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Tin Pei Ling's Maiden Speech in Parlaiment
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i didn't vote for PAP you know? :p:p:p
Thanks to the image consultants.
Consider it done. TPL just need spin doctors,junior ones don't cost a lot and is enough to con Singaporeans.
How is it going to be funded? Your CPF?
Her speech reminds of empassioned little red guard speeches. Scary and I am serious. She best not play the emotional card and work on her intellectual delivery which she may have none.
Your point about image consultants is a valid one, even if it was originally meant as a joke (was it?). I do think Tin Pei Ling looks a lot fresher, not to mention more professional, with her new haircut and jacketed outfits. Whether or not she has grown in substance is besides the point; at the very least, she appears as if she could be taken more seriously.
Looking the part is key in many professions, and I'm surprised not more of our politicians realize it. People like Jamban Auntie Lee Bee Wah, for instance, should never be allowed into parliament in that get-up. Some other members of the ruling party who REALLY could do with a makeover include Keechiu Chan Chun Sing, Kermit the Deaf Frog Lim Swee Say, and Ellen "Analogy" Lee.
Of course, one shouldn't simply judge a book by its cover. But given the very public nature of what politicians do - coupled with the not unsubstantial amounts they make - it's surprising that so many of them don't pay more attention to actually looking presentable.
Looking the part is key in many professions, and I'm surprised not more of our politicians realize it. People like Jamban Auntie Lee Bee Wah, for instance, should never be allowed into parliament in that get-up. Some other members of the ruling party who REALLY could do with a makeover include Keechiu Chan Chun Sing, Kermit the Deaf Frog Lim Swee Say, and Ellen "Analogy" Lee.
Of course, one shouldn't simply judge a book by its cover. But given the very public nature of what politicians do - coupled with the not unsubstantial amounts they make - it's surprising that so many of them don't pay more attention to actually looking presentable.
Thanks to the image consultants.
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worth a thought: granted that one upkeeps one's image, is that image important or the ideals one carries that is?
Zorro can continue to prance around but little chance I could trust him or to take him seriously even if he is dressed in a tux.
No. I am just very well aware of how image wins over skeptics.
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I think image and the ideals one carries both contribute to a person's credibility, and serve to reinforce each other. It also depends on the situation, of course. If there's nothing else people can rely on to make an assessment of you, your appearance will count for a lot. In the case of Kermit aka Zorro he's probably been in the game too long to actually revamp himself - there will come a tipping point where changes to your image don't lead to any long-term marginal returns. But while suiting up in Armani wouldn't suddenly make people change their minds about him, I still think he could do with a proper haircut and new glasses - geez.
As for Tin Tin, I don't think she's been in the game long enough to fly the white flag just yet. Certainly, she's got to prove her worth as an MP - and I'm not saying she has done so with that solitary speech - but the makeover is already making her look more professional, and less like a silly little girl. Now she's got to continue working on not SOUNDING like a silly little girl.
As for Tin Tin, I don't think she's been in the game long enough to fly the white flag just yet. Certainly, she's got to prove her worth as an MP - and I'm not saying she has done so with that solitary speech - but the makeover is already making her look more professional, and less like a silly little girl. Now she's got to continue working on not SOUNDING like a silly little girl.
is she presenting some Polytechnic project work in school or presenting points as a politician????
lianbeng believes her well-worded script must have been checked n editted by someone up there before she could read out aloud.
you're absolutely right, lianbeng. the party is really working overtime feverishly to help restore some respectability to this young Kate Spade, else it reflects on the party's poor judgement in fielding her. She probably had to rehearse her maiden speech in front of some people high up in the party too.
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Mr Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the motion of thanks to our President.
Last Monday, the President spoke of the need to build an inclusive nation that all of us can be proud of. He spoke of what Singapore had achieved, and urged the nation to unite to build our future in a new environment.
Indeed Singapore has done well. In the 46 years since our Independence, Singapore achieved tremendous economic success. We did not grow our economy for its own sake, but to let our people improve lives, and aspire beyond bread and butter.
Singapore has done well in ensuring that our economics and politics are right, and we should continue to do so. But as we continue to strive for growth, I am confident that we have the capacity to do more to help those in need. As the Prime Minister had set out in his speech yesterday, one of our key objectives should be to strive for a society in which no one is left behind.
