GST Offset much lower now for lower-income?
I refer to the report “800,000 HDB households to receive S$90m worth of U-Save vouchers” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 31). $4b in 2007 for 5 years?…
December 2012
Town councils’ historical habit of answered questions?
I refer to the article “TOC Breaking: The curious case of the tender notice with no details” (theonlinecitizen, Dec 30). After more than two weeks…
Another old article on town councils: $2 billion in PAP town councils’ sinking funds but need to increase charges?
Published by The Online Citizen on March 18, 2010 By Leong Sze Hian & Andrew Loh Jurong (JTC) and Aljunied Town Councils’ (ATC) Service and…
Healthcare: Another review or urgent action!
I refer to the article “Major review to keep health care affordable“, (Straits Times, Dec 28). Review next year It states that “The Ministry of…
Sell HDB, top-up CPF, get cash bonus?
I refer to the article “Silver Housing Bonus and Lease Buyback schemes enhanced” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 28). Use your cash to top-up CPF to get…
An old article on town councils – “Residents willing to pay more for service and conservancy”?
With all the buzz and debate on the sale of the town councils’ software to AIM, I thought it may be of interest to republish …
SPOR: 259,040 new PRs granted last 5 years, but more than 86,730 gave up?
I refer to the report “Real growth in household incomes over past 5 years despite higher inflation: MOF” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 26). Real incomes have…
Town councils’ software sold for peanuts?
I refer to the report “Computer firm says town council’s claim “inaccurate”” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 24). Open tender? It states that “In 2010, PAP TCs…
CPF: Contributions exceed withdrawals by 138%?
I refer to the article “How Infamous Short-Seller Carson Block Can Take On The Singaporean Government And Win” (BusinessInsider, Dec 22). According to the Department…
Public Forum -“Do we need a 6-million population?
Transitioning will be organising a forum on 29 Dec (Sat) at 2.30pm at NVPC seminar room entitled:- Do we need a 6-million population? Our current…