I am one of the guides for the M.I.A. Trail, an once-off event held for International Museum Day. This morning, I was informed that the whirlwind night tour of the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, Kent Ridge Park, Reflections at Bukit Chandu and Memories at Old Ford Factory *stops for a breath* is fully booked!
There’s plenty more going on. You might want to check out the Museum Hoppin’ Trails (check out Angela’s delightful and detailed post on yesterday.sg), some of the main events and other fun stuff. There’s really a lot of things going on, don’t miss out!
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Published on Wednesday, 17 May 2006 .
I was privileged to preview some of the sights that will be featured in the Museum Hoppin’ Trails which will take place in conjunction with International Museum Day celebrations in Singapore. The themed trails will bring participants - in air-conditioned comfort - to various museums for introductory tours. These self-paced museum super-samplers have been lovingly crafted to whet your apetite for more in-depth visits and exploration of our heritage. Here are some photographic highlights…
First, we visited the Malay Heritage Centre, located next to Sultan Mosque. Here, we got to see a traditional pottery making demonstration.
We marvelled at the skill of the gasing man.
And we found ourselves on a film set!
Our next stop was the Museum of Shanghai Toys on Rowell Road. When you are there, don’t forget to say hi to the Museum Bear!
Collect the chops in your Museum Passport.
The Cultural Revolution era toys thoroughly intrigued me. Check out the little red books and the militant children.
Finally, we went to the Chinese Heritage Centre located in Chinatown. Watching movies in the old days was very different.
Let Lecthmi the Parrot tell your fortune.
We were brought around to see what living conditions were like in the old days. I don’t think my mum would appreciate this kitchen.
More photos from the preview. Check out yesterday.sg’s detailed Museum Hoppin’ Sneak Peek too.
To find out more about the Museum Hoppin’ Trails, visit the International Museum Day website.
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I don’t know the answer to that.
But someone at The Void Deck wants to know why there is space for only one NCMP when Singapore’s Constitution states that NCMPs should be “not exceeding 6 in number”.
The answer lies, I think, in the Parliamentary Elections Act Cap. 219.
Election of non-constituency Members in certain circumstances
52. —(1) At any general election, the number of non-constituency Members to be declared elected shall be 3 (or such greater number not exceeding 6 as the President may by order specify for the purpose of that general election) less the total number of Opposition Members elected to Parliament in accordance with section 49 (7). (Emphasis added.)
From my understanding of the Constitution and the PEA, if there are three or more opposition MPs, there will be no NCMPs. In this case, there are two opposition MPs in Parliament, so there is space for one NCMP, unless the President declares that there should be more.
This begs a question. Shouldn’t the PEA comply with the Constitution?
The Constitution only says “not exceeding 6 in number”, nothing more. The PEA says three (up to a maximum of six) minus the number of opposition MPs. Can an Act of Parliament clarify parts of the Constitution to that extent?
I don’t know. I’m not a lawyer. If i misinterpreted all this, or I missed some other relevant section/subsection, please let me know.
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Mr Wang works very fast. He’s already commented on what I wanted to say. 66.1% of the votes from AMK is not a crushing victory. Against a bunch of GE newbies, not one of whom is older than 31, no less.
No incumbent Prime Minister has failed to get at least 70% of his constituency’s support, apparently. Until now.
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What’s this about calling your name and number out loud at the polling station? I’ve never voted before so I have no idea about the procedure.
Elections Department, please explain: What is the rationale behind this reading of names aloud? Why are some names called out and not others? Isn’t there a SOP to be adhered to?
UPDATE: An unnamed civil servant has clarified that reading of names and numbers is the correct procedure. This is done so that another elections officer can strike the name off the list. According to the unnamed source, the procedure is carried out to ensure that the wrong name is not struck off the list.
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Kind of ominous that I took this while trying to pay attention to the Singapore General Election results. Alas, the Hammers did not wrest Aljunied. Perhaps next time.
Singapore, you have chosen. Don’t start griping about your choice so soon, yah?
People of Potong Pasir and Hougang, I salute you for thumbing your noses at the promise of housing upgrades. I’m sure your MPs will continue their valiant fight for what you should rightfully receive.
As for me, life goes on under the lightning in Pleasantville Bishan.
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