Alternative news in 1 day? (part 101) – Disappearing Singaporean professors?
I refer to the article “Wanted: Local talent in varsities” (Straits Times, Apr 5). Only 28% of professors are Singaporeans? It states that “The 2013…
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Alternative news in 1 day? (part 100) – Fines that you end up paying?
I refer to the article “Telco fines to be used to help needy go digital” (Straits Times, Apr 4). Telco fines to help needy? It…
CPF and HDB: How much do Singaporeans lose?
I refer to Roy Nerng’s article on our CPF and HDB system (Apr 2). It states thst ” Do you know that if you had…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 99) – Give money that can’t use?
I refer to the Ministry of Education’s reply “Use of funds to repay CPF education loans under review” (Straits Times Forum, Apr 3) to Mr…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 98) – Overseas Singaporean managers in demand back home?
I refer to the article “Overseas Singaporean managers in demand back home” (Straits Times, Apr 2). Hospitality sector eyeing 1,000 Singaporean managers overseas? It states…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 97) – Vanishing mid-level skilled workers?
I refer to the article “The case of the vanishing mid-level skilled worker” (Straits Times, Mar 29). Production craftsmen’s real pay dropped -11%? It states…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 96) – $500m education spending on non-citizens p.a.?
I refer to the article “Local universities to offer 1,000 more places this year” (Straits Times, Mar 28). 1,000 more university places? It states that…
Ministry helping to recruit foreigners from overseas?
theonlinecitizen March 28, 2014 Ministry helping to recruit foreigners from overseas? By Leong Sze Hian It has been reported that voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) are…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 95) – Ministry goes overseas to help recruit foreigners?
I refer to the article “VWOs looking to hire social workers from Hong Kong & Taiwan” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 28). 14% of Health Ministry’s social…
Parliament: Interesting replies not reported in the media? (part 6)
I refer to the recent Parliamentary proceedings on 17 February, reported in Hansard. Replies not reported in media? I found some interesting replies to questions…