HDB Lease Buyback vs Taiwan’s?
I refer to the article “‘Home for annuity’ scheme for single, aged Taiwanese” (Straits Times, Mar 18). Taiwan life annuity It states that “A 70-year-old…
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“Govt will become more transparent”?
I refer to the article “Govt will need to be more open, says PM”. (Sunday Times, Mar 17) Become more transparent? It states that “the…
Cleaners’ pay: Wait “till kingdom come”?
I refer to the article “New licensing rule to raise standards of cleaning firms” (Straits Times, Mar 13). Licensing of cleaning firms? It states that…
2012: How many jobs went to Singaporeans?
I refer to the article “Report findings show local employment rose faster in 2012” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 15). Locals’ employment increased? According to the Ministry…
AIM saga drags on – Tender $16.8 to $31.5m?
I refer to the article “three firms bid for PAP town councils IT contract” (Straits Times, Mar 13). Tender bids $16.8 to $31.5m? It states…
GIC: Can’t give returns in S$ to avoid confusion?
I refer to the article “GIC reports use nominal return in US dollars to avoid confusion: Josephine Teo” (Straits Times, Mar 13). US$ only to…
Healthcare: Waking up slowly from years of slumber?
I refer to the article “Review of healthcare financing will involve fundamental shifts: Health Minister” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar12). No more Medisave admin fee? It states…
Replies in Parliament: Meaningless without statistics?
I refer to the article “JTC gradually phasing out scheme for housing foreigners: Lee Yi Shyan” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 12). Public housing rent to foreigners…
Hospitals: 80% of patients pay less than $100?
According to an article in Zao Bao (Mar 11), 80 per cent of hospital patients in Class C and B2 pay less than $100 of…
India-Singapore CECA: 127 professionals can come for up to a year? (Part 2)
After writing “India-Singapore CECA: 127 professionals can come for up to a year?” (Mar 9), a reader sent me the link to the the paper,…