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Voting for the PAP's CEC takes place every two years. The leadership elected this round will lead the party into the next General Election, which must be held by November next year.

The CEC is as follows:

Chairman: Heng Swee Keat
Vice chairman: Masagos Zulkifli
Secretary-general: Lawrence Wong
Assistant secretaries-general: Chan Chun Sing, Desmond Lee
Treasurer: K Shanmugam
Assistant treasurer: Ong Ye Kung
Organising secretaries: Grace Fu, Edwin Tong

Members: Chee Hong Tat, Desmond Choo, Indranee Rajah, Lam Pin Min, Lee Hsien Loong, Ng Chee Meng, Sim Ann, Tan See Leng, Vivian Balakrishnan
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapor...ed-4786521

(30-04-2024, 10:33 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]This is what outside happening this moment, while we all of us is watching on our hand hp, all this is about war, flood, food and hopes for peace in this world. 

This's what outside is happening on news: This moment, while we all of us is watching on our hand hp or on TV.
https://youtu.be/g3OpnrHN7Q0?si=eS7pi5XhrIK07GWH

(02-05-2024, 10:33 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Kelce flew to Australia then Singapore to accompany his girlfriend to her Eras Tour shows, connecting with fans through friendship bracelets & visibly having a great time.

Next: Travis Kelce Thrills Fans With His 'Very Excited' Reaction to Taylor Swift's 'Karma' Lyric Change... Heart

https://youtu.be/a5AyqiFV-_c?si=rY5lNL7a212VilPH

(05-12-2024, 03:54 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]
https://youtu.be/a5AyqiFV-_c?si=rY5lNL7a212VilPH

(05-12-2024, 10:37 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]This's what outside is happening on news: This moment, while we all of us is watching on our hand hp or on TV.
https://youtu.be/g3OpnrHN7Q0?si=eS7pi5XhrIK07GWH

Taiwan:  Taiwan president. Lai's first time visited Palau, a Pacific tour to overseas since taking office in May – aimed at fortifying ties in Pacific where China has been poaching its allies.

Palau is among 12 nations still recognise Taiwan's claim to statehood after China convinced others to sever diplomatic relations with Taipei in favour of Beijing. Earlier, Lai & his Palau counterpart Surangel Whipps Jr watched a joint rescue exercise involving Taiwan's largest coast guard patrol ship & 2 small vessels donated. Palau is a small nations still recognise Taiwan's. Earlier, Palau counterpart Surangel thank Whipps Jr donation by Taiwan to Palau.

(28-11-2024, 12:15 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]
"Yes it is real - that 's why SG wanna sign more deals with China now. Big Grin"

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/sin...ng-4732926

"Good, that LHL senior is there first to meet up with his old fren...China big boss. Xi..." 

Hope Some of our special science students can learn about Ai...Technology.
https://youtu.be/VCXUCI7u_nQ?si=Lc7F3ZPAyDtg8TRN

This's what outside is happening on news: This moment, while we all of us is watching on our hand hp or on TV....Assad, his whereabouts unknown, minutes ago — Assad, run away, not spoken in public as rebel advance, he flew out of Damascus for an unknown... as commander of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Abu Mohammed al-Julani, says all state institutions remain under supervision of al-Assad’s PM til they are handed over officially

(08-12-2024, 10:42 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]




This's what outside is happening on news: This moment, while we all of us is watching on our hand hp or on TV....Assad, his whereabouts unknown, minutes ago — Assad, run away, not spoken in public as rebel advance, he flew out of Damascus for an unknown... as commander of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Abu Mohammed al-Julani, says all state institutions remain under supervision of al-Assad’s PM til they are handed over officially

This's what outside is happening on news: This moment, while we all of us is watching on our hand hp or on TV....Assad, his whereabouts unknown, minutes ago....Four thousands of Syrian soldiers cross into Iraq, give up arms, official says. More than 4,000 Syrian army soldiers have crossed into Iraq govt. Bashar al-Assad militia official in western Iraq official with the Anbar Tribal Mobilization Forces says soldiers had turned over their weapons & ammo & armored vehicles & would be housed in a camp.
Another security official says governor of Syrian province of Hasakeh had come to the border late Sunday night with a convoy of Syrian army soldiers who wanted to cross into Iraq too, they were allowed in via the Qaim crossing.

Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity

(08-12-2024, 10:42 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]




This's what outside is happening on news: This moment, while we all of us is watching on our hand hp or on TV....Assad, his whereabouts unknown, minutes ago — Assad, run away, not spoken in public as rebel advance, he flew out of Damascus for an unknown... as commander of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Abu Mohammed al-Julani, says all state institutions remain under supervision of al-Assad’s PM til they are handed over officially

President Zelensky said in a social media post on Dec. 9. Ukraine won't trade young soldiers' lives for better weapons, Zelensky says. News Feed, Ukraine won't trade young soldiers' lives for better weapons, he speaks during a joint press conference on Nov. 19, 2024. 

Ukraine will not use "the youth of soldiers" to make up for its gaps in military equipment and training,. He comments came in response to pressure from U.S. officials and other Western allies for Ukraine to lower its draft age from 25 to 18 in order to mobilize more troops. "We must not compensate the lack of equipment and training with the youth of soldiers," Zelensky said on X.
"Priority should be providing missiles & lowering Russia's military potential, not Ukraine's draft age. Goal should be to preserve as many lives as possible, not to preserve weapons in storage."
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wont...nsky-says/

(10-12-2024, 03:23 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]President Zelensky said in a social media post on Dec. 9. Ukraine won't trade young soldiers' lives for better weapons, Zelensky says. News Feed, Ukraine won't trade young soldiers' lives for better weapons, he speaks during a joint press conference on Nov. 19, 2024. 

Ukraine will not use "the youth of soldiers" to make up for its gaps in military equipment and training,. He comments came in response to pressure from U.S. officials and other Western allies for Ukraine to lower its draft age from 25 to 18 in order to mobilize more troops. "We must not compensate the lack of equipment and training with the youth of soldiers," Zelensky said on X.
"Priority should be providing missiles & lowering Russia's military potential, not Ukraine's draft age. Goal should be to preserve as many lives as possible, not to preserve weapons in storage."
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wont...nsky-says/

This is a good sign from Ukraine President himself...a good karma for all Ukrainian people in overall state...I think he is a very wise man.

Morning to all, facng them for Life 

CPF system in S'pore is a cornerstone of nation’s social security strategy, it financial protection across different life stages. Established to help citizens & PRs save for essential needs, CPF contributions cover areas like healthcare, housing, & retirement. By integrating employer & employee contributions, scheme fosters long-term financial stability & security.

CPF structured using a tiered system, reflecting variations in age, employment status, and income levels. As of January 1, 2025, new contribution rates aim to enhance savings capabilities while ensuring affordability for both employers and employees, adjustments are designed to meet the evolving needs of S'pore’s workforce, balancing short-term financial obligations with long-term financial planning. CPF system plays a pivotal role in promoting financial literacy, disciplined saving habits among citizens & PRs. With comprehensive coverage & structured approach, CPF continues to support economic resilience & social welfare of nation. application. Table of Contents for more info.
https://yuvagalam.com/singapore-cpf-cont...able-2025/

(12-11-2024, 11:38 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]How Plasma Powers the Engine

Plasma, the fourth state of matter, consists of charged particles like ions and electrons. Found naturally in the sun and lightning, it can also be generated in controlled environments. Tang's engine harnesses this state of matter through a sophisticated process involving air compression and microwave technology.

1) Air Compression: The system starts by drawing in atmospheric air, which is then compressed to high pressures using a turbine compressor. This compressed air provides the necessary density for effective plasma generation.

2) Microwave Ionization Chamber: The compressed air flows into a quartz tube fitted with a microwave ionization chamber. Microwaves, operating at 2.45 GHz—the same frequency used in microwave ovens—are directed into this chamber.

3) Ionization: Inside the chamber, the high-frequency microwaves excite the air molecules, stripping electrons from the atoms and creating a plasma state. The resulting plasma reaches temperatures exceeding several thousand degrees Celsius.

4) Jet Thrust Generation: The high-temperature plasma rapidly expands as it exits the ionization chamber. This expansion produces a jet thrust capable of lifting a 1-kilogram steel ball, demonstrating thrust comparable to conventional jet engines.

Tongue We all Singaporean can learn from:...here.

