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…
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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…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 87) – “Massive compassion deficit” because … ?
I refer to the articles “Is there a ‘massive compassion deficit’ in Singapore?” and “PM Lee on BBC article about compassion: Good reminder to be…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 83): 30% of households spend more than earnings?
I refer to the article “Ministry takes issue with don’s study on affordability” (Straits Times, Mar 12). Bottom 30% households spend more than they earn?…
The alternative news in 1 day? (part 80) – Can’t open archives after 50 years?
I refer to the article “Release of all past cabinet records may not lead to better outcomes: Lawrence Wong” (Today, Mar 11). Transparency may not…
Video: Leong Sze Hian’s speech – S&CC increase protest at Speakers’ Corner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5B7eAi19i8
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 73) – New citizens grew 27%?
I refer to the Editorial “Ms Fu: 20K new citizens, 30K PRs added last year” (TR Emeritus, Mar 5). 20,000 new citizens, 30,000 new PRs…
14 town councils transferred $126m surplus to sinking funds on 18.4.2011 (writ of election)?
14 Town Councils – $58 million Accumulated Surplus? $126 million Surplus transferred to Sinking Funds on 18.4.2011 (election writ)? Still want to increase S&CC? Eh…
$83m surplus transferred to sinking fund?
Surplus $12 million! Accumulated surplus $44 million! $83 million surplus transferred to Sinking Fund 2011 elections! Still want to increase S&CC?
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 72) – S’pore falls 13 places in retirement index?
I refer to the article “S’pore no longer one of best 30 places for retirees” (Straits Times, Mar 2). S’pore drops 13 places? It states…