ERP: Not IU or stored card error, but gantry scanning error?
ERP IU error? A letter was received from the Land Transport Authority dated 3 March, 2014, which said “We would like to inform you that…
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Alternative news in 1 day? (part 92) – Childcare fees up more than subsidy?
I refer to the article “Childcare fee hike last year highest in at least 8 years” (Straits Times, Mar 24). Childcare fees increased 11%? It…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 91) – COI surprises?
I refer to the article “MOM: Workers told of rights even before coming here” (Straits Times, Mar 19). Surprise, surprise? It states that “Divisional director…
Alternative news in 1 day? (Part 90) – University tuition fees increase 300%?
I refer to the article “How much more the 2014-15 university intake will pay” (Today, Mar 21). University fees up as much as 7.9%? It…
Singapore’s crony capitalism a recipe for disaster
TR Emeritus Mar 20, 2014 http://www.tremeritus.com/2014/03/20/singapores-crony-capitalism-a-recipe-for-disaster/ The Economist has ranked Singapore 5th on the crony-capitalism index. According to The Economist, Singapore is the 5th most…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 89) – 30+% women back to work scheme?
I refer to the article “Social enterprise’s programme helps 155 women to go back to work” (Straits Times, Mar 20). More than half found jobs?…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 88) – 1 in 3 workers no pay rise?
I refer to the article ” Wage Credit Scheme: $800 million in pay subsidies for over 74,000 employers by March 31 ” (Straits Times, Mar…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 87) – “Massive compassion deficit” because … ?
I refer to the articles “Is there a ‘massive compassion deficit’ in Singapore?” and “PM Lee on BBC article about compassion: Good reminder to be…
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…
82,900 “locals” jobs – 50,000 new citizens and PRs?
Income data changed to citizens? Further to my article “Alternative news in 1 day? (part 85) – S-pass grew a whopping 13% in 2013?” (Mar…