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Updates on 5-8 May 2021 (continue from previous page)
Australia to end ban on citizens returning from India (7 May 2021)
Australian court to examine contentious India travel ban (5 May 2021)
India sees record COVID-19 deaths, new cases in 24 hours (6 May 2021)
India warned to brace for new coronavirus waves (6 May 2021)
India to pump billions into virus fight as Biden sets vaccine target (6 May 2021)
Moderna vaccine 96 percent effective in 12-17 year-olds, study shows (7 May 2021)
Positive data for Moderna booster against COVID variants (6 May 2021)
Pfizer/BioNTech to supply vaccines for Olympic athletes (6 May 2021)
Pfizer/BioNTech jab confirmed to protect 95% in largest study yet (6 May 2021)
SG Climate Rally’s open meeting on May Day highlights why “elites” and fossil fuel corporations should pay for climate crisis, not workers (6 May 2021)
SPH shares fall 15% on Friday indicates market’s low confidence in SPH leadership, proposal to restructure (7 May 2021)
SPH CEO Ng Yat Chung’s diatribe was at best defensive and at worst, illogical (7 May 2021)
Victoria School wants its students to be a gentleman but alumnus Ng Yat Chung says he’s not (7 May 2021)
Remaking an untenable media system: why SPH’s proposed overhaul is not enough (7 May 2021)
Govt supports SPH’s plan to restructure media business, prepared to provide funding support: MCI (7 May 2021)
SPH publications may receive direct government funding after proposed transfer to non-profit entity (6 May 2021)
SPH CEO bristles at questions on SPH publications maintaining editorial independence (6 May 2021)
Singapore Press Holdings to transfer media business to non-profit entity following plummeting advertising revenue (6 May 2021)
China suspends economic accord with Australia (6 May 2021)
Don’t worry, Australia is our buddy, we like to team up with you & let’s prosper together!
Hong Kong’s Joshua Wong handed extra jail time for Tiananmen vigil (6 May 2021)
Updates on 8-10 May 2021
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Can we afford to watch as ex-generals destroy our nation? (9 May 2021)
Parliamentary questions for 10 May 2021 (9 May 2021)
Government lost foresight characteristic of past administrations and failed to represent citizens who have elected it to power (8 May 2021)
“What double standards?”: Personal trainer questions SportSG’s move to prohibit strength training under new COVID-19 guidelines, but allow martial arts classes open (8 May 2021)
39-year-old man arrested for causing a public nuisance and flouting safe distancing regulations (9 May 2021)
Hong Kong’s expert opposes reducing quarantine period, says none of existing COVID-19 vaccines proven to be effective in preventing transmission (8 May 2021)
We agreed with what the expert said! It is true that “none of existing COVID-19 vaccines proven to be effective in preventing transmission”!
Woman being assaulted! Police refused to commence an investigation but ask a victim to file a Magistrate’s Complaint first (10 May 2021)
Goh Chok Tong who sniped at Malaysia political succession now says hiccups to be expected in SG political transition (8 May 2021)
Why is our government using our reserve to support incompetency & failures? (9 May 2021)
Netizens lambast MCI for “wasting taxpayers’ money” to support SPH, urge SPH CEO Ng Yat Chung to step down instead (8 May 2021)
SPH restructuring: Crucial to establish “firewall” between funders and newsrooms to maintain editorial independence, says media professor Cherian George (8 May 2021)
Some SPH staff express concerns on editorial independence under new non-profit model but netizens question if there was any to begin with (8 May 2021)
SPH CEO apologises for any offence caused in outburst at press conference; Minister K Shanmugam remarked it as “unfortunate” (8 May 2021)
Updates on 10-11 May 2021
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High Court awards the full claim of S$129,327 to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in defamation suit against blogger (10 May 2021)
The World please help to decide from this case, do you see a clear separation of Powers between the Judiciary and Executive? Welcome to Singapore to see LIVE how the Big Bullies oppress & persecute Law-abiding citizens!
