Happened to read the newspaper today after so long. The headlines were talking about the Haiti earthquake that happened not too long ago. So there were the usual condolences and all that. But what made me shocked that Singapore only donated $50,000 US dollars to help the relief efforts. This definitely pales in comparison with so many other countries. I mean, they put in millions, and what, our country doesn't even put in half a million! What kind of sincerity is this. Even a letter of condolence from our president won't hide the fact that it's a paltry amount for a relief effort.

This is so embarrassing. It's not like Singapore is a poor country, we are doing well. What's $50k to them? It's as much as a 1 month salary of a few of our top ranking ministers in the country. It doesn't even make a hole in their pocket. Simply appalling. If you want to be sincere, your actions should be showing that. Don't be a hypocrite.

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