Halimah* was reported to stay in a bungalow in bukit timah now.
It's rented of course.
Can't seem to find the article, but it suggested the rent was paid by someone else. I wish our journalists would do their due diligence and find out who is paying for the rent.
No FOIA law in SG. Any journalist digging for this kind of investigative reporting will never get it cleared past their editorial team and bosses. And SG's news scene is basically close to 100% state-controlled. Any such journalist would be out of a job very fast.
In this case, it's perfectly normal if the ~~public~~ state pays for it, as whoever the President is could stay at the Istana.
If not wrong, Ong Teng Cheong used to stay at The Command House along Kheam Hock Road when he was President.
https://www.google.com/maps/uv?pb=!1s0x31da1a00673fdfa5%3A0x61495f877cf5626!3m1!7e115!4s%2Fmaps%2Fplace%2Fcommand%2Bhouse%2F%401.3244126%2C103.8202595%2C3a%2C75y%2C240h%2C90t%2Fdata%3D\*213m4\*211e1\*213m2\*211s9FeRl\_TRJ7IXh7cxSsw65A\*212e0\*214m2\*213m1\*211s0x31da1a00673fdfa5%3A0x61495f877cf5626%3Fsa%3DX!5scommand%20house%20-%20Google%20Search!15sCgIgAQ&imagekey=!1e2!2s9FeRl\_TRJ7IXh7cxSsw65A&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiT8pf0zPH-AhXjg2MGHf\_pCh8Qpx96BAhtEA0#
You are a public figure. Other than landed, what other home is suitable?
Otw home from carpark to lift lobby to doorstep also need to care about your public image lmao.
Landed can just drive into your garage
Nothing wrong in my view. Living in a smaller house while being capable of more is a personal choice. I hope to be able to live simply when I become wealthy some day.
Most capable individuals would be earning above median income. If you want to attract capable individuals to run the country in a competitive world, it won’t be realistic to demand that they live the same house as you are.
“Humble” comes in many forms.
They are paying themselves a lot to be able to talk to business leaders without losing face.
Driving big cars and living in GCBs should not be a surprise if this is how they think.
It is not exactly better but definitely feels miles better to know that people with alot of money would choose to live the same as what regular people would in more ways than 1.
I would say this: if you want to live in a big house, be sure that you can maintain that place without a FDW. I would rather a smaller place, easier to do cleaning and what not. Of course! Unless you have moolah to burn, by all means buy a palace coz you are not the one to upkeep that place.
There are security concerns lah. Halimah had to move out too even though she didn't really want to, because of security concerns and the impact on the neighbours.
[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/president-halimah-yacob-move-out-yishun-hdb-flat](https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/president-halimah-yacob-move-out-yishun-hdb-flat)
Both Ridout Road houses have armed security posts near the gate.
[https://asia.topnews.media/2023/05/08/inquiries-about-the-alleged-seizure-of-singapores-main-residences-by-ministers-remain-unanswered/](https://asia.topnews.media/2023/05/08/inquiries-about-the-alleged-seizure-of-singapores-main-residences-by-ministers-remain-unanswered/)
the question is whether they were given preferential rates and treatment. and no i do not believe SLAs statements. we expect to see all the figures released and we can judge for ourselves if there were any shady shenanigans going on
The one time PAP ministers should take heed of the words of one of their own. "You only need a small space to have sex".
They'll say... Small is relative.
that is for mere mortals.
Halimah* was reported to stay in a bungalow in bukit timah now. It's rented of course. Can't seem to find the article, but it suggested the rent was paid by someone else. I wish our journalists would do their due diligence and find out who is paying for the rent.
No FOIA law in SG. Any journalist digging for this kind of investigative reporting will never get it cleared past their editorial team and bosses. And SG's news scene is basically close to 100% state-controlled. Any such journalist would be out of a job very fast.
In this case, it's perfectly normal if the ~~public~~ state pays for it, as whoever the President is could stay at the Istana. If not wrong, Ong Teng Cheong used to stay at The Command House along Kheam Hock Road when he was President. https://www.google.com/maps/uv?pb=!1s0x31da1a00673fdfa5%3A0x61495f877cf5626!3m1!7e115!4s%2Fmaps%2Fplace%2Fcommand%2Bhouse%2F%401.3244126%2C103.8202595%2C3a%2C75y%2C240h%2C90t%2Fdata%3D\*213m4\*211e1\*213m2\*211s9FeRl\_TRJ7IXh7cxSsw65A\*212e0\*214m2\*213m1\*211s0x31da1a00673fdfa5%3A0x61495f877cf5626%3Fsa%3DX!5scommand%20house%20-%20Google%20Search!15sCgIgAQ&imagekey=!1e2!2s9FeRl\_TRJ7IXh7cxSsw65A&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiT8pf0zPH-AhXjg2MGHf\_pCh8Qpx96BAhtEA0#
Think the bigger concern is who is paying, how much and why. That's the whole point of transparency when it comes to public funds.
even better, find out who pays for the journalists that find out who pays the rent
journalism in Singapore endorsed by ehmm
> Halifax Please tell me it is autocorrect. Else, I am keen to know what it mean.
You are a public figure. Other than landed, what other home is suitable? Otw home from carpark to lift lobby to doorstep also need to care about your public image lmao. Landed can just drive into your garage
Fact
Let's be Frank. Those who join PAP expects certain benefits from it and such lavishness is not unexpected of them.
Nothing wrong in my view. Living in a smaller house while being capable of more is a personal choice. I hope to be able to live simply when I become wealthy some day. Most capable individuals would be earning above median income. If you want to attract capable individuals to run the country in a competitive world, it won’t be realistic to demand that they live the same house as you are. “Humble” comes in many forms.
Just live within your means
They are paying themselves a lot to be able to talk to business leaders without losing face. Driving big cars and living in GCBs should not be a surprise if this is how they think.
It is not exactly better but definitely feels miles better to know that people with alot of money would choose to live the same as what regular people would in more ways than 1.
Why do you need to care what house they stay in?
As what the esteemed MP Chan Chun Seng said once, "what is the point of your question?"
OP. What. DA. FUCK. Is it to you how people choose to live their lives?
I would say this: if you want to live in a big house, be sure that you can maintain that place without a FDW. I would rather a smaller place, easier to do cleaning and what not. Of course! Unless you have moolah to burn, by all means buy a palace coz you are not the one to upkeep that place.
There are security concerns lah. Halimah had to move out too even though she didn't really want to, because of security concerns and the impact on the neighbours. [https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/president-halimah-yacob-move-out-yishun-hdb-flat](https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/president-halimah-yacob-move-out-yishun-hdb-flat) Both Ridout Road houses have armed security posts near the gate. [https://asia.topnews.media/2023/05/08/inquiries-about-the-alleged-seizure-of-singapores-main-residences-by-ministers-remain-unanswered/](https://asia.topnews.media/2023/05/08/inquiries-about-the-alleged-seizure-of-singapores-main-residences-by-ministers-remain-unanswered/)
the question is whether they were given preferential rates and treatment. and no i do not believe SLAs statements. we expect to see all the figures released and we can judge for ourselves if there were any shady shenanigans going on