S & CC: A truly caring Govt?
I refer to the article “15 PAP town councils to increase service and conservancy charges from June 1” (Straits Times, Feb 17). I understand that…
$75 all-in airfare to $16,000 house, $1 clinic, $4 baby delivery?
I was in Langkawi from 12 to 15 February and spoke to about 10 people about life in general. In particular, I talked to a…
Chickens culling: Why take so long to tell us?
I refer to the article “Free-roaming chickens culled due to health and safety concerns, not noise: AVA” (Today, Feb 14). It states that “Following the…
Town councils’ controversies in history?
(Town Councils) Milestones & controversies I refer to the article “(Town Councils) Milestones & controversies” (Sunday Times, Feb 12). It states that “1990 – Amendments to the Town…
Employers should avoid penalising solely based on MC: So, what now?
Wield the stick when sick? I refer to the article “Wield the stick when sick? Some firms in Singapore give out carrots” (Sunday Times, Feb…
Public dental visits: No increase, but population up 1.5m?
I refer to the article “Not enough locally trained dentists in Singapore” (Straits Times, Feb 11). 75% of newly registered dentists trained overseas It states…
Milk powder fund’s link to making babies?
Milk power fund I refer to the article “$1.5 million fund for low-income parents to buy milk powder for children” (Straits Times, Feb 11). It…
TFR drop: Why don’t make babies?
Total Fertility Rate dipped to 1.20 I refer to the article “Singapore’s total fertility rate dipped to 1.20 in 2016” (Straits Times, Feb 11). It…
Record closure of private schools, but world renowned ones too?
I refer to the article “Private school closures in Singapore hit record high last year” (Straits Times, Feb 9). Record no. of private schools closed…
Turning up for work when crew feel unwell … poses a risk … to passengers?
SIA reassures cabin crew on medical leave system I refer to the article “SIA reassures cabin crew on medical leave system” (Straits Times, Feb 9)….