Our system gives everyone opportunities to rise according to his or her talents. But it is not enough to create opportunities for those who are able. We must also help those who are vulnerable. Singapore must be judged not just by the heights reached by the most capable amongst us, but also by how high our society is able to lift those who need more help.
This goal will require all Singaporeans to work together. The Government does not have the sole responsibility to do so, but it has a large responsibility – to help and uplift the destitute, the elderly, the disabled, the less fortunate. There is much that has to be done, but today my speech will focus on helping our elderly.
Elderly – ageing population a key issue
I pay particular attention to elderly issues, because about 1 in 3 residents in MacPherson are aged 50 years old and above. But our entire nation is also ageing.
When Singapore first gained independence in 1965, we were a young nation. The earliest reported median age of our population was 20 years old in 1970. Today, this median age has almost doubled to about 38 years. Our population age pyramid is therefore inverting and we need to embrace this reality that more needs to be done to take care of older Singaporeans.
The older generation of Singaporeans made Singapore what it is today. We have a moral responsibility to take care of them, to help them enjoy fulfilling lives in their silver years. We will all grow old, some sooner than others. This is a harsh reality of life, but we can make it less harsh.
Therefore, I will speak on 2 key issues pertaining to older Singaporeans. The first being healthcare.
(1) Healthcare for older Singaporeans
We have a comprehensive healthcare system, but healthcare remains a major concern for many Singaporeans. The elderly in particular deserve more help, because they face particular challenges.
First, we need more health and medical care as we age, and seniors take a longer time to recuperate. Studies have also shown that seniors above the age of 65 years are 2-3 times more likely to require healthcare.
Second, the elderly tend to have low income or no income. To save money, some may postpone or forego sorely needed medical treatment. Worse, with shrinking families, elderly parents with chronic illnesses have fewer children to help shoulder the burden.
Just recently, I met an elderly couple during a block visit. The husband suffers from Renal impairment, Hyperlipidaemia, and mild dementia. He could hardly get off his bed. The wife suffers from diabetes and a white blood cell disorder. However, they are not visiting doctors to receive the medical attention they need because they are worried about high medical fees, despite the subsidy and their Medisave, which is slowly depleting. Their only child, a son, is a lower-income worker, and is unable to contribute much. Shockingly, the elderly lady even said that she is prepared to let the husband die. I am now working to get them help from Medifund.
This case shows that healthcare costs can weigh heavily on many elderly. This may even deter them from seeking treatment early, increasing the risk of complications that can cost them more money later on and worse, endanger their lives. Some elderly may also not fully understand the range of different schemes available to help them. Many cannot tell the difference between Medisave, MediShield and Medifund. Sometimes, on probing an elderly Singaporean’s healthcare difficulties, we realized that they could have benefitted from MediShield and Medifund much earlier.
I applaud the enhanced subsidy schemes and MOH’s recent pledge to improve financing policies to help needy patients. This will ease the minds of more elderly Singaporeans. But we should continue to monitor and review such schemes to meet the changing needs of our population and make available new essential treatments. We should also strengthen communications of available help schemes to the elderly. For instance, financial counseling and advisory on payment options and financial assistance schemes should be offered to elderly patients upfront, without them having to ask, so that the elderly, or their caregivers, can make a more informed decision.
We now have improved financing policies, but still, we hear cries for more support and I think we can do more. Specifically, just like how Singapore citizen children in government primary schools need not pay for school fees (miscellaneous fees not included), might this Government also consider taking the bold step of providing free basic healthcare to elderly Singaporeans in public healthcare settings?
In a time where the term “new normal” is abuzz, perhaps it is also time to reconsider the type of social compact we want for this era. I fully appreciate that we should uphold the principle of self-reliance and value of family support. They remain cornerstones of our society. But just as importantly, our society has a duty to take care of those who have done so much for Singapore. The question to ask ourselves is: How much is this generation of young Singaporeans willing to give of ourselves, to support the older generation, especially those who came from the founding generation of Singapore citizens?
The President highlighted that we want a fair and just society that ensures the well-being of every citizen. Therefore, we must be fair to those who have contributed and be just in caring for those who need more help, or have less access to resources.
