Foreign Residents Should Just Shut Up
I refer to the letter, “Be prouder of this great little red dot (ST, Nov 7)” by Mr Sam Ahmed, and find it amusing that the author criticises Singaporeans for complaining about their own country or wanting to “save up and leave.”
Indeed, it is ironic for a person who has left his own country, lived his life in several cities around the world, and finally decided that a country not his own should be where he wants to settle down – should then have the gall to deprive others the right to choose where they want to live, or to decide that their country of birth has room for improvement.
Mr Ahmed, of course, has never been a Singaporean taxi driver, nor has he ever been a Singaporean undergraduate. Incredibly, however, he claims to have the insight and wisdom to understand how ‘foolish’ Singaporean taxi drivers and undergraduates are, when they criticise their own country. Perhaps Mr Ahmed should take a few years off his own busy schedule to attempt to live life as a taxi driver in Singapore and to study as a Singaporean undergraduate before blowing his trumpet in the national newspaper.
Mr Ahmed has also clearly never paused to consider the fact that amongst the many other foreigners who have passed through Singapore’s shores, he is but amongst a minority who have decided to settle here. This leaves me wondering, does Mr Ahmed have superior judgment to all those other foreign fools?
The hypocrisy of foreign residents like Mr Sam Ahmed is astounding. While attempting to belittle the opinions of Singaporeans, they conveniently ignore the fact that they themselves have abandoned their own homelands for another one which they perceive to be a superior place to live. Where, Mr Ahmed, is your own pride in your own home country?
Mr Ahmed is patently unqualified to make any of the comments he made in his forum letter. Indeed, It is time for foreigners like him to keep their mouth shut and mind their own business.
Singaporeans are fully capable of making their own informed decisions and forming their own opinions about their country. The last thing we need is a foreigner with little understanding of how things work, pontificating about how Singaporeans should think about their homeland.
Kevin Lee
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New Citizen on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 8:46 am
You are childish
Anonymous Coward; Cult of the common sense on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 10:08 am
Funny how only the “new citizens” believe that only they have travelled the world and seen everything whilst Singaporeans are island queers that have yet to even see JB!
pap killer on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 10:13 am
this is just more of the pappie bullshit propaganda
WAKE UP SINGAPOREANS, TIME FOR CHANGE, VOTE OPPOSITION
Malboro is not good for health on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:01 am
These kind of foreigners are the ones that piss off Singaporean the most… to these kind of self righteous idiots who think they are greater than Singaporean… fxxx off from our place… we want foreigners who will at least feel grateful to Singaporeans who have give them a chance to settle in our place.
Malboro is not good for health on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:06 am
These kind of foreigners are the ones we Singaporeans hated the most… self righteous bigots who think highly of themselves and look down upon Singaporeans… They, as a minority, should behave like one… instead of coming here sprouting nonsense and want us to listen to them as though they are higher mortals…
To this kind of foreigners… please get out of here… we want foreigners who will at least feel grateful to us.
Unfortunately, imo, these are the most common kind of foreigners who like to settle here and pollute our place… either they like Singapore very very much… or our government likes to attract this kind of people… sianz big time…
Karl Andersen on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:14 am
Everyone should know the first thing about the Sin-gaporeans is that they always right. Don’t ever…ever criticize them.
Substance over cosmetic on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:20 am
Sam Ahmed, go back to the third world zoo where you come from.
Were you moonlighting in the red-light areas of those glitzy cities you claimed been to?
Probably it is empty boast where he claims to have been to. If Ahmed is reading this post and you claimed you lived in Sydney, tell me in which SUBURB is the nearest Ten-Pin Bowling alley from Kings’ Cross station?
You must know that Kings’ Cross is a touristic place in Sydney.
or
Which famous brand of uniquely Australian-designed T-shirt is sold along George Street near “The Rocks”?
I wait for your answer. I been there too.
