Highlights of the Debate on the MND Town Council Review Report
theonlinecitizen May 14, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian Ministerial statement MND Minister and PAP Chairman, Khaw Boon Wan delivered a 28 minute Ministerial Statement which…
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Revisiting questions on AIM?
theonlinecitizen May 12, 2013 Leong Sze Hian As Parliament shall be debating the AIM Review Report immediately following the Ministerial Statement on the same subject…
Could there have been no debate in Parliament on AIM?
theonlinecitizen May 11, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian I refer to the article “WP adjournment motion on town councils inadmissible” (Singapolitics, May 9). Adjournment motion inadmissible?…
AIM Review Report: So everything was OK?
theonlinecitizen May 03, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian I refer to the articles “AIM deal given all clear: MND review” (Today, May 3) and “MND review:…
Pulau Ubin: Rent will increase at 35% p.a.?
I refer to the article “Pulau Ubin will remain in “rustic state” but residents will have to pay rent” (Straits Times, Apr 17). Have to…
The unofficial history of the poor in S’pore? (Part 1)
I refer to the article “Initiative to aid HDB residents settle arrears” (My Paper, Apr 15). Someone asked me recently how to we define poverty…
HDB: Downgrade or Lease buyback? Worse off by $700k?
I refer to the article “Lease buyback scheme leaves retiree $130k richer” (Sunday Times, Apr 14). Lease buyback? It states that “His flat, which he…
HDB: $2b drop to $1b deficit?
I refer to the articles “HDB will be the price-setter: Khaw” (Straits Times, Apr 13). $1b deficit? It states that “HDB pays market rate for…
HDB BTO prices stabilised: Really – 3-room increased 25%?
I refer to the articles “BTO flat prices stabilised: Khaw” (Straits Times, Apr 9) and “BTO flat prices have stabilised, says Khaw” (Channel NewsAsia, Apr…
Hooray!: No more HDB/CPF Housing Withdrawal Limits?
I refer to the article “DBS targets HDB flat buyers with new home loan” (Straits Times, Apr 1). No more Housing Withdrawal Limits? When I…