30April2010, my response to 'icemanV'

Quote:

Originally Posted by BicCherry, 27-04-2010, 05:29 AM I think that the key pt here is that Romania is arguing based upon Article 31(1) and (4) of the VCDR, for which I believe that they are amply correct at this point of time. A31.1 states: "A diplomatic agent shall enjoy immunity from the criminal jurisdiction of the receiving State. ..." A31.4 states: "The immunity of a diplomatic agent from the jurisdiction of the receiving State does not exempt him from the jurisdiction of the sending State."... ...

Romanian ambassador says full legal action will be taken against Ionescu if needed

Me thinks tt SG and Romania are just clowns, doing themselves in and derailing the entire negotiatory process,

"He was asked three times by Singapore if he or the Romanian government would consider attending the birthday party of a hostess in a karaoke lounge as being part of official diplomatic functions.

The ambassador failed to answer the question."
What do U think?

'Immunity' for Ionescu to be clarified

Apr 27, 2010: 'Immunity' for Ionescu to be clarified
Romanian ambassador summoned to explain claim in diplomatic note
By Teh Joo Lin
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My comment: 
Shame on ST for having contact with Ionescu and publishing his 'nonsense', ST is just trying to further scandalize the issue by encouraging Ionescu to spew more lies to the press. ST just want to the scandal to get big and juicy so it can sell more newspapers by reporting this scandal to an unknowing public. Shame on ST. No morals, only pandering to share holder financial interest. Shame on ST. Shame on ST.

Downfall for Despots and Nepots.

Was just viewing 'Downfall Parodies' on U tube, posted the following in response:

The medium is ripe, the time is now...

e.g.

Hitler's birthday rant:

My response to 'Interpol Red Notice of arrest against Silviu Ionescu suspended'

Quote:

Interpol Red Notice of arrest against Silviu Ionescu suspended By S Ramesh |Posted: 26 April 2010 1631 hrs SINGAPORE: Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo said Monday Interpol's Red Notice of arrest against Silviu Ionescu has been suspended. This is due to disagreement between the two countries as to whether the Romanian diplomat had immunity at the time of accident last December.

(10Apr2010) Romania's MFA gives its account

Romania's MFA gives its account
05:55 AM Apr 10, 2010
by Esther Ng

SINGAPORE - For weeks, since the former Charges' d'Affaires of the Romanian Embassy here returned home, what Singaporeans knew about the Romanian government's actions in the matter was that it had suspended and charged Dr Silvio Ionescu, and that it had requested more information from Singapore as the case was referred to its Prosecutor's Office.

Ionescu still has 'immunity'

Apr 26, 2010

Ionescu still has 'immunity'
By Teh Joo Lin
ROMANIA sent Singapore a diplomatic note last Friday asserting that former charge d'affaires Silviu Ionescu continues to enjoy diplomatic immunity for the hit-and-run case of Dec 15.
This is puzzling, said Foreign Minister George Yeo, as 'it seems to imply that Romania is now claiming that Dr Ionescu was engaged in official duties at the time of the accident and we do not understand how this can possibly be the case'.

(10April2010) Ionescu a wanted man worldwide

Ionescu a wanted man worldwide
Romanian govt must ensure justice is served or there will be consequences for bilateral relations, says MFA
05:55 AM Apr 10, 2010, by Esther Ng

SINGAPORE - Romania's suspended diplomat Silviu Ionescu is now a wanted man around the world.

(23April2010) A chance meeting at the Vatican.

A chance meeting at the Vatican
FM George Yeo discusses Ionescu case with Romanian counterpart
05:55 AM Apr 23, 2010
VATICAN CITY - Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo has had a discussion on the Silviu Ionescu case with his Romanian counterpart.

(8April2010) International search warrant for Romanian diplomat Silviu Ionescu

România and Singapore established on 30 May 1967, diplomatic relations between the embassies according to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From June 1981, Romania’s has been represented in Singapore by a charge d’affaires.

08/04/2010
International search warrant for Romanian diplomat Silviu Ionescu

TRANSCRIPT OF Foreign Minister's reply in Parliament on April 26

TRANSCRIPT OF Foreign Minister's reply in Parliament on April 26

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION, 26 APRIL 2010
QUESTION:
Ms Irene Ng Phek Hoong: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs
(a) whether Singapore had provided the Romanian authorities with the evidence related to the accidents involving the Romanian diplomat Dr Silviu Ionescu;

[13Jan2010] Quiet diplomacy not a sign of weakness

Quiet diplomacy not a sign of weakness
January 13, 2010 by admin
Filed under Review
By Jonathan Eyal from Straits Times

Re: Ex-envoy (Doctor of Dispicable Crimes) Ionescu not protected by immunity

My reply to Trousers concerning representatives of the sovereign:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trouser Press I ask BicCherry with head buried into sand and clay, whether Ionescu, as a Diplomat, is: (a) More powerful than an Admiral, General or Air Marshal of respective forces; or (b) Less powerful.

