Thursday, December 13, 2007
Wee... going to be a jc student liao. so i going vj. but prob is i don't really noe how to go... LOL... so every one just have a fun holiday and enjoy the new school life...
posted at [10:43 am]
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Saturday, September 01, 2007
Holidays!!! AAAAH..... This hols is probably the worst i ever had, cause need to study so much and do so muchhw and still practise.... Feel Drained>>>
How i long for the end of all exams!!!
Anyway for all that read this post you are in luck cause i don't post often. So U must jia you for the prelims and O hor!!! Gd luck to all!! Strive for As.
posted at [6:13 pm]
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Saturday, January 20, 2007
Title: SS project 1
Qn 2: Find a current policy that portrays any one of the principles of governance. Give your views on the policy that you have.
Source: http://app.mcys.gov.sg/web/corp_press_story.asp?szMod=corp&szSubMod=press&qid=674
I have chosen the policy on the building of the Integrated Resorts (IRs) in Singapore and the social safeguards, because this policy portrays both the Principle of Pragmatism and the Principle of Being Forward Looking.
First, I will talk about the how the policy on the building of IRs in Singapore portrays the Principle of Pragmatism. The Principle of Pragmatism refers to the adoption of practical solutions to problems. Singapore currently faces challenges from the rising of China, Malaysia and etc; as tourists have chosen to visit those countries instead of Singapore. This shows that Singapore is unable to attract the tourists with its current attractions like the Sentosa, Orchard Road and Esplanade. In order to regain the support of the tourists, the Singapore government decided to build Integrated Resorts that will have a comprehensive range of world-class amenities. I truly support this policy because Singapore depends much on tourism for its development, without tourism, Singapore will not be as attractive as it is now. Furthermore, I believe that without tourists visiting our country, many local businesses will suffer a great loss. Thus to solve the problem of decreasing number of tourists, Singapore government decided to build Integrated Resorts that may include hotels, convention facilities, retail and dining, entertainment shows, themed attractions and a casino. With these new attractions, more tourists will be attracted to Singapore, and thus eliminating the problems that might arise due to the decline in the number of tourists.
Next, I will discuss about the social safeguards that will be put in place as the IRs contain casinos. I think this portrays the Principle of Being Forward Looking because the social safeguards are to prevent future problems that might arise due to the presence of casinos in Singapore. The social safeguards include a minimum age requirement, membership system for Singapore residents, self-exclusion programs, guidelines on credit extension, facility to allow setting of voluntary loss limits, advertising guidelines and patron education. These will prevent Singapore residents becoming regular patrons to the casinos and as a result, neglecting their work and families; they might also become addicted gamblers. Should these problems really arise, Singapore will face a very serious crisis, as the people of Singapore will then be neglecting their work and thus affecting the development of their companies and industries. This will then result in the decline of the Singapore’s economy. Our government has foreseen these problems and thus they implement the social safeguards to prevent the problems from surfacing.
Lastly, I think the policy on the building of the Integrated Resorts (IRs) with casinos in Singapore will help attract more tourists and though this policy might give rise to other problems but the policy on social safeguards will help in preventing these problems. Thus, I am in support of these new policies.
posted at [6:02 pm]
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Hii... Sorry 4 disappearing for such a long time... busy with other stuff... now oso busy playing FF9... SO difficult to play... A whole new year is ahead of us so here's wishing everyone a wonderful new year...
posted at [4:49 pm]
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Friday, September 15, 2006
Lol... Finally got the skin on but not exactly what i wanted... need more time to change... have a bad day 2day due to cca... now feeling so down... so sadddd... ttyl... Zzzz...
posted at [9:16 pm]
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