[Bigiron]

Why pap always like to parachute those saf general into executive post

Meta AI: The People's Action Party (PAP) in Singapore has a history of appointing former Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) generals to executive posts, particularly in statutory boards, government-linked companies, and even politics. This practice is often referred to as "parachuting" or "secondment."


Reasons:


1. Leadership skills: SAF generals possess strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, honed through military experience.

2. National service: Military service is highly valued in Singapore, and SAF generals embody this spirit.

3. Technocratic expertise: Many SAF generals have technical expertise, gained through military education and experience.

4. Loyalty and integrity: SAF generals are perceived as loyal and trustworthy, having served the nation.

5. Network and connections: SAF generals have established networks within the government, military, and business sectors.


Examples:


1. Former Chief of Defence Force, Ng Jui Ping, became CEO of Singtel.
2. Former Chief of Army, Desmond Kuek, became CEO of SMRT.
3. Former Chief of Air Force, Lim Kim Choon, became Director of Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore.


Benefits:


1. Enhanced governance: SAF generals bring discipline and organizational skills.
2. Strategic thinking: Military experience fosters strategic planning and execution.
3. National unity: Appointing SAF generals promotes national cohesion.


Criticisms:


1. Limited private sector experience: Some argue SAF generals lack commercial expertise.
2. Over-reliance on military background: Critics suggest this perpetuates a "military elite" culture.
3. Meritocracy concerns: Some question whether appointments are based solely on merit.


Debate:


The practice sparks debate about:


1. Meritocracy vs. Cronyism
2. Military dominance in civilian spheres
3. Diversity and inclusivity in leadership


The PAP's approach reflects Singapore's unique context, emphasizing nat
ional security, stability, and effective governance.

[Bigiron]

Here are more examples of former Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) generals holding executive posts:


*Government-Linked Companies:*

1. Ng Yat Chung (Former Chief of Navy): CEO, Singtel
2. Desmond Kuek (Former Chief of Army): Former CEO, SMRT
3. Lim Kim Choon (Former Chief of Air Force): Former Director, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
4. Bey Soo Khiang (Former Chief of Defence Force): Chairman, ST Engineering
5. Tan Meng Dui (Former Chief of Navy): CEO, ST Marine


*Statutory Boards:*

1. Lee Hsien Yang (Former Brigadier-General): Chairman, SingBridge (formerly known as Singbridge Holdings Pte Ltd)
2. Wong Yan Loong (Former Major-General): Former CEO, Urban Redevelopment Authority
3. Tan Kok Yam (Former Brigadier-General): Deputy CEO, National Research Foundation


*Politics:*

1. Chan Chun Sing (Former Major-General): Minister for Trade and Industry
2. Ng Chee Meng (Former Brigadier-General): Minister for Education (Schools)
3. Tan Chuan-Jin (Former Brigadier-General): Speaker of Parliament


*Other Organizations:*

1. Lim Neo Chian (Former Major-General): Chairman, Singapore Aerospace and Defence Industries Association
2. Chong Yew Mun (Former Rear-Admiral): CEO, Singapore Maritime Institute
3. Ong Kong Eng (Former Brigadier-General): Executive Director, Singapore Science Centre


These appointments reflect the Singapore government's emphasis on leveraging military experience and expertise in leadership positions.

[EvertonDiehard]

There is a risk-averse culture in the SAF owing to the scrutiny that decisions are under in a rigid hierarchical system, while there is more of a risk management culture in the private sector. This makes it imperative for former military leaders to apply and adapt the unique skills they learned in the army into a different environment. Senior military officers may know how to manage large resources and deploy budgets. However, they do not  have the same grasp of the profit motive. 

[Huliwang]

Most important is these people with their followers will contribute to the vote counts of PAP in GE.   

[EvertonDiehard]

The armed forces and corporate sectors have different priorities which affect the attitudes and psychology of senior management, reinforcing worries about the suitability of former military leaders to make a successful crossover.

[EvertonDiehard]

Most important is these people with their followers will contribute to the vote counts of PAP in GE.    

This is why S'pore ranks so highly in the world crony capitalism index:

[ODA TETSURO]

Military people can guai guai follow orders, so Lee Hsien Loong prefer them.

