Tim Huxley has written a book on SG defence some times

back.I suppose he knows SG well.

But it may not be the case.

I have issue with this statement in this article.

SG is a little bit better than Oz in this category

called mid air refuelling.

Over the last decade, the RSAF has
developed capabilities that — at least, in
theory — place it in the same category as
the air forces of smaller Western countries
such as Australia and the Netherlands.

start of quote

NEWS COMMENT
Air force muscle keeps s’pore safe

http://www.todayonline.com/pdf_main.asp?pubdate=20080829

The RSA F has a long-range strike capability as well
as solid defence system .Tim Huxley.

AIR power is a key component of military
capability, and since the 1960s, Singapore’s
defence planners have put great effort
into developing this city-state’s air force,
which celebrates its 40th anniversary this
weekend.

Four decades of effort have paid strategic
dividends: The Republic of Singapore
Air Force (RSAF) is vital in maintaining
the island’s security. Singapore’s defence
partners regard it highly.

Although Singapore’s leaders apparently
had plans for an air force from the time they
began thinking about how to defend the new
state in the immediate wake of separation
from Malaysia, it was only after Britain announced
it would be accelerating its military
withdrawal from Singapore in 1968 that
development of the Singapore Air Defence
Command or SADC (as the RSAF was known
until 1975) began in earnest.
Singapore’s air power build-up was
rapid. Early SADC recruits were trained in
Britain, which was also the source for much
of the fledgling air arm’s equipment.
By the early 1970s, the SADC had taken
over the four British air bases at Changi,
Seletar, Sembawang and Tengah, together
with the crucial air defence radar station at
Bukit Gombak.
By the 1980s, the RSAF had received
substantial numbers of United Statesbuilt
combat and transport aircraft, and
helicopters. These boosted its capacity to
defend Singapore’s airspace and to move
troops and equipment. But it was always
clear that, because it lacked strategic depth,
Singapore needed to deter enemies by possessing
the capacity to take the war to an
aggressor’s territory.

Air power, specifically the RSAF’s substantial
fleet of upgraded former US Navy
attack aircraft supported by an embryonic
in-flight refuelling capability, provided a
crucial means of doing this.

Over the last decade, the RSAF has
developed capabilities that — at least, in
theory — place it in the same category as
the air forces of smaller Western countries
such as Australia and the Netherlands.
The latest models of F-16C and D multirole
combat aircraft — some operating from
the new air base at Changi East — have
replaced the old A-4 Skyhawks, enhancing
Singapore’s deterrent by providing a precision,
long-range strike capability as well as
improving its air defences.

KC-135 in-flight refuelling aircraft have
expanded the RSAF’s capability for longrange
operations. In addition, Apache attack
helicopters allow the RSAF to provide close
air support for army operations much more
effectively. Large Chinook helicopters have
expanded battlefield airlift for troops and
equipment. Unmanned air vehicles (UAVs)
have become key elements of joint-service
operations, providing vital reconnaissance
and targeting data for the army.
The RSAF also supports the navy with
maritime patrol aircraft, and will soon fly
well-armed Seahawk helicopters on antiship
and anti-submarine missions from
navy frigates.
All this is in line with the 3G (Third
Generation) SAF concept, which prioritises
development of network-centric forces with
greatly improved firepower to compensate
for Singapore’s lack of geographical hinterland
and relatively small population.

Mindef has restructured the RSAF to
allow more effective use of its assets in
‘networked’ joint-service operations which
stress rapid sharing of intelligence and surveillance
data and precision targeting.
Five new functional commands have
replaced the previous structure in which air
bases were the main organisational units.
For example, Air Defence and Operations
Command — the air force’s “highreadiness
core” — will oversee peacetime
operational commitments, Participation
Command will focus on air-land operations
and Air Power Generation Command will
supervise air base operations.

The RSAF will soon benefit from important
new equipment. Gulfstream G550
airborne early warning aircraft will replace
the present E-2 Hawkeyes, providing muchimproved
surveillance and control of air operations.
Hermes 450 UAVs will also allow a
quantum leap in reconnaissance capability.
Twenty-four F-15SG Eagles — the ultimate
and most capable version of this
proven combat aircraft — will significantly
improve long-range strike capabilities.
In the longer-term, F-35 Joint Strike
Fighters designed for networked warfare
will expand the RSAF’s ability to disable
enemy forces, while new long-range air
defence systems may be able to protect
Singapore from potential missile attacks.
Benefitting from good equipment, highly-
educated personnel and extensive overseas
training and exercises, there is no doubt
the RSAF is a highly professional force.
Although it has deployed support aircraft
to assist security partners in Iraq and
Afghanistan, it remains true that it lacks
major operational experience.

