Parliamentary replies: Non sequitur?
We refer to the article “Poorest households spend S$801 more than they earn each month: MTI” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 4). Reply: Bottom 25% when question…
Welfare
NKF: $289m reserves & $6.6m surplus for the year
We refer to the article “Revitalised NKF ready to come out of ‘tortoise shell’” (Straits Times, Oct 27). It states that “The controversy took a…
Pocket Money Fund: How much reserves?
We refer to the article “Needy students to get close to $8 million this year under ST School Pocket Money Fund” (Straits Times, Oct 2)….
Lowest Govt spending in the world?
We refer to the articles “Telco fines channelled to help more poor households get broadband, computers” (Straits Times, Sep 28) and “PAP Community Foundation moving…
ComCare: Needy up 116%, but funding dropped?
72,000 needy families? We refer to the article “72,000 needy Singaporeans and families got ComCare assistance in 2013” (Straits Times, Sep 11). It states that…
Budget 2014: What it “really” means for you?
Budget 2014 booklet? We refer to the booklet “Budget 2014 – What it means for you and your family” which is being distributed to every…
Lower-income may double their Toto bets? $3.8b surplus?
We refer to the article “Larger jackpot with more prizes for TOTO from Oct 7” (Channel NewsAsia, Aug 28). Betting amount increase 100%? It states…
“5 Points” plan to mend “Loosening ties between people and Govt”?
We refer to the article “People and government must pull together as a family: ESM Goh” (Sunday Times, Aug 17). “Loosening ties between people and…
CPF graffiti culprit got counselling, help?
We refer to the article “CPF graffiti culprit jailed 4 weeks” (Straits Times, Jun 24). Homeless since 2003? It states that “he had been picking…
Update: Stroke patient with primary 5 son & wife – total income $1,040 struggles?
We would like to thank the about 30 people who have contacted us, to offer various assistance to Jimmy (not his real name) and his…