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skyleon · #**301** 26-09-2016, 03:47 PM

Taking a look at Temasek's bid to privatise SMRT

David Gerald For The Straits Times

Published 10 hours ago

Of interest is Temasek's decision to propose a scheme of arrangement, rather than a general offer, to buy out SMRT

Singapore's stock market is witnessing an interesting trend. A number of high-profile companies have either delisted, or announced their intention to do so. However, no other company's proposed privatisation has generated as much interest as that of SMRT.

First, it is hard to find another publicly listed company that affects the lives of millions of Singaporeans on a daily basis. Second, the fact that Temasek Holdings is proposing to fully acquire SMRT adds another dimension to the interest level.

But the aspect that has been discussed the most among shareholders is the decision to undertake the proposed privatisation via a scheme of arrangement rather than a general offer. Over the past few weeks, the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or SIAS, has received enquiries from shareholders regarding the offer.

Why a scheme of arrangement and not a general offer? There are various differences between these two. To see how these differences impact SMRT's proposed privatisation, it is important to understand Temasek's intentions. Temasek, which is already SMRT's majority shareholder, has stated that it is not looking to simply increase its shareholding further. Its desired goal is to take SMRT private and delist it. A scheme of arrangement is much better suited for that than a general offer.

continue reading here : http://www.straitstimes.com/business...privatise-smrt

Really who would want to invest in a company that is full of problems ?

skyleon · #**302** 26-09-2016, 03:50 PM

SMRT submits bid for Bandung public rail project

Posted 26 Sep 2016 08:31
Updated 26 Sep 2016 11:49

SINGAPORE: Public transport operator SMRT, in consortium with Indonesian engineering firm T-Files Indonesia, has submitted a formal bid for the construction of a public rail project in Bandung, Indonesia, it said on Monday (Sep 26).

In a Singapore Exchange (SGX) filing, SMRT said the bid for the "Framework of Investment Construction of Corridor 1 Rail-Based Public Transportation and its Supporting Facilities in Bandung City" was submitted on Sep 9, the same date the tender closed.

The company said the award of the tender would be subject to agreement on the terms of the project, and that it had not received any notification on the outcome of the tender as of the date of the announcement. No agreement had been reached on any of the terms with regard to the construction and implementation of the project, SMRT added.

If the tender is awarded to the consortium, SMRT said it does not expect this development to have a material impact on its net tangible assets per share or earnings per share for the current financial year.

Local media outlets in Indonesia have reported that SMRT is in talks for the construction of the planned Light Rail Transport (LRT) in Bandung City, starting with Corridor 1 - a 10.15-kilometre route from Babakan Siliwangi to Leuwipanjang.

continue reading here : http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/...t/3155920.html

Sure or not SMRT should just concentrate on solving its own current problems . SMRT IS NOT capable of running another rail network service .

skyleon · #**303** 26-09-2016, 08:20 PM

Coming soon: Nursing rooms at bus interchanges, MRT stations

Published: 12:35 PM, September 26, 2016

Updated: 12:56 PM, September 26, 2016

SINGAPORE — All new and upcoming bus interchanges and integrated transport hubs will have a standalone nursing room with diaper changing amenities and a wash basin, while rail lines are set to have dual speed escalators.

These are some of the new features to be introduced to cater to commuters’ various needs, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Monday (Sept 26), adding that it has studied the recommendations in the Public Transport Council’s Advisory Report released on Aug 1.

The bus interchanges and integrated transport hubs that will have a nursing room include those at Bukit Panjang, Outram, Sengkang, Shenton Way and Tampines. Existing bus interchanges developed from 2014, such as those at Bedok, Changi Business Park, Joo Koon, Woodlands and Yishun, already have nursing rooms.

All MRT stations along the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) and Circle Line 6 will also have family-friendly washrooms that have a diaper changing station, child-size toilet seat and barrier-free facilities, alongside the main toilets in the unpaid area. In the paid areas of interchange stations, there will be a nursing room and barrier-free toilet.

Meanwhile, the dual speed escalators and travellators at MRT stations are meant to meet the needs of children and the elderly. Escalators will be operated at 0.75m/s during peak hours and 0.50m/s during off-peak hours.

continue reading here : http://www.todayonline.com/singapore...s-mrt-stations

skyleon · #**304** 26-09-2016, 08:28 PM

Ngien Hoon Ping to take over as LTA CEO from Chew Men Leong

Posted 26 Sep 2016 17:37
Updated 26 Sep 2016 18:08

SINGAPORE: Ngien Hoon Ping will be appointed the new Chief Executive of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to take over from outgoing chief Chew Men Leong, who is leaving to join the private sector, the Ministry of Transport on Monday (Sep 26). The appointment takes effect from Nov 12.

Mr Ngien is currently Deputy Secretary (Performance) in the Ministry of Finance. In a news release, the Transport Ministry said that Mr Ngien will be appointed as CE-designate of LTA from Oct 31 October to Nov 11, concurrent to his present appointment.

