Short Arse Seah Kian Peng defends NTUC's Foodfare without answering the real question

[Confuseous]

SINGAPORE - Seah Kian Peng (Marine Parade GRC MP) launched a spirited defence of NTUC's foodcourt chain, stating that it benefits all Singaporeans.

He was responding to Worker's Party Hougang MP Png Eng Huat who charged yesterday that NTUC Foodfare was "a members only organisation."

Mr Png said that while NTUC Foodfare is "touted as a social cooperative," to enjoy special prices at their outlets one needs to be a union member.

But Mr Seah, who is also NTUC Fairprice chief executive, said that Mr Png was casting aspersions on the food cooperative.

He said that NTUC Foodfare was set up to benefit all Singaporeans and its mission is to keep food affordable for all.

He noted that in early 2011, when other foodcourts and coffeeshops raised prices of food and beverages, Foodfare pledged to hold prices steady for the rest of the year.

"While Foodfare strives to serve every Singaporean, not just its union members, Foodfare does strive to do more for the poor and needy," said Mr Seah.

"So I wish to put this question to Mr. Png - should not the poor and needy or those on the Public Assistance scheme be helped more? Let us not be naive. Foodfare helps nobody if it cannot first make its numbers."

 

[halsey02]

Re: Short Arse Seah Kian Peng defends NTUC's Foodfare without answering the real ques

What he mean is, it is open to the public, but omitted to tell you, that "members" have their privileges, they seem to be so good these days, helping people..wahhh!!

 

[peppertail]

Re: Short Arse Seah Kian Peng defends NTUC's Foodfare without answering the real ques

So public get cheap food, members get it even cheaper? I don't see anything wrong with that.

 

[Brightkid]

Re: Short Arse Seah Kian Peng defends NTUC's Foodfare without answering the real ques

When other foodcourts raised 30 cents out of $3 bowl of noodles, while NTUC Foodcourts maintained their price while reducing the quantity by one-third, who is giving more value-for-money to consumers?

Of course defender of NTUC will not touch on quantity reduction in his response!

 

[peppertail]

Re: Short Arse Seah Kian Peng defends NTUC's Foodfare without answering the real ques

When other foodcourts raised 30 cents out of $3 bowl of noodles, while NTUC Foodcourts maintained their price while reducing the quantity by one-third, who is giving more value-for-money to consumers?

Of course defender of NTUC will not touch on quantity reduction in his response!

Did they really reduce the serving sizes by 30% across the board when others increased their prices? Or is this some hear-say story again?

 

[enterprise2]

Re: Short Arse Seah Kian Peng defends NTUC's Foodfare without answering the real ques

When other foodcourts raised 30 cents out of $3 bowl of noodles, while NTUC Foodcourts maintained their price while reducing the quantity by one-third, who is giving more value-for-money to consumers?

Of course defender of NTUC will not touch on quantity reduction in his response!

I think NTUC food fare is only the anchor tenant and the other tenants are private operators. I think NTUC can offer cheaper rent but the private stalls can control portions and prices but I suppose NTUC will ensure they charge lower than other foodcourts.

 

[Faidenk]

Re: Short Arse Seah Kian Peng defends NTUC's Foodfare without answering the real ques

He said that NTUC Foodfare was set up to benefit all Singaporeans and its mission is to keep food affordable for all.

By complaining to APB when Carrefour sold Tiger Beer below the recommended selling price?

 

[songsongpunggol]

Re: Short Arse Seah Kian Peng defends NTUC's Foodfare without answering the real ques

if i am png i would have rebuke this airhole.

the reason why workers need help is because your labour exploiting economic policies.

not because of some ntuc foodfare which only some members can enjoy.

then we can see a faceoff in parliament. of course the speaker of the house would step in to avoid the pap from being malu.

or he can continue to ask him to redefine the term every singaporeans and members. if he knows the difference.

there is no fire in our parliament. we should vote in nicole seah to make the parliament a bit hot.

agree?