New Challenges

[po2wq]

I hope you are right. But I see a bleak future for SG

wen u c a bleak future 4 sg, y u dun migrate? ...

 

[po2wq]

PSA was complacent until it lost Maersk and Evergreen to TP.

dose 2 daft coys r regretting n repenting 4 leaving world crass! world bestest! world lumpar 1! psa ... dey wil soon pleading, begging n kowtowing psa 2 take dem back ...

 

[Clone]

dose 2 daft coys r regretting n repenting 4 leaving world crass! world bestest! world lumpar 1! psa ... dey wil soon pleading, begging n kowtowing psa 2 take dem back ...

ah po r u ze new 666?

 

[TracyTan866]

wen u c a bleak future 4 sg, y u dun migrate? ...

I can go to USA, Aus , NZ, Canada if I wish to...but I choose not to because we need to remain in SG to fight the pap

 

[TracyTan866]

dose 2 daft coys r regretting n repenting 4 leaving world crass! world bestest! world lumpar 1! psa ... dey wil soon pleading, begging n kowtowing psa 2 take dem back ...

they are doing very well at TP

 

[Windsor]

they are doing very well at TP

Of course when the Malaysian Gov't is practically giving them free plus ample land at an a giveaway price. Singapore can never be able to top that. It does not make business sense for Singapore to better that kind of offer. Without their major 2 customers, TP is nothing.

 

[TracyTan866]

Of course when the Malaysian Gov't is practically giving them free plus ample land at an a giveaway price. Singapore can never be able to top that. It does not make business sense for Singapore to better that kind of offer. Without their major 2 customers, TP is nothing.

They have specific advantages

 

[Windsor]

They have specific advantages

Both these shippers are laughing all the way to the bank.

 

[TracyTan866]

Both these shippers are laughing all the way to the bank.

so they made the right choice to move to TP?

 

[Windsor]

so they made the right choice to move to TP?

Yes definitely. Good for them and also good for Singapore and the importance of maintaining and servicing their existing customers.

 

[TracyTan866]

Yes definitely. Good for them and also good for Singapore and the importance of maintaining and servicing their existing customers.

Can such incentives be duplicated in other areas that will cause new challenges to SG?

 

[Windsor]

Can such incentives be duplicated in other areas that will cause new challenges to SG?

During Mahathir's tenure, the acrimonious and uneasy relationship he has with Singapore did not foster much co-operation between the 2 nations. Hence the many troubling issues remained unresolved. It warmth during Pak Lah's term but he had too many distractions plus the lack of support and was not an able leader. Now it is Najib and I think he will carry on with what Pak Lah had intended where Singapore all along. This the byword is co-operation rather than competing head on for the leaders must have concluded that together both nations has much to gain by joining hands, each lending their strengths to forge ahead in this challenging times. I am sure you will agree we are in a much better position with Malaysia on our side rather than as a competitor.

 

[TracyTan866]

During Mahathir's tenure, the acrimonious and uneasy relationship he has with Singapore did not foster much co-operation between the 2 nations. Hence the many troubling issues remained unresolved. It warmth during Pak Lah's term but he had too many distractions plus the lack of support and was not an able leader. Now it is Najib and I think he will carry on with what Pak Lah had intended where Singapore all along. This the byword is co-operation rather than competing head on for the leaders must have concluded that together both nations has much to gain by joining hands, each lending their strengths to forge ahead in this challenging times. I am sure you will agree we are in a much better position with Malaysia on our side rather than as a competitor.

good account of the past..

another possibility is "succumbing to blackmail!!!"

 

[Windsor]

good account of the past..

another possibility is "succumbing to blackmail!!!"

Possibly, as I do suspect Singapore SS do monitor VVIP's when they visit Singapore, official or otherwise. Nothing can escape the eyes of the government, unless they are inept such as when MAS Selamat did eluded them. That episode could be an isolated incident and should not be construed as normal.

 

[TracyTan866]

Possibly, as I do suspect Singapore SS do monitor VVIP's when they visit Singapore, official or otherwise. Nothing can escape the eyes of the government, unless they are inept such as when MAS Selamat did eluded them. That episode could be an isolated incident and should not be construed as normal.

For his own survival, a leader can give in to blackmail. we will not know..so dont read too much on the surface

 

[Windsor]

For his own survival, a leader can give in to blackmail. we will not know..so dont read too much on the surface

So you do believe that the Singapore gov't has some kind of hold on him?

 

[TracyTan866]

So you do believe that the Singapore gov't has some kind of hold on him?

anything is possible

 

[Windsor]

anything is possible

my last word in this, that BN's (UMNO) interests is to ensure that Johor, their birthplace and their stronghold remained in their hands. Johor's well-being and prosperity relies heavily on Singapore. In a nutshell, if Johor is no longer as prosperous, chances are, BN might lose a portion or all of their support. Should Johor fall, BN will effectively lose Malaysia.

Many Singaporeans are buying homes in Johor and there are talks of having an underground tunnel linking the 2 countries. Add Iskandar Malaysia (IM) and the current boom that Johor enjoys because of Singapore, why would Najib repeat what his mentor Mahathir advocate? In the last Malaysian Elections, BN lost so many seats in Peninsula Malaysia to the PKR coalition including Selangor and Penang each being very rich States.

So whatever the cause, be it blackmail or otherwise, it certainly make good sense to be on good terms with Singapore and come out a winner.

 

[TracyTan866]

my last word in this, that BN's (UMNO) interests is to ensure that Johor, their birthplace and their stronghold remained in their hands. Johor's well-being and prosperity relies heavily on Singapore. In a nutshell, if Johor is no longer as prosperous, chances are, BN might lose a portion or all of their support. Should Johor fall, BN will effectively lose Malaysia.

Many Singaporeans are buying homes in Johor and there are talks of having an underground tunnel linking the 2 countries. Add Iskandar Malaysia (IM) and the current boom that Johor enjoys because of Singapore, why would Najib repeat what his mentor Mahathir advocate? In the last Malaysian Elections, BN lost so many seats in Peninsula Malaysia to the PKR coalition including Selangor and Penang each being very rich States.

So whatever the cause, be it blackmail or otherwise, it certainly make good sense to be on good terms with Singapore and come out a winner.

I agree...good co-operation is always beneficial to both parties. It's wise to work together for common good. That's true of countries..true of marriage too

 

[Windsor]

Another challenge facing Singapore will be in the field of education. I think our educational system need a complete overhaul. The recent statement by the co-founder of Apple, no doubt discussed before with Steve Jobs, that Singapore lacks creativity holds true.