Meritocracy in Singapore?

The outcome of my blog reading marathon - I would like to share these excerpts.

The Charade Of Meritocracy October 2006
By Michael D. Barr - quote

"The legitimacy of the Singaporean government is predicated on the idea of a meritocratic technocracy...."

HOWEVER

(based on research conducted by Ross Worthington in the early 2000s): - quote

• Of the top 30 GLCs only two ( 6.7%) were chaired by non-Chinese in 1991 (and neither of the non-Chinese was a Malay).

• Of the 38 people who were represented on the most GLC boards in 1998, only two (5.3%) were non-Chinese (and neither of the non-Chinese was a Malay).

• Of the 78 "core people" on statutory boards and GLCs in 1998, seven (9%) were non-Chinese (and one of the non-Chinese was a Malay).

Why oh why, I wonder why ? the stars twinkle in the sky!

CONNED CRONY ?

I was reading Rockybru.blog and I saw this posting. I wonder if this Conned Crony is a Bumi Business man. Poor fellow.





My heart bleads for you.

"Here's an incredible story of an Umno crony in Bandar Razak who was given a contract during the March general election for 500,000 t-shirts, 500,000 stickers, 200,000 vests, 120,000 towels, 300,000 pens, 380,000 caps, and nearly a million other souvenir items but till today has not paid a single sen for them! So the crony lost a lot of money and had to lay off workers."

BIG HUG N KISSES

HUGS N KISSES - what a big surprise! I received this e-mail from my friend Ruby. Thanks for remembering - I sent u my hugs and kisses too plus hugs for the kids. If more people send out love instead of hate, this world would be a better place to live in.

GLITTERING NITE

Wooooeeeee! what a lovely sight. I was walking along Gaya Street last nite. My small town girl's heart was pumping with delight savouring the bright lites. The street was lined with coloured lights hanging from the canopy of trees. I imagined I was that princes in the fairy tale books and that I'm in wonderland somewhere out of this world, where there is no heartbreaks.

I stoped by one of the many stalls where lots and lots of goodies were displayed to tempt my appetite. Nearby another stall selling glittering accessories attracted my sights. Little tiny trinkets, bracelets, broaches, rings, earings, you name it, its there displayed for everyone to admire and to buy if they might.

I met some friends and spent the nite drinking coffee, my favourite. The thundering drum and the fireworks lighted the night sky from the nearby field where the newyear revealers danced all night while popular singers belted out songs soothing to the ears. That's how I spent my New Year's Eve - how about you?

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK - 2009 IS HERE

Hi! welcome,

With the coming of the new year 2009, I celebrate the birth of the VIRGIN, the pure and the beautiful, like the snow that's falling. Like the flowers that will bloom in spring. With love and dedication I will nurse thee - may you grow strong like the 'Merbau' tree that is free in its domain in the VIRGIN jungle of my country.

With LOVE in my heart I greet and cherish thee - May the coming New Year 2009, brings to you all that you longed for MY FRIEND n FAMILY where ever you all maybe.

WELCOME 2009 AND ALL THE BEAUTIFUL AND BOUNTY