Each HDB flat lose $700,000 – Enhanced Lease Buy-back?
We refer to the article “Unlocking the value of homes for the elderly” (Channel NewsAsia, Aug 15). Enhanced Lease Buy-back? It states that “At the…
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CPF: The propaganda continues?
We refer to the article “Permanent top-ups, greater flexibility for investment suggested for CPF system” (Channel NewsAsia, Aug 14). Less than 30% met Minimum Sum? It…
Productivity will get better? Workfare helps?
We refer to the article “Productivity dismal but set to get better: Report” (Straits Times, Aug 13). Productivity only 0.2% per year? It states that…
Celebrating real income increase?
We refer to the article “Income gap down, but transport remains a concern: MOF review” (Channel NewsAsia, Aug 8) Real income increased 6% last 5 years?…
GIC report still leaves questions unanswered?
We refer to the article “GIC reports annualised real return of 4.1%” (Channel NewsAsia, Aug 2). 4.1% real returns for 20 years looks low, but…
95% of jobs growth went to foreigners?
I refer to the article “Unemployment rates in Q2 hold steady amid tight labour market: MOM” (Channel NewsAsia, Jul 31). Only Singaporeans unemployment rate increase?…
97% of “no $10” ATMs belong to 1 bank?
I refer to the article “Customers annoyed over more ATMs dispensing only $50 notes” (Straits Times, Jul 30). Cannot tell you how many “No $10”…
CPF do 10 year study cost 10s of millions?
I refer to the article “CPF launches study to quiz 25,000 residents on health and retirement needs” (Straits Times, Jul 30). Considering study since early…
1 in 3 divorce?
I refer to the Department of Statistics’ Statistics on Marriages and Divorces 2013, released on 28 July. The total divorces for 2013 was 7,525. Since…
“CPF can use for housing after 55” trap?
CPF & YOU I refer to the newspaper advertisement CPF & YOU – “Can we still use our CPF monies to service our housing loans…