31 years ago. I had no mortarboard. No robe. No flowers. Just a six-year-old me, wearing my torn out shoes going in front of the class to receive a certificate for completing my kindergarten studies. I didn’t even know what happened. At that moment, I just wanted to get over it and go out to play with my friends.
I remembered some kids are crying. I was not. Only that I was laughing at them. Suddenly I was given a friendly slap at the back of my head. It was my mum. Pulling my ear to one side, telling me not to be such a rascal. She said some of them cried because their parents couldn’t make it. Only then I appreciated my family for being there, even though it was just a simple end of year prize giving ceremony. Certainly not a convocation. I went home. With my cert at one hand. And a 10 cent Popsicle on the other hand. It was a gift from dad. That’s all. We went home happy.
Today I went to my son’s kindergarten ‘convocation’. If I wasn’t careful, I thought my son graduated with a bachelor’s degree already. Full graduation robe. Rehearsals. Performances. And most kids coming down from stage were given flowers. Maybe the time has changed. But me and my wife had the same smile like when my parents had for me 31 years ago.
Kingston did me proud. He got two awards. Haha, despite not significant, an award is still an award. He is certainly better than me when I was his age. He got an award for spelling. I couldn’t even spell ‘spelling’ when I was six.
Joke aside. Seeing him went up stage to collect his award gave me goosebumps. I never had a chance to graduate with a university degree. I hope one day, I can live to see my two sons wear the real mortarboard .
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Anak gwa graduate harini. Kindergarden je. Tapi bukan main mewah convo dia in. Haha . Dulu bapak dia kindergarden main je tau. Xde la pakai topi segi empat tu.
Tergetar gak hati tengok budak ni naik pentas. Bapak dia Tak pernah pakai topi segi empat. Harap je la along dan adik dia nanti akan naik pentas convo yg betul betul. Menunaikan hasrat bapak dia ni.
I rase semua mak bapak harap sebegitukan ...
今天是大儿子Kingston的幼儿园毕业典礼,现在的学习环境和30年前真的不一样了,那个物资匮乏的年代,没有鲜花没有四方帽,很多家长甚至忙着工作没有时间出席孩子的毕业典礼,而我们就这样长大了。
如今,时代进步,看着孩子们在一个更为健全的教育制度和环境下学习很是欣慰,嘉谦这个好动的孩子可以拿到听写奖和表现优秀奖,真的觉得很骄傲,感谢校长、班主任、各位老师循循善诱的指导。👍
同時也有29部Youtube影片,追蹤數超過83萬的網紅serpentza,也在其Youtube影片中提到,I don't think they are but they keep doing cowardly things.... Link to the article: https://www.zhihu.com/question/58794934 For Motorcycle adventures...
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Barely two years after independence, Singapore ran into a crisis. The British forces here had supported our economy and defence. Suddenly, the British decided to pull out. Facing an uncertain future, our founding fathers were determined to secure the lives and livelihoods of our people.
We must have that same conviction today, as we deal with the crisis of our generation. The Ministry of Trade & Industry forecasts that our economy will shrink by between 4 and 7 per cent this year — our worst recession since independence.
Amidst this, we are grateful for the Pioneer Generation’s sacrifices and stewardship, building up our reserves and giving us the means to support our people. The fiscal prudence and discipline of successive governments have put us in a strong position to overcome this crisis, and emerge stronger after the pandemic.
DPM Heng Swee Keat announced the fourth round of support measures in Parliament today. The Fortitude Budget, together with the previous Unity, Resilience, and Solidarity Budgets will help us tide through COVID-19 with a total of almost $100 billion of support measures.
Saving and creating jobs will be our priority. We will help businesses adapt and transform, create new jobs, and provide more training opportunities to workers. We will also support frontline agencies, households and communities, and help the needy and vulnerable. No one will be left behind.
