Alternative news in 1 day? (part 82) – Hospital beds increased 30 or decreased 10%?
I refer to the article “Singapore Budget 2014: Hospital bed crunch comes under fire” (Straits Times, Mar 12). It states that “Responding, Health Minister Gan…
Healthcare
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 81): Affordable MediShield Life?
I refer to the article “Singapore Budget 2014: Gan spells out how Medishield Life premiums to stay affordable” (Straits Times, Mar 12). Same or lower…
I am part-time, I don’t know anything?: Untrained, no experience clinic assistants $7 an hour?
Good service and improving service quality? I refer to the article “Changing norms about good service and improving service quality will take time ..” (Straits…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 72) – S’pore falls 13 places in retirement index?
I refer to the article “S’pore no longer one of best 30 places for retirees” (Straits Times, Mar 2). S’pore drops 13 places? It states…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 71) – Increase MediShield Life premiums?
I refer to the article “Review panel recommends significant enhancements for MediShield Life” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 2). Increase in MediShield Life premiums shared by the…
Latest statistics indicate Govt continues to not spend a single cent on healthcare & CPF?
Not spending a single cent on healthcare and CPF? The recently published CPF statistics by the CPF Board and the Budget expenditure (revised for FY2013)…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 70) – $1.3b MediShield “excess premiums” last 6 years?
I refer to the article “Circle of trust in welfare system: Is S’pore ready” and Dr Yik Keng Yeong’s letter “MediShield Life must be stringently…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 67) – Healthcare is greatest concern in retirement?
I refer to the article “Lack of money for medical bills tops Singaporeans’ retirement fears: Nielsen survey” (Straits Times, Feb 25). It states that “Singaporeans’…
2 elderly gentleman talking about posters at a bus stop?
I was at a bus stop and overheard 2 elderly gentleman talking – (Something along the lines of:-) A: “Wah so many posters – I…
Pre-Budget 2014 Forum: FACTS You Need To Know About Singapore’s Finances
The Real Singapore http://therealsingapore.com/content/facts-you-need-know-about-singapore%E2%80%99s-finances Feb 25, 2014 Two Saturdays ago, we had a Pre-Budget 2014 Forum at the TKP Conference Centre. The forum was held…