Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by charlize @ Thu, 08 May 2008 12:58:08 +0800

charlize — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:58:08 +0800

Singapore is a 6 star hotel.

For tourists only.

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by LOTUSfairy @ Thu, 08 May 2008 11:13:31 +0800

LOTUSfairy — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:13:31 +0800

To be SEEN at Upscaled Place, u need to PAY.

a $ for a $.

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by Uncle Ver SG @ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:55:11 +0800

Uncle Ver SG — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:55:11 +0800

"Freak lah.... if you want expensive luxuries like pubbing at Clarke Quay, then you should go out and work and earn enough money to be able to afford them. Why the heck do you have to bring the government into this?"

No need to work like hell or come up with brilliant inventions/business concepts. Just get elected loh...

"comparing ibiza to CQ is like comparing well done steak to turd ..mong"

Oh dear is coochi an albino FT?

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by Uncle Ver SG @ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:59:37 +0800

Uncle Ver SG — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:59:37 +0800

"So how? You wanna sell that place off to USA for USD1m"

LKY can sell the entire island to USA and other FT countries for USD billions if he wants to; lock stock and barrel, including your 99 year and 999 year leases.

However, Temasek Pte Ltd and GIC Pte Ltd not included.

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by ShrodingersCat @ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:27:06 +0800

ShrodingersCat — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:27:06 +0800

Originally posted by JJxJJ:

you will even have good company when there are football matches on the telly

YEAH! there's no NATIONAL EDUCATION method better than the whole nation watching soccer at kopitiams man!

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by I miss old annoucements @ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:10:56 +0800

I miss old annoucements — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:10:56 +0800

Maybe train services can be extended to run overnight and charged at 1.5 times the normal price after 12 am and between 10 to 15 mins frequency so that people who go there wil not have to take taxis home.

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by w.eikaas @ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:31:54 +0800

w.eikaas — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:31:54 +0800

cheap entertainment? of course there is, I mean are lah! aiyoh, its just around the heartland, you know - coffee shop. cheap beer, free entertainment (see the ah beis trying to drool over the beergirls)

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by 16/f/lonely @ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:23:42 +0800

16/f/lonely — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:23:42 +0800

Originally posted by Genie99a:

Just took a holiday back to Singapore and I must say I was very impressed with Clarke Quay ... however I found that the majority of the crowd were Ang Mohs and malay girls (think they are there cause of the Ang Mohs).

The drinks were pricey which could be reason why the crowd consisted of mostly foreigners and the well heeled Singaporeans.

Sad thing is that when i went over the river to get smokes VOILA! there were my fellow Singaporeans ..... all huddled in groups along the river drinking alcohol bought from convenience stores (7-11 ... ?) and looking on at the party happening before their eyes.

I might be mistaken but is the SG govt doing anything to make entertainment/drinks more affordable for the youth in SG.

Is there a more affordable (meybe not so classy) nitespot for Singaporeans in SG?

Whilst it is a good way to create revenue from foreigners (Clarke Quay) .... there should also be a cheaper alternative for locals instead of having to sit across the river looking at others party themselves silly.

I have the feeling the govt is catering to the needs of foreigners ( more $ ) and neglecting our youth.

*I made this post from what I feel .... and in no way went out of my way to attain facts.... but what I saw and what I felt is portrayed in this post ... feel free to comment.

So how? You wanna sell that place off to USA for USD1m?

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by coochi @ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:15:25 +0800

coochi — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:15:25 +0800

Originally posted by sebosebo:

clarke quay's like Ibiza. frickin tourist trap.

Zouk is like Fabric London. clubbing democracy.

comparing ibiza to CQ is like comparing well done steak to turd ..mong

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by CannyOng @ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 08:07:39 +0800

CannyOng — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 08:07:39 +0800

Originally posted by Genie99a:

Just took a holiday back to Singapore and I must say I was very impressed with Clarke Quay ... however I found that the majority of the crowd were Ang Mohs and malay girls (think they are there cause of the Ang Mohs).

The drinks were pricey which could be reason why the crowd consisted of mostly foreigners and the well heeled Singaporeans.

Sad thing is that when i went over the river to get smokes VOILA! there were my fellow Singaporeans ..... all huddled in groups along the river drinking alcohol bought from convenience stores (7-11 ... ?) and looking on at the party happening before their eyes.

