Budget “cash surplus” statistics has disappeared?
I refer to the article “SG surplus for this FY may hit $6.5 billion!” (TR Emeritus, Feb 18). Estimated $6.3b Budget surplus for the year…
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The alternative news in 1 day? (part 63) – 387,187 in poverty?
I refer to the article “Median household income rose to $7,870 last year, inequality down” (Straits Times, Feb 18). Real median household income rose 1.6%…
Job vacancy: Pharmaceuticals OTC Sales Executive
Hi Uncle Leong, How have you been? I understand from my dad that there are many job seekers from online citizen which you are…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 62) – Only 67% of TTFS Grant disbursed?
I refer to the article “More Malay students benefit from Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy after income criteria revised” (Channel NewsAsia, Feb 18). Students who qualified…
The alternative news in 1 day? (part 61) – Increase transport penalties?
I refer to the article “Maximum fine for rail disruptions raised to 10% of line’s annual fare revenue” (Straits Times, Feb 18). Increase in penalties…
Video: Pre-budget Forum 2014: Leong Sze Hian, Singapore from a human touch perspective
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The alternative news in 1 day? (part 60) – Age discrimination and negative wage growth last 12 years?
I refer to the article “Balance between local and foreign workers a “tricky issue”: Tan Chuan-Jin” (Straits Times, Feb 16). It states that “His priority…
How Can We Help Mr Lee Make Ends Meet?
thehearttruths Feb 17, 2014 http://thehearttruths.com/2014/02/17/how-can-we-help-mr-lee-make-ends-meet/ Mr Lee is a 60 year old Singaporean who has not been able work for a few years. He injured…
The alternative news in 1 day? (part 59) – Losing $313b of our CPF?
I refer to the article “Malaysian pension fund declares record payout” (Straits Times, Feb 17). Malaysia’s EPF paid 6.35% It states that “Malaysia’s pension fund has…
Video: How Much Tax Are Singaporean Really Paying? – Comparison with …
Showing a $1 Gesture of Support to Send Out a Strong Message: Singaporeans Want Our Budget Back The basic minimum costs of organising the Pre-Budget…