And from here  Big Grin The Road to Scalable Plasma Jets their prototype is promising, scaling it to power large aircraft presents unique challenges. Current design requires megawatt-level microwave sources & advanced energy storage systems capable of delivering continuous high power. Clapping

Tang’s approach differs from.... 
Other plasma propulsion systems, such as those used by NASA. For example (EG), NASA’s xenon-based plasma thrusters, like those on the Dawn spacecraft, work well in the vacuum of space but are ineffective in Earth’s atmosphere due to their low thrust output. Tang’s design overcomes this limitation by using atmospheric air, making it feasible for terrestrial and airborne applications..,

Noted: There Singapore has alot much to learn from China and from U.S. on their tech curve...right.

Noted: Here!. Singapore has alot much to learn from & from this two, their tech curve...right.

(12-12-2024, 12:24 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]CPF system in S'pore is a cornerstone of nation’s social security strategy, it financial protection across different life stages. Established to help citizens & PRs save for essential needs, CPF contributions cover areas like healthcare, housing, & retirement. By integrating employer & employee contributions, scheme fosters long-term financial stability & security.

CPF structured using a tiered system, reflecting variations in age, employment status, and income levels. As of January 1, 2025, new contribution rates aim to enhance savings capabilities while ensuring affordability for both employers and employees, adjustments are designed to meet the evolving needs of S'pore’s workforce, balancing short-term financial obligations with long-term financial planning. CPF system plays a pivotal role in promoting financial literacy, disciplined saving habits among citizens & PRs. With comprehensive coverage & structured approach, CPF continues to support economic resilience & social welfare of nation. application. Table of Contents for more info.
https://yuvagalam.com/singapore-cpf-cont...able-2025/

S'pore Retirement Age Changes Announced, New Workforce Rules to be Applicable From 2026.

https://yuvagalam.com/singapore-cpf-cont...tributions

(14-12-2024, 07:55 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]S'pore Retirement Age Changes Announced, New Workforce Rules to be Applicable From 2026.

https://yuvagalam.com/singapore-cpf-cont...tributions

Several workforce rules in Singapore will take effect in 2026, including: Retirement age
Retirement age will increase from 63 to 64 years, will apply to those born on or after July 1, 1963.

Re-employment age
The re-employment age will increase from 68 to 69 years, and will apply to those born on or after July 1, 1958.

Foreign workforce policies
Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) will decrease from 77.8% >75%. Will be 1 local employee=every 3-Work Permit Holders (WPHs) 

Levy for WPHs will also increase $400 to >$500 for "Basic Skilled" 

R2 WPHs, $300 to $350 for "Higher Skilled" R1 WPHs.

Employment Pass (EP) qualifying salary
The qualifying salary for new EP applications will increase to at least $5,600, at least $6,200 for the financial services sector. This'll apply to renewal of EPs that are expiring from January 1, 2026.

These changes are part of a strategy to adjust S'pore's retirement & re-employment framework to support the country's aging population.

(30-04-2024, 10:33 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]This is what here in SG side happening moment, while we all of us is watching on our hand hp, all this is about MediSave, our health and hopes for peace of healthy mind.

This is the biggest increase in the past ten years, although almost all the change is more than the CPF Medisave interest rate. History of CPF Medisave BHS. This is the biggest increase in the past ten years, although almost all change is more than CPF Medisave interest rate.
https://investmentmoats.com/money/cpf-me...erfunding/

This video happening this moment in this video while we all of us is watching on our hand hp, all this is about war in Syria and a young girl with Syria family with 3 years live in U.S.A. talk to Judge to decide about her mum law case, herself and her father in count of law. (A public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court hopes to have some peace in mind.)

(15-12-2024, 05:23 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]
This is the biggest increase in the past ten years, although almost all the change is more than the CPF Medisave interest rate. History of CPF Medisave BHS. This is the biggest increase in the past ten years, although almost all change is more than CPF Medisave interest rate.
https://investmentmoats.com/money/cpf-me...erfunding/

CPF system in S'pore is a cornerstone of nation’s social security strategy, it financial protection across different life stages. Established to help citizens & PRs, this CPF contributions cover areas like healthcare, housing, & retirement. By integrating employer & employee contributions, scheme long-term financial stability & security.
CPF structured used tiered system, reflecting variations in age, employment status & income. As of Jan 1, 2025, new contribution rates aim on savings ensuring affordability for both employers & employees, designed to meet evolving needs of S'pore’s workforce, balancing short-term financial obligations with long-term financial planning. CPF system plays a pivotal role in promoting financial literacy, disciplined saving habits for citizens & PRs. This comprehensive coverage & structured approach by CPF continues to support economic resilience & social welfare of nation...