Mr Ngien, 47, studied at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

continue reading here : http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/...g/3157072.html

I wonder how long he would last on the job .

sadfa · #**305** 26-09-2016, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyleon

Ngien Hoon Ping to take over as LTA CEO from Chew Men Leong

Posted 26 Sep 2016 17:37
Updated 26 Sep 2016 18:08

SINGAPORE: Ngien Hoon Ping will be appointed the new Chief Executive of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to take over from outgoing chief Chew Men Leong, who is leaving to join the private sector, the Ministry of Transport on Monday (Sep 26). The appointment takes effect from Nov 12.

Mr Ngien is currently Deputy Secretary (Performance) in the Ministry of Finance. In a news release, the Transport Ministry said that Mr Ngien will be appointed as CE-designate of LTA from Oct 31 October to Nov 11, concurrent to his present appointment.

Mr Ngien, 47, studied at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

continue reading here : http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/...g/3157072.html

I wonder how long he would last on the job .

In the first place who so stupid to pay one mil n above to hire this civil servant overseeing a fcuked up smrt?
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Exchange points stupid ma?

sadfa · #**306** 26-09-2016, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyleon

Coming soon: Nursing rooms at bus interchanges, MRT stations

Published: 12:35 PM, September 26, 2016

Updated: 12:56 PM, September 26, 2016

SINGAPORE — All new and upcoming bus interchanges and integrated transport hubs will have a standalone nursing room with diaper changing amenities and a wash basin, while rail lines are set to have dual speed escalators.

These are some of the new features to be introduced to cater to commuters’ various needs, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Monday (Sept 26), adding that it has studied the recommendations in the Public Transport Council’s Advisory Report released on Aug 1.

The bus interchanges and integrated transport hubs that will have a nursing room include those at Bukit Panjang, Outram, Sengkang, Shenton Way and Tampines. Existing bus interchanges developed from 2014, such as those at Bedok, Changi Business Park, Joo Koon, Woodlands and Yishun, already have nursing rooms.

All MRT stations along the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) and Circle Line 6 will also have family-friendly washrooms that have a diaper changing station, child-size toilet seat and barrier-free facilities, alongside the main toilets in the unpaid area. In the paid areas of interchange stations, there will be a nursing room and barrier-free toilet.

Meanwhile, the dual speed escalators and travellators at MRT stations are meant to meet the needs of children and the elderly. Escalators will be operated at 0.75m/s during peak hours and 0.50m/s during off-peak hours.

continue reading here : http://www.todayonline.com/singapore...s-mrt-stations

Fuck these cb la.

After all these years, come up with what should've been there years ago, n brag about it to distract stupid sporeans the most important thing, mrt reliability still NOT dealt with!
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Exchange points to distract ma?

sadfa · #**307** 26-09-2016, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyleon

SMRT submits bid for Bandung public rail project

Posted 26 Sep 2016 08:31
Updated 26 Sep 2016 11:49

SINGAPORE: Public transport operator SMRT, in consortium with Indonesian engineering firm T-Files Indonesia, has submitted a formal bid for the construction of a public rail project in Bandung, Indonesia, it said on Monday (Sep 26).

In a Singapore Exchange (SGX) filing, SMRT said the bid for the "Framework of Investment Construction of Corridor 1 Rail-Based Public Transportation and its Supporting Facilities in Bandung City" was submitted on Sep 9, the same date the tender closed.

The company said the award of the tender would be subject to agreement on the terms of the project, and that it had not received any notification on the outcome of the tender as of the date of the announcement. No agreement had been reached on any of the terms with regard to the construction and implementation of the project, SMRT added.

If the tender is awarded to the consortium, SMRT said it does not expect this development to have a material impact on its net tangible assets per share or earnings per share for the current financial year.

Local media outlets in Indonesia have reported that SMRT is in talks for the construction of the planned Light Rail Transport (LRT) in Bandung City, starting with Corridor 1 - a 10.15-kilometre route from Babakan Siliwangi to Leuwipanjang.

continue reading here : http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/...t/3155920.html

Sure or not SMRT should just concentrate on solving its own current problems . SMRT IS NOT capable of running another rail network service .

Knn. Buay paiseh!!

Smrt should take a close look at the mirror before doing something they're proven to b fcuked up in.
Why will smrt want to export their fcuked up ness to the whole world?

In the real world, local media n sporeans will alert indo media n indo media will instigate Indonesians to publicly protest n smrt have to back out. Cos who wants these fcukers who specialise in happily increasing their fares cos they need it. And core business fcuked up

But in spore, the petty garbagement will isa n sedition act anyone who do that

The most fucked up thing is smrt may reveal to the indo why mrt always break down to clinch the deal.
But they refuse to tell sporeans the real reason. Cos don't need to!
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Exchange points tell the truth ma?

skyleon · #**308** 26-09-2016, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sadfa

Knn. Buay paiseh!!

Smrt should take a close look at the mirror before doing something they're proven to b fcuked up in.
Why will smrt want to export their fcuked up ness to the whole world?