Perhaps, this is an area that should be considered.
Mr Speaker, I will now speak in Mandarin on another issue concerning older Singaporeans.
(2) Employment of older Singaporeans
许多较年长的新加坡人，尤其是未达退休年龄的，其实希望能够继续持有稳定的工作。当中，有些可能是因为乐趣而工作，也有些是不得已，为了生存，为了养家而拼命。不论是什么原因，重要的是我们必须确保有足够并平等的工作机会给希望工作的年长新加坡人。
不 幸的是，有许多较年长的新加坡人在求职的时候面对着比他人更艰巨的挑战。根据人力部及国家统计局上星期所发布的报告，年长新加坡人如果无业，那无业期平均 是12 星期，比普通新加坡人的平均无业期多了4 个星期。许多年长并希望工作而找不到工作的新加坡人也因为在长期无业的情况下成了被称为“气馁”的一群。他们相信找工作是枉然的。
不 久前，我就遇上了一位属于这“气馁”一群的居民。我曾见他在区内游荡，并主动上前与他聊了起来。他五十来岁，没受过英文教育。从谈话中，我也得知他曾是一 名司机，但已经有好一阵子没有工作了。虽然如此，他每天一大清早仍然会整装梳齐地出门，然后到处溜达。这是为什么呢？因为他不想让妻子知道为他担心。他也 透露他不是不曾多次问工或应征，可这全部都是徒劳无功。好几次差一点就成功，可是在呈报年龄后，原本有意聘请他的雇主都说：“我们会再联络你。”
他们，从此无声无息，销声匿迹。
这位居民还在找工作而我们也通过社理会帮他。可是，这还需多方多加努力。
这位居民的例子，我相信并不罕见。若是我们的志向是打造一个更有包容性的社会，一个全民共进的国家，那我们得更努力地帮助向我这为居民的新加坡人。这份努力不能单靠求职的年长者，也得靠雇主及政府的鼎力支持。
较 年长的劳工需要提升自己原有的技能也可能需要接受截然不同的技能培训。政府在这方面设置了许多的培训机会及课程。这令人鼓舞而我也深表赞同。较年长者接受 培训，或许需要比他人更长的时间。毕竟，要从一个干了30多年的工作转到令一个领域是不容易的。如果，这些较年长的劳工未曾受英文教育，那学习方面也可 能，相对地，需要更长的时间。不过，有大家的耐心和鼓励，相信他们可以建立信心，成功向前。
雇主与政府也应该更紧密地合作。政府在引进外劳这方面，因为实在因素，已经加强管制。因此，较年长的劳工将会是宝贵的人力资源。基于此，雇主需要调整理念及态度，把银发劳工视为富有人生经验及价值的人力资源。
政府也推行了不少的鼓励计划。例如，Advantage! 基金的目的便是 以资 鼓励雇主们重新设计工作以更有效地让年长新加坡人发挥他们的能力和潜力。因此，希望政府能够继续通过一个全面的政策架构来鼓励并支持雇主作出调整。
相信，通过劳资政三方的共同努力，我们可以让较年长并还希望工作的新加坡人也能够享有稳定的工作与收入，无需有任何后顾之忧。
Mr Speaker, Sir, I would now like to continue in English.
Engaging Youth
From older Singaporeans, let me now turn to young Singaporeans.
In his address, the President spoke extensively about engaging the young. He urged the young “to work with other citizens, young and old, to improve on what you have inherited, and keep on transforming our nation for the better”.
Indeed the young are doing so in many different ways. In MacPherson, young people have come up with initiatives to make the district a cleaner, greener place, to help the less fortunate by giving their homes a fresh coat of paint, to cultivate the arts by coming up with Singapore’s very first community art gallery, to save stray cats, even to push their plans for rejuvenating the entire estate. I am sure that all over Singapore, there are youths similarly involved in such ventures.
We need to empower and challenge our youths more. We need to create opportunities and provide resources for young Singaporeans to hone our skills, gain precious experience and contribute positively and tangibly to our society. We should engage youths beyond dialogues and forums, instead to take it further and involve young people to co-create and achieve our vision of Singapore.
Some have expressed concerns that young people do not know the lessons of our history and the realities of life. They say that we have romantic notions of what Singapore can become, and risk losing the qualities that have led to our success.