9April2010, CNA: Arrest warrant issued, Interpol on red alert against Silviu Ionescu

Title	:	Arrest warrant issued, Interpol on red alert against Silviu Ionescu
By	:
Date	:	09 April 2010 1708 hrs (SST)
URL	:	http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1048989/1/.html

18April2010: Ionescu Interpol Notice withdrawn?

Someone said "cannot find" so I checked, n really cannot find anymore...
I always thought tt Romania should do the honors anyway...
Anyway, (pict right) is dated 18April2010: wanted by Singapore list.

For the original interpol notice (last accessed 13April2010), scroll down or view screen shot of notice here.

(Ionescu saga)- Singapore behaving in the likes of a woman scorned.[PG]

 (Ionescu saga)- Singapore behaving in the likes of a woman scorned. [Rated PG]. Just my humble take, published here to which U may submit your comments and complaints. This article is unsuitable for those aged 18 and below, parental guidance is advised. For those who have the time and qualify, please read on, I promise you won't be disappointed, better to read about this here then elsewhere.

[MyPaper 23Feb2010] Let Romania deal with diplomat

Let Romania deal with diplomat
S'pore wants to avoid putting him through trial by media. -myp
Tue, Feb 23, 2010, my paper
By Rachel Chan
SINGAPORE will rely on the Romanian government to deal with its former charge d'affaires in Singapore, and avoid putting him through trial by media, said Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo in Parliament yesterday.

[ST 24Jan2006] Don’t exclude HDB upgrading schemes from those who vote for opposition

Don’t exclude HDB upgrading schemes from those who vote for opposition
Jan 24, 2006
I refer to the forthcoming elections. It is understood that HDB upgrading schemes are targeted at PAP voters in their constituencies. Would it be appropriate if this is emphasised during the elections?
The people should not be excluded from the upgrading schemes on the ground that they voted for the opposition parties.

No immunity for Ionescu

Apr 15, 2010 No immunity for Ionescu By Teh Joo Lin     SINGAPORE has told Romania that its former charge d'affaires Silviu Ionescu does not enjoy diplomatic immunity for his alleged offences on Dec 15 last year. Based on Article 39.2 of Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, a diplomat loses immunity for non-official acts when his posting ends and he leaves his host country.

Dear Gahmen sir, Please scrap the COE system.

Hello, just my post from a similar thread at straits time viewable here.
Sorry for the 1st part but the message is cut - pasted wholesale, so U can see context, should be okay rite, comments welcomed.

[CNA23Oct2005] 100,000 used Singapore cars expected to be exported this year

23 October 2005
100,000 used Singapore cars expected to be exported this year
By Farah Abdul Rahim, Channel NewsAsia

SINGAPORE : A bumper crop of 100,000 cars are being taken off Singapore roads and exported overseas this year, say car dealers. 

Mangroves may vanish in 100 years

Mangroves may vanish in 100 years
ST, Apr 14, 2010
World's mangrove species are threatened by rising sea levels and coastal developments
By Grace Chua

MANGROVE expert Jean Yong was strolling with his wife along Pasir Ris beach in 2003 when he chanced upon a delightful find.

Singapore application to Interpol hits brick wall.

Singapore application to Interpol hits brick wall.
Perhaps Singapore could be a bit more respectful of international legal protocol, especially since Romania has thus far seemed quite cooperative for their part (already indicting Dr Ionescu on 2nd Feb for 'negligent homicide, fleeing the scene of the accident and false statements'; '... suspended from his diplomatic duties'). Think complying w International norms would achieve a better prosecution outcome, not to mention, improve the image of Singapore amongst the international community, rather then a 'high-handed' approach.

AsiaOne Forum censored words, time for review?

Hi,
I just discovered that 'Wong K*an Seng' is an 'illegal word' that is automatically censored into '**** *** ****'; (You wouldn't even know what I'm talking about if not for the asterisk in the former).

