Politicians: What is “improper conduct”?
I refer to the report “Parliament Michael Palmer resigns over “grave mistake”” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 12). It states that “Mr Michael Palmer, Speaker of Singapore…
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SPP Financial Literacy Programme (4th Intake)
Strong financial literacy can mitigate the financial problems that many Singaporeans may encounter. In this programme launched by SPP Secretary-General Mr Chiam See Tong, we…
John Hopkins, UNSW and now Tisch: When will we ever learn?
I refer to the article “Tisch film school to close due to financial woes” (Straits Times, Nov 9). Tisch to close It states that “The…
NCMP Lina Chiam’s question discovers more new citizens last year?
NCMP Mrs Lina Chiam asked the following question in Parliament in May this year:- PERSONS GRANTED SINGAPORE CITIZENSHIP (BREAKDOWN IN FIGURES FOR PRS AND…
EP and PRs’ foreign spouses can apply for Letters of Consent?
Further to my article “Foreign spouses not counted for foreign worker quota/levy?” Laura Chen said in her letter “Please make immigration policies more pro-family” (Today,…
Each town council different, but raise charges together?
Published by The Online Citizen on October 3, 2012 By Leong Sze Hian – I refer to the Co-ordinating Secretary, 14 PAP Town Councils’ reply…
18 Ways to reduce the Income Gap
http://www.onesingapore.org/news/18-ways-to-reduce-the-income-gap/ By Leong Sze Hian With the gap between rich and poor widening, financial advisor and commentator Leong Sze Hian argues that new government policies…
JUST ASK: “Can my wife & I retire at 50 with $2-3 million?”
JUST ASK: “Can my wife & I retire at 50 with $2-3 million?” Written by The NextInsight Team Sunday, 30 September 2012 09:24 READER: MY…
Population: Relentless rise in foreigners continues?
I refer to the Department of Statistics’ Population Trends report, released on 28 September, 2012. Non-Singaporeans continue to grow in absolute numbers The number of…
Help VWOs in financial difficulty, not punish them
Help VWOs in financial difficulty, not punish them When a voluntary welfare organisation (VWO) is in financial difficulty, what it needs is more help, not…