20 reasons why S’poreans sleep the 3rd least in the world?
We refer to the article “Sleepless in Singapore: Why are we not getting enough sleep?” (Straits Times, Aug 20). Sleep very little? It states that…
Live beyond 95 to be better off under CPF Life?
CPF Minimum Sum pays $1,296 monthly? According to the CPF Board web site’s CPF Life Payout Estimator calculator, a 55 year old male meeting the…
NDR speech: CPF enhancements – Govt makes even more money?
We refer to the article “National Day Rally 2014: CPF changes good but devil is in the details” (Straits Times, Aug 17). Enhancements to CPF?…
“5 Points” plan to mend “Loosening ties between people and Govt”?
We refer to the article “People and government must pull together as a family: ESM Goh” (Sunday Times, Aug 17). “Loosening ties between people and…
PRs earn 48% more than Singaporeans?
Residents and Singaporeans’ income? According to a post on Facebook by Han Hui Hui, citing MOM data – the median gross income for Singaporeans increased…
Each HDB flat lose $700,000 – Enhanced Lease Buy-back?
We refer to the article “Unlocking the value of homes for the elderly” (Channel NewsAsia, Aug 15). Enhanced Lease Buy-back? It states that “At the…
CPF: The propaganda continues?
We refer to the article “Permanent top-ups, greater flexibility for investment suggested for CPF system” (Channel NewsAsia, Aug 14). Less than 30% met Minimum Sum? It…
Productivity will get better? Workfare helps?
We refer to the article “Productivity dismal but set to get better: Report” (Straits Times, Aug 13). Productivity only 0.2% per year? It states that…
Celebrating real income increase?
We refer to the article “Income gap down, but transport remains a concern: MOF review” (Channel NewsAsia, Aug 8) Real income increased 6% last 5 years?…
GIC report still leaves questions unanswered?
We refer to the article “GIC reports annualised real return of 4.1%” (Channel NewsAsia, Aug 2). 4.1% real returns for 20 years looks low, but…