Excellent Por Lam Par article by Teo Xuanwei of TODAY

[Confuseous]

If you want to read a really good Por Lam Par "news" article, THIS is it. Written by Senior Reporter Teo Xuanwei ([email protected]).


Former Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan gave an almost embarrassed chuckle when this reporter asked whether his old Casio watch - which he has kept for over 30 years - or his battered wallet - from which he fished out S$5 for a street busker - were signs of him being sentimental or frugal.

"It works well, so I don't see any point changing it. I don't believe in changing things so long as they work. I use it until it sort of falls apart," explained Dr Tan, in his trademark matter-of-fact manner.

Dressed casually in slacks and New Balance track shoes, Dr Tan has been meeting Singaporeans from all walks of life and all races, shaking hundreds of hands a day.

Despite being stopped every few steps by Singaporeans wanting to snap a picture with him, the 71-year-old kept up a pace that this 20-something reporter found challenging to keep up with.

Nevertheless, Dr Tan shared with this reporter the three guiding principles of his life: Honesty, having the right motivation to do things and determination. Trust me, I believe him.


- http://www.todayonline.com/SingaporeVotes/EDC110823-0000286/The-man-whose-passion-is-Singapore

 

[youtalkcock]

"Bro, you forgot to include my "handsome" face leh.."​

 

[Faidenk]

"It works well, so I don't see any point changing it. I don't believe in changing things so long as they work. I use it until it sort of falls apart," explained Dr Tan, in his trademark matter-of-fact manner.

And therein lies the crux of the problem. We cannot wait until Singapore falls apart before things are changed.

Ah well, looks like TT have to make some clarifications tomorrow. Misquoted by Senior Reporter Teo Xuanwei.

 

[LeMans2011]

And therein lies the crux of the problem. We cannot wait until Singapore falls apart before things are changed.

Ah well, looks like TT have to make some clarifications tomorrow. Misquoted by Senior Reporter Teo Xuanwei.

Lol... Teo Xuanwei scored own goal...

 

[Faidenk]

Looks like TNP has started its product placement program in the wake of James Bond movies. I wonder how much are the charges, but he could have done a better job like:

Let's see:

Former Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan gave an almost embarrassed chuckle when this reporter asked whether his old Casio watch - which he has kept for over 30 years - or his battered Louis Vitton wallet - from which he fished out S$5 for a street busker - were signs of him being sentimental or frugal.

"It works well, so I don't see any point changing it. I don't believe in changing things so long as they work. I use it until it sort of falls apart," explained Dr Tan, in his trademark matter-of-fact manner.

Dressed casually in slacks and New Balance track shoes, Dr Tan has been meeting Singaporeans from all walks of life and all races, shaking hundreds of hands a day.

Despite being stopped every few steps by Singaporeans wanting to snap a picture with him with their Canon Digital cameras, the 71-year-old kept up a pace that this 20-something reporter found challenging to keep up with.

Nevertheless, Dr Tan shared with this reporter the three guiding principles of his life: Honesty, having the right motivation to do things and determination. Trust me, I believe him.

 

[KuanTi01]

She has been promoted to senior reporter & by endearing herself to the anointed one is to be politically safe and correct. Can't really blame her lah!