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…
Jobs
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…
82,900 “locals” jobs – 50,000 new citizens and PRs?
Income data changed to citizens? Further to my article “Alternative news in 1 day? (part 85) – S-pass grew a whopping 13% in 2013?” (Mar…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 85) – S-pass grew a whopping 13% in 2013?
I refer to the article “Inflow of foreign workers slows, while more locals were employed in 2013” (Straits Times, Mar 14). Real median income grew…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 78) – Security guards’ $800 basic pay?
A special day to honour security guards? I refer to the article “Industry group wants day to honour security guards” (Straits Times, Mar 10). Shortage…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 77) – The whole world comes as tourists to look for jobs?
I refer to the article “Expat job-seekers taking their chances in Singapore” (Straits Times, Mar 10). The whole world comes as tourists to look for…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 75) – real total wage declined last 5 years?
I refer to the article “Govt can’t let up on efforts to boost pay” (Straits Times, Mar 8). Wage increase? It states that “The ministry…