Postmortem of Punggol-East by-election
How not to run an election campaign? Snap by-election? The decision to hold a snap by-election, on hindsight may have backfired, The outcome has shown…
Politics
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…
‘Property cooling’ or ‘Political heating’ measures?
I refer to the article “Govt announces new property cooling measures” (Todayonline, Jan 11). The link to the joint press release by the three Ministries…
MND reviews TCs that it administers under the TC Act?
I refer to the report “PM Lee directs MND to fully review AIM transaction” (Channel NewsAsia, Jan 8). This is a move which I think…
Interesting extracts from available AIM’s financial statements
Accumulated losses of ($25,916) and ($59,043) in 2000 and 1999 Net loss of ($706) in 1999 Net profits after tax of $33,127 in 2000 Total…
Interesting extracts from AIM’s incorporation M & A
(26) To grant pensions or gratuities to any past or serving directors, officers, or employees of the Company or to the relations, connections, or dependents…
Town councils’ software statement: ‘Full of holes’?
I refer to the report “No basis to suggest AIM transaction improper to town councils, says Teo Ho Pin” (Channel NewsAsia, Jan 2). According to…
What has Aljunied-Hougang TC’s IT system got to do with Changi airport?
I refer to the report “Aljunied-Hougang town council could have asked for service extension: IT firm” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 17). It states that “Last Friday,…
Politicians: What is “improper conduct”?
I refer to the report “Parliament Michael Palmer resigns over “grave mistake”” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 12). It states that “Mr Michael Palmer, Speaker of Singapore…
Parliament: Replies that never answer the question? (Act 3)
I refer to the article “So, what’s the true cost of casinos?” (Straits Times, Nov 17). How many visit casinos? It states that “Yesterday, the…