In the real world, local media n sporeans will alert indo media n indo media will instigate Indonesians to publicly protest n smrt have to back out. Cos who wants these fcukers who specialise in happily increasing their fares cos they need it. And core business fcuked up

But in spore, the petty garbagement will isa n sedition act anyone who do that

The most fucked up thing is smrt may reveal to the indo why mrt always break down to clinch the deal.
But they refuse to tell sporeans the real reason. Cos don't need to!

The Indos should look at SMRT service track record for the last 2 years then they will realise how many train " faults " SMRT have .

skyleon · #**309** 26-09-2016, 11:42 PM

SMRT convenes panel to review appeal by workers sacked over fatal accident

Posted 26 Sep 2016 22:33
Updated 26 Sep 2016 22:46

SINGAPORE: SMRT has convened a panel to review the appeal made by the two SMRT staff who lost their jobs over a fatal accident in Pasir Ris MRT station in March, the train operator announced on Monday (Sep 26).

The two SMRT staff received help from the National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU) in appealing their sacking.

In a media statement made jointly with NTWU on Monday, SMRT said: "In response to NTWU’s appeal pertaining to the dismissal of two staff related to the fatal rail accident on Mar 22, SMRT has convened an appeal panel comprising senior management from business units not from the Trains Group. The panel will review the appeal, and ensure fair and due process."

continue reading here : http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/...r/3157944.html

Lets see IF really NTWU helping the workers or not .

sadfa · #**310** 27-09-2016, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyleon

The Indos should look at SMRT service track record for the last 2 years then they will realise how many train " faults " SMRT have .

I strongly doubt they'll look at track record.

After they clinch the deal, they'll fcukin brag how this is international endorsement of how great they are. But actually the indos don't know / care how fcuked up they are.

I wonder if they cock up n lose money, will sporeans indirectly made to pay?
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Exchange points indirect ma?

skyleon · #**311** 28-09-2016, 07:58 AM

Late start for Bukit Panjang LRT on Wednesday morning due to track fault causing damage to trains

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Published 2 hours ago

Updated 3 min ago

SINGAPORE - Train service on the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) on Wednesday (Sept 28) morning started more than an hour later than scheduled due to a track fault that damaged 15 trains on Tuesday evening.

Operator SMRT first tweeted at 5.33am that commuters could expect a 30-minute delay due to the fault.

It added that free regular bus and bridging bus services had been made available.

It was only at 6.40am that SMRT announced that train service had commenced.

In an update on its Facebook page at 6.50am, SMRT said that the BPLRT would only be running six trains - half the usual number - during morning peak on Wednesday due to a track fault on Tuesday evening that had damaged the current collector devices on 15 trains.

"Free bus and bus bridging services are now serving commuters along the BPLRT route. Additional SMRT staff have also been deployed along affected stops to assist passengers," said the Facebook post.

continue reading here : http://www.straitstimes.com/singapor...to-power-fault

Well done SMRT on yet another service delivery breakdown .

It is obvious that Desmond Kuek and his management team should be sacked for being unable to deliver their basic service to the train commuters .

ChuL1uXiang · #**312** 28-09-2016, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sadfa

I strongly doubt they'll look at track record.

After they clinch the deal, they'll fcukin brag how this is international endorsement of how great they are. But actually the indos don't know / care how fcuked up they are.

I wonder if they cock up n lose money, will sporeans indirectly made to pay?
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Exchange points indirect ma?

What our garment have is $$$, pay ANOTHER $5 billion is nothing to them

skyleon · #**313** 28-09-2016, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuL1uXiang

What our garment have is $$$, pay ANOTHER $5 billion is nothing to them

Where does the money come from ?

skyleon · #**314** 28-09-2016, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sadfa

I strongly doubt they'll look at track record.

After they clinch the deal, they'll fcukin brag how this is international endorsement of how great they are. But actually the indos don't know / care how fcuked up they are.

I wonder if they cock up n lose money, will sporeans indirectly made to pay?

The Singaporeans sure will pay either directly or indirectly . Can't they realise that there is something seriously wrong with mrt ?

skyleon · #**315** 28-09-2016, 03:21 PM

Bukit Panjang LRT temporarily suspended as engineers carry out urgent inspections

Published 9 hours ago

Updated 24 min ago

Zhaki Abdullah

Caroline Chia

Lee Min Kok

Annabeth Leow

SINGAPORE - Services on the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) were temporarily suspended at noon on Wednesday (Sept 28) as engineers carried out "urgent inspections" following a track fault that crippled 15 trains the night before.

Bus services along the route are now running free of charge.

Service along the inner loop resumed at 1.20pm, according to rail operator SMRT, with four trains in operation. Inspections are still ongoing.

SMRT said that trains' current collector devices were damaged on Tuesday evening after moving over a damaged rail joint.

It added that engineering staff had worked through the night to assess and rectify the fault.

Although trains started running at 6.40am on Wednesday, a power trip occurred less than four hours later, with preliminary findings suggesting that the damage to the train cars might have affected other parts of the track.

continue reading here : http://www.straitstimes.com/singapor...to-power-fault

Clap clap clap well done SMRT . You never seemed to fail to amaze me. Can the commuters sue SMRT ? Will Desmond Kuek nd his management team be sacked ?