(13-12-2024, 11:51 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]
Noted: Here!. Singapore has alot much to learn from & from this two, their tech curve...right.

(14-12-2024, 07:55 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]S'pore Retirement Age Changes Announced, New Workforce Rules to be Applicable From 2026.

https://yuvagalam.com/singapore-cpf-cont...tributions

We all can learn and learn, one is not too old to learn and learn... Rotfl 


To Mr Chan...MOE. Hope all primary schoolers can learn, learn, one is not too old to learn in from young, this is a learning curve... Cool

This is what outside happening this moment, while we all of us is watching on our hand hp, all this is about war, flood, food and hopes for peace in this world.  Heart Tongue...
https://youtu.be/h3kO70ZuIoI?si=5KRZkDVUEUbDroqR

(11-12-2024, 11:59 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Morning to all, facng them for Life 

"人 在 做 天 在 看 "... I ask sky first.... "我 问 天 空 " O-and K. https://youtu.be/sDPwHLvZwK4?si=CjrkGLWxzqJKEGFj

(29-04-2024, 09:57 AM)Migrant Wrote: [ -> ]Whatever. 
Music always make me feel better. 
An expression of our inner emotions. 
Through music. 
We can relax, express our feelings, relate to others.

Fyi - "Through music." "We can relax, express our feelings, relate to others."
https://youtu.be/s-FWBJ2E_Y8?si=zdz2anQd7xL6UTzF

(30-11-2024, 09:52 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Incoming secretary-general for S'pore's People's Action Party (PAP) Lawrence Wong said will put together a best team to renew, to strengthen the party ahead of upcoming General Election, which has to be held next year by the end of?.  PM Wong has introduce a few mone new members too in recent day.

Some advance is due for promotion for civil officers to senior like same as in PAP party.

(01-12-2024, 04:31 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]During first National Day Rally (NDR) as Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong shared how the govt would be making significant changes in policies to support S'pore workers & jobseekers during current uncertain economic environment.
S'pore’s broad middle workers matter, especially during challenging economic times, emphasised the importance of S'pore’s broad middle to continue to prosper in S'pore, saying: “We have seen what happens in other countries, they broad middle falls behind, centre does not hold. Societies begin to fracture & collapse.”

He added: “Do not assume such cannot happen here. It can & will – unless decisive actions to prevent it. “We need a renewed social compact where every S'porean feels there is hope; where all citizens, even most disadvantaged amongst us, know, they can get a fair shot in life & can get ahead if they make effort and work hard.”

SINGAPORE: Banks and insurers in Singapore are conducting a thorough review of their practices regarding the use of National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers. This comes amid heightened public concern following an incident involving the unmasking of NRIC numbers on a government portal, which led to anxiety about identity theft and fraud.

The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) announced on Thursday (19 Dec), that NRIC numbers alone cannot be used to effect payments or fund transfers. It noted that banks use multi-factor authentication for online services and additional controls for high-risk activities such as high-value fund transfers, adding new payees, or raising transfer limits.

ABS acknowledged that NRIC numbers are important for identifying customers, particularly those with identical names, and for providing efficient over-the-counter services. However, it stressed that banks are reviewing their practices to enhance security and adapt to changing needs.
In situations requiring urgent assistance, such as ongoing scams, banks sometimes use NRIC numbers to quickly identify customers and prevent fraudulent transactions.

“We seek customers’ understanding that some existing practices may be changed as a result,” ABS said. It also advised customers against using NRIC numbers or other personal information, such as their name or date of birth, as login passwords.

Similarly, the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA) and the Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA), issued a joint statement on Thursday, assuring policyholders that NRIC numbers alone cannot be used to purchase, surrender, or alter policies, nor to submit claims or change payment details.

Insurers also employ multi-factor authentication and are reviewing their practices.
Incident involving unmasked NRIC numbers
https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2024/12...-concerns/