Alternative news in 1 day? (part 102) – NKF has 8 years’ reserves?
I refer to the article “NKF to get back to active fund-raising” (Sunday Times, Apr 6). Need to return to active fund-raising? It states that…
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Alternative news in 1 day? (part 100) – Fines that you end up paying?
I refer to the article “Telco fines to be used to help needy go digital” (Straits Times, Apr 4). Telco fines to help needy? It…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 99) – Give money that can’t use?
I refer to the Ministry of Education’s reply “Use of funds to repay CPF education loans under review” (Straits Times Forum, Apr 3) to Mr…
Parliament: Interesting replies not reported in the media? (part 4)
I refer to the recent Parliamentary proceedings on 17 February, reported in Hansard. Replies not reported in media? I found some interesting replies to questions…
Chan’s turn to avoid answering questions in Parliament
http://www.tremeritus.com/2014/03/26/chans-turn-to-avoid-answering-questions-in-parliament/ March 26th, 2014 | Author: Editorial Minister Chan Chun Sing Our ministers seem to have problems answering simple questions in Parliament these days. Last month at…
Parliament: Replies that never answer the question?
Parliamentary Proceedings (Hansard) MINISTRY OF SOCIAL AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (Committee of Supply) 13, March, 2014 Dr Lily Neo (Tanjong Pagar):On my second clarification, the…
No accountability of public funds used by Temasek Holdings for philanthropic activities
theonlinecitizen March 26, 2014 No accountability of public funds used by Temasek Holdings for philanthropic activities By Leong Sze Hian Temasek Holdings announced on…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 93) – Temasek Foundation helps S’poreans?
I refer to the article “Temasek commemorates 40th anniversary with S$40m fund for emergencies” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 24). $40m fund on 40th anniversary? It states…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 91) – COI surprises?
I refer to the article “MOM: Workers told of rights even before coming here” (Straits Times, Mar 19). Surprise, surprise? It states that “Divisional director…
Singapore’s crony capitalism a recipe for disaster
TR Emeritus Mar 20, 2014 http://www.tremeritus.com/2014/03/20/singapores-crony-capitalism-a-recipe-for-disaster/ The Economist has ranked Singapore 5th on the crony-capitalism index. According to The Economist, Singapore is the 5th most…