Is the government hiring and promoting ex cons?

Salman SG

Thats what I want to know.
There are some govrenment bodies or position in civil service that don't hire ex-cons.
Crime records are also used in performance reviews.
Is there any change in rules since they launch this yellow ribbon thing?

dragg SG

you are pro-govt. you should know better.

Salman SG

I'm not pro govt, I'm pro reason.
In fact I'm voting opposition this time.

Kenashi SG

u sure u can get the chance to vote Laughing

Fatum SG

saying that even before the candidates from all sides are out doesn't really show much thought ....

AF2005 SG

depends on where he stay. most places more a less already know who against who. not all.

TooFree SG

The government responded to this in Straits Times stating Yes. Although the positions eligible to apply for are not stated black and white. Neither ministries nor statutory boards are mentioned.

My advise is that a person creditability should not be dismissed just because of one overlooking mistake. Look a the bigger picture. Mr. Green

Salman SG

I do look at the big picture, I am looking at a future big picture, I want PAP to improve, thats why i will be voting opposition this time.

dragg SG

they will make it very hard for most people to have a chance to vote.

robertteh SG

If our world-class leaders are genuinely interested in governing for the larger good of Singapore I am sure they can see the ultimate wisdom of increased political participation by all citizens. They can win the seats fairly without handicapping the oppositions with GRCs in order to create all the walkovers.

Citizens can see that GRC system was overdone as there were other ways to balance racial representation and not to have to resort to the drastic extent of killing off political participation or renewal. Unless the incumbent party sees this flaw in the GRC they will be seen as selfish leaders trying to cling on power and their own high rewards. With so many bigger benefits of increased political participation, they should limit the GRC wards to 15-25 % of total wards and reduce election deposit to $2,000 so that it will signal to the population that they are serious in inculcating political renewal and throw up more rounded slates of candidates to run the country for the greater good of the people.

AF2005 SG

GRC? as oppose to single ward election?

dragg SG

yes, like what they always do.

BillyBong SG

I have serious misgivings about what the govt says and what they do.

Records may be declared expunged but why will i not be surprised if stat boards and GLCs are aware if the candidate sitting across the table for an interview had a prior record?