MOM PR tender: Just be transparent lah?
We refer to the article “MOM hiring external PR experts to convey policies” (Straits Times, Nov 3). Hiring PR experts to “communicate manpower policies in…
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“No need degree” mystery solved?
Why “no need degree”? We have been wondering and trying for some time now to find the statistics to try to explain why the recent…
Jobs: Media can’t tell the difference between S’poreans and locals?
We refer to the article “Wage rise, but growth in productivity stalls” (Straits Times, Oct 29). Jobs: Highest level to Singaporeans? It states that “The…
Foreign labour policies are “balanced”?
We refer to the article “Hard-headed policies necessary to tackle challenges: Chuan-Jin” (Today, Oct 27). Foreign labour policies need to be “balanced”? It states that…
“Would be” foreign spouses not counted in foreign workers’ quota?
We refer to the article “New rules clear air for transnational marriages” (Straits Times, Oct 25). “Would be” foreign spouses can apply for LTVP It…
Civil service: Leading by example with no statistics?
We refer to the article “9 in 10 civil servants reaching retirement age offered re-employment: DPM Teo” (Channel NewsAsia, Oct 8). 9 in 10 offered…
25 reasons why productivity is low?
We refer to the article “Singapore’s productivity push a national effort, says PM Lee who meets flying robot waiter” (Straits Times, Oct 7). This consistent…
Workfare:Top-up $365 Medisave to get $214 cash?
Gavin (not his real name) is a self-employed 64 years old Singaporean. Qualified for $2,140 Workfare He was elated to receive a letter informing him…
Re-employment to 67: Full of holes?
We refer to the article “Re-employment age for Singapore’s public servants to be extended to 67 from Jan 2015” (Straits Times, Oct 3). Civil service extends…
Singapore protests: What else is driving tensions?
While Singapore protesters are angry about Singapore’s stance on electoral reform, other issues have led to tensions with the Government. Business and trade have benefited…