[watchfirst9]

Here are more examples of former Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) generals holding executive posts:


*Government-Linked Companies:*

1. Ng Yat Chung (Former Chief of Navy): CEO, Singtel
2. Desmond Kuek (Former Chief of Army): Former CEO, SMRT
3. Lim Kim Choon (Former Chief of Air Force): Former Director, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
4. Bey Soo Khiang (Former Chief of Defence Force): Chairman, ST Engineering
5. Tan Meng Dui (Former Chief of Navy): CEO, ST Marine


*Statutory Boards:*

1. Lee Hsien Yang (Former Brigadier-General): Chairman, SingBridge (formerly known as Singbridge Holdings Pte Ltd)
2. Wong Yan Loong (Former Major-General): Former CEO, Urban Redevelopment Authority
3. Tan Kok Yam (Former Brigadier-General): Deputy CEO, National Research Foundation


*Politics:*

1. Chan Chun Sing (Former Major-General): Minister for Trade and Industry
2. Ng Chee Meng (Former Brigadier-General): Minister for Education (Schools)
3. Tan Chuan-Jin (Former Brigadier-General): Speaker of Parliament


*Other Organizations:*

1. Lim Neo Chian (Former Major-General): Chairman, Singapore Aerospace and Defence Industries Association
2. Chong Yew Mun (Former Rear-Admiral): CEO, Singapore Maritime Institute
3. Ong Kong Eng (Former Brigadier-General): Executive Director, Singapore Science Centre


These appointments reflect the Singapore government's emphasis on leveraging military experience and expertise in leadership positions.

They hold Sg secrets lah, of course have to give them some jobs after their military retirement.

As for what kind of post is debatable. Need few years more to polish their resume before promoting to CEO post would be more ideal.

[Sharexchange]

They aee obedient soldiers. Got secret to keep from public they will keep it good. Trusted.

[Alice Alicia]

Prove once again that pap is a mediocracy.

Dictionary Oxford Languages :
MEDIOCRACY
a dominant class consisting of mediocre people, or a system in which mediocrity is rewarded.
"a mediocracy of successful careerists and yes-men"

[WhatDoYouThink!]

They retired young, still can contribute in many ways with the education and job experience they were given. Aso to tell others that they will be well taken care when they retire

[p1acebo]

You keep the army generals too long in the army and you run the risk of a military junta like in Myanmar and Thailand. Some give them some cushy job in the public sector so they won’t cause unrest

[WhatDoYouThink!]

If becum jobless whole day stay home and monitor china, post news about ahtiongs pangsai and chopping ppl, very wasteful and unproductive

[Ola]

They are the best Dogs because they have nowhere else to go

Not like lawyers who can leave and take up other jobs

[Napoleon Porlumpar]

Why pap always like to parachute those saf general into executive post

Meta AI: The People's Action Party (PAP) in Singapore has a history of appointing former Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) generals to executive posts, particularly in statutory boards, government-linked companies, and even politics. This practice is often referred to as "parachuting" or "secondment."


Reasons:


1. Leadership skills: SAF generals possess strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, honed through military experience.

2. National service: Military service is highly valued in Singapore, and SAF generals embody this spirit.

3. Technocratic expertise: Many SAF generals have technical expertise, gained through military education and experience.

4. Loyalty and integrity: SAF generals are perceived as loyal and trustworthy, having served the nation.

5. Network and connections: SAF generals have established networks within the government, military, and business sectors.


Examples:


1. Former Chief of Defence Force, Ng Jui Ping, became CEO of Singtel.
2. Former Chief of Army, Desmond Kuek, became CEO of SMRT.
3. Former Chief of Air Force, Lim Kim Choon, became Director of Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore.


Benefits:


1. Enhanced governance: SAF generals bring discipline and organizational skills.
2. Strategic thinking: Military experience fosters strategic planning and execution.
3. National unity: Appointing SAF generals promotes national cohesion.


Criticisms:


1. Limited private sector experience: Some argue SAF generals lack commercial expertise.
2. Over-reliance on military background: Critics suggest this perpetuates a "military elite" culture.
3. Meritocracy concerns: Some question whether appointments are based solely on merit.


Debate:


The practice sparks debate about:


1. Meritocracy vs. Cronyism
2. Military dominance in civilian spheres
3. Diversity and inclusivity in leadership


The PAP's approach reflects Singapore's unique context, emphasizing nat
ional security, stability, and effective governance.

minister and CEO salaries higher than generals' pay..................they trying to buy loyalty of generals still in the SAF.............if PAP kena voted out - they will activate SAF to turn S'pore into like Thailand or Burma............

