I may smile and be nice to you. But I could also fake a smile to you.
Yes, I'm an ordinary girl but I do what I like and don't care what others might say.
People come and go. So I have to let go of this.
Not forgetting how I love pikachu so much! Their ear just look like a bunny and the two red cheeks make pikachu so adorable! To be honest, I don't watch Pokemon show. I just love it when I come across this cute yellow thing. I admit I can't leave without them when I sleep.
♥ Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8/29/2010 01:54:00 PM
"How am i going to stop this?"
Had been revising for Social Studies about 3days.
hopefully what i studied will came out on N level.
the exam falls on 7th September, and i started to be nervous!
Gambateh!!
Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant
The principle of “anticipate change and stay relevant” is the most important principle to ensure good governance in Singapore. The leaders must be forward looking and makes decisions in anticipation of future challenges. For example, the government prepares for the future by ensuring self-sufficiency in water supply. Before the Water Agreement with Malaysia expires, Singapore has found alternative water supplies in order to be self-sufficient by producing NEWater and desalinated water. In addition, the government must be willing to take risks coming up with creative and innovative ideas so that the country can overcome its limited size and natural constraints, and stretch its potentials to meet competition.
Leadership is Key
The principle of “leadership is key” is the most important principle to ensure good governance in Singapore. Leaders must have talents and good character so that they can maintain stability in the government. They must be able to make the right decisions and have the moral courage and integrity to do what is right and not what is popular. For example, by introducing the ERP, the government has shown the quality of having leaders who recognize the effects of peak-hour traffic flows on the economy and introduced a policy to manage them although it was not as it increases the cost of travel for the people. In addition, the leaders must also be incorruptible so as to win the confidence, respect and support of the people.
Reward for Work, Work for Reward
The principle of “reward for work, work for reward” is the most important principle to ensure good governance in Singapore. The government emphasizes and practises meritocracy where people are rewarded based on abilities and hard work, for example like the Edusave Scholarship and Merit Bursary which are rewards to the top 10% and 25% of the students in schools and ITE. Therefore, people are encouraged to do well since everybody in the society has an equal opportunity to achieve their best and be rewarded regardless of race, religion and economic background. In addition, the government also gives our reward to the people through the Progress Package when the country achieves economic growth is shared among all Singaporeans, especially the lower-income, to encourage the people to continue giving the best and be rewarded.
A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All
The principle of a “stake for everyone, opportunities” for all is the most important principle to ensure good governance in Singapore. By having a say in the decision-making, the people will develop greater sense of belonging to the country. For example, the government consulted the people on the issue of having a casino as part of the Integrated Resort. Through the feedback sessions, the people were given opportunities to voice their support and concerns about the government’s proposal.