymakers here have grappled with the problem of ensuring a better match between taxis and passengers - across both time and space. Those of us who take taxis have had to put up with an increasingly complicated and bewildering system of surcharges in pursuit of this objective.

Now we have the technological means to solve this problem. It boggles the mind that instead of embracing these new car-sharing apps, there are those who call for more regulation - regulation that, in our context, really just amounts to the protection of incumbent firms.


Regulation may be a justifiable policy response if the market is not working well. In this instance, new digital technologies and business models have made the market work much better than it ever did before.


Consumers benefit from greater choice and convenience. Taxi drivers are not hurt to an extent that we should require the entrants to be subject to more regulations; instead, they may even benefit from the new apps.


The only losers are existing taxi companies. But regulation should not exist to protect incumbents. Neither should there be a presumption that just because an activity poses some risks to safety, regulators must step in."


An well argued piece by Donald Low. Uber and Grab are also the preferred mode for hired transport by my own family when such services are needed. They have found it more convenient and often cheaper.


When an industry has inherent inefficiencies, technology sometimes step in to disrupt industry leaders, as is the case in the taxi industry today.

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Yee Jenn Jong, JJ (余振忠)

"Today’s editors, who should be more independent in serving a society that seeks a plurality of views, seem to be stuck in that dark age of Singapore journalism. The worry is that censorship and self-censorship is so embedded in Singapore journalism’s DNA that even if the shackles are removed, I doubt they will know how to exercise their new-found freedom.


How sad."






COMMENT: That letter from the MOH to the Straits Times
The MOH letter to the Straits Times over its hep C commentary is a stark reminder that nothing has really changed in Singapore.
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[h=5]Mohamed Fairoz Shariff via TODAY[/h]13 hrs ·



As a former public servant, I agree with Minister Tharman that public servants must walk in the shoes of citizens to understand their needs.


But, the bigger question here is how are they going to do so if our public servants are cocooned in an environment of 'ownself check ownself' and 'we owe our livelihoods to the PAP'.



[URL="http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/public-servants-must-walk-shoes-citizens-understand-their-needs-tharman"]


Public servants must walk in the shoes of citizens to understand their needs: Tharman
SINGAPORE — The public service must evolve to keep up with citizens’ changing needs and aspirations, alongside changing economic and social strategies, said…
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[h=5][URL="https://www.facebook.com/mohamed.fairoz.shariff/?fref=nf"]Mohamed Fairoz Shariff[/h]Racial and religious harmony is an issue that I am very passionate about.

At UniSIM, I taught a course on 'Religion in Contemporary Societies', which explored the way religion affects our way of life. One of the things I have learnt from teaching that course is that Singapore has a long way to go when it comes to racial and religious harmony. Even though we are a nation that is built upon multiracialism, Singaporeans do not fully understand one another's cultural and religious beliefs. For example, there are still those amongst us who erroneously considers Hari Raya Aidilfitri as the Muslim New Year.


I am of the opinion that Singapore has yet to become a truly multiracial society because Singaporeans are often too shy to talk to one another about their cultural and religious beliefs. It also does not help that the government continues to advocate that any open discussions about our cultural and religious differences should be avoided because it will adversely affect the social fabric of our society. As a result, all discussions on racial and religious discrimination in Singapore have been mostly done behind closed doors. This lack of openness has created a Singaporean society that does not fully understand the many cultures and religions that make up our multiracial society.


For Singapore to become a truly multiracial society, we need to learn to embrace our cultural and religious differences as a unique facet of the Singaporean society. We need to be able to openly talk to one another about our cultural and religious differences so that we can stop having unhealthy misconceptions about one another.


Let us therefore support the party's call for a committee to study and address all and any persistent perceptions of discrimination amongst our minority communities, because such a committee will move Singapore in the right direction of being more open about discussing our cultural and religious differences.








Set Up Committee to Address Persistent Perceptions of Racial Discrimination | The Workers' Party
The Workers’ Party welcomes the signing of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) on October 19, 2015…
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[h=5][URL="https://www.facebook.com/hetingru/?fref=nf"]He Ting Ru 何廷儒[/h]
Legislation was passed in an attempt to cut shopping bag wastage in the EU, coming into force just in time for the holidays. I am really interested to know if this will significantly change consumer habits (and I hope it does!). I remember being made to be more conscious about taking bags and having reusable bags with me while when living in Germany because everybody did it. Every little bit counts.

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He Ting Ru 何廷儒

Where will Singapore and our parliament be 50, or 100s of years from now? Will we be like Westminster and endure through numerous changes?


Following the successful SG100 conference, the The Workers' Party Youth Wing (WPYW) will be carrying on a themed discussion for the next month at our weekly Friday evening Open House at The Workers' Party HQ. The theme this month will be "SG100", and I'll be there with other members this Friday 30 October from 8pm-9:30pm to discuss the topic.


Do pop by to say hi at 216-G Syed Alwi Road #02-03 if you are free! Looking forward to seeing you guys!

 

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[h=5]Chen Show Mao[/h]Yesterday at 2:55am ·



"Being tasked to review the workflow of senior civil servants who regulate medical practice in Singapore may place the members of the review committee (who are currently serving in public healthcare institutions and the MOH itself) in an awkward position. For example, one of the questions the committee should address is the extended time lapse between the notification of MOH and the public announcement and initiation of containment measures.


It is in this context that we suggest augmenting the committee with retired clinicians and a current or former High Court Judge as well as appointing a retired healthcare administrator or clinician as co-chair."

[URL="http://www.wp.sg/further-response-to-ministry-of-healths-moh-press-secretary/"]


Further Response to Ministry of Health’s (MOH) Press Secretary | The Workers' Party
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[h=5]Dennis Tan Lip Fong 陈立峰[/h]
I was with Show Mao and Leon this afternoon at a food distribution session at Paya Lebar division of Aljunied GRC this afternoon and was also involved in a media door stop.


"Chen Show Mao introduces NCMP-elects, Leon Perera and Dennis Tan Lip Fong 陈立峰, and thanks Yee Jenn Jong, JJ (余振忠) and Gerald Giam 严燕松 for the work that they have done.


"We have Leon and Dennis with us here today. We look forward very much to the beginning of the new term in Parliament, in which they'll join us as NCMPs. There are many issues of concern to Singaporeans that Leon and Dennis are passionate about. We have a statement here today on the hepatitis C outbreak, and the convening of the Committee of Inquiry.""







The Workers' Party6 hrs ·


[URL="https://www.facebook.com/ChenShowMao/"]Chen Show Mao introduces NCMP-elects, Leon Perera and Dennis Tan Lip Fong 陈立峰, and thanks Yee Jenn Jong, JJ (余振忠) and Gerald Giam 严燕松 for the work that they have done.


"We have Leon and Dennis with us here today. We look forward very much to the beginning of the new term in Parliament, in which they'll join us as NCMPs. There are many issues of concern to Singaporeans that Leon and Dennis are passionate about. We have a statement here today on the hepatitis C outbreak, and the convening of the Committee of Inquiry."


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[h=5][URL="https://www.facebook.com/Leon-Perera-515366291954885/?fref=nf"]Leon Perera[/h]
Here is the video of the today's media engagement on our proposal for reconstituting the current review committee looking into the Hepatitis C cluster at SGH as a COI, so as to strengthen public confidence in Singapore's healthcare system.












31 Oct 2015: NCMP-elect Leon Perera reiterates WP's call for a COI on the Hepatitis C cluster at SGH
NCMP-elect Leon Perera: "We want to reiterate our call for the current review committee to be…
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