July 1st

Yes, half a year of 2005 has whizzed just like tat. Time really flies and things keep changing. How much have u achieve since 1st of Jan? I would not say i achieve nothing, at least i have gone thru some of the most difficult moments in my life. At the same time, things do not stopped here, at this very moment, we still expect some changes.

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Transport Fee Hike
From today, we will pay slightly more for our Bus, MRT and LRT rides. Some may have forgotten abt it but not me. ha... Cos we are paying 1-3 cents more. It seems minimal but the long term effect is obvious. If u are paying by cash, well, u need to fork out more. A ride in the northeast line cost $1.00, it was $0.60-$0.70 more than ten years ago. Inflation inflation....

SAF Day
Our country's defence falls on many NSFs, NSman and Regulars. Today marks the annual SAF Day. According to Mindef, SAF is transforming into the third generation force. Better usage of resources, technology and techniques. We also see Dr Ng Eng Han becoming the second defence minister on this particular day. The leaders are getting younger. As MM Lee said, it is time for the younger generation to run the country. Well, Dr Ng has his potential. He looks tough and i am sure he can do a good job.

New Deputy Prime Minister
Mr Wong Kan Seng is supposed to assume the post of Deputy Prime Minister after Dr Tony Tan retire from office on 30 June. However, PM Lee said Dr Tan needed more time to ensure that Singapore's Anti-Terrorism Agency, Research & Development Agency are complete before stepping down. As a responsible leader, Dr Tan prefers a smooth hand over. If work is not finished on time, he wants to oversee it before the next person takes over. The next deputy prime minister should assume office in Sept. I sounded as if i was a member of the PAP Youth Wing. Ha... In fact, i am not. I mean as a responsible citizen and individual, u will choose not to leave a shitty job to the next person. ok, i know some pple will. ha....

Hong Kong Celebrates 8th Anniversary to PRC Rule
Hong Kong had been under colonial rule for more than a century. Today, the region celebrates the eighth time after returning to mainland rule. Many changes are taking place in HK. For once, everyone thinks abt the new Disneyland in HK. Schedule to open on 12 Sept this year, the SAR govt hopes to draw crowds from the region especially mainlanders. I strongly believe it would be a success cos going to Tokyo's Disneyland is too expensive.

Another issue, the recently sworn in HK SAR Chief Executive Officer Donald Tsang. He is the number one man in HK for now. Will he be able to do a better job than his predecessor Tung? All remains a mystery. He will have to prove himself. I think the central govt has been very supportive all this while eversince he was chosen to be the next leader.

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See, there were already so many things going on during the first day of July. It is time to pause for a moment and reflect what happened over the last six months. Then, if your goal is not met, think it thru and see how it can be done. You have another six months to go before the end of 2005. So..... think think....