Priss on Jan 9th, 2012Singapore Ministerial Salary
Wow. What a great read from The Online Citizen TOC I too agree that it’s bullshit to say unless we pay our miniters millions, we won’t have talented ministers that will stay away from corruption. Even with their previous pay package, we have many incompetent ministers and corruption exists at all levels in both the [...]
Priss on Dec 19th, 2011We are Singapore, Singaporeans – Are we?
With the recent price hikes in Singapore’s transport systems, more and more disgruntled Singaporeans are beginning to feel annoyed with what is happening in Singapore. Some may still defend Singapore’s system and policies, comparing it with neighboring countries such as Thailand and Malaysia, and try to convince themselves that Singapore’s transport system isn’t that bad [...]
Priss on Nov 8th, 2011Bombay Sapphire Blue Room at dbl O Art Space
It was a pity I couldn’t attend the launchof Bombay Sapphire Blue Room! The Blue Room experience and an art exhibition by BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® curated by Kult3D is a celebration of creative talents, where nine commissioned artworks inspired by BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® are showcased at dbl O Art Space from now till 18th November 2011, is making [...]
Priss on Nov 2nd, 2011Adelyn Hosehbo – Social Media Lesson for Teenagers
I have seen many teenagers in my facebook account that are not concerned or mindful about what appears on their facebook pages or other social media platforms. I am worried for them because I know most of them take it has harmless fun. With the latest incident with Adelyn Hosehbo, I think it serves as [...]
Priss on Oct 26th, 2011Not Enough Foreign Workers in Singapore?
A few days ago, Straits Times had a report on how Singapore’s increased foreign worker levy is affecting MNCs in Singapore and how these MNCs might bring their investments to other countries. To my surprise, Straits Times wrote another Special Report section on the same issue again. Straits Times 26 October 2011 reported, again, “Firms [...]
Priss on Sep 6th, 2011My favourite hairdresser Teo Huifen @ ZINC Salon
I have ranted before how much I adore my hairdresser, Teo Huifen. She has been cutting my hair for the past 4 years and she never once let me down. Recently, she left her old hair salon Jeric at Plaza Singapura… and I was seriously panicking where to find her! What if she disappears and [...]
Priss on Aug 25th, 2011Presidential Qualities To Look Out For [Singapore Presidential Election 2011]
The big question that has been going around is…. Which Tan are you voting for? With Tan Tan Tan Tan running for president, it might seem quite a tough choice, since you can no longer vote based on someone’s surname. Many of my friends and colleagues that I’ve asked still cannot decide who to vote [...]
Priss on May 10th, 2011Yam Ah Mee – Singapore’s Returning Officer
Returning Officer of the Elections Department Yam Ah Mee became more famous than Tin Pei Lin overnight. Yam Ah Mee is the Chief Executive Director of the People’s Association.. He was the returning officer whose job was to announce the results of Singapore General Election 2011 and his famous line was “ Pursuant to Section 49, [...]
Priss on May 8th, 2011The Flaws of Singapore’s GRC System
It is the day after Singapore General Election 2011. There were many cheers and many tears shed over last night’s results. Many people cannot stand the idea of having Tin Pei Lin as their MP and it has resulted in many Facebook groups created in protest: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Petition-to-remove-Tin-Pei-Ling-as-a-MP/152408424825883 and http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-do-not-want-Tin-Pei-Ling-in-Parliament/144764052259319 and even an online petition to [...]
Priss on Apr 28th, 2011What is YOUR Agenda? Singapore GE 2011
I feel saddened about the latest attack on Dr Vincent Wiseng ‘s sexual orientation. Are Singaporeans really so shallow as to say things like “if he is gay, I don’t want him to represent Singapore” ???!!!?!??! Even if you do not support the “gay agenda”, it does not mean that a gay person cannot represent [...]
