Increase social spending means more taxes?
I refer to the article “Social spending – where will money come from?” (Straits Times, Sep 4). How much total reserves? It states that “If…
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Easier to get jobs?
Published by The Online Citizen on September 7, 2012 By Leong Sze Hian – I refer to the article “More people finding jobs through CDC…
HDB: Bed bug furniture gone, but still no replacement?
Madam Ang (not her real name) is 57 years old, and works as a tea lady in an office. She stays in a 1-room HDB…
$1.1b to help transport operators: Not a single cent for the disabled?
I refer to the National Day Message. It states that “Singapore must be an inclusive society with a heart. We uphold meritocracy, to motivate everyone…
A statistical analysis of the Editorial “Tharman: Firms have difficulties finding S’porean workers. Really?”
I refer to the Editorial “Tharman: Firms have difficulties finding S’porean workers. Really?” (TR Emeritus, Aug 11). Yearbook of Statistics 2012 Let’s take a look…
Workfare: We want CPF, not cash?
I refer to the article “Many low-wage workers prefer cash plus CPF mix” (Straits Times, Aug 11). Only 14% prefer cash? It states that “Of…
GST offset’s objective met?
I refer to the GST Voucher cash payout. Help pay GST? We should keep in mind that the original purpose of the GST offset scheme…
Is Mendaki TTFS fully funded by Govt?
TTFS question in Parliament In response to my article “Give more funds to Mendaki”, (Jul 20), there is a posting on facebook – Mohamed Fairoz:…
Lowest income hardest hit by inflation, but not much affected as they own homes?
I refer to the article “Pace of inflation quickens again” (Today, Jul 24).http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120724-0000044/Pace-of-inflation-quickens-again Inflation increase to 5.3% It states that “Year-on-year, inflation last month was…
Give more funds to Mendaki
Published by The Online Citizen on July 20, 2012 By Leong Sze Hian- I refer to the articles “More aid for poor Chinese families to…