Hopefully, it will remain the case that
its real worth lies in helping to prevent conflict
by deterring potential adversaries.
The writer is the executive director of
the International Institute for Strategic
Studies – Asia, the Singapore-based wing of
the independent security think-tank, the IIS .

end of quote

http://www.sgforums.com/forums/1164/topics/326164

''Music faked at Sydney Olympics opening ceremony''

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/372354/1/.html

Posted: 28 August 2008 2359 hrs

    Photos 1 of 1
Members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra perform a concert in Sydney harbour in 2006.      

SYDNEY - Eight years after it hosted an Olympics that were famously hailed as the "best games ever," Sydney has had to confess that it faked one of the key musical performances at the opening ceremony in 2000.

The revelation came after it emerged that nine-year-old Lin Miaoke was just lip-synching when she "sang" a patriotic song before 91,000 people and a global television audience during the August 8 opening ceremony at the Beijing Games.

Orchestra bosses have admitted that the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) mimed its entire performance at the ceremony, and that some of the real music was in fact recorded by rival musicians in Melbourne.

"It was all pre-recorded and the MSO (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra) did record a minority of the music that was performed," SSO managing director Libby Christie told Australia's Fairfax newspapers earlier this week.

"It's correct that we were basically miming to a pre-recording," she said.

The respected orchestra gave the fake performance because Olympics organisers "wanted to leave nothing to chance" and a second orchestra was found to record the backing tape because of a "mountainous workload" in Sydney, Christie said.

The admission has columnists in Melbourne -- which has a longstanding rivalry with glitzier Sydney -- crowing over the fact that its musicians ghosted a crucial performance by their arch-rivals.

The head of the MSO confirmed the performance had been pre-recorded but defended the move, saying it was "purely a workload issue" and in no way reflected on the relative quality of either orchestra.

"It's nothing to do with priorities or which orchestra is better. It was decided to split (the work) between the two orchestras," he said.

"It's quite a normal practice and if the Olympics had been in Melbourne, the Sydney Symphony would have been involved -- I'm sure of that."

Christie said the Sydney orchestra had very rarely mimed performances but had done so at the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Sydney, while the MSO said it had used a backing tape at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Beijing Olympic officials went on the defensive two weeks ago when it was revealed that pigtailed Lin Miaoke, who became a celebrity in China after her performance, had not actually done the singing.

It later emerged the real voice belonged to chubby seven-year-old Yang Peiyi, who was deemed not attractive enough to go on stage, and that the switch was ordered by a politburo member of China's ruling Communist party.

- AFP/ir----end of quote

Before u throw stone ,look at the mirror to see if u are

a Saint.

Originally posted by fymk:

2002

Melbourne - Carlton area - famous for its little italy image.

Walking distance ( 5 mins from Melbourne Central and St francis Church - go google to see which part of the city it is in - 30 mins to Crown Casino, 10 mins to Chinatown, 20 mins to Parliament House ).

In orchard road, condominiums would cost at least close to a million or more  if they have such conveniences.

 

It was new when I bought it. I was the first occupant.

You are welcome. Improve your comprehension please.

Wow Congra.I think it worths double now.

http://www.domain.com.au/public/suburbprofile.aspx?mode=buy&suburb=Carlton&postcode=3053

pl check living cost in HK lah.

HK 1.1 million for a 29 m2 or 330 sq feet

25 years old private flat in Sha Tin!!

Why does Barack Obama shy to tell American that his full name is

Barack Hussein Obama?Do American mind Hussien?

Does he afraid Americans will think of Saddam Hussein

if he mention Hussein?Or he afraid people would think he is a Muslim?

''McCain condemns remarks on Obama''

Barack Obama's middle name is in honor of his grandfather, Hussein, a secular resident of Nairobi, Kenya

McCain was not happy others wanted to use Husssein

as topics.He was right and a gentleman.

It is naive to think that American voters  is religion blind.

references

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-mccain27feb27,1,6349050.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2008/02/28/hussein/

here are some good news--they can continue to stay and work here.

http://www.yawningbread.org/arch_2008/yax-927.htm

See what a little courage in speaking out can do for you?

