guanyinmiao's musings
Politics
Jobless Niece = Government Must Do Better?
I am not contending that our ministries and administration should be absolved from all blame. Rather, when making sense of our own plights or ostensibly challenging situations, perhaps we could be more circumspect, to start thinking about how we might improve or change ourselves to make the best of opportunities, instead of searching for entities to blame. Most significantly, the onus should be on the individual to grow, develop, and adapt. Continue reading
Those Online Comments
I accept that we all have the right to express our opinions. Even though the government has begun to appreciate the value of on-the-ground conversations, there is tremendous value in online commentaries. Yet, where do we draw the line, especially with some of these comments? Continue reading
Our Singapore Conversation: Hearing Meaningful Voices
Therefore, first, it is crucial for these upcoming conversations to not be crafted with the end in mind; in other words, the bureaucrats should not expect or pressure participants to posit policy recommendations. One does not have to offer solutions to articulate his viewpoint on an issue. The perpetual obsession with quantifying these experiences should not persist. Continue reading
