Corruption: 32-year low, but many high profile cases?
Corruption hits 32-year low I refer to the article “Corruption cases hit 32-year low in 2016” (Straits Times, Apr 13). It states that “The number…
HDB: Good asset value if downgrade or Lease Buyback?
HDB a ‘good store of asset value’ for those who plan ahead I refer to the article “HDB flats ‘good store of asset value’ for…
Town councils’ lift performance: Ownself check (score) ownself?
After writing “Minister: 4 lift breakdowns per lift per year (score 2 out of 5) OK?” (Apr 10), I had a lingering naggy feeling that something…
Minister: 4 lift breakdowns per lift per year (score 2 out of 5) OK?
Irate residents query lift breakdowns I refer to the article “Irate residents query manufacturer about lift breakdowns” (Straits Times, Apr 9). It states that “Mrs…
MRT end earlier, start later?
Why train services must end earlier I refer to the article “Why train services must end earlier” (Straits Times, Apr 8). End at 11 pm…
City Harvest: Closest sentence difference – 2 months (42 vs 40 months)?
I refer to the articles “City Harvest appeal: Reduced sentences draw mixed reactions online” and “City Harvest appeal verdict: Six church leaders get reduced jail terms,…
How can CPF funds got “bankruptcy risk”?
I refer to the Special Needs Trust Company’s reply “Public Trustee’s involvement invaluable to SNTC” (Straits Times Forum, Apr 7) to Madusoodanan Janardanan Pillai’s letter “Have CPF…
CECA: How many foreign PMETs came since 2005?
Review of India-S’pore economic pact not on hold I refer to the article “Review of India-S’pore economic pact not on hold: Delhi” (Straits Times, Apr…
Fare hike: $8b to help transport operators, $0 to help commuters?
Hints of fare hike I refer to the article “Transport fare formula review amid hints of hike” (Straits Times, Apr 6). It states that “The…
Amos Yee: 13-page ruling, 8 reasons, instead of “simple, spoken ruling”?
Amos Yee wins asylum I refer to the article “An outspoken Singaporean blogger wins asylum in America” (The Economist, Apr 1 – 7) 13-page ruling,…