Dragonboat Inquiry Report

I am saddened and disappointed by the Safety Inquiry Panel report on the death of 5 Singaporean rowers who lost their life in Cambodia. I agree that "No single factor responsible for dragon boat tragedy", however, i still believe that someone must be held accountable for the entire incident. There was no proper apologies which i find it unacceptable.

It was mentioned that all the rowers put a vote on whether to compete in the race after accessing the risk. I am SUPRISED and SHOCKED that all agreed to go ahead. Hello Singaporeans! Are you so garang or gungho despite of uncertainties? I have always tot that our fellow countrymen are "kiasu" and "kiasee" but in this case where have all these element gone to?

The captain could have veto but agreed to go ahead. Is that the commanderie spirit that they should have? Seriously, for everyone's safety, even if every member is ready for the race, someone put a veto, which may end up this person being the "kiasee" guy, no life would have been lost. Why are the guys so persistent on the race? Is it true tat Singaporeans must win and can never have that "dun say die" attitude? Honestly, i am disgusted.

Whenever i read the stories from the 5 rowers' parents, my heart sank. They have lost their kids in a minute of split seconds after 20 over years. Who would be able to accept it? During the briefing, one family actually shouted "my son lost his life just like tat?". I would have cried when i hear this. I watched their vodcast earlier. I just feel sad for the parents. How in the world could they tie over this crisis? Excuse me, 5 life from 5 families!

My god! No one is held accountable! I guess with such an accident, when our teams go for any international competition, PLS PLS PLS, dun be garang. With recommendations made, do study them carefully before deciding whether to participate. It is ok if you dun participate, no one will blame you, but if someone lost their life, i still think somebody should take up the responsiblity.