Serious John Tan Reported To CPIB About Rampant Corruption Amongst Funeral Workers! Over 20 Corrupted Workers Arrested! GLCs And PA Towkays Support!

[JohnTan]

Crematorium workers who take red packets from bereaved families and funeral directors who pass them on to these workers are now in trouble with the authorities over this practice at the government-run Mandai Crematorium.

In the past week, more than 20 workers from private funeral businesses as well as crematorium workers have reportedly been hauled up by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB ), said Shin Min Daily News yesterday.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/workers-at-crematorium-in-trouble-over-red-packets

 

[JohnTan]

The wretch Tan Whee Cheng has confessed to being a recipient of a corrupt practice. I hope CPIB arrests him too.

It is strange that the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) prohibits Mandai Crematorium workers from accepting red packets from bereaved families (Workers at crematorium in trouble over red packets; Feb 2).

There are several reasons why I think this is not only a non-issue but also a waste of the CPIB's time and resources.

First, the money that is involved is usually a token amount - sometimes as little as $5. I have received a hongbao of $4 for helping out at a funeral.


Second, the practice is more a cultural one, and for some, a religious one. It is done to express thanks or to extend blessings to the worker.

Finally, it is only respectful to accept the token of thanks from the bereaved family.

It can be hurtful for a person to express his heartfelt appreciation for the help received during a difficult period only to have it rejected.

Indirectly, CPIB is also accusing families who give these red packets of offering a bribe.

It is bribery if only the workers ask for it and/or stipulate an amount to be given in return for special services.

The authorities really need to be sensible about such matters.

Tan Whee Cheng

https://www.straitstimes.com/forum/...-sensible-about-hongbao-giving-at-crematorium

 

[laksaboy]

Should go to Bright Hill for cremation... the Buddhist monks there should be less... financially motivated.

 

[laksaboy]

What if the officer-in-charge is a corrupt fellow? Report to who?

 

[no_faith]

Is it the hangpao govt cannot tax?

 

[sweetiepie]

KNN go club tip the waitress is it also corruption ? KNN

 

[winnipegjets]

So, if you tip a taxi driver or waitress, it is illegal for them to keep the money?

 

[winnipegjets]

But a minister getting discount at Tung Di Fung is okay? He steals toothpicks from that restaurants and boast about it is okay too?

 

[sweetiepie]

But a minister getting discount at Tung Di Fung is okay? He steals toothpicks from that restaurants and boast about it is okay too?

KNN after some deep studies think the rule is like this KNN
it must involve a service when the bribe happens i.e not applicable if happen outside the workplace KNN in your example it is a chargeable offence if the discount is given to the ministers only and not to public KNN if given to all then is a normal discount KNN

 

[Narong Wongwan]

You dun give angpao direct to them la.
You leave the money with a stone as paperweight. That’s the way to do it.

Fucking CPIB wayang.
Got calls go investigate the pappies la

 

[mojito]

Good money from tips for China helpers.

 

[GoldenDragon]

This is called selective prosecution. Sultan of Brunei used to give lots of tips to all policemen who provided security during his visits here. Plus hotel food. Why don’t charge him?