Saturday, August 8, 2009
"SPORE u need a break" Joanne Peh words for jetstar advert.
Summary of National Day Rally by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long
-Global Problems: Unemployment rate rising, global economic recession may persist till next year, inflation characterised by high cost of living such as increasing price of oil, leads to riots and demostrations in countries with food and oil shortages.
-Solutions: Provide various policies such as budget, growth dividend and topping up of mediasave, reduce taxes ie car tax, improve public transport infrastructure,. Key things are to remain competitive, become more productive and in turn raise our standard of living.
Other points include: making Singapore a more gracious society, helping singles get married and have kids, pro baby measures, making ourselves competitive etc.
Lastly, "Over this half century, Singapore has encountered many serious challenges — racial riots in the 60s, oil shocks in the 70s, a major recession in the 80s, the Asian Crisis in the 90s, the 9/11 attacks and SARS in this decade. Each time our people have rallied and prevailed," he said.
"This unity is key to our success in many fields. We must work hard to strengthen it, and to bridge potential divides within our society, be it between Singaporeans and new arrivals, between rich and poor, or most fundamental of all, between the different races and religions."
Unity is Strength.~
and so its 1 more day to school.. YAWNS
10:46 PM