Icedream 1st Gear May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1128892/1/.html SINGAPORE : Workers' Party Chairman Sylvia Lim has resigned from her teaching position at Temasek Polytechnic. In a statement on Saturday, she said she tendered her resignation on Friday, after more than 12 years of service. Ms Lim expects her workload to increase as Member of Parliament (MP) for Aljunied Group Representation Constituency (GRC), after the Workers' Party's win in the recent General Election. At Temasek Polytechnic, she taught full-time and part-time students. She also co-ordinated continuing education initiatives for adult learners. Ms Lim said that in the last five years as a Non-Constituency Member of Parliament, working hours have been spent on parliamentary activities, such as sittings and the occasional overseas trip. She decided that it would not be fair to the polytechnic's management, colleagues and students for her to continue in her post at Temasek Polytechnic as an elected MP. She said that while the polytechnic's management has supported these national platforms, she foresees the years ahead as an elected MP to be even more demanding. Ms Lim said that she has mixed feelings about leaving and thanked the polytechnic's management and colleagues for their understanding and friendship. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedream 1st Gear May 14, 2011 Author Share May 14, 2011 People of Aljunied so lucky. Get full time MP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan666 2nd Gear May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 Dat should be the way, full time serving people's need instead of holding multiple portfolio. Like the ministars, where got time for people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garis Clutched May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 I love you Sylvia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeshe Turbocharged May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 On 5/14/2011 at 1:21 PM, Icedream said: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1128892/1/.html SINGAPORE : Workers' Party Chairman Sylvia Lim has resigned from her teaching position at Temasek Polytechnic. In a statement on Saturday, she said she tendered her resignation on Friday, after more than 12 years of service. Ms Lim expects her workload to increase as Member of Parliament (MP) for Aljunied Group Representation Constituency (GRC), after the Workers' Party's win in the recent General Election. At Temasek Polytechnic, she taught full-time and part-time students. She also co-ordinated continuing education initiatives for adult learners. Ms Lim said that in the last five years as a Non-Constituency Member of Parliament, working hours have been spent on parliamentary activities, such as sittings and the occasional overseas trip. She decided that it would not be fair to the polytechnic's management, colleagues and students for her to continue in her post at Temasek Polytechnic as an elected MP. She said that while the polytechnic's management has supported these national platforms, she foresees the years ahead as an elected MP to be even more demanding. Ms Lim said that she has mixed feelings about leaving and thanked the polytechnic's management and colleagues for their understanding and friendship. TPL got quit EY or not ah? [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 On 5/14/2011 at 1:32 PM, Yeshe said: TPL got quit EY or not ah? [laugh] Got director post already, how to quit ? Too much money to give up .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civic101 6th Gear May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 TPL resigns? I doubt so lar, she will just take her MP role as a part time job that is paying her more than her full time job! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF 4th Gear May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 On 5/14/2011 at 1:22 PM, Icedream said: People of Aljunied so lucky. Get full time MP. Tanjong Pagar GRC now also have a full-time MP.......but I don't feel lucky leh...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wt_know Supersonic May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 CSM said in the last rally, PAP will work hard to win back Aljunied. WP will work 200% harder to retain Aljunied On 5/14/2011 at 1:22 PM, Icedream said: People of Aljunied so lucky. Get full time MP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp66 5th Gear May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 On 5/14/2011 at 1:42 PM, WTF said: Tanjong Pagar GRC now also have a full-time MP.......but I don't feel lucky leh...... worse still, maybe u have to take care of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF 4th Gear May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 On 5/14/2011 at 1:50 PM, Jp66 said: worse still, maybe u have to take care of him That's what I was thinking to myself when he said that he will be taking care of us for the next 5 yrs. I was wondering what was he doing at the MP level for the last 20 or more yrs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 On 5/14/2011 at 1:32 PM, Yeshe said: TPL got quit EY or not ah? [laugh] only when she quits LOVING kate spake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Clutched May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 Phew! Life at TP would be peaceful for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 On 5/14/2011 at 1:50 PM, Jp66 said: worse still, maybe u have to take care of him fun raising for wheel chair, when to start it?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedream 1st Gear May 14, 2011 Author Share May 14, 2011 On 5/14/2011 at 1:42 PM, WTF said: Tanjong Pagar GRC now also have a full-time MP.......but I don't feel lucky leh...... At least you can meet the mp with lao chio Lily Neo. Pity those in MP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF 4th Gear May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 On 5/14/2011 at 2:12 PM, Icedream said: At least you can meet the mp with lao chio Lily Neo. Pity those in MP. But Lily Neo might be still taking charge around the Havelock area. Not sure who will take care of Tiong Bahru area, the Dr or the Kee Chew kia??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felipe 3rd Gear May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 its the right thing to do for 15k a month. at least we know, she's not doing it as sideline, unlike many others Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Twincharged May 14, 2011 Share May 14, 2011 Very fair and sporting move Else sometimes got to have colleagues cover the normal 'day' job, while drawing 2 salaries, it's really not fair to others. Ask your local MP to follow this excellent example!! This is the kind of dedication and commitment that we expect and want to see. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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