MPs in Singapore work long hours
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MPs in Singapore work long hours
Members of Parliament in Singapore lead busy lives and can work for up to 18 hours a day, reported Shin Min Daily News.
Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan is no exception.
He spends his days attending meetings and conducting discussions with healthcare staff to understand their views and recommendations on healthcare policies.
Besides meetings, Mr Khaw makes time to read - in detail - policy papers and proposals to ensure that quality healthcare is made accessible to Singaporeans.
Official overseas trips are also part of his portfolio as a minister. However, sometimes they can take a toll on his health.
Sharing his work experience on his blog last Friday, Mr Khaw wrote: "I am here in Jiangsu for the annual bilateral cooperation council meeting. Winter has come early; it is supposed to be autumn but it was cold, chilly and foggy in Suzhou, Wuxi.
"Probably because of the winter chill, I developed a "frozen shoulder" on my right arm: could not lift the arm and brush my teeth firmly. Emailing is painful and I end up typing standing up. Even putting on a shirt is quite an operation and I have to learn to use more of my left arm.
"It is especially painful at night and sleep is less pleasant. I can now relate better to the sufferings of those with stroke disabilities."
Mr Khaw has since sought Tui Na - a Traditional Chinese Medicine style of massage - and is recovering well.
Readers and Singaporeans have expressed their concern for Mr Khaw's condition.
Some have emailed him while others have approached him during his HDB flat visiting rounds to ask after him.
Mr Khaw wrote: "I have just finished visiting two HDB blocks in Sembawang. Many residents asked me: "How's your arm?". I am very touched by their concern.
"I thanked them and said that after 2 tui-na sessions I had recovered about 75% before I left Shanghai yesterday. However, last night, the soreness returned which interrupted my sleep and I had to take a panadol and pasted a "tokuhon plaster" on my arm. I think the 5 hour flight on the plane must have caused some aggravation.
"I got up this morning feeling much better but I knew that I have not fully recovered and would have to consult a tui-na physician, or a physiotherapist, to complete the treatment.
"The residents' concerns are warm and touching. They make community service meaningful and totally satisfying!"
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well, no one put a gun to his head to be a mini-star and he's remunerated enough for it...
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no need to tell us
no my business
many singaporean also the same situation
what is their intention of telling us
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Originally posted by whycannot:
no need to tell us
no my business
many singaporean also the same situation
what is their intention of telling us
grasping at straws.. the pity vote
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I couldn't care less if he worked himself to death. Actually, for what he's getting paid, he should.
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most average joes work long hrs and yet barely meet end needs.....
some dun even get enough to afford decent housing....
for that fat a pay cheque, who wouldnt want to b in his shoes...
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they can chose to work in mnc or big foreign firm
nobody ask them to work so late every day what
one day i saw one of them watch sunday night concert hor
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who cares you work how many hours a day? The important thing is have u been efficient?
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He shall work 24 hrs non stop. U work for what u are pay... Million dollar minister
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With millions of salaries
Who dun mind workign for longs hours
beside do he really work/?
or just chair meetings whole day long?
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Originally posted by noahnoah:
With millions of salaries
Who dun mind workign for longs hours
beside do he really work/?
or just chair meetings whole day long?
1997 - until 2009what happened
more pr, ft all flocked here
whose fault
your fault
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play facebook lor, check emails, go meetings wa relax job who dun want?
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Originally posted by whycannot:
no need to tell us
no my business
many singaporean also the same situation
what is their intention of telling us
must make some sound ma otherwise plp dun know they working -
My Reservist OC work 36 hours non-stop to ensure our men and reservist exercise is properly completed. Men return safely and properly.
For national service , are we paid quarters of millions ?
Is National Service our full time career ???
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hard life, i'll concede, but...
it is supposed to be that way what. why should it be news to anyone, least of all ST?
might as well say "chefs in singapore cook" or "road sweepers in singapore sweep".
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yes sir but this is "mp in singapore work"
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Are they working for the interests of Singaporeans?
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he might work long hrs...
dun mean all mp work long hrs....
some are just facebooking...... which explain why mp have facebook account....
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Originally posted by EarlNeo:
he might work long hrs...
dun mean all mp work long hrs....
some are just facebooking...... which explain why mp have facebook account....
imagine.. we see the mini-stars themselves competing over who has the highest bejewelled blitz score..which may explain the frozen shoulder
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That's his job right?
Not say he is doing extra.
I bet all of you would want to work 18 hours a day if you were paid a million dollars a year.
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everybardie else oso work long hours wat.............................
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Anyway, it is "up to 18 hours".
So maybe only a few days a year do you need to do work so many hours.
Just think of how much you make an hour and it will spur you to work more.
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Originally posted by FireIce:
everybardie else oso work long hours wat.............................
No, we are all slackers.
That's why we need to be cheaper better and faster.
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The frozen shoulder might result too if an individual uses too much of one arm for a... er a... particular sport.
Anyway, I'm sure there are people who are working HARDER, LONGER than him but paid LESSER.
C'mon, for millions this is the least you can do.
Btw, some of you are right, its not how long you work, its how EFFICIENT you are.
I strongly doubt many residents ask after him though.
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I wonder his healthcare staff that sit in the meeting
together with him get paid
much a month?
LoL