Substance over cosmetic on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:22 am
@ Karl Andersen on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:14 am
Go back to your snow land and hibernate now – it is winter now and white Christmas and full of dog’s excrement on the streets.
citizenofSG on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:28 am
PR is the best type of people in Singapore to be attacked by the opposition. Attacking this group of people by the opposition has only mild disadvantages but full of advantages. They are here among us, so they are visible and their interference serve the purpose of the opposition. Who is the one that invited them here? The inviter will bear the bane of all bashing. They have no voting privileges so no consequences for the opposition to single them out to highlight the PAP’s flaw and folly.
The more they pop their head up the better. We will hang them up and display for the voters to see what great job the PAP has done in the past four or five years.
Janet-BryanT on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:31 am
Karl Andersen on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:14 am
YOU ARE SPOT ON!
We have learned and listened to our million mini$ters. Thanks for your kind observation.
Karl Andersen on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:32 am
I think Mr. Kevin Lee should preach or learn from his parents or his grandparents about his issue. Without the foreign wisdom that they brough wih them when migrated to Singapore from mainland China, what would Singapore be right now.
lee sg on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:43 am
to : Mr Kevin Lee
If foreign Residents should just shut up, shouldn’t foreign correspondents not comment on singapore politics and policies as the PAP thinks that the angmo reporters does not understand singapore? Are u a supporter of the PAP on this policy?
Kevin Lee on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:48 am
Karl, my parents are gracious, humble, hardworking immigrants who understand their place in Singaporean society. They are the kind of immigrants that Singapore needs more of.
They are not pompous, condescending, patronizing, presumptuous idiots like Sam Ahmed who think they know everything.
Kevin Lee on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:59 am
“To : Mr Kevin Lee
If foreign Residents should just shut up, shouldn’t foreign correspondents not comment on singapore politics and policies as the PAP thinks that the angmo reporters does not understand singapore? Are u a supporter of the PAP on this policy?”
lee sg, the title of my letter should be viewed more as a rhetorical device than as a blanket statement. my anger is directed to condescending, patronizing, presumptuous idiots like Sam Ahmed who think they know everything.
to be sure, there are humble, hardworking foreign residents who understand their proper place in singapore society. these are the kind of immigrants that singapore needs more of. not the crappy trash like Mr Ahmed
Wake up on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 12:07 pm
Karl: “Without the foreign wisdom that they brough wih them when migrated to Singapore from mainland China, what would Singapore be right now”
Karl, can you be specific in WHAT kind of foreign “wisdom” the mainland Chinese bought in?
WHAT? May I ask?
Financial wisdom? Technological wisdom? Political wisdom?
WHAT, Karl?!? WHAT wisdom are you talking about???
Now even IF foreigners (and I am not only talking about mainland Chinese) do bring in some short of “wisdom”, base on the fact that MAJORITY only come to Singapore to MAKE $$$ and use our passport as a stepping stone towards US citizenship, don’t you think that the locals have the RIGHT to voice their opinions? It is their lives that are DIRECTLY affected, NOT the politicians!
In order to fully understand the situation, Karl, I strongly suggest YOU take up the Singaporean citizenship, get your salary under local terms, and get your son to serve NS, and once your ricebowl is snatched by foreigners, go drive a taxi.
THEN, and only THEN, are you FIT to comment.Anything lesser would simply be hot-air, without substance.
Anonymous on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 12:16 pm
@ lee sg on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:43 am
….”If foreign Residents should just shut up, shouldn’t foreign correspondents not comment on singapore politics and policies as the PAP thinks that the angmo reporters does not understand singapore? Are u a supporter of the PAP on this policy?…”
Of course NOT!!!
By the billions of miles!!
Foreign residents here DO NOT, generally, have the depth and spread OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES which foreign journalists must bring into their jobs to survive this competitive medai world.
And THAT FRIGHTENS THE PAP sh@t-wet in their pants.
Some of the postings like Sam Ahmed and Melinda has all the hallmarks of “dessicated coconut” thinking of absolute ignorance. Such rubbish spouted out recklessly of sanity as Singaporeans graduate seeking migration to Spain and Italy and a clean toilet is the centre of universe in their life.
Are you impressed???????????? I am NOT !!!!!!!!!
Vote of Opposition on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 12:24 pm
If this Mr Ahmed wanted to be a PR, then he should sign up for NS to enjoy true blue Singaporean experience! However, if he is in his 30s to 40s, PM Lee does not want him to be in his platoon!
