This is a sequence to my previous article with the link below.
http://therealsingapore.com/content/my-response-what-happens-after-2016-part-1
Both my articles are written to bring awareness to the leeway an alternative government has in implementing positive changes to Singapore and also in response to the article below.
http://therealsingapore.com/content/what-happens-after-2016
Problem 4
No revenue from sale of land sites for residential use after a moratorium is imposed on new dwelling units.
Solution 4
a. Impose a levy on S Pass and Employment Pass (EP) holders. This special levy is chargeable on the WORK PASS HOLDERS, not their employers. Such passes are valid for 2 years (24 months).
For S Pass holders, the levy payable for new & renewal of passes is $4800.
The figure is based on $200 x 24 months.
For EP holders, the levy payable for new & renewal of passes is $7200.
The figure is based on $300 x 24 months.
Do not allow yourself to be deceived by those with vested interests that such levies will discourage foreigners from applying for S Passes and EPs. The reality is kickbacks are rampant throughout the economy. These levies on work pass holders will provide a stable revenue stream for an alternative government, preempting a rise in the regressive GST rate.
b. Draw down on the huge reserves hoarded by the Tote Board.
Link below.
http://therealsingapore.com/content/tote-board-reserves-3b-ncmp-lina-chiam-files-parliamentary-questions-tote-board
Problem 5
The ethnic balance will not be maintained when there is a pause (5 or more years) in accepting new PRs and citizens.
Solution 5
Institute a full-time Civilian NS of 2 years for male and female foreigners who wish to become Singapore PRs or Citizens. They will be deployed to the auxiliary police, Civil Defence and nursing. A full-time Civilian NSF will draw the same NS allowance, thus alleviating pent-up grievances against foreigners who become PRs and citizens without going through NS.
The prerequisites:
1. The applicant is not a son of a Singapore PR as he is already liable for NS.
2. The applicant belongs to an ethnic group that will contribute to maintaining the ethnic balance.
3. The applicant has been residing in Singapore for a number of years (discretion given to the ministry) under dependant's pass, long-term social visit pass, student pass, entrepass or work pass.
4. The applicant's age is between 18 to 30 years old upon enlistment. For foreign spouses of Singapore citizens, it is extended to 35 years old.
5. The applicant is fluent in English, with tertiary education or good pre-tertiary qualification which qualify for the local universities.
Problem 6
The concrete jungle.
Solution 6
With a population cap of 5.8 million for 2030 (as against up to 6.9 million in the Population White Paper), reserve land for housing can be converted to bring Singaporeans closer to nature and gives a semblance of a typical country with urban and rural areas.
Note that the supply of dwelling units is already sufficient to accomodate a population of 6 million. Only reserve land in Marina South, Marina East, Kallang Riverside, Tanjong Pagar and Pasir Panjang plus those in the CBD will still be reserved for housing.
Suburban precincts may be reforested or converted to kampungs. Kampungs may make a comeback in Pulau Ubin which supported a few thousand residents in its heyday as a quarry and farming island. The construction workers can be based in Johore and transported to and fro in ferries daily to work before returning back. Of course, the joint-venture must include a Malaysian partner to gain approval from Johore.
Problem 7
The Land Use Plan was signed into law together with the Population White Paper. Besides planning for land reclamation in eastern Pulau Ubin, Pasir Ris and Seletar Island in the north, reclamations are also needed off East Coast Park (thus becoming a landlocked park), Marina East, Marina South and Tanjong Pagar. These will further reduce the sea anchorage area vital for our shipping hub and increase the probability of sea collisions.
Solution 7
A population cap of 5.8 million in 2030 will render such reclamation unnecessary. Only small-scale reclamation adjoining Jurong Island will continue which does not reduce the anchorage area. The Pulau Semakau Landfill and Changi Airport reclamation will also proceed.
David Ching
TRS Contributor