THE BURMESE

A few days ago, I wrote about the way our immigration department was effectively deporting Burmese who had been active organising against the military junta. See the article Singapore shows Burmese dissidents the door, which followed a press conference the Burmese held to highlight the matter.

In my article, I  mentioned the case of Thu Yein Win who was on an S-pass and whose interview for Permanent Residency took a strange turn. It didn't look hopeful. He might have to leave too when his S-pass expired.

Today, an email came informing me that his S-pass has been renewed, which means he can stay for 2 more years.

There was also the case of Ngwe Zin Soe, a Permanent Resident. She had applied for an extension to her re-entry permit so that she could travel. Her request was denied – a most unusual decision, when it is normally approved within 30 minutes. She too thought it was a harbinger of worse things to come.

But she has just received a letter reversing that decision, now saying it has been extended for one more year.

Frigate RSS STEADFAST

visited Shanghai,PRC 25.08.2008 for 5 days,after visiting Japan..

''The Singapore navy’s stealth frigate ended a five-day port call at Yokosuka Naval Base on Wednesday(20.08.2008), which marked the first visit to Japan by a Singaporean frigate, the Defense Ministry said.''

http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/singapore-navy-stealth-vessel-ends-call-at-japans-yokosuka-port

Wow!!Japan and PRC in one sailing!!

note the radar is rotating

http://mil.news.sina.com.cn/p/2008-08-25/1454518173.html

Originally posted by fymk:

I paid about 240k plus for a 2 bed room apartment freehold (not some 99 year lease sh*t) at the fringe of Melbourne CBD. How much are the apartments bordering Orchard road?

How much is the rental of an apartment at the fringe of Orchard Road? You want to compare? I can also compare.

So don't go disparaging anything with your frog in the well croak. Did the Australian immigration department reject your visa application for permanent residency AGAIN?

People , especially Singaporeans , are not stupid. They can make the judgement for themselves on which country is better for them. Some like Singapore. Some want to migrate. If they are stupid to judge a country based on what is said about it in forums, then no one can help them .

hi can u tell me

when did u buy

which city,

how far away from CBD

how old is the apartment

Thanks

I understand how Myanmar national feels when they want

to air their angry for the home land in Singapore.

They want to tell the whole world the truths about

their home land.But they must be patient and obeying the laws.

What would happen if other countries just go to their home

land  to help the typhoon victims?War!!

So,no choice.They have to wait for green light from

Myanmar gavaman.

Singapore also need to look after her own interest,remember.

We are not just look at dollar and cents.But we dunt want to be another

Hong Kong or other countries !!

U can protest every day there.But nothing change few years later!!

u can protest every day to tell the world u are hungry.

But 1 year or 10 years later,u still hungry or have go overseas

to work.

No.1 rule for Opposition leaders ,whether at home land

or aboard,is keep  your campaign running.

Political survivial is the top priority.

Dunt go to jail,dunt goes for bankcruptcy,dunt get sued or prosecuted.

And lately,dunt get kicked out from Singapore!!

Dunt quote ''we can do this or that'' in other countries.

This is totally irrelevant.

You may have advisors telling u illegal assembly is ok.

Police dare not arrest u.But i afraid u have to wait when

your advisors,if any,in power.

There are many protests in these countries.Few more

make no differences in thier country,but not here,

3.3 million Singaporeans ,400,000 PR and about 800,000 foreign

workers,including about 30,000 Myanmar nationals,

here need to earn a living to feed their families in their

home land.So more than 6 million rice bowls is at stake!!

Too many protests here will scare away investors,few 100,000

to US$6 billions!

Police is very lenient

Police just gave warnings to them.But they continued

and dunt sit down to talk!!

LKY and old guards also started from opposition party

under British rule.The rule of the game is dunt make

mistakes.

Talk to police will help.

Any one  gave them poor advices going for illegal assembly/procession

I am wander anyone gave them poor advices going to street

to catch the attentions of foreign medias!!

The cost and benefits seem not tally.

Like Chinese say,''Small stream runs longer time.''

There are many things u can do legally here and catch

the attentions of foreign medias.They are more than happy

to write a story for u!!

Going to street is not the only option.

http://www.todayonline.com/articles/272536.asp

23.08.2008

MHA clarifies its stance on Myanmar work permit rejections

ESTHER NG
estherng@mediacorp.com.sg

 

THE message has been made clear: Foreign nationals who want to work or live here are expected to respect the law and local sensitivities, just as Singaporeans do.

