It is not about saying words or making an impression. This is
not an audition for actors and actresses.
We want solutions, good solutions, that would benefit us in the
long-term.
In my opinion, I feel that the opposition parties did not
provide both good and long-term solutions, that is why most (70%)
of the voters did not vote for the opposition parties.
In my opinion, I feel that once and for all, the PAP should
explain to the people on why there is the CPF. I feel that many of
us still do not see the benefit in it.
I heard that last time, there was a period of time when CPF was
returned 100% to people when they reach a certain age. These people
suddenly have so much money, so they cannot resist the temptation
to spend. A lot of them were cheated for their money. As a result,
after a while, many of these people end up having no money. And by
then, some of them are already very old. Then, the Government say
that they will not one-shot give back 100% of the CPF money.
Instead, each time give back a bit, that is enough for the retirees
to live their lives.
In my opinion, I feel that it is about the awareness. The PAP
should educate the people, so that everyone understands why there
is the CPF, and why they cannot one-shot get back their CPF
money.
Personally, I am feeling sick and tired of listening to the
opposition complain about the CPF. After so many General Elections,
they are still talking about it. :(
The best opposition speech about CPF that I have heard this
election is this : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd0Mf8QkFGM .
It was delivered by Mr Lin Tean who came out from nowhere to
lead NSP. He was rated by one writer from Yahoo as 4th best
speaker of this election.
Personally I feel that people should have a choice whether to withdraw money from CPF
after reaching the withdrawal age or continue to park at least a portion
of it there to earn higher interest rates regardless of
whether one already has S$161,000 already
in CPF.