Workers' Party is above the law!
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The Kovan Merchant Association planned a CNY festive fair on properties managed by the PA. Tentage was set up on 31 Dec 2013 but stalls operated only on 7 Jan 2014 because the organiser was awaiting licence by government agencies.
On day of operations, AHPETC raised objections - part of the setup infringed on property managed by the town council. AHPECT demanded the tent in infringement be dismantled. The Merchant Association complied on the same day.
But on 9 Jan, AHPETC send 3 letters of demand to fine the PA $1000/day from 31 Dec 2013 till 7 Jan 2014.
AHPETC stated reasons for the fine are for this: a rubbish bin placed on the TC's property.
Shown in the picture is the bin. The bin has been there forever. The bin belongs to the Worker's Party Town Council, yet they still use it in petty political games.
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You said it yourself, petty political games.
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They not so above the law anymore. NEA haul them to court already.
Like you said yourself, petty political games, at taxpayer's cost.
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Lessons from Taiwan's 'no dustbin' approach
MY FAMILY went to Taiwan recently and visited three of its night markets, including the famous ones at Shilin and Fengjia.
The night markets were crowded and many customers bought takeaway food to snack on while walking. But what surprised me was that there wasn't a single dustbin to be found, yet there is no rubbish on the streets.
Not knowing where to throw our rubbish, we put it into plastic bags and took it back to our hotel.
Our Taiwanese tour guide told us that Taiwan's campaign to get people to take their trash home has been going on for several years. It garnered strong opposition at first, and the officials in charge had to endure a barrage of public criticism. But the government pressed on, and taking rubbish home has now become a habit among the Taiwanese.
Singapore is renowned for its clean streets, but it seems other places are catching up with us or have even surpassed us or have been surpassed us - and we are doing anything about it.
I am not suggesting that we immediately remove rubbish bins from the streets. Besides, Taiwan's system is not that draconian - if you buy something from street vendors, they will help you discard the rubbish you are holding.
But we should recognise one thing: When one generates rubbish, one should be responsible for it.
We should not litter - there are stiff penalties for those who do - and it would be good if we took rubbish home for disposal.
If we all play our part, we will be the ones enjoying the benefits of a clean Singapore.
Li Jingyu
Forum, The Straits Times, Tuesday, February 4, 2014, Pg A23
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Originally posted by M the name:
Lessons from Taiwan's 'no dustbin' approach
MY FAMILY went to Taiwan recently and visited three of its night markets, including the famous ones at Shilin and Fengjia.
The night markets were crowded and many customers bought takeaway food to snack on while walking. But what surprised me was that there wasn't a single dustbin to be found, yet there is no rubbish on the streets.
Not knowing where to throw our rubbish, we put it into plastic bags and took it back to our hotel.
Our Taiwanese tour guide told us that Taiwan's campaign to get people to take their trash home has been going on for several years. It garnered strong opposition at first, and the officials in charge had to endure a barrage of public criticism. But the government pressed on, and taking rubbish home has now become a habit among the Taiwanese.
Singapore is renowned for its clean streets, but it seems other places are catching up with us or have even surpassed us or have been surpassed us - and we are doing anything about it.
I am not suggesting that we immediately remove rubbish bins from the streets. Besides, Taiwan's system is not that draconian - if you buy something from street vendors, they will help you discard the rubbish you are holding.
But we should recognise one thing: When one generates rubbish, one should be responsible for it.
We should not litter - there are stiff penalties for those who do - and it would be good if we took rubbish home for disposal.
If we all play our part, we will be the ones enjoying the benefits of a clean Singapore.
Li Jingyu
Forum, The Straits Times, Tuesday, February 4, 2014, Pg A23
Singapore has already been removing more and more rubbish bin in the public.
Last time even lamp post at carpark got those small bin...
Remind me of few year back when NTU or NUS remove rubbish bin... the move was met with a strong negative reaction from the students and people...
I believe it is a cultural thing, unfortunately, we have new comers here who believe in just throwing rubbish everywhere becoz they are only here to work and it's not their country...