There is no need to worry. MOE’s National Education lessons have been successful. We may not have experienced the actual historical events, but we understand that our forefathers had made many sacrifices to bring Singapore to where it is today. We know the challenges of our geopolitical circumstances and we do not forget the lessons of our history.
But we also sincerely believe that Singapore can be better. We believe that Singapore can be a fairer place, where individuals can aspire to do their best regardless of their family background. That Singapore can offer more opportunities, especially for those who do not take the straight and narrow road, but who have different talents in a multiplicity of fields. That Singapore can be more inclusive, so that all can share in the benefits of our development.
Hence, while young people know that earlier generations have done a lot of good for Singapore, we also want to forge our own path ahead. There is a ferment in our society. Young people are supporting different causes and expressing diverse views on a range of issues.
The Government and society need not over-react to the loud and sometimes strident debate, especially over the Internet. Sure, there should be guiding principles and code of conduct, but robust debate or even disagreement on issues shows that young people are genuinely concerned about the future of Singapore.
We should let things take their natural course. Young people will gradually figure out for ourselves the way forward, by trying out new ideas and working out which sacred cows can be slayed, and ultimately pushing out the boundaries of what Singapore can achieve.
Our Government and society should continue to invest in education, to prepare the next generation for the world of tomorrow. We should emphasise values, for values will anchor us as a society even as global tides of change sweep past us. We should also build strong institutions, to help sustain the qualities that had enabled our nation to succeed.
But then the Government and society must also have the confidence that young people will rise to the challenge; to make mistakes but pick ourselves up, to be good stewards of Singapore, not to leave it the same, but to mould it according to our beliefs, and take our nation to new heights of excellence.
Mr Speaker, Sir, I support the motion.
Mr Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the motion of thanks to our President.
Last Monday, the President spoke of the need to build an inclusive nation that all of us can be proud of. He spoke of what Singapore had achieved, and urged the nation to unite to build our future in a new environment.
Indeed Singapore has done well. In the 46 years since our Independence, Singapore achieved tremendous economic success. We did not grow our economy for its own sake, but to let our people improve lives, and aspire beyond bread and butter.
Singapore has done well in ensuring that our economics and politics are right, and we should continue to do so. But as we continue to strive for growth, I am confident that we have the capacity to do more to help those in need. As the Prime Minister had set out in his speech yesterday, one of our key objectives should be to strive for a society in which no one is left behind.
Our system gives everyone opportunities to rise according to his or her talents. But it is not enough to create opportunities for those who are able. We must also help those who are vulnerable. Singapore must be judged not just by the heights reached by the most capable amongst us, but also by how high our society is able to lift those who need more help.
This goal will require all Singaporeans to work together. The Government does not have the sole responsibility to do so, but it has a large responsibility – to help and uplift the destitute, the elderly, the disabled, the less fortunate. There is much that has to be done, but today my speech will focus on helping our elderly.
Elderly – ageing population a key issue
I pay particular attention to elderly issues, because about 1 in 3 residents in MacPherson are aged 50 years old and above. But our entire nation is also ageing.
When Singapore first gained independence in 1965, we were a young nation. The earliest reported median age of our population was 20 years old in 1970. Today, this median age has almost doubled to about 38 years. Our population age pyramid is therefore inverting and we need to embrace this reality that more needs to be done to take care of older Singaporeans.
The older generation of Singaporeans made Singapore what it is today. We have a moral responsibility to take care of them, to help them enjoy fulfilling lives in their silver years. We will all grow old, some sooner than others. This is a harsh reality of life, but we can make it less harsh.
Therefore, I will speak on 2 key issues pertaining to older Singaporeans. The first being healthcare.
(1) Healthcare for older Singaporeans
We have a comprehensive healthcare system, but healthcare remains a major concern for many Singaporeans. The elderly in particular deserve more help, because they face particular challenges.
First, we need more health and medical care as we age, and seniors take a longer time to recuperate. Studies have also shown that seniors above the age of 65 years are 2-3 times more likely to require healthcare.
Second, the elderly tend to have low income or no income. To save money, some may postpone or forego sorely needed medical treatment. Worse, with shrinking families, elderly parents with chronic illnesses have fewer children to help shoulder the burden.