.

And with eight of their fellow countrymen failing to get their immigration passes renewed by the authorities after taking part in a gathering on Orchard Road during the Asean Summit last November, some Myanmar nationals here have taken the message to heart.

.

Ms Pan Thinzar, 26, a student who took part in the Orchard Road protest, has sworn off all protests. “If another violent crackdown happens (in Myanmar), I’ll channel my emotions through meditation, or through online petitions,” she told Today.

.

Research fellow Mr Zeyar Aung, 34, who has yet to take part in any demonstration here, has no plans to do so unless it is legal and approved by the authorities.

.

But taking a different line, Mr J J Edward Su, an executive committee member of the Overseas Burmese Patriots (OBP), said the latest developments will not deter its members from demonstrating their political beliefs.

.

On Friday, the group held its second press conference in a month, asking for the reasons why the passes of the eight were not renewed. “We will still continue with our social and political activities,” said Mr Su. But when pressed, he declined to say what activities the group had planned.

.

In response to queries, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that the police and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority have “no objection to members of the Myanmarese community in Singapore pursuing their political activities so long as they abide by our laws. Indeed, the Police has approved and facilitated many such activities conducted through lawful means”.

.

However, it said that, unlike other groups which have conducted theiractivities in a lawful manner, the “OBP has chosen to do so in open and persistent defiance of our laws. OBP members were investigated by the police for staging a number of illegal protests. The authorities have chosen to issue several of them with a warning for their offences instead of prosecution, so as to give them a second chance.”

.

The police had summoned around 40 people who had taken part in a street protest last November to a police station to help with investigations, and later let them off with a warning.

.

“Regrettably, this leniency is not appreciated. Some of the individuals concerned in the OBP continue to maintain a position that suggests they see themselves being above the law which Singaporeans observe.

.

“The OBP members have ignored repeated advice from the Police to act within our laws, and also ignored requests by Government officials to meet to discuss the group’s conduct.”

.

The MHA spokesperson also noted: “The right of a foreign national to work or stay in Singapore is not a matter of entitlement or a right to be secured by political demand and public pressure.”

.

Of the eight Myanmar nationals who did not have their immigration passes renewed, six have left Singapore and are living in countries including Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand. The other two,Ms Ngwe Zin Soe and Mr Wunna Saw Thein, both Permanent Residents, are still waiting for their re-entry permits to be renewed.

Be patient.U cant get everything in one go.

Dunt go for a short term media glory.

Look for long term exposures,legally!!

If u cannot survive,how can u help others?

police records of the incident

http://www.spf.gov.sg/mic/2008/080315_unlawfulassembly.htm

Police Statement on unlawful assembly on 15 March 2008  

''In response to media queries, Police confirmed that it received calls from
members of the public at about 2.20 pm on Saturday, 15 Mar 2008 informing that a
group of about 20 persons wearing red t-shirts were staging a protest outside the
Parliament House.

Upon arrival, police officers observed that Chee Soon Juan was with a group of
about 20 persons chanting slogans and displaying various placards. They were all clad
in similar red-coloured t-shirts.

Chee and his group ignored repeated Police warnings to stop the unlawful
assembly. Instead, Chee and his group persisted with their actions and also began to
stage a protest march towards Funan Digitalife Mall waving placards.

The group was given a final warning by Police to stop the protest march or face
arrest. Chee and 11 others defied the police warning and were eventually stopped in
front of Funan Digitalife Mall and five placards were seized from them. In effecting the
arrest, Police faced resistance from some of the members who struggled and locked
their arms together. Police equipment including a police radio set was damaged. One
of the protesters, Chee Siok Chin had tried to bite a female police officer when the
latter tried to arrest her.

Not the first attempt by Chee Soon Juan in acts of wilful civil disobedience

Police note that this episode is the not the first attempt by Chee Soon Juan and
other SDP members to stage illegal assemblies as part of their campaign for civil
disobedience against the Singapore authorities.

In October last year, Chee had staged an unlawful demonstration at the Istana
Park facing the Istana main entrance on 8 Oct 2007. Chee had also staged an
unlawful assembly at the Myanmar embassy on 30 Sep 2007 to collect a petition
against the Myanmar Government and the Singapore authorities. This latest incident at
Parliament House today saw an escalation in the level of defiance shown by Chee’s
group; for the first time, the group staged typical militant protest methods of locking
arms to resist arrest practised by some protest groups in Western countries. The
attack by Chee Siok Chin is also unprecedented and police are investigating into the
matter.

