Free movement of ASEAN PMETs?
We refer to the article “Iswaran: ASEAN deal won’t compromise SG job opportunities” (TR Emeritus, Apr 14). The influx of foreign workers may become a…
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Another study trip to improve ITE/Poly education?
We refer to the article “Longer stints in industry likely for ITE, poly students” (Straits Times, Apr 13). It states “The Aspire committee, which has…
Fees increase for lower classes in hospitals?
We refer to the article “2 public hospitals, SGH and KTPH, increase fees for emergency services” (Straits Times, Apr 12). A & E fees increase…
CPF returns are the lowest in the world?
Countries’ pension funds with the lowest historical returns? According to the study “Pension fund performance” (Antolin, P. 2008, OECD working papers) – the Czech Republic…
F&B workers: Low pay, long hours, declining real pay growth?
F & B workers have long hours? After writing “Alternative news in 1 day? (part 104) – F&B workers’ pay increase?” – SY Lee mentioned…
17Mar1988: The most significant debate ever in our Parliamentary history?
First and foremost – thanks very much to ES for sending the following to me. In the annals of Singapore’s Parliamentary debates – perhaps the…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 104) – F&B workers’ pay increase?
I refer to the article “Automation helps F&B firms dish out wage hikes” (Straits Times, Apr 8). It states that “The IGP (Inclusive Growth Programme…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 103) – Long delays at immigration?
I refer to the articles “ICA working on portable device to verify passports” and “ICA demonstrates how cruise passengers are swiftly ‘pre-cleared‘” (Straits Times, Apr 7)….
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 102) – NKF has 8 years’ reserves?
I refer to the article “NKF to get back to active fund-raising” (Sunday Times, Apr 6). Need to return to active fund-raising? It states that…
45% of university students are not Singaporeans?
I refer to the article “35% of NUS student population are foreigners” (TR Emeritus, Apr 5). It states that “However, the latest NUS Annual Report…