Wake up and go back your country!
Dirty Old Man on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 12:32 pm
## Karl Andersen on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:14 am
“Everyone should know the first thing about the Sin-gaporeans is that they always right. Don’t ever…ever criticize them”
——–
Spot on, when referring to our Great Leader, the 86 year old megalomaniac Robert Mugabe of Singapore.
He can do no wrong and will not accept any criticism.
Criticize him and he will put you in detention (without trial) for 32 years like our real Singaporean hero, Mr Chia Thye Poh.
As for most Singaporeans, we are just waiting for the day when we can celebrate the Great Leader’s passing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chia_Thye_Poh
http://www.singapore-window.org/81130sc.htm
VOTEWISE on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 12:36 pm
of course lah,this sam ahmed come here make money,leh.
then,our gahmen “sayang” him and side with him like this sam ahmed sided with gahmen leh..and then hor,they “pakak”(pakak)
together and also the employers KICK! us like foot-balls
onto the streets leh….if i am sam ahmed,i aslo say the same
lah?This sam ahmed,ah,very SHREWD lah,once he make his money,huh,he and his family and MONEY all pack and quickly run
faster away ..you wait and sell.lor.
then.our GAHMEN people ..they “malu” ..don’t how to hide their faces,hor,…and then you know what?..the gahmen,hor,will blame
singaporeans for not being “glacious”(GRACIOUS) lah…
then,we “kena terok-terok”(punished) more,you wait and see…
got some more to say but wait another time,ok?
Dirty Old Man on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 1:10 pm
# Karl Andersen on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:14 am
“Everyone should know the first thing about the Sin-gaporeans is that they always right. Don’t ever…ever criticize them’.
——
Nah… most Singaporeans couldn’t care a shiit about you if you criticize them.
Except for our Great Leader, the megalomaniac 86 years old Robert Mugabe of Singapore.
Treat him like God, as most foreigners, FTs / PRs do, and he thinks you are right.
Criticize him and you may end up in detention for 32 years like a real Singaporean hero, Chia Thye Poh.
We love criticizing our Great Leader (in the internet) b’cos we simply know him better than most foreigners… you ??
Fyi, most of us actually can’t wait to celebrate the day of his passing.
Hope you can join us in celebrating on that day too.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chia_Thye_Poh
http://www.singapore-window.org/81130sc.htm
fair and square on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 1:13 pm
@karl andersen,Janet-BryanT
Yah,you and others can praise our MULTI-MILION$ ministers
for unshamedly constantly taking all the honour and glory(not forgetting big-time MONEY)for all their mis-adventures!
Hey! Karl,you knwo why you and your folks can walk the streets of sinagpore in the middle of the nite…i knwo you would say:
the gahmen is good ,police good bla,bla,bla..right?
WRONG!we can’t even boast of an “LAPD” or ‘SCOTLAND YARD but
we can boast of MAS SELAMAT cladestine activity!
You can walk the streest head-high cos locals here are GRACIOUS…do you see policemen rushing about like mad dogs
along ORCHARD ROAD at mid-nite like you would in other countries?HEY,thank-you,GOODNESS GRACIOUS us!!!
Would you thank your govt for taking your jobs and giving them to foreigners who haven’t even ever contributed to the govt’s
coffers?I did,my grandad and daddy did and so did many other locals who helped build this cosy ‘WORKPLACE’ SAFE ENVIRONMENT
for you to use in a manner more befitting than any locals?!
why the hurry for ipopulation-booster immigrants like you?
NOT becos of the ‘CANNOT TAKE CRITICSIM’ SINGAPOREANS,mind you!
it’s the grand “STOP-AT-TWO” policy instituted by gahmen based
probably on some big-time foreign-trained SCHOLARS who probably were the blue-eyed boys of the day!
Do you know that your third child couldn’t even go to the school his parents fancied and had to traveled by buses to some
school far away from home,even if there was a school nearby?
So,yes,we are open-minded and big-hearted..we even “hand” you our jobs and BASIC livelihood except those like Janet-Bryant
who still hold rather tightly to their own jobs and have the cheeks to make rather loud inconsiderate and incoherent noises!
