Proof that HDB flats were “subsidised”?
I refer to the article “Why HDB flat owners are in no hurry to sell” (Straits Times, Mar 12). My favourite insider ES sent me…
Most elderly work as cleaners, labourers, operators, service/sales workers?
More working past 65 I refer to the article “More in Singapore remaining in workforce past 65” (Straits Times, Mar 7). 98% who continued working…
Jobs Bank: Transparency, real-time updates?
Govt to strengthen job information I refer to the article “Govt to look into doing more to strengthen job market information” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 5)….
HDB BTO price up 115% vs resale price index up 40%?
Big thank you to ES My favourite insider ES sent me some data on HDB prices in 1996. 1996 Toa Payoh 4-room $223,400? The Average…
Graduates real starting pay decreased 5% last 8 years?
Higher starting salaries for graduates I refer to the article “Higher starting salaries for local fresh graduates in 2015: Survey” (Channel News Asia, Mar 2)….
HDB BTO price up 43%, resale price up 16%?
February HDB BTO launch I refer to the HDB’s BTO launch in February. Sengkang 3-room increased 43%? The cheapest 3-room flat in Sengkang increased by…
6 poor families get so little ComCare assistance?
I refer to the article “The faces behind the aid figures” (Sunday Times, Feb 28). It states that “Two months ago, the Government for the…
HDB 1 & 2-room flats % share increase every year?
Biggest rise in household income for poorer families I refer to the article “Household income up, with biggest rise for poorer families” (Straits Times, Feb…
NTUC: Lead by breaking down workers’ statistics?
NTUC’s Budget proposals I refer to the article “NTUC submits Budget proposals” (Straits Times, Feb 26). Distinguish between companies that are committed to hiring Singaporeans…
Direct school admission: Everybody decline to give statistics?
60% direct school admission live in HDB I refer to the article “Fairly diverse group gains direct school admission, about 60% live in HDB flats:…