YCK Post-NDR Dialogue 2022 by See Woon Toh https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn Post your questions that you have for the panel en-us 2019-04-02 14:32:22 UTC 2022-09-11 09:49:16 UTC hello@padlet.com Why cant the government postpone the GST hike to reduce our burden? tohseewoon https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2290932994 2022-09-11 03:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2290932994 tohseewoon https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2290933495 Would they compete with Singaporeans for jobs?]]> 2022-09-11 03:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2290933495 tohseewoon https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2290989426 Would repealing 377a encourage more aggressive activism like advocating for same sex marriage?]]> 2022-09-11 07:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2290989426 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021227 As much as we want to have foreign talents to diversify the industry but why implement such policies now?]]> 2022-09-11 08:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021227 Don't understand the rationale for opening the flood gate for high paid foreign talents from all sectors https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021382 2022-09-11 08:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021382 Reliance on external sources https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021531 There is an over-reliance on external sources and we have seen how it affects us a lot during the Russian-Ukraine tension. How can we remain resilience without the citizens bearing the brunt should there be more tensions outside Singapore?]]> 2022-09-11 08:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021531 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021544 Why can’t we not repeal and at the same time amend constitution to protect the
Definition of marriage ]]> 2022-09-11 08:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021544 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021550 I think it is timely to raise the GST due to the ageing population but can we consider more support package for all groups to be able to receive?]]> 2022-09-11 08:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021550 Understand that we should be looking for foreign talent. But shouldn't we forcus on our Singapore talent or education system to improve instead of outsourcing? https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021749 2022-09-11 08:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021749 Jobs https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021820  For example a topper from Country “A” is entering Singapore for a job as a foreign talent, and our own talent who is a topper is also applying for the job as well. Will they be given an equal chance? ]]> 2022-09-11 08:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021820 Opening of the special pass for $30k income foreign talent is unnecessary and add to the difficulty of local citizen getting into these position https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021875 2022-09-11 08:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291021875 Be equitable? https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022002 Different families have different needs and situations. Most policies and schemes are designed as such one size fits all. How can the different resources and schemes be more equitable?]]> 2022-09-11 08:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022002 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022107 When govt launch ERP many years ago, they claim that they will support Singaporeans to own a car but we will have to pay as we use the car to mitigate traffic congestion. However, now govt change the policy where they continue to charge ERP but has zero car growth policy which cause the COE price to increase tremendously. Why is there a change in policy? ]]> 2022-09-11 08:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022107 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022158 Anything the Govt is doing to prevent enterprises from exploiting the current situation, rather than having their prices reflect the actual increase of cost Eg energy?

Layman example will also be even though we manage to resume our chicken supply, the chicken rice prices still remain as high as the time when malaysia first stopped our chicken supplies]]> 2022-09-11 08:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022158 Hawker Centres Pricing https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022203 Have  NEA and MEWR no longer give guidance to pricing in their hawker Centres? Inflation of food at hawker centres seems to say so, either that or that enforce were not done.]]> 2022-09-11 08:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022203 How can Spore guard against racial issues from neighbouring countries from influencing Sporeans negatively? https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022207 2022-09-11 08:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022207 MNCs today already have enough flexibility to bring in foreign talents at high paid by substantiating the need. Cannot understand why the need for such policy. https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022221 2022-09-11 08:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022221 Basic cost of living is going up. Wages cannot keep up with cost of living. Instead of handouts, try to subsided public transportation and utilities for all instead of a selected group. https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022256 2022-09-11 08:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022256 Subsidies for residents https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022275 Everyone is feeling pinch be it singaporean, SPR, foreigners. Low or high income, all residents

With only subsidies to citizens, it raises salary/income ask from rest and that in turn starts a downward spiral which affects citizens more than these subsidies help