I might be mistaken but is the SG govt doing anything to make entertainment/drinks more affordable for the youth in SG.

Is there a more affordable (meybe not so classy) nitespot for Singaporeans in SG?

Whilst it is a good way to create revenue from foreigners (Clarke Quay) .... there should also be a cheaper alternative for locals instead of having to sit across the river looking at others party themselves silly.

I have the feeling the govt is catering to the needs of foreigners ( more $ ) and neglecting our youth.

*I made this post from what I feel .... and in no way went out of my way to attain facts.... but what I saw and what I felt is portrayed in this post ... feel free to comment.

Singapore Gov are using the excuse of having u these type of people like TS to continue nanny us. Grow up TS!!!

If u talk abt issue of high inflation and gov not doing enough to subsidise commodities , maybe I will support u...

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by jojobeach @ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 07:44:26 +0800

jojobeach — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 07:44:26 +0800

I don't agree with making alcohol more easily obtainable for the youth.

Drinks.. yes.. but not alcoholic stuff.

Clarke Qway is for the money loaded.

And that qway is not the only place for entertainments.

Most people in the west.. entertain their friends in their own home.

Pubs are for singles to get hitch.. and those no lifers.

(Not including the music pubs where people go to watch performances)

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by JJxJJ @ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:08:02 +0800

JJxJJ — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:08:02 +0800

Originally posted by ShrodingersCat:

no money go kopitiam to drink loh!

not say don't have people do that.

can order duck head and duck feet to chew on also.. drink on tiger beer

and got sexy auntie to pour the beer for u

don't even need to charge service charge!

you will even have good company when there are football matches on the telly

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by Poh Ah Pak @ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:35:56 +0800

Poh Ah Pak — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:35:56 +0800

can order duck head and duck feet to chew on also.. drink on tiger beer

mmm....nice....yummy.....

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by ShrodingersCat @ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:29:25 +0800

ShrodingersCat — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:29:25 +0800

no money go kopitiam to drink loh!

not say don't have people do that.

can order duck head and duck feet to chew on also.. drink on tiger beer

and got sexy auntie to pour the beer for u

don't even need to charge service charge!

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by sebosebo @ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:14:34 +0800

sebosebo — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:14:34 +0800

clarke quay's like Ibiza. frickin tourist trap.

Zouk is like Fabric London. clubbing democracy.

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by Promiscuous VaL* @ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:44:37 +0800

Promiscuous VaL* — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:44:37 +0800

Not malays, but some phillippines , Thailand or something

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by Uncle Ver SG @ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:42:27 +0800

Uncle Ver SG — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:42:27 +0800

"So.... as a First Class Nation"

For first class citizens. Second class citizens need not apply. Why dont Singaporeans understand thing like Free Market?

No leh, Malaysia not so many Ang Moh. Go and take a look.

Question should be is Singapore for Singaporeans or for FT?

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by bbmars @ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:17:50 +0800

bbmars — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:17:50 +0800

Ang moh enjoying themselves, local ...sad? This is not only happening to SG, this thing happen every where. Anything new? go across MY and Thailand, U see the sme thing happening. Why leh?

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by fudgester @ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:30:06 +0800

fudgester — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:30:06 +0800

Originally posted by Genie99a:

me or you?

I am earning ang moh salary. I don't see why i would be sour lol

"If rich foreigners can afford Lamborghinis, us locals must be able to afford them too because that's what the government must ensure...."

First Class Nation right? Always talk about your GDP right? Temasek sibei solid right?

Then similar luxuries right or wrong? Or you think bcos they are foreigners "Ang Moh" means you sure will earn less? Asian very inferior to "Ang Moh" meh? Or is it just your mindset.

You totally missed my point. Where did I say anything about Asians being inferior to Ang Mohs or anything like that? All I'm saying is that if you want luxuries like pubbing at Clarke Quay, then you have to work for it. Please lah.... even rich FTs have to work for their luxuries. There is no free lunch.

Why the heck are you asking the government for things which you want but you don't need? So.... as a First Class Nation, you feel that it's the government's job to make sure that luxuries are affordable to all locals?

Dang..... what an 'interesting' viewpoint you have.

