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Archive for July 25th, 2009

Weekly Roundup: Week 30

Posted by singaporedaily on 25th July 2009

“Instead of issuing the “Foreign talents provide jobs for Singaporeans” rhetoric, a new mantra “Paying attention to Singaporeans (homegrown industries) to create jobs for Singaporeans” should be preached.”
Kelvin Teo

“..curiously enough, [Case Executive Director] Mr. Seah.. appears to be more concerned about safeguarding the interests of [Private Educational Organisations] than that of consumers.”
LCC

“..I was pointing out that under the law, non-consummation of a marriage is grounds for annulment. It is obvious that sex is considered part of marriage.”
Agagooga

“..it appears that the Government is able to legally STOP paying you out of YOUR [CPF] savings accumulated from YOUR hardwork and locked by a portion of YOUR MINIMUM SUM CPF balances if the Lifelong Income Fund is insolvent.”
Panzer

“NDPs are depressing. They remind me of everything that is orchestrated, superficial, rehearsed, practiced, and devised from top-down in Singapore.”
groundnotes

“The reporter ended her video presentation on the note: “Nothing escapes the eyes of the law, including a sweet.” But clearly, common sense has.”
Ng E-Jay

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