CHANGI airport group is planning to develop its low cost terminal facilities to new terminal 4. CAG advertised on ST for terminal design bidding to potential architect firms. The advertisement brought some controversy condition that severely upset local architectural firms. CAG clearly stated that "Only foreign firms need to apply". What does it mean? CAG is not recognizing the local talent pools and only intend to convince foreign famous Architects. Following the advertisement, CAG's CEO received a protesting letter from SIA (Singapore Institute of Architect) to show their displeasure with the advertisement. CAG was quick to response to avoid adverse effect from their apparent wrong movement in their latest stunt. They changed their mind and allowed local Architect firms to participate in the design competition.
Being foreign worker myself, I am just neutral in looking into the case. No wonder CAG invite purely to foreign famous firms as there is no room to make less quality design if Changi is to keep its edge against widely competitors from the regions as well as from the world. There are rising competition in term of cost and quality in the aviation sector. Look famous buildings in the lion city, most of them are the artwork of foreign Architect. The fact is that those buildings which is designed by famous Architect went well in the sale. For developer, it's easier to convince potential partner. I recently visited to Marina Bay Sand Casino and admired the brain behind the MBS Sand Building who is from Israel. I have read some comments made by locals on its opening day that it's completely different from those design they used to here. The visitors made comparison between Resort Sentosa World Casino and MBS's design to distinguish.
In brief, we, being foreign workers, always experience in the job advertisement that only S'porean or SPR need apply. We understand the feeling of locals but it's a little bit beyond enough. While government is doing the best, its people also need to play their part I think. It's too easy to point at government when things go against them. In fact, it's like a person's behavior who is not mature enough. Naturally, S'porean are given upperhand in all aspect of life. They can easily occupy a good life with very little effort. I am really surprise to see poor S'porean and can't imagine how do they become such situation amid good governance. Let it be. I shouldn't go further as I am just visitor here. May Singaporean able to get their wishes from the ruling party.
Being foreign worker myself, I am just neutral in looking into the case. No wonder CAG invite purely to foreign famous firms as there is no room to make less quality design if Changi is to keep its edge against widely competitors from the regions as well as from the world. There are rising competition in term of cost and quality in the aviation sector. Look famous buildings in the lion city, most of them are the artwork of foreign Architect. The fact is that those buildings which is designed by famous Architect went well in the sale. For developer, it's easier to convince potential partner. I recently visited to Marina Bay Sand Casino and admired the brain behind the MBS Sand Building who is from Israel. I have read some comments made by locals on its opening day that it's completely different from those design they used to here. The visitors made comparison between Resort Sentosa World Casino and MBS's design to distinguish.
In brief, we, being foreign workers, always experience in the job advertisement that only S'porean or SPR need apply. We understand the feeling of locals but it's a little bit beyond enough. While government is doing the best, its people also need to play their part I think. It's too easy to point at government when things go against them. In fact, it's like a person's behavior who is not mature enough. Naturally, S'porean are given upperhand in all aspect of life. They can easily occupy a good life with very little effort. I am really surprise to see poor S'porean and can't imagine how do they become such situation amid good governance. Let it be. I shouldn't go further as I am just visitor here. May Singaporean able to get their wishes from the ruling party.
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