So,KARL and all you foreigners and some idiotic betrayers,make sure you CRITICSE the right people!!!
Lehman Brothers on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 1:15 pm
I agree that foreign residents should not criticise the Singaporean mindset and culture, not because of hypocrisy or being unqualified, but because of basic courtesy. Until they take up Singapore Citizenship, they still maintain the status of guests and should be respectful of our people and culture.
cy on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 1:48 pm
夏虫不可语冰
Darkness on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 2:13 pm
When people pay taxes what right do you have to ask them to shaddup? Are you saying we should not expect our gahmen from imposing taxes on foreigners? Is that what you are recommending? Tell me one country in the whole wide world; where that is even the case – and I will gladly eat my shoe.
Lets be realistic; once you take a portion of another persons labor and hardwork; they are ineffect customers and the gahmen is just a service provider; nothing more or less; so they have every right to give you feedback when they are not happy. I worked in UK bfr; no one ever chided me for criticising the gahmen there when I wasnt happy about the service they offered – it was my right and they even regarded it as such.
That is how civilized and educated people who have nothing to fear normally square off the accounts.
Darkness on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 2:16 pm
“Singaporeans are fully capable of making their own informed decisions and forming their own opinions about their country. The last thing we need is a foreigner with little understanding of how things work, pontificating about how Singaporeans should think about their homeland.”
That sounds like a great idea. But can any person here tell me; why then does the gahmen then selectively give bandwidth to foreigners who say favorable things about Singapore? And even openly quote them?
Then on the otherhand they say; foreigners have no right to speak abt this and that?
Where is the rational consistency there? Dont even try to answer this question – its impossible.
Darkness 2009
Darkness on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 2:24 pm
But then foreigners should also be sensitive to the locals – when I was working the UK; I did not do stupid things like tell Irish jokes in Ireland – I told them English jokes instead.
This is basic common sense. It is also common courtesy.
Darkness 2009
Lehman Brothers on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 2:28 pm
@Darkness: In your case, you were criticising the UK government. If a foreigner comes here and criticises our government, Singaporeans aren’t really going to mind. Do expect the police to start knocking on your door though, so we all know who has something to fear.
In this case, Mr Ahmed was criticising the PEOPLE and not the government. That is a big difference. Try insulting the British folks in front of them, or even the queen if you will, and you’ll see them react the same way as Mr Kevin Lee is doing here.
Kevin Lee on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 2:37 pm
hello Darkness, how have you been. how’s harphoon and the rest of the boys… what are u guys up to nowadays? haven’t seen the brotherhood press around
Darkness on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 2:43 pm
I agree Lehman, Mr Ahmed needs to grow a brain and learn some manners. Only we should never lump all PR’s into the same category as Mr Ahmed – we need to be mindful of this always.
Darkness 2009
booo on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 2:45 pm
Lets vote for opposition. But wait! At the very least, Can we get an opposition that can stay focused for more than 10 mins?
That might be enuff to get the LEE dynasty to piss in their 3 million dollar a year pants.
Lehman Brothers on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 3:07 pm
//Darkness
Yea sorry, I only saw your first post when I began writing my post. I agree with your subsequent posts.
Darkness on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 3:14 pm
Hey Kevin long time no see man. harphyboy, astro and the others are good. Harphy has been sent to manage our new virtual Arab trade routes. Astroboy is head of our Malaysian gaming operations. The rest are equally spread out across cyberspace.
For some reason, I cant write without them; its not the same.
btw I’ve got a stockmarket tip for you; nasdaq counter; the guilds made 800% profit! here is the ticker code LVS, MTW & GE – they are breaking out. The bull is finally back!
Life is beautiful
Darkness 2009
citizenofSG on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 4:57 pm
@Karl Andersen -
Is replaying old record your favorite past time?
Is there war and calamity now in China, sending people there to come here for refuge?
Did Singapore receives those Vietnamese boat people and integrate them as our own people?
Stop talking about things that is not relevant and if you are so kind and generous how about letting one thousand Singaporean to come over to stay at your house over the weekend and tell your wife and children to stop complaining.
