In this time when our government are constantly fire-fighting on
many fronts, are we as citizens too afraid to voice our concerns or
demands.
Why when there are so many poor people in Singapore and yet the
focus is always on minister’s salaries?
Why when the MRT still continuosly breaks down till
today and yet we don’t come together and demand
change/improvements?
Why when residents voice their concerns on safety at our
HDB blocks,for example the need to change blown bulbs
at void decks,car parks,roads,etc, the town councils do
nothing?
Are we becoming slaves to the machine? Shouldn’t we have a mind
of our own or are we too meek to stand together?
Discuss
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When we are discussing ministerial salaries, it doesn't mean we
do not care about the less fortunate. We do. There are a group of
passionate individuals like you and I who really care about this
group of people.
I am not sure which town council(TC) are you refering too. For
mine Jurong TC, I find that their efficiency is excellent. I'm an
active citizen of my country and neighbourhood. I remember there
was once the lift had a power failure in the wee hour like now
3am+, and the siren was activated automatically. I called my town
council and within 5minutes, they disabled the arlam. When the
street light at the open space car park was not working, I called
my TC and immediately they sent engineers to check on it. On one
occassion, they even make it a point to call me back and ask if the
lighting problems were resolved. 
