S’pore least transparent in the world for govt spending?
I refer to the article “S’pore can afford to be more open in sharing data” (Straits Times, Dec 11). It states that “Singapore ranks 63rd…
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11,955 prisoners released, 11,595 admitted in 2014?
I refer to the article “Silent screams” (The Economist, Dec 3). S’pore 2nd highest inmates per 100,000 population? The chart shows that Singapore, at about…
National Gallery Singapore: National Grouch Shame?
9 & 11 year olds’ “exihibition” canned? I refer to the article “Family art collective pulls out show in National Gallery S’pore after ‘miscommunication’” (Today,…
Recividism 9 year high: Govt hire ex-offenders?
Govt should start hiring ex-offenders I refer to the article “‘The Govt should start hiring ex-offenders themselves’: Benny Se Teo” (Channel NewsAsia, Oct 17). It…
‘Missed’ debt payments at all time high?
Consumers’ outstanding unsecured debt continues to rise I refer to the article “Consumers’ outstanding unsecured debt continues to rise: CBS” (Channel NewsAsia, Oct 5). It…
Strange things are happening: Non sequitur?
I refer to the article “CPF interest rates to remain unchanged” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 25). Strange things unique to Singapore continue? It states that “The…
Aljunied transferred $20.5m to TIP fund?
A big “thank you” to ES Further to my article “Town councils: Transparency & accountability? – Aljunied had $5.5m surplus in 2011?” (Nov 21) –…
Give back to society, giving our people a better life has worked for the last 60 years?
I refer to the articles “Seize opportunities, but remember to give back to society: Chan Chun Sing” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 22) and “PAP reaffirms commitment…
Parliament: More replies that don’t answer the question?
We refer to the article “Record number of questions, answers in Parliament” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 22). It states that “MPs lament that that most parliamentary…
Town councils: Transparency & accountability? – Aljunied had $5.5m surplus in 2011?
I refer to the article “Accountability and transparency needed from AHPETC: Desmond Lee” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 21). Aljunied had $3.3m operating surplus in 2011 It…