Water: Other countries – losses, S’pore – profits?
The debate on the water price increase continues? With the ongoing debate and discussion on the increase in water prices, and arguably almost daily statements…
Water: Can’t tell you because of “commercial sensitivities”?
I refer to the article “Counter-intuitive to give rebates for saving water: Masagos” (Channel NewAsia, Mar 1). It states that “On Wednesday, fellow WP MP…
Worse dictator in the world keeps coming to S’pore?
I refer to the article “Zimbabwe’s Mugabe flies to Singapore for medical checks” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 2). It states that “HARARE: Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe…
Water: Priced right because “a critical asset” – don’t make sense?
I refer to the article “Water a critical asset that must be priced right, say ministers” (Straits Times, Mar 2). It states that “Water is…
BBC Hardtalk: “People would be saying terrible things about their government”?
I refer to the Prime Minister’s interview on the BBC Hardtalk programme. Media reports have reported the following: “If (Singapore) was such a miserable place,…
Budget Cash Surplus 2005-14: $190b – MPs call for fiscal prudence?
Budget: Need for fiscal prudence I refer to the article “Budget 2017: Need for fiscal prudence, even as Govt helps workers and businesses, say MPs”…
SIP: Were S’poreans ever told how much we lost?
I refer to the article “Singapore, China ink pacts on Suzhou Industrial Park, Tianjin Eco-city and other bilateral projects” (Straits Times, Feb 27). It states…
Video: Budget protest Hong Lim Park 25.2.2017
PUB makes profits thanks to govt grants: Illogical?
PUB makes a profit thanks only to govt grants I refer to the article “PUB makes a profit thanks only to govt grants: Maliki” (Straits…
“Water” Editorial underscores 154th Press Freedom ranking?
I refer to the editorial “Ensuring water supply never ends” and the article “On the actual impact of the hike, and telling it like it…