Parliament House is a high security installation. Outdoor protest activities are
not allowed given their potential for public disorder and disruption to community life.
Chee had earlier applied for a police permit to hold a protest rally but this was an
empty gesture as a subsequent posting on SDP's website indicated that SDP intended
to proceed with the rally on 15 Mar at 2.00 pm even though a permit was not obtained.
The post also urged "all Singaporeans who cannot stomach PAP's bullying anymore to
join" the event. Chee’s deliberate actions to break the law and defy the authorities are
consistent with his previous unlawful acts, for which he has been charged and
convicted in Court.

Chee has persisted to advocate civil disobedience and street politics as the
means for political action in Singapore. In so doing, he disregards the law and holds
himself above it so long as he thinks the law in question is one he does not approve.
Police reiterates that no one is above the law. Our laws apply equally to all, whether
local or foreigners and it will apply no less to Chee.''--end of quote

Originally posted by SPLIT SECOND:

hey idiot, i just asked about price comparison and u are going off topic.

when u migrate ,look at big pictures.

like Social,economics and political costs and benefits.

Dunt just look at the TV,eggs and cheeze issues.

Rental so high?

Does a rental small room in Sydney ,without attached  shower /toilet in

a landed house,cost A$150 to 200 per week?

How is rentals for apartment or 3 room houses in your place

?

i dunt know the past of STTA.

But i am little trouble of the New Chair Ms Lee handling on

Gao Ning incident---without a coach in the Game match.

She first aired her angry right after Gao's lost match.

Today ST reported she sacked Team Manager and

''I have a new team and will have a new CEO and technical

Director.It is best that the manager is chosen by them''

OMG!! Does she want to build STTA from stretch,

when we just wins a Silver Medal and she sitting on the seat for

a month?

Even the soft spoken SG IOC member Ng Ser Miang said:

''I am shocked at the timing as well as the manner in which

this decision has been made.''

''I am quite puzzled as to how a decision like that can be made

by The STTA president ,who has been in office for just over a month.''

Manager Antony Lee said he was not told about the firing nor asked

to explain the incident.He said he deserved a little bit of respect.

I agree with Mr Lee,even SG did not win any medal.

He should had been asked to explain after

tomorrow   Celebration Party.There was no human touch

and lack of communications in the handling of this case.

The timing and manner need to be investigated.

We just wins a medal and she want to get new CEO and Technical

Director for STTA!! What are the grounds?She better explain

to all stake holders,including LHL!!

I think Sports Council,SG Olymlics Committee,MCYS and

even LHL shall look into this matter.

It was wrong to bark right after the match of Gao Ning

http://preview.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Story/STIStory_270893.html

What troubled me was not that he lost, but the outburst by Ms Lee Bee Wah, president of the Singapore Table Tennis Association (STTA) about her unhappiness over the absence of a coach on the sidelines while Gao Ning played. As the new president of the association, I suppose Ms Lee must have high expectations of her team and I can understand her frustration when things did not go as planned. But to speak to the Press in a post-game interview in an accusing manner was totally uncalled for, especially knowing that our player is still in contention for a medal. If I were on the coaching staff, I am sure my morale would be affected; how would I be able to carry on doing a good job with the remaining games? Ms Lee should have aired her displeasure behind closed doors with the board of the STTA after the Olympics and not on national television. If we want to continue to celebrate more successes, we urgently need to learn how to manage our failures.'

 Lack of human touch and without hearing explanations

http://news.asiaone.com/News/the%2BStraits%2BTimes/Story/A1Story20080824-83872.html

In a shock announcement, Singapore Table Tennis Association president Lee Bee Wah told The Sunday Times yesterday that the services of team manager Antony Lee are not needed anymore.

Some view as not only too rash but also harsh, is sure to put a dampener on the team's scheduled celebrations when they arrive back in Singapore tomorrow.

Ms Lee, who took over as STTA president, her first foray into sports, said: 'I have a new team and will have a new CEO and technical director. It is best that the manager is chosen by them. Antony is welcome to apply for the position when we ask for applications.' But a clearly upset Mr Lee, 39, did not take kindly to the news.

http://www.stta.org.sg/profiles/index.php

where is Fang Tien wei photo?

u also will not get this in SG and Oz police said

  ''the get-together an intelligence-gathering opportunity.''

