Parliament: Replies that never answer the question? (Act 2)
I refer to the report “ERP: More downs than ups” (Straits Times, Nov 16). 8 times up, 11 times down It states that “Believe it…
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Retirement study: High IRR?
I refer to the report “Prudent housing choices ensure enough CPF savings for retirement: survey” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 14). http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1237171/1/.html It states that “And men…
Parliament: Replies that never answer the question?
I refer to the report “Cleaning fees raised at nine hawker centres” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 14). http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1237130/1/.html Cleaners pay increased? Don’t know? It states that…
National (or Foreign) Population and Talent Division?
I refer to the article “Some 150,000 more foreigners may be needed by 2030” (Straits Times, Nov 13). It states that “The National Population and…
MediShield: Deductibles increased by 5 times historically for elderly?
l refer to the report “MediShield deductibles up from next March” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 12). http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1236734/1/.html Deductible up to $2,000 It states that “Class B2…
Needy gets 24 cents of every dollar spent?
I refer to the article “One-stop welfare hub at mall” (Straits Times, Nov 11). Enhance delivery of welfare or amount of welfare? Of late, there…
Social welfare per capita: Hong Kong spends 76% more than Singapore?
I refer to the article “HK commission to tackle poverty” (Straits Times, Nov 10). Singapore’s social welfare spending $2.13b According to the Revenue and Expenditure…
Protect PMETs from employers?
I refer to the article “NTUC wants Employment Act to cover PMEs, more workers” (Straits Times, Nov 9). It states that “NTUC wants at least…
Jobs: Great stories of 1 worker only?
I refer to the article “$13m fund to help workers upgrade their skills” (Straits Times, Nov 8). Pay increase to $1,750 after 35 years? It states…
Premium Employment Pass: Was only $34,000?
I refer to the article “MOM tightens criteria for premium employment passes” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 7). It states that “Starting next month, foreign professionals applying…