Time stamp on degrees: netizens rip into MP for making incredulous suggestion

[TerrexLee]

In the name of getting folks to constantly refresh, reskill, upskill, upgrade (or however you wish to call it) themselves, Member of Parliament (MP) for West Coast Group Representation Constituency Mr Ang Wei Neng suggested during his recent budget debate speech that all university degrees attained be accorded a shelf life of 5 years, thereafter one must periodically attend relevant courses in order to renew his/her "expired" credentials. In his own words:

"We may need to put a time stamp on degrees conferred by the universities ... one radical idea is to put it as a requirement that the graduates have to attend upgrading courses every five years or so. If you do not upgrade, the degree will fade over time and you no longer can claim the degree as your credentials after a while."

If you find Mr Ang's recommendation absolutely incredulous bordering on preposterous, you are not alone. Netizens wasted no time deriding the villain of the hour; a handful implored him to come down from his ivory tower, others fiecely queried who will ultimately shoulder the financial costs associated with having to "go back to school" time and again, then there were some who cheekily demanded that he step aside given his own degrees (fun fact: he earned his MBA in 2000) would have long been deemed invalid.​

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[kiwibird7]

Would the time stamp on degrees also apply to foreign talents?

 

[TerrexLee]

uptron diploma so cheap, renew 10 times also no prob lol

 

[Ralders]

Trying hard to outcast own citizens to make way for foreigners!

 

[mojito]

Would the time stamp on degrees also apply to foreign talents?

Of course not. It only applies to you.

 

[pvtpublic]

is this the caliber of MPs in the PAP now? thinking through his arse?

I would love to see him enforce a time stamp on an oxbridge degree

 

[shittypore]

is this the caliber of MPs in the PAP now? thinking through his arse?

I would love to see him enforce a time stamp on an oxbridge degree

Tis MPs was frm Sungei Rd.

 

[50000]

he is just trying to get the strawberry votes by agreeing with them that the 20yo degree is outdated and that "experience" is not relevant in the new world. What the Strawberries dont know is that they will be outplaced by FTs when they turn 30

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

This fucking bastard should have a timeframe for firing his stupid ass. Where did they find this clown from?

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

Did this fucking bastard continuously upgrade his educational credentials? No updates after getting his Masters!

Education​

Ang attended The Chinese High School and Hwa Chong Junior College before he received a Public Service Commission scholarship to study at the National University of Singapore, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Sciences (honours). He also completed a Master of Business Administration at Nanyang Technological University.

 

[millim6868]

This cb white clown,go n filter all those fake degrees then come n talkcock, all tr,ING to make money, wNt to make degree paper as taxi licence ,when u need to lay to renew,this cb kia,then better ask Yr bunch of white clown to step down.Tell us how many fakes in the market

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

Many of these old timers are stupid as fuck. They got promoted through the ranks either because they know how to por lumpar or because they just try not to rock the boat. This fucking bastard sounds like a complete idiot, how did he get to the stage where he’s given parliament airtime to sprout rubbish ?!

 

[melzp]

Ex CEO of cdg N now CEO smrt taxi.......Temasick special specie, ok ?

 

[Rogue Trader]

Most degrees are already outdated when undergrads are studying for them. The value of a degree is the discipline required to get them

 

[Confuseous]

Most degrees are already outdated when undergrads are studying for them. The value of a degree is the discipline required to get them

As a matter of interest, anyone knows his degree of origin?
Has HE been upgrading?

 

[Loofydralb]

Amazing system. PAP screws it's electorate again and again and yet the electorate keeps quiet and just swallow it grudgingly.

I have a further suggestion for PAP. Monies kept in fixed deposits and savings account for more than 5 years will attract more taxes. If you don't want to be taxed, invest your money in property, stock market or open up your own business

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

It’s been well established that career politicians are literally the worst lot of scums and this bastard truly epitomizes that.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

To the residents of West Coast GRC... this is the MP u voted for? U need to repent

 

[Reddog]

Would the time stamp on degrees also apply to foreign talents?

FTs like those from cecaland are exempted by the pap.

 

[mojito]

As a matter of interest, anyone knows his degree of origin?
Has HE been upgrading?

NUS lor. What a dumbass. May be local degrees do need to be time stamped.