Just recently, I met an elderly couple during a block visit. The husband suffers from Renal impairment, Hyperlipidaemia, and mild dementia. He could hardly get off his bed. The wife suffers from diabetes and a white blood cell disorder. However, they are not visiting doctors to receive the medical attention they need because they are worried about high medical fees, despite the subsidy and their Medisave, which is slowly depleting. Their only child, a son, is a lower-income worker, and is unable to contribute much. Shockingly, the elderly lady even said that she is prepared to let the husband die. I am now working to get them help from Medifund.
This case shows that healthcare costs can weigh heavily on many elderly. This may even deter them from seeking treatment early, increasing the risk of complications that can cost them more money later on and worse, endanger their lives. Some elderly may also not fully understand the range of different schemes available to help them. Many cannot tell the difference between Medisave, MediShield and Medifund. Sometimes, on probing an elderly Singaporean’s healthcare difficulties, we realized that they could have benefitted from MediShield and Medifund much earlier.
I applaud the enhanced subsidy schemes and MOH’s recent pledge to improve financing policies to help needy patients. This will ease the minds of more elderly Singaporeans. But we should continue to monitor and review such schemes to meet the changing needs of our population and make available new essential treatments. We should also strengthen communications of available help schemes to the elderly. For instance, financial counseling and advisory on payment options and financial assistance schemes should be offered to elderly patients upfront, without them having to ask, so that the elderly, or their caregivers, can make a more informed decision.
We now have improved financing policies, but still, we hear cries for more support and I think we can do more. Specifically, just like how Singapore citizen children in government primary schools need not pay for school fees (miscellaneous fees not included), might this Government also consider taking the bold step of providing free basic healthcare to elderly Singaporeans in public healthcare settings?
In a time where the term “new normal” is abuzz, perhaps it is also time to reconsider the type of social compact we want for this era. I fully appreciate that we should uphold the principle of self-reliance and value of family support. They remain cornerstones of our society. But just as importantly, our society has a duty to take care of those who have done so much for Singapore. The question to ask ourselves is: How much is this generation of young Singaporeans willing to give of ourselves, to support the older generation, especially those who came from the founding generation of Singapore citizens?
The President highlighted that we want a fair and just society that ensures the well-being of every citizen. Therefore, we must be fair to those who have contributed and be just in caring for those who need more help, or have less access to resources.
Perhaps, this is an area that should be considered.
Mr Speaker, I will now speak in Mandarin on another issue concerning older Singaporeans.
(2) Employment of older Singaporeans
许多较年长的新加坡人，尤其是未达退休年龄的，其实希望能够继续持有稳定的工作。当中，有些可能是因为乐趣而工作，也有些是不得已，为了生存，为了养家而拼命。不论是什么原因，重要的是我们必须确保有足够并平等的工作机会给希望工作的年长新加坡人。
不 幸的是，有许多较年长的新加坡人在求职的时候面对着比他人更艰巨的挑战。根据人力部及国家统计局上星期所发布的报告，年长新加坡人如果无业，那无业期平均 是12 星期，比普通新加坡人的平均无业期多了4 个星期。许多年长并希望工作而找不到工作的新加坡人也因为在长期无业的情况下成了被称为“气馁”的一群。他们相信找工作是枉然的。
不 久前，我就遇上了一位属于这“气馁”一群的居民。我曾见他在区内游荡，并主动上前与他聊了起来。他五十来岁，没受过英文教育。从谈话中，我也得知他曾是一 名司机，但已经有好一阵子没有工作了。虽然如此，他每天一大清早仍然会整装梳齐地出门，然后到处溜达。这是为什么呢？因为他不想让妻子知道为他担心。他也 透露他不是不曾多次问工或应征，可这全部都是徒劳无功。好几次差一点就成功，可是在呈报年龄后，原本有意聘请他的雇主都说：“我们会再联络你。”
他们，从此无声无息，销声匿迹。
这位居民还在找工作而我们也通过社理会帮他。可是，这还需多方多加努力。
这位居民的例子，我相信并不罕见。若是我们的志向是打造一个更有包容性的社会，一个全民共进的国家，那我们得更努力地帮助向我这为居民的新加坡人。这份努力不能单靠求职的年长者，也得靠雇主及政府的鼎力支持。
较 年长的劳工需要提升自己原有的技能也可能需要接受截然不同的技能培训。政府在这方面设置了许多的培训机会及课程。这令人鼓舞而我也深表赞同。较年长者接受 培训，或许需要比他人更长的时间。毕竟，要从一个干了30多年的工作转到令一个领域是不容易的。如果，这些较年长的劳工未曾受英文教育，那学习方面也可 能，相对地，需要更长的时间。不过，有大家的耐心和鼓励，相信他们可以建立信心，成功向前。