This is quite a ridiculous precedence and I note is in play even in the 21Oct2008 1st thread post: 'Do Singaporeans REALLY REALLY REALLY felt it is "Singaporeans come first"? -'

If elections are to come and with the opposition gearing up for a fight, how can the PAP stand up to scrutiny if by choice or by consequence they continue to 'remain in the shadows'?

[CNA: 03May2006] PM Lee says countries worldwide respect and admire Singapore's proven system

PM Lee says countries worldwide respect and admire Singapore's proven system
CNA 03 May 2006 1839 hrs (SST)
SINGAPORE : Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says Singapore is at the top of its game because of a strong political system and quality leadership.
Speaking at the first lunchtime election rally in Singapore in nine years, Mr Lee says the PAP has a proven system that works.
He says countries the world over respect and admire Singapore's system.

Rebutting offending remarks from their own flock will reassure other faiths, says Vivian

"... offensive, dangerous or divisive...".
The Straits Times - Religious leaders must speak up
07 March 2010
Rebutting offending remarks from their own flock will reassure other faiths, says Vivian

Khong Hee Videos:

Kong Hee 30,60 100 fold return.mp4 [transcription mine] : " ... giving, otherwise, a wrong theology locks people into a limited receiving.
Let me illustrate this, can I just a a have a volunteer, uh, Willie, Willie, you want to come up?
Ok, decide, who wants to be a volunteer, ok, praise God haha; yeah, just be a volunteer for me ok, (Willie comes up onto the stage) now, maybe how about you stand here, Willie you stand here.
Now Luke 6:38, give and shall be given, now, (takes $2 from pocket) this is $2,

Video: 'Troops Kill Civilians in Iraq and Cover it up Wikileaks'

Terrible scenes in the following graphic video:

Pict: seconds before they were gunned down by 'CH18': view U tube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is9sxRfU-ik&#t=3m13s.

Reply to 'anordinaryman' ['Get cyclists off the footpaths: Pedestrians']

Reply to 'anordinaryman'

Quote:

Originally Posted by anordinaryman Saw this article today ' Lets Share the Road'... As a driver, I have no objection sharing the road with the cyclist but can we at least ' Share the road taxes' too.

S'pore a model to world on how religion is handled

Originally Posted by STTeam

Home >  ST Forum >  Online Story
Apr 6, 2010
S'pore a model to world on how religion is handled
I REFER to the report, 'Branding Singapore: From mind to heart and spirit' (March 26).

South China drought worsens, threatening crops

South China drought worsens, threatening crops
Thu Mar 18, 3:46 am ET

CODE OF GOVERNANCE- For Charities & Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs)

CODE OF GOVERNANCE
For Charities & Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs)
Issued by: The Charity Council- 26 November 2007

Qn: should a 'Charity' be so investment focused?

Qn: should a 'Charity' be so investment focused?

Specific to CHC, what kind of Church is it that requires so large a collection of assets just to perform it's simple role of 'the advancement of religion'. Does being in the 'heart of town' help much in the conduct of the 'the advancement of religion'? Perhaps CHC needs to convince Singaporeans about how it does serve public interest through its 'the advancement of religion' and why it deserves its 'Charity status' before it continues on its path of the Suntec $310M purchase.

Re: Megachurches' tax status bears scrutiny- Response to Tan Lip Kee

Disclaimer: the following responses are accurate only to the extent of being my personal opinion/ research.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lipkee1 I refer to the ST article by Andy Ho titled “Megachurches’ tax status bears scrutiny” dated 1 April 2010.

Don't politicise healthcare

ST, Mar30,2010: Don't politicise healthcare, By Salma Khalik
THE key to a sustainable healthcare system is to take politics out of it, minimise market distortion and to let it function like other economic activity.
This is what Singapore is trying to do, said Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan at the Economist conference on Tuesday.

Dhs - House Of God (Official Video)

Me favorite video criticizing the 'Prosperity Gospel':

BTW, U think the 'water to wine' trick is just hidden KMnO4 powder at the bottom/ any other better way?

Dhs - House Of God (Official Video)
"Now let me tell you something, we're still beautifying God's house."
"I'm excited to fall in love with doing something for the house of God."
"I want 100 people to write me this week, $50 dollars or more..."
"God's gonna put a miracle in your house."

Regulation of large NON-IPC charities, is regulation lax?

Regulation of large NON-IPC charities, is regulation lax?

I note that under the category 'other information' (a must for IPCs though I must add- CHC is NOT yet an IPC, but a ginormous 'charity'), disclosure I feel is lacking in the 'other information' category of the CHC financial report- this should be changed.