Editor’s note: There is an ongoing debate on the conflict of interest where the People’s Association (PA) is used for carrying out political activities in Singapore. Residents’ Committees are funded by PA and putting up signages and markers with RC in it is like PAP putting its stamp on every precinct. One of our contributors has brought this to our attention.
Attn: Chairman Sharael Taha
Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council
Dear Chairman Taha,
I refer to my feedback to the People’s Association 5 years ago, as well as numerous recent ones, on the exclusion of ‘RC’ in numerous precinct markers.
It is not known how RC chairmen could have blundered; worse, it was totally silly of the Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council to follow instructions blindly.
Since 5 years ago, PR-PTC has only rectified a set of signage (see image below), leaving numerous others to mislead residents and motorists.
6 months ago, PA Group Constituency Director Ms Joycelyn Phang had informed me that the PA had “alerted Town Council of your feedback”.
Today, nothing has been done.
Worse, why did PR-PTC not remove ‘RC’ before upgrading works? (AGO please take note as town councils receive government funding).
It appears that the inexperienced Chairman Taha has no idea of what’s really happening on the ground. Is removing ‘RC’ rocket science?
Please confirm that PR-PTC will remove ‘RC’ from all precinct markers.
Other HDB estates have not included ‘RC’ – common sense – in precinct markers, and it appears that RC chairmen/grassroots leaders/town council in Pasir Ris have taken stupidity to a whole new level.
Also, bear in mind that the town council is funded by residents.
The point to note is feedback was given to PA 5 years ago. Hopefully, PR-PTC will not require 52-man years.
Thank you and have a nice day.
Regards,
Phillip Ang
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