There have been speculations going around on WhatsApp and Telegram apps that these 23 MPs will be stepping down from politics and will not be contesting in GE2020
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GE2020: Sudden Resignation By Three PAP Ex-Heavyweights
Even as Singapore's political parties are preparing for GE2020, three People's Action Party (PAP) members announced their resignation with less than a week to Nomination Day (30 June). The three ex-heavyweights millionaires are Yaacob Ibrahim, Goh Chok Tong and Khaw Boon Wan, who were all once Cabinet Ministers. As these men bid farewell to politics, let us remember them for some of their more memorable quotes.
Read More »Khaw Boon Wan: Get Ready For Higher Transport Fares To Alleviate Public Transport Subsidies
It has already begun. Singaporeans have not even began to enjoy their GST gift from the government, news of rising cost for Singaporeans have hit the news. Transport Minister and Henry Thia lookalike Khaw Boon Wan said in Parliament on Monday with a straight face that the government is currently subsidizing 30% of public transport operations, and that Singaporeans should expect higher fares for public transport to keep subsidies in check.
Read More »Khaw Boon Wan Shamelessly Praising HDB And PAP In His Lesson Learnt Speech
Khaw Boon Wan's fractured arm more painful than delivering babies, doctor said. And PAP and HDB praised to high heavens for making Khaw's hospital stay comfortable and affordable
Read More »KHAW: SHOW APPRECIATION TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT WORKERS WHO ARE OVERWORKED
Khaw Boon Wan said the failure of SMRT staff in the flooding incident have made the good work of others go to waste. He said it has tarnished Singapore's reputation but encouraged commuters to show appreciation to public transport workers whenever they can.
Read More »MRT NOT ABOUT MAKING MONEY, YET FARES STILL GO UP ALL THE TIME
It states that “Mr Khaw stated that he disagrees with Mr Low comment, saying that SMRT is not there to make money for the government. “There are easier ways to make money. You don’t have to use SMRT to make money,” he stated.”
Read More »SMRT FLOOD IS ONLY SAD AND EMBARRASSING ACCORDING TO MIN KHAW
"Sad" and "embarrassing" do not at all describe the situation accurately. The incident could have been tragic, with lives lost. We know that the trains run on rails that carry electricity. Water and electricity don't mix without causing a disaster.
Read More »KHAW: “IF THERE IS A POOR WORK CULTURE, THE CEO IS RESPONSIBLE”
Speaking at a parliamentary session today, Minister of Transport Khaw Boon Wan has issued a strong statement in response to over 15 questions on the recent flooding of the MRT tunnel between Bishan and Braddell stations.
Read More »NEW DOWNTOWN LINE BETTER NOT BE FAULTY SINCE IT’S NOT BUILT ‘DUE TO POLITICAL PRESSURE’
Our reader mocks the PAP for building Bukit Panjang LRT due to political pressure and wonders if the same is true for the upcoming Downtown Line. "As a Minister, Khaw has failed miserably. It seems he only knows ow to blame everyone else except himself".
Read More »MORE PEOPLE UNHAPPY WITH MRT SERVICES ACCORDING TO SURVEY DONE
In news that surprised no one, commuters' satisfaction with the MRT services fell sharply around the time the signalling test began during weekdays back in May. The same study also revealed that commuters were far happier with bus and taxi services, and even the often broken down Bukit Panjang LRT line. This was a mighty embarrassment for the MRT system, and in particular Minister Khaw. He has kept on insisting that rail line reliability have been improving under his watch.
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