Medifund helped over 0.5m patients?
I refer to the article “Medifund supported more than half a million needy patients in 2012” (Straits Times, Feb 23). It states that “Medifund supported…
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Elderly don’t have to worry about healthcare?
I refer to the article “Seniors ‘need not worry’ about affordability of healthcare” (Today, Jan 24). It states that “Mr Gan assured that “senior citizens…
9 statistics relating to election promises?
I refer to the article “PAP leaders: govt is delivering on ge promises” (Straits Times, Jan 19). It states that “In housing, transport, education and…
Healthcare: Another review or urgent action!
I refer to the article “Major review to keep health care affordable“, (Straits Times, Dec 28). Review next year It states that “The Ministry of…
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…
Hospital charity funds to help needy patients
I refer to the NUH Patientcare Charity Fund’s annual report for the financial year ended 31 March 2011. 17% spent in the year According to…
Parliament: Replies that never answer the question?
I refer to the report “Cleaning fees raised at nine hawker centres” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 14). http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1237130/1/.html Cleaners pay increased? Don’t know? It states that…
MediShield: Deductibles increased by 5 times historically for elderly?
l refer to the report “MediShield deductibles up from next March” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 12). http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1236734/1/.html Deductible up to $2,000 It states that “Class B2…
Social welfare per capita: Hong Kong spends 76% more than Singapore?
I refer to the article “HK commission to tackle poverty” (Straits Times, Nov 10). Singapore’s social welfare spending $2.13b According to the Revenue and Expenditure…