]]> 2022-09-11 08:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022275 protect legacy and traditional values https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022315 Disagree this amendment.
Lky be disappointed and unhappy.
who will service country safety..population will decline doing so..its madness idea..]]> 2022-09-11 08:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022315 Why should Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass holders not be subjected to FAIR COMPETITION FRAMEWORK (FCF)? Regardless of whether they are highly talented there should be fair play involved and giving locals a shot at such high paying roles https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022331 2022-09-11 08:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022331 Economic agenda https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022332 Does the repeal of 377A has an economic agenda to attract more foreign investors?]]> 2022-09-11 08:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022332 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022392 I think we are too over reliance on other countries in terms food supply. We have plenty of big lands that have farms growing local produces but we sacrificed them for nation development. How can we do more to grow our local produce like eggs and fresh produces?]]> 2022-09-11 08:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022392 With the recent news where a bridge will be built across the Straits of Malacca from Malacca to Sumatra, what will be the impact of our port in future? https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022472 2022-09-11 08:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022472 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022677 Unable to understand the rationale as this floodgate will result in long term consequences for the next generation of singaporeans unable to progress in their career]]> 2022-09-11 08:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022677 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022701 With increased price of most things especially food, can assistance be given to people with middle income too and not just lower income?]]> 2022-09-11 08:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022701 Solar panel for landed property - help to organise system providers and banks to provide funding if required https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022744 2022-09-11 08:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022744 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022783 Is the initiative for attracting top talents from around the world due to the low number of similar talents in Singapore? If it is, could the same effort be directed to ensuring that Singaporeans are skilled enough to fill these positions? ]]> 2022-09-11 08:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291022783 Electric Car ownership https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023030 Road tax is cheaper for owning petrol car than electric car. Should we be penalised for supporting going green? ]]> 2022-09-11 08:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023030 Repealing the S377A is a door to licensing same sex marriage which will DISRUPT the family unit. Will Singapore consider NOT to do this ever? https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023088 2022-09-11 08:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023088 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023137 Global chip shortages and China Taiwan tensions , Can Singapore leverage on this to bring in top semicon wafer companies like TSMC to setup in Singapore]]> 2022-09-11 08:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023137 Electricity has risen many folders since 80, 90 to to-date 2022. https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023147 Salaries hardly matches against rising cost for low & middle salary workers. 

]]> 2022-09-11 08:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023147 Why not giving some level of financial assistance to those staying in landed properties (maybe exclude GCB)? The assumption that all those staying in landed homes are cash rich as compared to HDB or condominium may not be true and fair especially for small old houses in non-prime areas. https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023168 2022-09-11 08:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023168 As the cost of living increases fast but salaries are not..why can’t the government delay the GST and give more support for all singaporean regardless of income https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023236 2022-09-11 08:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023236 Attracting high-pay senior level foreign talents https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023262 Its great to have top talents join us to train, guide and upskill our middle management, however, how can we prevent them from bringing in more middle management to lead the change and innovation such that the locals are left with the lower level jobs?]]> 2022-09-11 08:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023262 Serious about recycling https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023343 Suggest to pilot program to classify waste , start recycling and educate our neighborhood about the need to save Gaia.]]> 2022-09-11 08:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023343 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023350 As much as the younger generation of youths are happy with the repeal of 377A but some are unhappy with the amendment to constitution of marriage. How can government ensure this won’t be challenged?]]> 2022-09-11 08:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023350 livelihood and education https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023384 low & middle income be gradually affected..
undergraduate will be pressure to work few years and return school for studies..jialuk.]]> 2022-09-11 08:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023384 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023457 Anything to look at plugging the labour gaps for the specialised skills labour force Eg chef, barbers? Is it time to relook at permit requirements Eg min salary for such specialised as also part of the measure to reduce cost of living?]]> 2022-09-11 08:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023457 Singapore has always maintained that we need to maintain neutrality on the world stage. In the case of the Russia - Ukraine conflict, we have officially come out against Russia's actions. Is this a change in foreign policy or simply that our relationship with Russia is not important enough? https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023602 2022-09-11 08:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023602 Cost of living https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023664 What steps can be taken to control or lower increasing housing cost, COE cost, necessaries for basic living cost?]]> 2022-09-11 08:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023664 Can the Government be more flexible n generous in disbursement of the Assurance Budget as was announced earlier this year . It should not be a rigid budget base on the current situation in order to cushion the impact of rising inflation. https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023805 2022-09-11 08:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023805 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023990 Why should we impose sanctions and take a side where it comes to Russia but not do anything where it comes to South China Sea? Both of these involves taking a stance against aggressive actions by nations.]]> 2022-09-11 08:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291023990 Check needed https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024084 Keep on raising salary criteria may not help in long term. Quantum of work needs to be done. If employers are unable to find right local talent they will need to hire high cost foreigners. But within 2-3 years they would need to move those functions to overseas in order for their business to remain viable. Which results in loss-loss, business and locals both especially for white collar jobs
We need to look into this holistically and not just keep pushing entry level salaries]]> 2022-09-11 08:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024084 Can Singapreans be ensured that CECA will never be brought back? As this will cerainly increase opportunities for locals. https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024164 2022-09-11 08:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024164 Attracting high talent is alright if there is justification that it helps S’pore. Need to ensure Singaporeans are given priority to work and ensure limiting PRs, New Citizens and EP and SP holders. There are many foreigners working in Middle East and even Brunei but their government only give EP for required workers and not easily issue PRs or citizenship. Space is a limitation in S’pore https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024235 2022-09-11 08:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024235 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024281 Covid-19 has shown that countries need not rely extensively on other countries for growth and many have been building up their domestic markets. Singapore is extremely vulnerable to this as are not self sustaining in terms of food, water and energy which are critical components of our survival. Will there be a reconsideration for nuclear power and floating islets for food production? We need to be bolder in these uncertain times ]]> 2022-09-11 08:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024281 Recycling https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024343 Singaporeans love incentives doing good deed. Agencies can start cracking good ideas to educate public granny & grandpa will chope to facilitate. nursery school can start learning from yoing]]> 2022-09-11 08:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024343 Crutch mentality https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024679 More needs to be done in terms of making Singaporeans self sufficient! Why is it that policy makers deem it right and in everyone's best interest to continue encouraging a crutch mentality and "help" is automatically linked to handouts?]]> 2022-09-11 08:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024679 Can there be more help for singles in HDB purchase ..whose career has been downhill? https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024690 2022-09-11 08:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024690 The more critical issue is jobs. People, especially the older ones could not get jobs. Hirers do not want them in spite of the rhetorics othwewise. We need a job referal service to match individuals to the specific jobs and close the loop with hiring. Not just courses on how to write CV or attend interviews. That's paying lips service. https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024706 2022-09-11 08:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024706 Why so much of fuss on this? https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024763 I think this issue is being given more attention than it’s worth]]> 2022-09-11 08:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024763 Attracting foreign talents purely based on salary threshold does not necessarily bring in the desire talents in the areas that singpaore needs. Also, the overseas salary level may be a result of the supply and demand situation there, cost of living, exchange rate differences etc, and thus it is not a good indicator of ability and competencies. https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024782 2022-09-11 08:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024782 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024845 With growing trends of individualism, where more of the younger generation has expressed intentions to stay single and not start a family + changing ideas of a family, how will the government 1) promote formation of families and 2) promote the ideals of a heteronormative family. ]]> 2022-09-11 08:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024845 Healthy Aging - urgent needs to start education early enough ( from schools) on science based understanding food and impact on health so that we do not have to continue building medical facility. This is the most effective way to add quality to the years, as our seniors can live independently for longer https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024973 2022-09-11 08:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291024973 Many condominiums are prevented from the adoption of solar energy because of the Master-sub charging method. https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291025286 The government should review all man-made road blocks for the implementation of solar energy adoption.

