Finally. Finally. After so much forum debate. As to the gahmen taking the initiative to employ ex-convicts. So much for the campaigns. So much for talking. And look at this.

-Adapted from Straits Times Interactive-
Oct 24, 2005
A victim of his past after turning over a new leaf?

I HAVE a relative who recently applied for the post of relief teacher through the Ministry of Education (MOE) website.

He was rejected for the post and no reason was given. Hence, we came to our own conclusions.

As with most application forms, there is this question on criminal records. This relative of mine was once put in a prison school for two years for causing injury to others at the age of 16.

He regretted what he did and turned all his energy to good use. He achieved mostly As in the GCE O-level examinations as a private candidate and joined a polytechnic for a course in accounting and finance. He did so well there that his name was on the director's honour list.

But when it came to seeking a job as a relief teacher, turning over a new leaf and academic excellence seem to have cut no ice with the MOE.

If the reason for rejecting the application has something to do with his past, then would it not be contradictory to the purpose of the Yellow Ribbon Project introduced by the Government to give such people a second chance in life?

To acknowledge one's mistake and carry on with life takes a lot of courage and effort.

Powell Poo Jian Wei


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eh. mostly As and poly? sigh. not strong enough to bang gahmen.