National (or Foreign) Population and Talent Division?
I refer to the article “Some 150,000 more foreigners may be needed by 2030” (Straits Times, Nov 13). It states that “The National Population and…
November 2012
MediShield: Deductibles increased by 5 times historically for elderly?
l refer to the report “MediShield deductibles up from next March” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 12). http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1236734/1/.html Deductible up to $2,000 It states that “Class B2…
Needy gets 24 cents of every dollar spent?
I refer to the article “One-stop welfare hub at mall” (Straits Times, Nov 11). Enhance delivery of welfare or amount of welfare? Of late, there…
Social welfare per capita: Hong Kong spends 76% more than Singapore?
I refer to the article “HK commission to tackle poverty” (Straits Times, Nov 10). Singapore’s social welfare spending $2.13b According to the Revenue and Expenditure…
John Hopkins, UNSW and now Tisch: When will we ever learn?
I refer to the article “Tisch film school to close due to financial woes” (Straits Times, Nov 9). Tisch to close It states that “The…
Protect PMETs from employers?
I refer to the article “NTUC wants Employment Act to cover PMEs, more workers” (Straits Times, Nov 9). It states that “NTUC wants at least…
Jobs: Great stories of 1 worker only?
I refer to the article “$13m fund to help workers upgrade their skills” (Straits Times, Nov 8). Pay increase to $1,750 after 35 years? It states…
Premium Employment Pass: Was only $34,000?
I refer to the article “MOM tightens criteria for premium employment passes” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 7). It states that “Starting next month, foreign professionals applying…
Erosion of CPF protection from creditors
Published by The Online Citizen on November 7, 2012 By Leong Sze Hian – No Medisave limits if patient dies in hospital According to the…
An analysis of the SDP Housing Plan
I refer to the Singapore Democratic Party’s (SDP) launch of their paper “Housing A Nation: Holistic Policies For Affordable Homes”, on 4 November. Non Open-Market…