Income inequality at its lowest since 2000: Really?
I refer to the article “Commentary: Active government oversight has reduced Singapore’s income inequality” (Channel NewsAsia, Jun 12). It states that “Economic data tells us…
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Latest statistics on the Protection from Harassment Act?
I refer to the article “Man fined for insulting public officer” (Straits Times, Jun 2). It states that “Pressed for details by a public officer…
Moneylenders’ loans increased by 87%?
I refer to the article “Plunge in number of people with unsecured loans as curbs take effect” (Straits Times, Jun 9). It states that “In…
Lim Chong Yah: On censorship, CPF, etc?
I refer to the article “Singapore should have minimum wage, says economist Lim Chong Yah” (Channel NewsAsia, Jun 10). It states that “Lim: In my…
Pink Dot ad removed: Against UN resolutions 2016, 14 & 11?
I refer to the article “ASAS asks Cathay to amend Pink Dot 2017 advertisement” (Jun 8). It states that “In a conversation with Marketing, an ASAS…
25 reasons why profit per employee contracted at annual rate of 9.5%?
I refer to Christian S. Pedersen’s article “Singapore’s productivity challenge” (Straits Times, Jun 8). It states that “Having expanded at an average of 7.7 per…
Highest salaries deter corruption?
I refer to the article “Every Singaporean plays role in fighting corruption: PM Lee” (Channel NewsAsia, Jun 6). It states that “Every Singaporean has a…
HDB Lease Buyback vs reverse mortgage?
I refer to the article “The safer way to release equity” (The Daily Telegraph, Jun 2). It states that “Always ask for a lifetime mortgage….
Speakers’ Corner is dead?
I refer to the article “Pink Dot 2017 to have barricades, ID checks by security personnel” (Channel NewsAsia, May 30). It states that “This year’s…
Milk powder, water: Need for independence?
I refer to the article “CCS findings on pricy milk powder hardly address the issue of why prices” (theonlinecitizen, May 29). Penalise the small flies?…