NTUC offers 15 PMET job openings?: Latest statistical highlights
I refer to the report “NTUC looks to provide more job opportunities for mature PMEs” (Channel NewsAsia, Jul 22). It states that “Singapore’s labour movement…
Population feedback: What statistics are missing?
I refer to the Issues Paper, Our Population Our Future, July 2012, published by the National Population and Talent Division of the Prime Minister’s Office,…
Town council: $4.38m surplus – still increase fees?
I refer to the articles “Municipal charges to go up at HDB estates managed by 7 town councils” (Straits Times, Jul 28) and “7 town…
Only 45% of hotel workers are locals?
I refer to the article “NTUC to boost hotel staff wages” (Straits Times, Jul 25). It states that “(NTUC) unveiled a progressive wage framework that…
Why increase fees of local students?
Today From Leong Sze Hian 04:45 AM Jul 25, 2012 School fees for students who are permanent residents (PRs) and international students in government and…
Lowest income hardest hit by inflation, but not much affected as they own homes?
I refer to the article “Pace of inflation quickens again” (Today, Jul 24).http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120724-0000044/Pace-of-inflation-quickens-again Inflation increase to 5.3% It states that “Year-on-year, inflation last month was…
Attacking Tan Jee Say again – why? (Part 2)
I refer to the article “Tan Jee Say faces eviction from Orchard Road base” (Straits Times, Jul 21). Tan Jee Say is not a director…
Attacking Tan Jee Say again – why?
Attacking Tan Jee Say again – why? I refer to the article “Tan Jee Say faces eviction from Orchard Road base” (Straits Times, Jul 21)….
Give more funds to Mendaki
Published by The Online Citizen on July 20, 2012 By Leong Sze Hian- I refer to the articles “More aid for poor Chinese families to…
Funny survey on Re-employment?
I refer to the reports “More private firms allow local employees to work beyond 62” (ST, Jul 20) http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_824312.html and “Nearly all local employees retiring…