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by airgrinder @ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:51:36 +0800

airgrinder — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:51:36 +0800

Originally posted by Genie99a:

Just took a holiday back to Singapore and I must say I was very impressed with Clarke Quay ... however I found that the majority of the crowd were Ang Mohs and malay girls (think they are there cause of the Ang Mohs).

The drinks were pricey which could be reason why the crowd consisted of mostly foreigners and the well heeled Singaporeans.

Sad thing is that when i went over the river to get smokes VOILA! there were my fellow Singaporeans ..... all huddled in groups along the river drinking alcohol bought from convenience stores (7-11 ... ?) and looking on at the party happening before their eyes.

I might be mistaken but is the SG govt doing anything to make entertainment/drinks more affordable for the youth in SG.

Is there a more affordable (meybe not so classy) nitespot for Singaporeans in SG?

Whilst it is a good way to create revenue from foreigners (Clarke Quay) .... there should also be a cheaper alternative for locals instead of having to sit across the river looking at others party themselves silly.

I have the feeling the govt is catering to the needs of foreigners ( more $ ) and neglecting our youth.

*I made this post from what I feel .... and in no way went out of my way to attain facts.... but what I saw and what I felt is portrayed in this post ... feel free to comment.

Hi TS.

A flawed argument.

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by dumbdumb! @ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:29:49 +0800

dumbdumb! — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:29:49 +0800

hmm. i agree.. we do need to have abit of the mindset. if ang mo can earn big bucks, why can't we? are we any inferior to them? this mindset is good to motivate us and remind us that we're all equal..

but of course this mindset must be coupled with humility and contentment, or else you'll get sucked into the never ending cycle of money making, and you won't enjoy life

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by Genie99a @ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:36:19 +0800

Genie99a — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:36:19 +0800

Originally posted by TCH05:

sour grape?

me or you?

I am earning ang moh salary. I don't see why i would be sour lol

"If rich foreigners can afford Lamborghinis, us locals must be able to afford them too because that's what the government must ensure...."

First Class Nation right? Always talk about your GDP right? Temasek sibei solid right?

Then similar luxuries right or wrong? Or you think bcos they are foreigners "Ang Moh" means you sure will earn less? Asian very inferior to "Ang Moh" meh? Or is it just your mindset.

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by TCH05 @ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:20:20 +0800

TCH05 — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:20:20 +0800

Originally posted by fudgester:

So, following your reasoning, I can say the following:

If rich foreigners can afford Lamborghinis, us locals must be able to afford them too because that's what the government must ensure....

If rich foreigners can afford caviar and champagne, us locals must be able to afford them too because that's what the government must ensure....

Freak lah.... if you want expensive luxuries like pubbing at Clarke Quay, then you should go out and work and earn enough money to be able to afford them. Why the heck do you have to bring the government into this?

sour grape?

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by fudgester @ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:11:57 +0800

fudgester — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:11:57 +0800

Originally posted by Genie99a:

Don't get me wrong .... If they are happy doing it go ahead. In which case I feel that the government has not done the wrong thing since its what you want

It's just that I feel that if the foreigners can enjoy that kind of luxury I'll want it for fellow locals too.

But that's ok. The rich will go to Clarke Quay and I'll find the rest of you across the river ....hey saves $ you know

So, following your reasoning, I can say the following:

If rich foreigners can afford Lamborghinis, us locals must be able to afford them too because that's what the government must ensure....

If rich foreigners can afford caviar and champagne, us locals must be able to afford them too because that's what the government must ensure....

Freak lah.... if you want expensive luxuries like pubbing at Clarke Quay, then you should go out and work and earn enough money to be able to afford them. Why the heck do you have to bring the government into this?

Clarke Quay ... is it for Singaporeans? replied by Genie99a @ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:29:25 +0800

Genie99a — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:29:25 +0800

Originally posted by elindra:

Pls la the locals who can afford it dun go to Clarke Quay to drink also

If they cannot afford it why is Zouk, St James, IndoChines etc filled to the brime every week and locals go to those places too

Are those places cheap?

I frequented Zouk and MOS when i was back there.

I'd say that alot of rich kids go to Zouk/MOS .... saw a whole row of Ferraris when i was at velvet.

Nvr tried St James, IndoChimes.

If you think its affordable then no complaints my point is invalid to begin. So long as you're happy. It doesn't bother me.

Maybe you're right they are there just because they want to breathe in the air from Singapore River.

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