Parliament: Interesting replies not reported in the media? (part 1)
26 March, 2014 By Leong Sze Hian I refer to the recent Parliamentary proceedings reported in Hansard. Replies not reported in media? I found some…
Welfare
Parliament: Replies that never answer the question?
Parliamentary Proceedings (Hansard) MINISTRY OF SOCIAL AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (Committee of Supply) 13, March, 2014 Dr Lily Neo (Tanjong Pagar):On my second clarification, the…
No accountability of public funds used by Temasek Holdings for philanthropic activities
theonlinecitizen March 26, 2014 No accountability of public funds used by Temasek Holdings for philanthropic activities By Leong Sze Hian Temasek Holdings announced on…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 93) – Temasek Foundation helps S’poreans?
I refer to the article “Temasek commemorates 40th anniversary with S$40m fund for emergencies” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 24). $40m fund on 40th anniversary? It states…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 86) – Community Chest real donations down 28% – Tote Board’s accumulated surplus $3.8b?
I refer to the article “Welfare needs soar, but not giving” (Straits Times, Mar 16). Welfare needs soar, real donations dropped 28%? It states that…
Difficult to help those needy with other reasons
theonlinecitizen Mar 14, 2014 Difficult to help those needy with other reasons by Leong Sze Hian Minister of Social and Famil Development, Chan Chun Sing…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 84) – Every “needy” media story is followed up?
I refer to the article “Singapore Budget 2014: Every case of needy persons in media followed up on, says Chan Chun Sing” (Straits Times, Mar…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 83): 30% of households spend more than earnings?
I refer to the article “Ministry takes issue with don’s study on affordability” (Straits Times, Mar 12). Bottom 30% households spend more than they earn?…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 76) – Needy families apply for 1-time $50 voucher?
I refer to the article “Community voucher scheme for low-income families rolled out at Pasir Ris West” (Straits Tines, Mar 9). New voucher scheme launched?…
Pre-Budget 2014 Forum: FACTS You Need To Know About Singapore’s Finances
The Real Singapore http://therealsingapore.com/content/facts-you-need-know-about-singapore%E2%80%99s-finances Feb 25, 2014 Two Saturdays ago, we had a Pre-Budget 2014 Forum at the TKP Conference Centre. The forum was held…