]]> 2022-09-11 08:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291025286 Threats from china? https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291025965 China has invested sporadically in Malaysia and in near proximity, that places direct threat to Singapore's finances and trades. For clarification how we can address this back to China and at the same time not take sides on China-Us Rivalry.]]> 2022-09-11 08:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291025965 Illogical discrimination https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291027113 Why has there been continued discrimination against unvaccinated when the latest research shows the vax is not effective and has side effects. E.g. UK recently declared it not being safe for pregnant and breast feeding mothers. Many such studies have surfaced in recent times]]> 2022-09-11 08:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291027113 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291027418 People don’t understand that the repealing of 377A and the inclusion to the definition of marriage in the constitution are two separate matters. The definition of marriage being between man and woman is preserved and is not subject to challenge in the court of law. Is repealing 377A then a consolation prize for the LGBTQ community rather than progress for them?  ]]> 2022-09-11 08:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291027418 Protecting the middle income group https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291027629 More programs had been put in place to take care of the lower income group. The resources would probably come from the higher income group of the community. If attracting foreign talent is not managed carefully, our middle income group (mostly PMEBs i guess…) may need help soon too, if their jobs are affected. This may upset our system further. Not saying we should not attract foreign talents, more control is needed.]]> 2022-09-11 08:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291027629 https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291028106 As much as we want to remain a neutral party among the superpower tensions and not picking sides, are we leaning towards one side in terms of economic and military policies? When the inevitable comes, how should the government choose?

Due to our geographical location, it is clear that we're being 'used' as deterrance to another superpower. How should we deal with this?]]> 2022-09-11 08:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tohseewoon/ubeps1pba5dn/wish/2291028106