Netizens express concerns after four new COVID-19 community cases test ‘preliminary positive’ for double mutant from India (10 May 2021)
Netizens question why 88y/o cleaner who tested positive for COVID-19 on 6 May continued working at Changi Airport (10 May 2021)
https://twitter.com/tocsg/status/1391729104295276546
Australian court rejects challenge to India travel ban (10 May 2021)
Malaysia tightens virus curbs ahead of Eid holiday (10 May 2021)
WHO says COVID variant in India ‘of concern’ (11 May 2021)
WHO chief slams ‘vaccine diplomacy’ in COVID fight (11 May 2021)
US authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12-15 year olds (11 May 2021)
COVID jab maker BioNTech to build SE Asia manufacturing site (10 May 2021)
Nearly 10,000 signed petition to call for the dismissal of SPH CEO from his position (10 May 2021)
SPH restructuring: Change in media business model not “panacea”, but “essential first step” to challenges faced by S’pore print media landscape, says S Iswaran (10 May 2021)
Former Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan to become Chairman of the Board of SPH non-profit media entity (10 May 2021)
14th Parliament of Singapore
Leader of Opposition Pritam Singh struggled to get the attention of the Deputy Speaker on Monday in Parliament, as he wanted to respond to the replies made by Communication and Information Minister S Iswaran on the issue of Government funding SPH's not-for-profit media entity. (10 May 2021)
TOC uploaded “S Iswaran delivers ministerial statement on Govt funding for SPH media business” (10 May 2021)
TOC uploaded “Pritam Singh urged PAP Government to get understanding of public's expectation from a taxpayer-funded public’s expectation from a taxpayers- funded publication” (10 May 2021)
TOC uploaded “He Ting Ru asked if Singapore can study other countries that have imposed ban on goods vehicles to ferry workers…” (10 May 2021)
Regulatory changes to how migrant workers are transported would cause “more acute pain”, says SMS Amy Khor (10 May 2021)
Pritam Singh: "Minister spoke earlier about objectivity and balance. The only thing objective about this cover page is the EPL scores - no win for Liverpool and also for Manchester United." (10 May 2021)
TOC uploaded “Koh Poh Koon stressed that insurers must take into account for the medical complexity and clinic… (10 May 2021)
TOC uploaded “Iswaran said Khaw Boon Wan has a proven track record when asked by Sylvia Lim about his appointment… (10 May 2021)
Khaw Boon Wan selected as SPH non-profit media entity proposed chairman for “high standing” and “proven track record of taking on difficult issues“, says S Iswaran (10 May 2021)
https://twitter.com/tocsg/status/1391712957403471874
Ministry of Law to retain position on naming persons accused of sex crimes, but approach to be kept “under review”: K Shanmugam (10 May 2021)
TOC uploaded “Ministry of Law will maintain its approach in naming those accused of sex crimes: K Shamugam” (10 May 2021)
Updates on 11-12 May 2021
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About 75% Singaporeans believe social media important to hold leaders accountable, Blackbox Research reveals (12 May 2021)
The Singapore Police who refused to investigate into the assault case ONLY did so after the victim’s family published the matter over the internet! And therefore, there was no need to file a magistrate complaint anymore. (12 May 2021)
https://twitter.com/tocsg/status/1392080541252476929
This is how the Singapore Police Force works: Everything must be published online for the World to see before they will take action? You decide!
COVID-19 in Singapore: Activist Gilbert Goh interviewed by Police over “public assembly without permit” on Labour Day (12 May 2021)
https://twitter.com/tocsg/status/1392315798744666113
Indian COVID-19 variant found in 44 countries: WHO (12 May 2021)
We know that Singapore must be one of them. Can someone please check on our ranking? Are we among the Top FIVE? Thanks to the PAP Government who control our Borders so well that we have become famous for the wrong reasons! Will any Foreign Investors dare to enter into a COVID-19 Hub to invest to help to create jobs? You decide!
Johnson & Johnson Vaccination: Vaccinated New York Yankees coach Nevin, Padres’ Tatis positive for COVID-19 (12 May 2021)
Indian doctors warn against practice of applying cow dung on body to ward off COVID-19 (11 May 2021)
S’pore has sent 256 oxygen cylinders and more to support India’s COVID-19 efforts: Dr Vivian Balakrishnan (11 May 2021)
14th Parliament of Singapore
Read these reports below & you decide if they are jokes! Does the Ruling Party PAP Government seen as needing the Alternative Parties to police them before they are able to produce quality works that are acceptable to the People?
TOC uploaded “Minister K Shanmugam responds to clarification sought on alleged racist attack” (11 May 2021)
Look at the track record of the Police here: The Witness case & the Elderly Informant’s case & how they deal with this assault case and you can decide on the Singapore Police Force’s KPI!
