S’pore least transparent in the world for govt spending?
I refer to the article “S’pore can afford to be more open in sharing data” (Straits Times, Dec 11). It states that “Singapore ranks 63rd…
Retail workers’ real pay minus 27% last 15 years?
Yet another retail industry manpower initiative I refer to the article “Manpower plan launched for retail sector with job redesign in focus” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec…
ITE real starting pay minus 28% last 15 years?
After writing “ITE, poly fees up: Bursary $25 monthly?” (Dec 9), I was curious as to whether real starting salaries have increased, since fees have…
ITE, poly fees up: Bursary $25 monthly?
ITE, poly fees increase as much as 8% I refer to the article “ITE, poly fees going up for new students” (Straits Times, Dec 9)….
GDP-ism: What next for S’pore?
Growing GDP? I refer to the article “Moving Asia beyond GDP-ism” (Straits Times, Dec 8). It states that “A lot of growth, however, has been…
The wonders of MediShield Life video
I refer to the MediShield Life stories – Mr Chua Whatt Chye video that has been showing on TV. It says that “My speech is…
CPF: Low retirement adequacy?
CPF payouts insufficient for retirement? I refer to the article “CPF payouts ‘fall short for higher-income earners’” (Sunday Times, Dec 6). Lower income better off? It…
Commemorating Intl Migrants Day?
5 stories of work permit foreign workers in Singapore I refer to the article “Searching for the good life, miles from home” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec…
11,955 prisoners released, 11,595 admitted in 2014?
I refer to the article “Silent screams” (The Economist, Dec 3). S’pore 2nd highest inmates per 100,000 population? The chart shows that Singapore, at about…
Security guards: Low pay, long hours?
I refer to the article “Security officers get more career paths” (Straits Times, Dec 4). Shortage of security guards It states that “”We have to be…