Mainstreetcitizen on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 8:16 pm
In the first place, should not the emphasis be about “Talent” rather than “Foreign Talent” which seems to imply that ‘Foreign’ = ‘Talent’.
Surely, if the foreigner can do a much better job and contribute to the society of Singapore, I believe many Singaporeans would welcome them.
However, we seems to attract foreigners, talent or not, and at the same time neglecting many ‘LOCAL TALENTS’.
NS BOY on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 10:16 pm
ASK THIS MAT to go serve NS la…. then can TALk…. KNN, no pride… where’s his loyalty to country…. kena sai…
ronin on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 10:28 pm
Just ask Sam Ahmed whether he wants to put hos sweat and blood where his mouth is….that is, serve NS. That is the litmus test of how much he “loves” S’pore.
We will then see how much criticism he has for S’pore and how fast he will leave!!!
taxpayer on Thu, 12th Nov 2009 12:08 am
i do notice alot of agitated netizens flaming others using illogical, irrelevant facts and bad words. RELAX. Got to be more socially responsible to others and yourselves.
Proud Singaporean on Thu, 12th Nov 2009 8:08 am
Is this the same Sam Ahmed working in Merril Lynch here? He could be an Egyptian but definitely Arab.. We should dig deeper into this guy.
Jim on Thu, 12th Nov 2009 11:40 am
Cool it guys. We need to hear from people from all walks of life and even from foreigners in order to get a wider perspective of things and the way we are being look upon by others.
His critical comments may be incendiary but we need to hear of other alternative views out there regarding the state of our political system and how we a re evolving.
I may not agree with most of his comments, but I think we should allow alternative views to be heard.
Get Real on Thu, 12th Nov 2009 11:52 am
@ taxpayer on Thu, 12th Nov 2009 12:08 am
This is a robust debating board – NOT a nursing home for tenderly loving care of aging trolls.
Kevin Lee on Thu, 12th Nov 2009 12:26 pm
“Is this the same Sam Ahmed working in Merril Lynch here? He could be an Egyptian but definitely Arab.. We should dig deeper into this guy.”
Yes. Sam Ahmed works at Merrill Lynch. He is a Bangladesh citizen.
I have done my homework on this guy
Jim on Thu, 12th Nov 2009 1:06 pm
Kevin Lee
Sam Ahmed should have warned our super brains in Temasek about Bank of America’s impending takeover of Merrill Lynch at the time of Temasek’s purchase. We went from holding a small stake in a global invesment bank (Merrill Lynch) to a large shareholder of a domestic bank (BOA). That’s why we had to sell out due to shift in corporate policy within less than a year when the stake was supposed to be for medium term. And at a loss of US $1.5bn (approx?)
I am amazed why Ho Ching’s boys didn’t have their helicopter spectacles on. Even Warren Buffet knew how to avoid the merrill Lynch set up. He avoided them but instead invested in Goldman Sachs, and today he is sitting pretty on a couple of billions in paper profit in less than a year.
If we can’t shoot anyone in Temasek for our loss of our money there then maybe we can shoot Sam Ahmed because he is from Merrill Lynch ! Just kidding.
qussl3 on Thu, 12th Nov 2009 2:56 pm
@Jim
If i was working for Merill at that time the last thing i want to to push away a sucker with wads of cash.
Due diligence is always done by the buyer, expecting the used car salesman to tell you about the lousy brakes and busted transmission is kinda naive.
Temasek’s handling of the whole Merill fiasco is precisely why those that can leave will do so IF they arent already in the “club”.
The last thing you expect from asset managers who benefit from “heads I win, tails you lose” payment structures is to be prudent with their assets. This problem is compounded with the total lack of accountability in Temasek’s case, made even worse as they are playing with taxpayer money.
rationalthinking on Thu, 12th Nov 2009 4:06 pm
please forget about other country’s human righ lah… since we are not citizen of that country. we have no right to talk about it. Singaporean need to grow up and allow other to talk about their city. don’t be closed minded about others opinion. Regardless who says what, be it FT, LKY etc… take what is good and forsake what is bad.