Pl note the bikers are gang,not the rich men showing off

their bikers!!

Hope u will not knock down anyone of them!

more images

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/gallery/0,23816,5034026-17382,00.html

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,24228925-3102,00.html

lion note:this is not making moives.

This is Australia's Rebels bikie gang members on the way

to Sunshine Coast resorts!!

Rebels Motorcycle Gang members relax at Sunshine Coast resorts

Lou Robson

August 24, 2008 12:00am

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THEY might not be ideal guests, but Rebels bikie gang members were warmly welcomed by struggling Sunshine Coast accommodation-providers yesterday.

The tattooed visitors arrived at beachfront resorts in the family-friendly holiday havens of Mooloolaba and Maroochydore.

Pics: Rebel bikies invade Brisbane

Small motels, townhouses, high-rise resorts and five-star penthouses were booked solid for the annual get-together.

The barrage of bikies provided much-needed funds for accommodation-providers. High fuel prices, interest rates and economic instability have played havoc with the Coast's tourist trade and prompted many operators to provide cut-price accommodation....

Uninvited guests will include Sunshine Coast police, who labelled the get-together an intelligence-gathering opportunity

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M4 carbine has been a hot topic.Many have agrued if this shall

be replaced.But no one can decide for US Army,except the wise

wo/men in US Congress.

The tone in this recent Congress report sounds not so good,

right at the very beginning of the Summary:

The M-4 carbine is the Army’s primary individual combat weapon for infantry
units. The M-4 uses a direct gas impingement system that blows carbon from the fired cartridge back into the weapon’s receiver, which can lead to weapon malfunctions.

Then inside the content:

Open Competition for an M-4 Replacement.

Some small arms analysts have
detected “a growing frustration among arms makers that the Army is wedded to a single company.”26 Congress has also asked the Army and DOD to study and report on the feasibility and advisability of conducting an open competition for carbine-type weapons and to develop a long-term, competitive strategy for small arms. If such an effort is undertaken by the Army and the other Services, some might argue that lessons learned  from past Army small arms initiatives such as the Objective Individual Combat Weapon (OICW) program and, more recently, USSOCOM’s Special Operations Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) program, would facilitate such a competition and procurement.

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RS22888.pdf

The Army’s M-4 Carbine: Background and
Issues for Congress
Andrew Feickert
Specialist in Military Ground Forces
Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division

Order Code RS22888
May 30, 2008

This is interesting to monitor the progress in the development

of this possible replacement.The M4 is seen by many as

the best in the world.However,look at hand phone,and

computer.How much improvements have been made in the past decade?

And the improvement in M4?How many in the past 10 years?

Malaysia gets license to make M 4

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/11/5/nation/19381084&sec=nation

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Monday November 5, 2007

Malaysia has licence to make M4 assault rifles

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has a licence to manufacture M4 carbine assault rifles locally and the potential to export them to other countries in the future, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

“We are buying the firearms from the United States but have the licence to produce them now through a local company,” he said yesterday.

Najib, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, said they decided to go for the United States-made M4 Carbine as the Steyr rifle had problems because of its limited research and development technology. The Steyrs have been used for 15 years.

“The M4 Carbines are more suitable, effective and have extra capacity compared with the Steyrs.

“We took this decision as we want to enable our soldiers to be soldiers of the future, equipped with the latest modern technology,” he said during question time with student leaders after closing the Overseas Umno Club's leadership course.

The US Congress, he said, had approved the sale of the rifles, which should be delivered in the near future.

Last year, Najib had presented a letter of intent to SME Ordnance Sdn Bhd (SMEO) for the procurement of 14,000 rifles in a RM70mil deal.

SMEO had signed a contract with Colt Defence LLC for the weapons.

While it was not practical to produce all military needs locally, Najib said the country was doing well as it was producing its own Offshore Patrol Vessels and was in the process of producing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) locally.

“UAVs are the way forward in war tactics and many armies are using them as this will help reduce the number of casualties,” he added.

i post the article for i am afraid the link cant work.

Many threads in this weapons

http://www.sgforums.com/topics/search?q=M4&commit=Go&type=topics

no worry.i wont run away.

i have fighting spirit like SG team!!

