On Monday, 102 bus drivers did not turn up for their shifts, protesting for better salaries. Their salaries without overtime is 1,100 per month.
The SMRT bus drivers' action on Monday was an illegal strike and will be dealt with, says Acting Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin.
5 SMRT bus drivers that were charged with instigating strike have been granted bail. However SMRT has taken a firm stand that salaries would not be raised beyond a 25 increment.
I feel that the Singapore government just wishes to give a stern warning to immigrants However, I think that the government should take measures to ensure that foreign immigrants, when they come here to work and live, they should understand that they should follow rules and regulation of Singapore as well as know other ways other than violent strikes to seek help for their problems.
2. Gunman kills 26, including 20 children at US school (14 Dec 2012
The shocking news that a 20 year old man had brought enough ammunition to kill every pupil in Connecticut elementary school. Fortunately, he didn't have the chance. However, there were 26 victims, many aged between 5 to 10.
I feel that American gun laws are too loose and therefore, allowing these incidents to happen again and again in America history. It is sad that such young children are victimized by the actions of a crazy man who happened to be in charge of ammunition and gun.
3.Los Angeles offers groceries for guns in annual buyback
This is a followup on the blood bath incident in Connecticut elementary school. In wake of the Connecticut school shooting, the guns for groceries exchange program was moved up. Many people gathered in support of banning guns in America.
I agree with this program and would support it if I was one of them. There has been too many blood shed over the loose trade of guns and America one of the few countries that still has such loose policies of guns. I support this program and hope to see it extend to other parts of America.
4. Seven of the world's 10 happiest countries are in Latin (20 Dec 2012) America: Poll
A recent poll shows that 7 of the world's 10 happiest countries are in Latin America, which is not the richest country, not the highest life expectancy, nor the most number of college graduates. 1,000 people were asked in 148 countries if they were well rested, had been treated with respect, smiled or laughed a lot, learnt something interesting, and felt feelings of enjoyment the previous day. Singapore also ranked relatively low for such a wealthy and orderly city. Other wealthy countries are also ranked low on the list.
I think that happiness do not depend on how rich is the country or how long you live, is the attitude you live each day.
5. Changi Airport to reach 50-million passenger mark (28 Dec 2012)
Changi Airport is expecting the number of passengers to reach 50 million just 2 years after crossing the 40 million passengers mark in 2010. Singapore hopes to attract new airlines and strengthen connectivity to countries like Russia and Africa.
I think that this is a good opportunity for Singapore to establish connections to other parts of the world. It is a good sign that Singapore's tourism is flourishing. I believe that Singapore would continue to increase revenue through tourism, such as Universal Studios, Sentosa Underwater Resorts, Gardens by the Bay. They are popular places to sightsee in Singapore, probably a reason why tourism is flourishing right now.
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