I love my country on Thu, 12th Nov 2009 5:40 pm
Singaporean are just idiots who continue to believe the Govt’s bullshit that anyone with a foreign passport, foreign accent, and piece of paper which look like degree is great for this country.
I have enough of this foreign bullshit .. there too many of them, on the MRT, in the mall, in the restaurants, in my office. We should be Singa Land for foreigners instead.
I love my country on Thu, 12th Nov 2009 5:56 pm
temasek investments in Merril Lynch probably saved Ahmed’s arse from the sack and allowed him to be paid millions in bonus.
and with his bonus he probably bought properties and deprived a Singaporean(s) of owning a home/ land in their place of birth.
Singaporeans are nothing but suckers!
Time for Change on Thu, 12th Nov 2009 6:51 pm
I agree. Foreigners should just shut up. Singaporeans have every right to voice their grievances. Make your money and leave. If you have to suck up to the MIW, do it quietly on your own time.
sne on Thu, 12th Nov 2009 6:57 pm
YES, I fully agree that foreign residents should just SHUT UP! Not happy, can leave Singapore. No one is forcing them to stay here. They think Singapore owes them a living.
Jim on Thu, 12th Nov 2009 7:50 pm
quss13
I agree with you. Due diligence indeed should be conducted by the purchaser, that’s the pre-eminent fiduciary duty which he must carry out. That’s why directors of company are so held accountable for their actions.
Unfortunately our big brains in Temasek are lacking in this area, at least manifestly so because of another incident. This relates to their purchase of Thaksin’s stake in Shincorp. At the time of purchase Shincorp had overdue outstanding tax liability of US $1.5 bn (approx?) yet unpaid but which was due that year. This amount was not taken into consideration by our big guns. Not a single member of parliament brought this particular aspect of a breach of fiduciary duty on the part of Temasek management.
However, having said that, I must also add that Bank of America acceded to the takeover of Merrill Lynch probably based on the the belief that they had the “cushion” of a sovereign fund stakeholder in Temasek, which can provide an avenue of emergency cash in case the worst scenerio happens.
Regards
foreigner on Sat, 14th Nov 2009 8:04 am
i find it an irony that while this website championed free speech and alternate views….at the same time, it wants some people who have a different perspective to “keep their mouth shut”.
Ah Lian on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 12:10 am
I agree with the thrust of Kevin Lee’s letter.
But the title, manner and tone of the writing is more suited for a private emotional rant with close friends. Just doesn’t cut across as a contribution to an open discussion. Some editorial work before publication would have helped to ilicit responses of more constructive nature?
Anonymous on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 12:47 am
Ah Lian on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 12:10 am
Show me how “constructive” you can be with the remarks of Sam Ahmed. Our talented graduates migrating to Italy and Spain???
Maybe taxi driving is more exciting in Lagos in Nigeria or Chittaggong in “Blanga-land”?
Did he meant our graduates are better off meigration to emerging economies like Afghanistan and Mongolia WITH LOTS OF POTENTIAL waiting to blossom when the sun shine and rain drops some water to germinate poppy-growing?
local on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 12:53 am
foreigner on Sat, 14th Nov 2009 8:04 am
i find it an irony that while this website championed free speech and alternate views….at the same time, it wants some people who have a different perspective to “keep their mouth shut”.
Spot on. Everyone should have the right to say what he/she wishes.
BUT…. The opinion article actually brings up a good point- don’t criticise without empathising first.
That would mean free speech comes with a sense of responsibility not to say stupid/insensitive things that would inflame others.
The author is merely returning the favour to the person whose letter basically tells thousands of Singaporeans who are seeking better lives to shut up and put up.
fair and square on Sun, 15th Nov 2009 1:48 am
@Anonymous
i like your frankness and fairness…
if only more like-minded people could just be as frank
and open,it would benefit the locals and even the Gahmen.
…anyway,i guess taxi-driving’s still better than being
a cleaner at crowded hawker centres where that old local
got verbally abused by that foreign GUEST worker just for a
few miserable dollars…some great idea…cheaper better faster…i wish that singtel was cheaper,its services faster and better?
cheers to you and all fellow local-hearted bloggers…