Why is Chan Chun Sing's English so atrociously bad even though he attended RI, Cambridge, and MIT?

[glockman]

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Dr Patrick Liew
Lived in Singapore Updated 1y

Minister Chan Chun Sing can speak English well.

He was a President's scholar, which makes him one of the top students of his time.

He was educated at Cambridge University and graduated with First Class Honours in economics.

During his service to the nation, he has had to write papers and deliver speeches.

If he couldn't communicate effectively, he wouldn't have been groomed for senior positions.

Minister Chan cannot be expected to speak the Queen's English to Chinese towkays, aunties and uncles in grassroots organizations, and the common people on the street.

Obviously, he has to speak "Singlish" or "Benglish" to connect with the audience and make his points clear to them.

There is a body of knowledge on the values of authentic leadership, and we can see it in action in the way he communicates with the masses.

Those who know him and have worked with him can testify to a man with an outstanding intellect, deep insights, and high competence in discharging his role and responsibilities.

During debates and dialogues, I am amazed at his ability to grasp a wide range of issues, organize a chaotic diversity of ideas, and propose radical solutions that trigger lightbulb moments in people's minds.

There are few political leaders like Minister Chan who can persuade a diverse crowd, from Ah Beng to powerful head honchos, and align them in a direction that is for the greater good of society. It is a mark of true leadership.

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[metanoia]

I have friends who has worked in government with CCS and LW. Many believe and feel that CCS is more authentic than the fake LW.

 

[nabeifuckpap]

I have friends who has worked in government with CCS and LW. Many believe and feel that CCS is more authentic than the fake LW.

Both are equally fucked up, don't forget Chan Chun Sing made a big mess at MOE with his rehabilitation program for bullies

 

[blackmore]

I have friends who has worked in government with CCS and LW. Many believe and feel that CCS is more authentic than the fake LW.

That I completely agree, LW has that sinister vibe then as the Ministar for Sports. There is something about him that I would not trust my life on him

 

[blackmore]

Both are equally fucked up, don't forget Chan Chun Sing made a big mess at MOE with his rehabilitation program for bullies

Name me any ministar that has not messed up; the recent one only a acting Ministar Davit Neo also can't use his blains or rather the lack of one

 

[bobby]

President scholar and chief speaker of RI debate team

 

[metanoia]

That I completely agree, LW has that sinister vibe then as the Ministar for Sports. There is something about him that I would not trust my life on him

Yep. Absolutely agree. Got that type of stab people at the back vibe about him....

 

[syed putra]

Meritocracy us not the criteria in admitting students into top schools. They gauge your probability to becoming somebody famous or successful. That means from prominent back ground. Or very good salesman Behaviour. They want the alumni to be successful so can contribute to the university's finances.

 

[Leongsam]

President scholar and chief speaker of RI debate team

As good as LKY.

 

[glockman]

"outstanding intellect, deep insights, and high competence in discharging his role and responsibilities." ???

AI Overview


Chan Chun Sing
's gaffe was a widely mocked slip-up in May 2020 where Singapore's Trade Minister, explaining supply chains, mistakenly said, "We don't have too many sheep in Singapore to produce cotton," confusing cotton with wool, a common error that he later apologized for, attributing it to being tired.

Other Gaffes

• Before the cotton incident, Chan was also criticized for a leaked recording where he called panic buyers "idiots" during a closed-door meeting.

 

[glockman]

Yep. Absolutely agree. Got that type of stab people at the back vibe about him....

LKY was smart, cunning, ruthless and courageous. Qualities needed to be a great leader, and he was widely respected as a result. I only hope LW possesses some of LKY's qualities. Nice guys usually finish last.

 

[batman1]

That I completely agree, LW has that sinister vibe then as the Ministar for Sports. There is something about him that I would not trust my life on him

Yes that smirk on his lanjeow face.555

 

[metanoia]

This Quora thread was sent to my inbox. I think this Dr Patrick Liew is trying to gaslight us.

Why is Chan Chun Sing's English so atrociously bad even though he attended RI, Cambridge, and MIT? 21 more answers

Dr Patrick Liew
Lived in Singapore Updated 1y

Minister Chan Chun Sing can speak English well.

He was a President's scholar, which makes him one of the top students of his time.

He was educated at Cambridge University and graduated with First Class Honours in economics.

During his service to the nation, he has had to write papers and deliver speeches.

If he couldn't communicate effectively, he wouldn't have been groomed for senior positions.

Minister Chan cannot be expected to speak the Queen's English to Chinese towkays, aunties and uncles in grassroots organizations, and the common people on the street.

Obviously, he has to speak "Singlish" or "Benglish" to connect with the audience and make his points clear to them.

There is a body of knowledge on the values of authentic leadership, and we can see it in action in the way he communicates with the masses.

Those who know him and have worked with him can testify to a man with an outstanding intellect, deep insights, and high competence in discharging his role and responsibilities.

During debates and dialogues, I am amazed at his ability to grasp a wide range of issues, organize a chaotic diversity of ideas, and propose radical solutions that trigger lightbulb moments in people's minds.

There are few political leaders like Minister Chan who can persuade a diverse crowd, from Ah Beng to powerful head honchos, and align them in a direction that is for the greater good of society. It is a mark of true leadership.

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Look at this faker sincerity type ... very scary personality...

 

[GOD IS MY DOG]

I have friends who has worked in government with CCS and LW. Many believe and feel that CCS is more authentic than the fake LW.

yes................becoz Ah Chan is too dumb to fake well................

 

[glockman]

Look at this faker sincerity type ... very scary personality...

In this broadcast, he's reading from a prepared script and packaging himself as serious. Watch him as he takes interviews by foreign press. No script, just on the spot Q&A (although I suspect he must have known beforehand the general topics he'll be asked on). So far, I am ok with what I am seeing. Not to say it'll remain this way.







But this thread is not not about him lah, it's about our beloved court jester. I thank all the Gods that he is not our PM.