Pawners linked to casinos?
Posted by theonlinecitizen on January 2, 2012 2 ~by: Leong Sze Hian~ 2nd in the world for gambling losses? I refer to the article “Gambling: The biggest…
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Calls about financial aid on decline
Letter from Dr Benjamin Koh Director, ComCare and Social Support Division Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports Today Dec 31, 2011 We thank Mr…
1 in 3 PRs quit NS: How many still in S’pore?
Posted by theonlinecitizen on December 27, 2011 ~by: Leong Sze Hian~ I refer to the article “8,800 PRs served NS in last five years” (Straits…
More light on social assistance figures needed
Today Dec 26, 2011 I refer to the report “More calls to ComCare hotline” (Dec 16), on the spike in calls for social services over…
Inflation: 5.7% – How much more can Singaporeans take?
Posted by theonlinecitizen on December 25, 2011 ~by: Leong Sze Hian~ I refer to the article “Singapore’s inflation figures still higher than expected” (ST, Dec 24).Inflation in…
Rehiring terms
Straits Times Forum Dec 24, 2011 ‘Does this mean that 90 per cent of public sector officers will get a pay cut?’ MR LEONG…
How many Singaporeans have $131,000 in CPF at 55?
Dec 20th, 2011 @ 11:10 am › theonlinecitizen ~by: Leong Sze Hian~ I refer to the report “CPF keeps 4% Special and Medisave Account interest…
Real wage down 0.2 per cent
Posted by theonlinecitizen on December 15, 2011 ~by: Leong Sze Hian~ I refer to the report “S’pore sees strong employment growth in Q3″ (Channel NewsAsia). According to…
Review foreign labour policies
Straits Times Forum 10 December 2011 I APPLAUD the discontinuation of the Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate scheme, as it would lessen the competition for jobs…
Cool HDB or private property?
Dec 9th, 2011 @ 05:59 pm › theonlinecitizen by Leong Sze Hian/ I refer to the article “Home prices may fall 30%, say analysts” (ST,…