Tag Archives: Paper Generals

Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) will be removed from the Straits Times Index (STI). This move comes after SPH’s share price has been steadily declining, even after current CEO Ng Yat Chung took over the helm. SPH will be replaced by Mapletree Industrial Trust.

PM Lee finally opens up to the age old question Singaporeans have since forever - will having connections help one get ahead in life? As most Singaporeans know, the answer is a resounding YES. But PM Lee said that while having connections will help open doors, having substance and merit is more important.

The former CEO of the LTA stepped down in November last year, less than 2 years in charge. He is Chew Men Leong, a former Rear-Admiral in the Navy. He was succeeded by Ngien Hoon Ping, also from the military.

Singapore is a joke but the joke has always been at the people’s expense. We may not have the highest per capita GDP but it has been confirmed we have the highest per capita generals. But not real one OK, only paper one. Since 2007, 63 Singaporeans have been seeing stars every day, whenever they are at work. Does Singapore require so many book-smart scholars with zero war experience to lead?

MAS says Singaporeans do not have the right skill sets... subtle messaging ... If you can't find a job it is your fault in not having the right skill sets!

Recently, a lot of our “paper” generals came into the news. I can’t help myself but ask, how effective our “paper” generals are? We have been told on numerous occasion of their brilliance despite the known fact that NONE of these generals have ever been tested in any war or major armed conflict. Not that we are longing for armed conflict of any sort, but these generals’ fate were determined the moment when they are just 18 years old and on a simple thing like acing the A level examinations.