Alternative news in 1 day? (part 104) – F&B workers’ pay increase?
I refer to the article “Automation helps F&B firms dish out wage hikes” (Straits Times, Apr 8). It states that “The IGP (Inclusive Growth Programme…
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Alternative news in 1 day? (part 101) – Disappearing Singaporean professors?
I refer to the article “Wanted: Local talent in varsities” (Straits Times, Apr 5). Only 28% of professors are Singaporeans? It states that “The 2013…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 98) – Overseas Singaporean managers in demand back home?
I refer to the article “Overseas Singaporean managers in demand back home” (Straits Times, Apr 2). Hospitality sector eyeing 1,000 Singaporean managers overseas? It states…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 97) – Vanishing mid-level skilled workers?
I refer to the article “The case of the vanishing mid-level skilled worker” (Straits Times, Mar 29). Production craftsmen’s real pay dropped -11%? It states…
Ministry helping to recruit foreigners from overseas?
theonlinecitizen March 28, 2014 Ministry helping to recruit foreigners from overseas? By Leong Sze Hian It has been reported that voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) are…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 95) – Ministry goes overseas to help recruit foreigners?
I refer to the article “VWOs looking to hire social workers from Hong Kong & Taiwan” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 28). 14% of Health Ministry’s social…
Parliament: Interesting replies not reported in the media? (part 4)
I refer to the recent Parliamentary proceedings on 17 February, reported in Hansard. Replies not reported in media? I found some interesting replies to questions…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 91) – COI surprises?
I refer to the article “MOM: Workers told of rights even before coming here” (Straits Times, Mar 19). Surprise, surprise? It states that “Divisional director…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 89) – 30+% women back to work scheme?
I refer to the article “Social enterprise’s programme helps 155 women to go back to work” (Straits Times, Mar 20). More than half found jobs?…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 88) – 1 in 3 workers no pay rise?
I refer to the article ” Wage Credit Scheme: $800 million in pay subsidies for over 74,000 employers by March 31 ” (Straits Times, Mar…