[Blasterlord2]

Generals are not known for their problem solving skills. They dun even need to have strategic thinking. They will get the talents to do the thinking for them. So what they really need is the skill to identify talents.

[EvertonDiehard]

The Govt has a tradition of ensuring that senior SAF officers do not have to fend for themselves after they leave the military. As leaders' attitudes and psychology are vastly different between the public and private sectors, doubts will be raised about whether such appointments are based solely on merit or cronyism. When the Govt appoints former SAF Generals to lead government-linked companies, the appointments appear based on existing personal relationships rather than qualifications. The adverse effects on the morale of the rest of the management team and staff are far-reaching. As trust is the most important driver of staff engagement, transplanting ex-military personnel into senior positions in ministries and GLCs without the requisite industry experience, is always a bad idea. Cronyism casts aspersions on the Govt’s judgment and ethics when recruits from the SAF lack the requisite skills, knowledge and experience, which will become apparent over time.

[Buffybuffy]

Should just retire them

[EvertonDiehard]

Should just retire them

Just like the Govt did to Tan Chuan-Jin.

[Bigiron]

[Buffybuffy]

Just like they the Govt did to Tan Chuan-Jin.

So it’s proven it can be done

[cheekopekman]

Here are more examples of former Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) generals holding executive posts:


*Government-Linked Companies:*

1. Ng Yat Chung (Former Chief of Navy): CEO, Singtel
2. Desmond Kuek (Former Chief of Army): Former CEO, SMRT
3. Lim Kim Choon (Former Chief of Air Force): Former Director, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
4. Bey Soo Khiang (Former Chief of Defence Force): Chairman, ST Engineering
5. Tan Meng Dui (Former Chief of Navy): CEO, ST Marine


*Statutory Boards:*

1. Lee Hsien Yang (Former Brigadier-General): Chairman, SingBridge (formerly known as Singbridge Holdings Pte Ltd)
2. Wong Yan Loong (Former Major-General): Former CEO, Urban Redevelopment Authority
3. Tan Kok Yam (Former Brigadier-General): Deputy CEO, National Research Foundation


*Politics:*

1. Chan Chun Sing (Former Major-General): Minister for Trade and Industry
2. Ng Chee Meng (Former Brigadier-General): Minister for Education (Schools)
3. Tan Chuan-Jin (Former Brigadier-General): Speaker of Parliament


*Other Organizations:*

1. Lim Neo Chian (Former Major-General): Chairman, Singapore Aerospace and Defence Industries Association
2. Chong Yew Mun (Former Rear-Admiral): CEO, Singapore Maritime Institute
3. Ong Kong Eng (Former Brigadier-General): Executive Director, Singapore Science Centre


These appointments reflect the Singapore government's emphasis on leveraging military experience and expertise in leadership positions.

ALL of them SAF senior officers lah!

[EvertonDiehard]

So it’s proven it can be done

In Tan Chuan-Jin's case, Cheng Li Hui was his "Achilles Heel". 

 

[EvertonDiehard]

ALL of them SAF senior officers lah! 

Are all of them really Short And Fat?

[Sticw]

Always good to place own guard dogs in establishments...

[Clyde]

They retired young, still can contribute in many ways with the education and job experience they were given. Aso to tell others that they will be well taken care when they retire

Most important is that they are true blue singaporeans.  They have gone through many background check while in saf. It will be disastrous to put a fake singaporean in the strategic position and he sabotage Singapore and run back to his ancestor's home after destroying Singapore.!

[EvertonDiehard]

Always good to place own guard dogs in establishments...

Notwithstanding their stellar academic qualifications, scholars who spent the best years of their life in the military are not suited for anything else. That is why these ex-SAF officers cannot fend for themselves after leaving the armed forces. The Govt won't cut their apron strings since they spent so much $$$ on the education of these so-called "brains". 

[Buffybuffy]

In Tan Chuan-Jin's case, Cheng Li Hui was his "Achilles Heel". 

 

The best still she doing squatting

[cheekopekman]

In Tan Chuan-Jin's case, Cheng Li Hui was his "Achilles Heel". 

 

Still big lah!

[TopSage]

Do I trust these good for nothing general to leads us into war? Absolutely NOOOOOOOOOO