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MP: People blame gov for all their problems
Lianhe Wanbao - 3 days 13 hrs 18 mins ago
Baey Yam Keng spends at least 10 to 15 minutes at each Meet the People Session placating residents who blame everything on the government. (Pic / File Photo)
Tampines GRC Member of Parliament (MP) Baey Yam Keng was interviewed by Lianhe Wanbao about a post on his Facebook page last week:
“79 MPS cases tonight. Had to spend a bit of time to explain to some residents who seem to link every misfortune to the government.”
In the interview, Baey tells of a phenomenon where residents seem to blame the government for all kinds of problems. He sees several such cases at his Meet the People Session (MPS) every week.
Baey shared an example where a resident blamed the government when his utility bills were higher than usual. The resident had insisted that his lifestyle is the same as before, therefore the higher bills must be the fault of the government.
Baey had asked the resident whether he was sure there was no increase in his usage of electricity and water, and suggested the possibility of a faulty utilities-meter. The resident eventually accepted Baey’s explanation.
Separately, Baey also talked about a resident who blamed the government for high repair costs to his car, but clarified that most residents still approach their MP for pressing issues.
Source: Lianhe Wanbao, 12 June 2011. Click here for the Chinese report.
Lianhe Wanbao - 3 days 13 hrs 18 mins ago
Baey Yam Keng spends at least 10 to 15 minutes at each Meet the People Session placating residents who blame everything on the government. (Pic / File Photo)
Tampines GRC Member of Parliament (MP) Baey Yam Keng was interviewed by Lianhe Wanbao about a post on his Facebook page last week:
“79 MPS cases tonight. Had to spend a bit of time to explain to some residents who seem to link every misfortune to the government.”
In the interview, Baey tells of a phenomenon where residents seem to blame the government for all kinds of problems. He sees several such cases at his Meet the People Session (MPS) every week.
Baey shared an example where a resident blamed the government when his utility bills were higher than usual. The resident had insisted that his lifestyle is the same as before, therefore the higher bills must be the fault of the government.
Baey had asked the resident whether he was sure there was no increase in his usage of electricity and water, and suggested the possibility of a faulty utilities-meter. The resident eventually accepted Baey’s explanation.
Separately, Baey also talked about a resident who blamed the government for high repair costs to his car, but clarified that most residents still approach their MP for pressing issues.
Source: Lianhe Wanbao, 12 June 2011. Click here for the Chinese report.
