SPOR: 259,040 new PRs granted last 5 years, but more than 86,730 gave up?
I refer to the report “Real growth in household incomes over past 5 years despite higher inflation: MOF” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 26). Real incomes have…
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Town councils’ report: More cash-strapped families in opposition wards?
I refer to the report “Town councils graded on corporate governance in new report card” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 15). Only Aljunied-Hougang failed S & CC…
An old article on HDB: HDB Annual Report : Deficit has doubled – really?
Published by The Online Citizen on November 3, 2009 Leong Sze Hian >> TOC Columnists ACCORDING TO the Housing Development Board’s annual report, the deficit…
HDB rentals up 10%, but property tax up 118%?
I refer to the report “Property tax rebate for most HDB flat owners” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 27). One-off rebate? It states that “For a majority…
An analysis of the SDP Housing Plan
I refer to the Singapore Democratic Party’s (SDP) launch of their paper “Housing A Nation: Holistic Policies For Affordable Homes”, on 4 November. Non Open-Market…
Video: SPP Financial Literacy Awareness Programme (2nd Intake)
Why so afraid of “Human Rights”? (Part 1)
I refer to the article “SMU pulls plug on human rights centre” (Today, Nov 3). It states that “Sources told TODAY that the setting up…
Family breakups due to housing problems, or the other way round?
I refer to the article “PM Lee: Many housing problems due to family breakups” (TR Emeritus, Oct 25). It states that “A fair share were…
HDB supply: Forgot about new citizens?
I refer to the article “Strong demand for housing likely to continue: Khaw” (Channel NewsAsia, Oct 15). Enough new flats? It states that “Mr Khaw said:…
30,000 HDB flats managed by private operators?
I refer to the HDB’s reply “One SERS block set aside for needy” (Today, Sep 18) to Edmund Lim’s letter “HDB can help house homeless”…