Shocking! Minister knew about Foreign workers depressing wages but still continued?
Shocking. Minister knew about Foreign workers depressing wages but still continued? This was said by ex-EDB man and Minister Lee Yock Suan Having clarified all…
Wrong message from SGX on conflict of interest
Business Times Mailbag Published March 29, 2012 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Wrong message from SGX on conflict of interest I REFER to the article…
Accumulated MediShield Reserves grew by 158% from 2008 to 2010?
We refer to the article “Healthcare system focuses on cost effectiveness: Gan Kim Yong” (Straits Times, Mar 28). http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_782591.html Further to our article “What is the…
If there’s a shortage, why is the jobless rate for cleaners high?
Straits Times Forum Mar 29, 2012 WE OFTEN read that Singaporeans do not want to be cleaners (‘Where have the cleaners gone?’; Monday). If that…
Medifund: How many patients rejected?
Posted by theonlinecitizen on March 27, 2012 ~by: Leong Sze Hian~ I refer to the report “Over S$78m in Medifund aid given to needy in…
Labour Market report: Income dropped – 0.7%?
Posted by theonlinecitizen on March 21, 2012 ~by: Leong Sze Hian~ I refer to the Labour Market 2011 report released on 15 March. 2011 (see HERE). It…
Statistics of CPF members meeting minimum sum requirement at age 55 – a roller-coaster ride?
Posted by theonlinecitizen on March 15, 2012 ~by: Leong Sze Hian~ I refer to the report “Percentage of CPF members meeting Minimum Sum on the…
What’s it like to own a house with a meagre $850 a month?
Posted by theonlinecitizen on March 9, 2012 ~By: Leong Sze Hian~ I refer to the Straits Times article “He earns $850 and owns a two-room flat”…
Casinos: Gamblers lost $5.7b?
Posted by theonlinecitizen on March 9, 2012 ~by: Leong Sze Hian~ I refer to the Government’s review on the two integrated resorts. With a total…
Explain the lower payouts of new CPF Life plans
Straits Times Forum Mar 8, 2012 TWO of the existing Central Provident Fund (CPF) plans for seniors, Life Plus and Life Income, project similar and…