In summary,as u said,SG ship is junk and USN is great.

Have u read the interviews i posted here with RADM?

Under the LSC contract,the re configurating can take up to

4 days.1 day is just a good will gesture,but not contractual obligations.

LSC need to fix equipments,like guns.in rough seas and even bad

weather.If u think ok,then it is ok.

LSC canNOT operate independently

u will tell me this is USN .Their fighting concept is different.

Well.U may be right.Then u need other ship or ships to protect

LSC in ''littoral battlespace''.Tell me ,which USN ships are suitable

to operate in ''littoral battlespace''?

Whe u get the flexbility of changing fighting modules,

dunt forget the other restrictions,ie must go in a group.

BTW,what is ''presence missions''?

http://www.ussfreedom.org/what-is-lcs

It will operate with Carrier Strike Groups, Surface Action Groups, in groups of other similar ships, or independently for diplomatic and presence missions. Additionally, it will have the capability to operate cooperatively with the U.S. Coast Guard and Allies.

LSC Freedom will be commissioned in this Nov.

jjj

USA is taking ready champions or ex--Champion.

Not SG.SG's 3 players were all underdogs in table tennis when

they were recruited.They were,i think ,outside 100th rankings.

2 out of 4 team USA players came from PRC,1 local born ABC,

and i am not sure about

USA - United States

http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Athlete/2/220942.shtml

When 2 PRC born players were recruited,they were wearing medals

covering all their chest!!But  WANG Chen and GAO Jun

were old in this field,aged 34 and 39 now.

Who did buy ready champions?Sure not Singapore lah.

This show USA dare not take risk and no plan to train

young players:

http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Team/9990272.shtml

Name Position Height
(m/ft in) Weight
(kg/lbs) Date of Birth Club WANG Chen
1.78 / 5'10" 70 / 154 Jan 17 1974

LEE Jacqueline(USA born)

1.57 / 5'2" 57 / 126 Nov 09 1985

GAO Jun

1.68 / 5'6" 73 / 161 Jan 25 1969

HUANG Crystal Xi

1.60 / 5'3" 50 / 110 Jul 08 1979

can u guys also write to New York Times or Washington Post,

to critize their buying medals policy and cc a copy in this thread.Tx.

u ask show us the dark side of Temasek.

How about the bright side?Have u chosen not to mention?

Temasek's total shareholder return, since inception 1974,

is 17 % compounded annually.Temasek so far received about

S$3.5 b but now NET portfolio of about S$185 billion.

Pl note it is net assets.90% is cash or cash like convertiable

assets,and the rest in real estate.

The only way not to loss in biz is never do biz!!

While u bark at the loss of Temasek,can u give

a balanced report of the gains.

In biz,it is overall counts.Not one or 2 biz deals.

Which country without underground resources can

have a huge SWF like SG?

It belong to u and me!Not in politicians Swiss banks' accounts.

How much Oz get in SWF?zero,bro!

Budget need infection from GIC

With the ageing population,gavaman suffer fr primary budget deficit.

Thanks to injection of GIC then we can afford to balance

the budget,

http://www.temasekholdings.com.sg/media_centre_news_speeches_210808.htm

28. Following an initial asset injection of some S$350 million when Temasek was set up, the Minister for Finance Incorporated – as shareholder – has from time-to-time made additional injections into Temasek. Since inception, we have received a total injection of a little less than S$30 billion in assets and cash.

29. Growing with our blue chip companies and our direct investment activities, Temasek now owns a net portfolio of about S$185 billion at market value as at 31 March 2008. Singapore and Asia account for nearly 75% of Temasek's investments. Developed markets such as the U.S. and emerging economies across the world account for the rest and are a growing part of our portfolio. Our total shareholder return measuring changes in shareholder funds, including dividends paid and excluding new capital, is a healthy 17% compounded annually since inception. This reflects the healthy performances of our portfolio companies and the realized gains from our direct investment activities over the years.

,,

Originally posted by Rock^Star:

Wah lau eh....lionnoisy...take my hat off u lah. Buay tahan u lah....twist and turn and u NEVER say anything negative about Singapore. NEVER.....not in your entire....erm posts in Sgforums even when truth stares u right in the face.

She said:(lion note:Li Jia Wei said)

自己是个北京人, 又是中国人。 我希望能在自己的本土， 自己的地盘上， 能够取得一枚奖牌 。

Singaporeans also call themselves Zhong Guo Ren huh? WOW I never knew that...looks like I must come out of my tortoise shell.