Pritam Singh raises his hand eight times before being allowed to respond to Minister S Iswaran’s replies (11 May 2021)
https://twitter.com/tocsg/status/1392011578170658819
NCMP Leong Mun Wai urges for clearer view of Singapore’s fiscal revenue during exchange with DPM Heng Swee Keat in Parliament (11 May 2021)
Only 30 who experience serious side effects of COVID-19 vaccines qualified for financial assistance, out of 104 applications: Minister Gan Kim Yong (12 May 2021)
TOC uploaded “Sylvia Lim seeks clarification for rejection of claims by vaccine injuries” (11 May 2021)
TOC uploaded “Sylvia Lim seeks clarifications on powers granted to auxiliary police, security officers and … (11 May 2021)
PSP’s Leong Mun Wai accepts challenge by Law Minister K Shanmugam to file a motion on CECA to debate in Parliament (11 May 2021)
https://twitter.com/tocsg/status/1392117496891813888
TOC uploaded “NCMP Leong Mun Wai takes up Minister K Shanmugam's challenge to file motion on CECA” (11 May 2021)
TOC uploaded “WP's Jamus Lim calls for a move that is "so desperately needed" for raising construction productivity… (12 May 2021)
TOC uploaded “Desmond Lee：New BTO and HDB contracts will not be raised in price to recover construction cost… (11 May 2021)
Businesses hard hit by tighter border controls; BTO delayed up to a year: Minister Lawrence Wong (11 May 2021)
Bottom 20% of households “got more” in GST vouchers than the amount of GST payable: Minister Lawrence Wong (11 May 2021)
https://twitter.com/tocsg/status/1392063496490266624
Never believe in those who have a track record of giving empty promises until what being promised have become facts!
SPH restructuring: Pritam Singh and S Iswaran cross swords on issues of Government funding and editorial independence (11 May 2021)
https://twitter.com/tocsg/status/1392043446819606529
TOC uploaded “WP's Sylvia Lim seeks clarifications on requirement by Government on low-intensity exercises in update… (11 May 2021)
TOC uploaded “He Ting Ru argues against flawed argument of “increased costs” as to turn a blind eye to the safety issues in transporting Low-wage workers on Lorries (11 May 2021)
Study being conducted if cyclists must ride in single file on roads and have limits on cycling group sizes to enhance road safety: Chee Hong Tat (11 May 2021)
TOC uploaded “NCMP Leong Mun Wai asks if there has been a re-entry of 130k foreign workers into Singapore over the last few months… (11 May 2021)
Foreigners contributed approximately 32% in personal income tax per year while 50% of workers do not earn enough to pay taxes (11 May 2021)
Over 10,000 organisations adopted at least one Tripartite Standard: Manpower Minister Josephine Teo (11 May 2021)
Can someone please check if what she said here are facts?
WP’s Gerald Giam calls on Government to take “stronger regulatory role” over health insurance market (11 May 2021)
Around one-third of Government contracts for legal services awarded to small and medium-sized firms over the past five years: DPM Heng Swee Keat (11 May 2021)
For some people who are used to telling what they called “harmless white lies”, you’d better do an independent check before believing in their words.
Updates on 12-15 May 2021
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Lee Hsien Loong’s lawyers issue ultimatum to Leong Sze Hian to pay $262,357 by 17 May for defamation damages, cost and disbursements (12 May 2021)
See past record here.
Please contribute to help Leong if possible… Thanks. Don’t worry that you will get into trouble if you donate to Leong, because you will have our full support!
We will let the World decides if such a move from the Big Bully is a disgrace, he has everything but he is all out to destroy Leong! Yes, he can’t kill him in broad daylight, so he wants to kill him financially! Really wicked and base!
得人心者得天下， 不得人心者 _________! See Google translate. 8-D
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Dear Daddy God, please help us to remove the wicked from our Beautiful Singapore… Many Thanks.
Stricter measures introduced by Singapore government following persistent pattern of local unlinked community cases (14 May 2021)
Due to the Big Bullies’ negligence and their failure to control our borders which created so many daily COVID-19 Imported & Community cases. The people please comment actively, we will hyperlink from our web for perpetual record. Thanks.
VJC student with COVID-19 linked to Changi Airport cluster (13 May 2021)
Changi Airport terminals, Jewel Changi Airport close for two weeks, while COVID-19 tests mandatory for all workers (13 May 2021)
https://twitter.com/tocsg/status/1393195726084231172
Workers Party postpones Meet-the-People sessions until further notice in light of new control measures (14 May 2021)
RGE’s global Indian community rallies to support India’s COVID-19 fight (14 May 2021)
$650,000 donation made to Singapore self-help groups by Goh Keng Swee Foundation on 11th anniversary of Dr Goh’s passing (14 May 2021)
Red Dot United voice concerns over SPH restructuring; calls it a “dangerous move” to sap media independence more (12 May 2021)
Khaw says new job as SPH media chairman disrupts his retirement while 88-yr-old elderly continues to work as airport cleaner (14 May 2021)
Freedom of the press or subordination? (14 May 2021)
SPH Media Trust: Helmed by ex-Minister Khaw Boon Wan, SPH will inject resources into growing its newsroom capabilities (12 May 2021)
Diners at hawker centres mandated to return trays and clear table litter from 1 June (14 May 2021)
Forbes removes 19y/o tech CEO from 30 Under 30 Asia list, amid reports of inconsistencies in his story (15 May 2021)
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