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We refer to the article “Median household income rose to $7,870 last year, inequality down” (Straits Times, Feb 19). Govt transfers reduce the Gini? It…




New year wish for 2014

Leading by example? – Employ Singaporeans first? The Government should lead by example, by employing Singaporeans only. As existing jobs become vacancies, only Singaporeans should…




The alternative news in 1 day? (part 4)

The Real Singapore Dec 8, 2013 http://therealsingapore.com/content/alternative-news-1-day I refer to the article “Ex-construction worker turned boss wins top entrepreneur award” (Straits Times, Dec 5). $13…


3 reports on protecting workers’ rights: Really?

TR Emeritus Nov 26, 2013 http://www.tremeritus.com/2013/11/26/3-reports-on-protecting-workers-rights-really/ Champion workers’ rights? I refer to the article “Why I champion workers’ rights: Halimah Yacob” (Straits Times, Nov 26)….


Lessons on how not to “lose face”?

Here’s how not to “lose face”! web sites kenna attacked just say “planned maintenance”? Threaten to sue citizen for defamation! Then settle without citizen having…