ComCare: Needy up 116%, but funding dropped?
72,000 needy families? We refer to the article “72,000 needy Singaporeans and families got ComCare assistance in 2013” (Straits Times, Sep 11). It states that…
CPF advisory panel needs 12 months?
We refer to the article “Advisory body to look into possible enhancements to CPF appointed” (Channel NewsAsia, Sep 10). It states that “The panel will…
Jobsbank can’t tell how many jobs to S’ poreans?
We refer to the article “Feedback on Jobs Bank has been positive: Tan Chuan-Jin” (Today, Sep 9). It states that “More than 31,000 Singaporeans have…
Lease buyback clarification confirms no value at end of 99 year lease?
Lease Buyback will benefit from Sers? We refer to the article “Lease buyback: Owners can still benefit from Sers” (Straits Times, Sep 9). Value depreciates…
Our “golden age” of pay rise?
Degree holders’ pay in 1971? Thanks to our CPF insider ES for alerting us to the article ” Problem of social tension and unequal earnings”…
University pay negative for at least 8 years?
We refer to the Ministry ofManpower’s (MOM) Yearbook of Manpowe Statistics 2014, The median gross monthly starting salary of university graduates in full-time permanent employment…
ITE pay down 6th year?
We refer to the Ministry ofManpower’s (MOM) Yearbook of Manpowe Statistics 2014, The median gross monthly starting salary of ITE graduates in full-time permanent employment…
Aspire report: Forgotten about negative pay increase for so long?
The Aspire report? We refer to the article “Parliament asked to endorse Aspire report on upgrading for all and rewards based on skills” (Straits Times,…
Call to do more to equip Malays
I refer to the article “Call to do more to equip Malays with money skills” (Straits Times, Sep 5). It states that “Currently, CPF members…
The 7 “real” reasons why “no need degree”?
We refer to the article “Growing concerns over graduate employment” (Straits Times, Sep 5). Root cause – foreign labour policies? The root cause of the…