雇主与政府也应该更紧密地合作。政府在引进外劳这方面，因为实在因素，已经加强管制。因此，较年长的劳工将会是宝贵的人力资源。基于此，雇主需要调整理念及态度，把银发劳工视为富有人生经验及价值的人力资源。
政府也推行了不少的鼓励计划。例如，Advantage! 基金的目的便是 以资 鼓励雇主们重新设计工作以更有效地让年长新加坡人发挥他们的能力和潜力。因此，希望政府能够继续通过一个全面的政策架构来鼓励并支持雇主作出调整。
相信，通过劳资政三方的共同努力，我们可以让较年长并还希望工作的新加坡人也能够享有稳定的工作与收入，无需有任何后顾之忧。
Mr Speaker, Sir, I would now like to continue in English.
Engaging Youth
From older Singaporeans, let me now turn to young Singaporeans.
In his address, the President spoke extensively about engaging the young. He urged the young “to work with other citizens, young and old, to improve on what you have inherited, and keep on transforming our nation for the better”.
Indeed the young are doing so in many different ways. In MacPherson, young people have come up with initiatives to make the district a cleaner, greener place, to help the less fortunate by giving their homes a fresh coat of paint, to cultivate the arts by coming up with Singapore’s very first community art gallery, to save stray cats, even to push their plans for rejuvenating the entire estate. I am sure that all over Singapore, there are youths similarly involved in such ventures.
We need to empower and challenge our youths more. We need to create opportunities and provide resources for young Singaporeans to hone our skills, gain precious experience and contribute positively and tangibly to our society. We should engage youths beyond dialogues and forums, instead to take it further and involve young people to co-create and achieve our vision of Singapore.
Some have expressed concerns that young people do not know the lessons of our history and the realities of life. They say that we have romantic notions of what Singapore can become, and risk losing the qualities that have led to our success.
There is no need to worry. MOE’s National Education lessons have been successful. We may not have experienced the actual historical events, but we understand that our forefathers had made many sacrifices to bring Singapore to where it is today. We know the challenges of our geopolitical circumstances and we do not forget the lessons of our history.
But we also sincerely believe that Singapore can be better. We believe that Singapore can be a fairer place, where individuals can aspire to do their best regardless of their family background. That Singapore can offer more opportunities, especially for those who do not take the straight and narrow road, but who have different talents in a multiplicity of fields. That Singapore can be more inclusive, so that all can share in the benefits of our development.
Hence, while young people know that earlier generations have done a lot of good for Singapore, we also want to forge our own path ahead. There is a ferment in our society. Young people are supporting different causes and expressing diverse views on a range of issues.
The Government and society need not over-react to the loud and sometimes strident debate, especially over the Internet. Sure, there should be guiding principles and code of conduct, but robust debate or even disagreement on issues shows that young people are genuinely concerned about the future of Singapore.
We should let things take their natural course. Young people will gradually figure out for ourselves the way forward, by trying out new ideas and working out which sacred cows can be slayed, and ultimately pushing out the boundaries of what Singapore can achieve.
Our Government and society should continue to invest in education, to prepare the next generation for the world of tomorrow. We should emphasise values, for values will anchor us as a society even as global tides of change sweep past us. We should also build strong institutions, to help sustain the qualities that had enabled our nation to succeed.
But then the Government and society must also have the confidence that young people will rise to the challenge; to make mistakes but pick ourselves up, to be good stewards of Singapore, not to leave it the same, but to mould it according to our beliefs, and take our nation to new heights of excellence.
Mr Speaker, Sir, I support the motion.
quite cute and sexy... talk like WP member and not PAP... kannina sibei socialist
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