Hi I trust your version.If u ask overseas Chinese who are citizens of other

countries,s/he will tell u they are 中国人.They refer to races rather

than citizenship.

http://uncleyap-news.blogspot.com/

Thursday, August 21, 2008

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famiLEE LEEgime conceded defeat in stopping protest

Uncle Yap's story about keep an arm's length from SDO here

Although I assisted SDP'e election campaign in 2006, I found my fight had been too much compromised and softened to suit the SDP. Particularly, I disagreed with them that they withdrew the NKF issue for election after being sued, and allowed 10 CEC members to apologize to the lame bastard famiLEE. Therefore after the GE, I began to have much reservation in further accepting any party policy of SDP and I stopped wearing SDP's party T-shirts.

read how did SDP record the great events.

AG save a lot of efforts in collecting evidences.

http://singaporedemocrat.org/news.articles1.html

http://singaporedemocrat.org/articleWBIMF44.html

Pro-democracy advocate Chee Siok Chin is among the protesters.

"They won't let us move, they won't let us march but yet they are afraid to arrest us," Chee Siok Chin said.

"So right now, we are just standing, standing here, and there's a stand-off here."   

u are wrong.They arrest u 2 years later.

nice photo---every one know u lah,Dr Chee.

Then it worth every single effort in the stand off.

''Lets pray u guys disperse, then we can go home.''

http://singaporedemocrat.org/articlecsjwbimfprotest5.html

what a waste of tax payers $$ for allowing stand off.

bb

''Chee siblings, 5 others charged'',2 years after the offences,

for taking part in an unlawful assembly and/or procession

during IMF-WB 2006 meeting.

Why prosecution now but not earlier

It is a answer we all want to know.But i think it is

related to AG and his high ranking officers's wisdoms.

After reviewing the files of 72 hours stand off,

they decide go ahead.Just like that.

An offence is offence.AG in 2006 did not pursue do not

bar the current AG to pursue.Did gavaman or AG promise

not to take action?

This kind of'' No active action'' promise from gavaman only

guranteed related to s 377A.LKY said pllice would not charge into bedroom

and current AG said no one will amush u in bushes for s 377A.

Read ST interview with new AG.

Look out.This is an unusual AG---without Fears and Favours!!

72 hours stand off waste of security resources

The then security force was too generous to Chees.

They could just  take Chees off the street after adequate warnings.

There is no need IMF -WB to teach us how to run the country.

IMF-WB better spend time now to teach USA,UK etc how to fix the

over--lending problems aka sub--primes crisis!!

Dunt ask Chee go to jail while u watch the Game

Many of u just do the arms chair politicians by critizing PAP

this or that.U juys cheer the Chees but dare not

go into the track and run.What a shame.

To me,u just asking Chees,like Gopalan Nair did,go to jail

as many as possible then Chees will succeed!!

But u stay at home ,watching TV!!

http://www.yoursdp.org/index.php/news/singapore/911-government-continues-war-against-human-rights

http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Courts%2Band%2BCrime/Story/STIStory_270430.html

SEVEN people were charged in a magistrate's court on Thursday with taking part in an unlawful assembly and/or procession in 2006.

Chee Soon Juan, 46, secretary-general of Singapore Democratic Party, his 46-year-old sister, Chee Siok Chin, and national serviceman Teoh Tian Jing, 23, each face two charges.

The Chee siblings are accused of taking part in an assembly near Raffles City Shopping Centre with a few others on Sept 10, 2006, and six days later, at a procession near the Speakers' Corner at Hong Lim Park.

Teoh allegedly took part in a procession near the Speakers' Corner as well as in front of Parliament House on the same day of Sept 16, 2006.

SDP chairman Gandhi Ambalam, 65, and assistant treasurer Jeffrey George, 44, are accused of the three incidents.

SDP supporter Yap Keng Ho, 46, and Harkirat Kaur, 29, who does freelance editorial work, are accused of one charge each involving the Speakers' Corner and Raffles City gathering respectively.

Harkirat indicated that she wished to plead guilty and her case will be mentioned on Sept 1.

Except for Teoh whose pre-trial date is on Aug 27, the others will appear in court again on Sept 3.

If convicted, they can be fined up to $1,000 each.

During the court session, most of them cited the Constitution which gives citizens the right to freedom of speech and expression.