Actually most of the work got caught up with the melamine case. After the revelation, I think the AVA in Singapore found it in more products faster than most countries in and around the region.

Government make mistakes~ The Chinese, the Americans, the Singaporeans… we are all embroiled in this financial crisis.

Together now~ “We are the world~~~~”

I feel tat they should be paid well enough. But when times are bad or when there’s under performing, likewise there should be pay cuts.

But seems like another raise is on the way, but may not be tat high. But still a raise non the less.

http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_294341.html

Notice that the Bonus is peck to Growth of GDP, current forecast is 3% but if we move back a bit, let’s recall the Reason for GST 7%? it was due to a low forecast of economy which later turn out to be wrong (The Forecast) which resulted in Budget Surplus and subsequent pad on backs and pay raise. =D

Might happen again? Maybe

To 1. whitedusk
I think melamine came to SG and was detected late although they are high paid. Dun ve the links to prove it, sorry.

But not entirely our controls fault as China announce it only after Olympics. BUT our controls failed to control and detect. So yes, our control is still at fault.

I prefer Low Pay and melamine in milk rather than High Pay and melamine in milk. =(

Am I corrupt?

Perspective.

Kaffein

@Alan Wong – I see your point. I rather them be upfront about how much they are getting (although it may be distasteful) then do shit behind the people’s back.

I really do not think there is enough noble people around who will sacrifice for the country by serving with little compensation at least for now because public service has become a career and not a calling.

@hubris – I got to ask him that when I see him.

@whitedusk – rich or poor, I just want them to be honest and competent. How things in HK at this period of time with the economic crisis? You doing well?

This describes exactly how I feel about our current Govt lead by PAP leaders who always professes that “Everything is above board”.

But one thing they never tell you is that what they actually pay themselves include a significant portion for being “incorrupt” ie they are “paid” for losing the opportunity to be corrupt which rightfully should entail no compensation. It’s should be part of the public service that is expected from them. After all they also enjoy a lot of other benefits, both tangible and intangible.

So you decide for yourself whether our PAP leaders are corrupt or not for paying themselves for something that should not be compensated!