In less than a week, we will start reopening after the circuit breaker. I have been inspired by the stories of people stepping forward to help others and the sacrifices of many frontline workers keeping us all safe. Like our founding generation, we have the chance to chart bold new ways, and build a new Singapore. Let us stay united as we forge ahead together. – LHL
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There has been a lot of discussion about the CPF scheme. Unfortunately, some of the stuff online is inaccurate and confusing. Minister Tan Chuan-Jin announced in Parliament yesterday that the government will introduce a new one-on-one retirement planning service later this year. This will help CPF members understand the system and make better use of their CPF savings.
Came across this article by Mano Sabnani, the former Business Times editor, on misconceptions and facts about CPF. More information on CPF can be found here too. http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/CPF/About-Us/Intro/Intro.htm
- LHL
#SGBudget2015
Misconceptions on the CPF, the Minimum Sum Scheme, and the state of our national reserves are worrying...
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You know, I have been thinking long and hard. And it disturbs me. There is so much misunderstanding and/or misinformation about our Central Provident Fund or CPF; whether the monies are safe; why CPF does not pay higher interest rates; why the government wants the Minimum Sum Scheme and have CPF monies actually been lost by the GIC or Temasek Holdings, the two state-owned investment entities.
Well, I don't have any special inside information on GIC or Temasek or the CPF. But from memory alone and years as a journalist covering some of these issues, I can say things are not as bad as they are made out to be. Our citizens deserve better, and that includes those who rely only on the internet for their information needs.
So here goes. A few pointers and hard facts. Hand on heart, I think these are largely correct. And this is not a defence of any entitity or the government. Just facts!
1. CPF monies are in safe hands; no risk of loss. Interest rate paid by CPF is above market rates for FDs or fixed deposits. Go check it out. The CPF interest rate is an outlier i.e unusually high for a zero-risk investment. As high as 5 per cent on the first $60,000 for some people
2. The Minimum Sum Scheme is an essential one. It should be made more flexible as planned but it should not be abandoned. The original purpose of CPF was to provide some income in old age and that is what MSS does.The withdrawal age has been pushed back for good reasons overall: Singaporeans are living longer and so total withdrawal at 55 years is unrealistic. Also vast sums of CPF money have been invested in property, and having the effect of reducing cash balances meant for retirement. Some liquidity for retirement needs has to be ensured via MSS
3. There are those who say the CPF vaults are empty and that is why the payments back to citizens are being delayed. This empty vault scare is total nonsense
Our reserves per capita are one of the highest in the world.. with GIC, Temasek and the statutory boards all holding sizeable sums. Sums that have grown over the years
4. Some online commentators, with due respect, don't understand how things work. CPF basically only buys special government bonds or securities, the proceeds of which are passed on to MAS and GIC for management. Its income is assured by returns on the special govt securities that it holds.
CPF does not invest directly in the GIC portfolio orTemasek portfolio. Why? It would be too risky to do so. But the corollary of that is that CPF cannot benefit from any windfall gains made by GIC or Temasek in certain years.
5. Another fact: our currency has been strong all these years because our foreign debt is low and reserves high, with relatively low inflation to boot. Singapore govt debt, while seemingly high, is largely domestic debt. It arises mainly because of the CPF scheme to ensure forced savings for all citizens.
It's not that the government wants to hold our money or needs it. Govt is simply CUSTODIAN of our CPF savings.
6 Another fact: GIC and Temasek have done relatively well over the longer term in investments. Yes; they lost money in some investments. But overall, over many years, tbey have been doing all right. Our national reserves are now probably in excess of $600 billion on a conservative, net of debt, basis
GIC could be more transparent?: I agree. That would silence its critics. But they have their reasons. Allowing citizens to know what exactly they hold and values arising could expose the country and its reserves to unnecessary scrutiny by hedge funds and other international market players. Better to be discreet; it is part of total defence!
7.The CPF Life insurance scheme is a good one. It stretches your Minimum Sum to ensure you receive monthly payouts ALL YOUR LIFE in return for relatively low premiums. All of us should take up that option. for our own sake!
Well, you have it. The basic facts. I'm sure there will be many views. Do comment with your own perspectives.
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I don't think they are but they keep doing cowardly things....
Link to the article: https://www.zhihu.com/question/58794934
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