With the high Certificates of Entitlement (COE) prices from last month, many potential buyers have to put on hold their plans on getting a new car. Wonder what's the current COE price (for cars >1600cc)?? It reached a peak of $72,001 last month. As of now, the COE is still unknown whether it has dipped or still going further.
In fact, with such high COEs today, makes me wonder even more about how much a car would be in 10 years to come. Which is, probably how long I'll take to earn enough to buy a car. That is, if the prices of the cars are good, and COE is reasonable.
Talking about cars and COEs, I know nuts about them. However I just know recently that you get a car not because you can afford it, but its also because of the COE issued to you. Its no wonder why potential car buyers are hesitating over the purchase of a car. I guess if I'm one of them, I'd just get a 2nd-hand car.
Less hassle, less money spent on COE.
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ARTICLE NO.2
In a new year, there had to be new resolutions to fulfill and new plans to be made. Mentioned in the article are 10 key issues that will be or attempted to be addressed. As such, I'd like to talk about some of the key issues mentioned in the article - More babies and weddings expected, Keeping gang violence at bay, Orchard Road floods, Dependence on Foreign workers to be moderated, and lastly Overcrowded Train Woes to be eased.
1. More Babies and Weddings Expected
"Singapore is experiencing aging population". That will be a thing of the past, already. Year of the rabbit, and already there is a strond demand for ballrooms, gowns and flowers. Also mentioned is that more babies is expected as the year of the Tiger is coming to an end this early Febuary. This is definitely good news to all of us, as we may no longer face the risk of having aging population - the older population > the younger population.
2. Keeping Gang Violence at Bay
I wonder if 2010 is just a starting point for gangs, as recent gang incident cases are increasing. With more innocent by-standers being slashed, and people getting slashed over "staring incidents". I seriously wonder when will such people grow up, and realise that whatever they are doing now is ruining their future, and thoroughly childish. However, since its a key issue (as mentioned) to be addressed in the year 2011, I'm sure the government will do a good job in keeping gang violence to the minimal. At least, I hope.
3. Orchard Road Floods
Whenever it rains heavily, most of my friends would say "Oh, Orchard Road is going to flood again!". Would this continue, or would it be a thing of the past? Of course, being the "town" of Singapore, people would still frequent Orchard Road. However, they may also stop visiting Orchard Road and settle for some neighbourhood malls instead.
Its a relief to hear that "a $26-million flood-alleviation project, which began in late November last year, is slated to be completed by the second quarter of the year", which will, hopefully, help to improve the flooding situation so people will feel safe while shopping or talking a walk in Orchard Road.
4. Dependence on Foreign Workers to be Moderated
Since years ago, foreign workers started flooding Singapore. Of course, they are here to earn a living, just like us. Its of no doubt that they have contributed to many aspects in the growing of Singapore. The building of new structures, the washing of toilets, and the clearing of dishes in coffeeshops. However its pretty scary when your own country, which is so "small" that it already has trouble commodating all its citizens, already have 5.08 million people, out of which 1.31 million are non citizen nor permanent residents.
With their existence, Singaporeans faces tougher competition when interviewing / applying for jobs. These foreign workers will most probably be hired due to their cheap labour. I have always heard that companies would employ a foreign worker for cheaper salary, so save cost as inflation starts to hit us once again. However I would like to comment on the efficiency. I am also working, part-time. I face foreign workers half the time and most of the time I only noticed 10 Singaoreans, out of maybe 50 people working. Isn't this pathetic? What's even worse is that they DO NOT have any better efficiency. I fully support this issue to be addressed.
5. Overcrowded Train Woes to be Eased
Have you ever waited for 5 trains to pass, before you are able to "forcefully" get into the train on the 6th attempt? I did, and it was a horrible experience. I was at the Dhoby Ghaut station and was heading to Novena to get to TTSH. However, it took me more than 30 minutes to reach my destination, instead of the expected 15 mins ride. What's even worse is that I witnessed how a small build lady trying to squeeze her way out of the train, then through the crowd, only to be pushed back into the train by the crowd going INTO the train. I guess, Singaporeans will always be easily-recognised.
It always irritates me whenever I wanted to get out of the train and before the doors even open, the people outside the doors already crowd in front of the door. What I usually do is that I would stand in front of them, purposely blocking their way in, while I let others out of the train before getting myself out of the train too.
Its a good news hearing that "22 new trains will be added to the North-South and East-West rail networks". I really do not wish to experience the waiting of 6 trains before being able to "forcefully" board the train. Singaporeans should start doing their own part by letting others OUT first before trying to board the train, instead of only knowing how to complain of the crowded trains.
- MELISSA
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