It was a wonderful way to exercise an alternative point of
view.
from what i have read, it seems like you peeps (billy-whatever and
atobe) are not so 'happy' in staying in singapore. if that's so,
why not migrate over to our neighbouring country/ies? perhaps a
walk across the causeway this time will do you good to see if
things like 10%, rubbish, air quality etc etc is indeed better. i
will still stick to ours being better...just becos singapore being
a developed country with standards maintained. yes, perhaps
singapore is still far from countries like japan, US or even
germany but we have achieved high standards through our people over
the years.
Did we hint that we are not happy in staying in Singapore, or
did we indicate that we are not happy (dissatisfied) with the
Politics in Singapore ?
"Rubbish" is "rubbish" - 10% or otherwise - anywhere in the world,
they smell the same - why be pettily conceited to the extent that
we must even insist that "ours being better" ?
I am glad that you have indicated that we have achieved high
standards THROUGH our people over the years.
Yes, Singaporeans - the little, middle, and big ones - all have
placed the shoulders to make the success happen.
i think to compare between singapore and malaysia (or any country
with singapore) in the first place is not feasible. this is bcos
there's simply no comparison between a developed country and that
of a developing country. not only that, it is not an apple to apple
comparison (even apples have different grades). this is what i need
to emphasize.
Is Singapore a "developed" country ?
How can a "developed" country earn the wages of a "developing"
country, and the Standard of Living that is lower than that of the
"developing" country ?
Yes, apples have different grades - some may have the same tone but
they differ in size and juicyness.
as for the half 'bridge', it is a good indication of what our
nearest neighbor has always wanted but can they go ahead
alone?....we shall see.
If what is claimed to be true, and if a 10% is to be earned, do
you think that a half-bridge is enough ?
The delay has as much to do with our side as it is from their side,
and the stubborness, pride, personal stakes plus historical baggage
makes the issues even more complicated.
Can the building of the bridge be in exchange for air space and
water only, or are there more issues that require full settlement
?
One sticking point is the tract of railway land - from the Railway
station and all the space that the railroad occupy - will fall into
disuse, once the train stops operating into Singapore, or the
station is relocated to the vicinity of the Woodlands
Checkpoint.
A clause in the Colonial Agreement transferred to the
Malaysia-Singapore Separation Agreement had indicated that at any
time in the future, if ever the railroad is no longer in use, all
the land will be returned to the Singapore Government.
Surprisingly, not much has been said about this matter in all the
publicity that fly around the debate.
to achieve maximum economies of scale, i still believe both govts
should work out a win-win situation rather than something that is
one-sided which in the end may invite the whole world's
ridicule.
Well said, and much depend on the goodwill and sincerity to
conclude a good deal and build a good bridge.
