NEA: ‘No’ Especially (to) Aljunied?
I am a resident in Aljunied Town Council (ATC). I was quite amused by the news report “Workers’ Party town council never granted permit to…
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S’poreans are not lifelong learners?
We refer to the article “Never too early or too late” to learn a new skill: DPM Tharman” (Straits Times, Oct 13). It states that…
Interview with Hong Kong protester
I met a 53 year old lady tourist (Ah Ling – not her real name) from Hong Kong in Toronto. She readily agreed to the…
NParks director was ultra vires?
I refer to the editorial “Permit for #Return Our CPF protest was revoked” (TR Emeritus, Oct 11). It states that “TR Emeritus (TRE) has confirmed…
25 reasons why productivity is low?
We refer to the article “Singapore’s productivity push a national effort, says PM Lee who meets flying robot waiter” (Straits Times, Oct 7). This consistent…
Reserves galore in everything?
We refer to the transcript of the NUSS 6oth anniversary lecture on 3 October. To keep promise – need to live within our means? It states that…
NUSS lecture: Putting the statistics to the rhetoric?
We refer to the transcript of the NUSS 6oth anniversary lecture on 3 October. HDB? It states that “We have been concentrating in recent years…
Singapore protests: What else is driving tensions?
While Singapore protesters are angry about Singapore’s stance on electoral reform, other issues have led to tensions with the Government. Business and trade have benefited…
$65 can pay 3 to 4 months’ utilities bills?
We refer to the article “$45m in utilities rebates for 800,000 households” (Straits Times, Oct 1). $45 can pay 2 months’ bills? It states that…
25% of grassroots leaders are PRs & new citizens?
May 26, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian I refer to the articles “More new immigrants to serve as grassroots leaders” (Channel NewsAsia, May 18) and…