Alternative news in 1 day? (part 104) – F&B workers’ pay increase?
I refer to the article “Automation helps F&B firms dish out wage hikes” (Straits Times, Apr 8). It states that “The IGP (Inclusive Growth Programme…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 103) – Long delays at immigration?
I refer to the articles “ICA working on portable device to verify passports” and “ICA demonstrates how cruise passengers are swiftly ‘pre-cleared‘” (Straits Times, Apr 7)….
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 102) – NKF has 8 years’ reserves?
I refer to the article “NKF to get back to active fund-raising” (Sunday Times, Apr 6). Need to return to active fund-raising? It states that…
45% of university students are not Singaporeans?
I refer to the article “35% of NUS student population are foreigners” (TR Emeritus, Apr 5). It states that “However, the latest NUS Annual Report…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 101) – Disappearing Singaporean professors?
I refer to the article “Wanted: Local talent in varsities” (Straits Times, Apr 5). Only 28% of professors are Singaporeans? It states that “The 2013…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 100) – Fines that you end up paying?
I refer to the article “Telco fines to be used to help needy go digital” (Straits Times, Apr 4). Telco fines to help needy? It…
CPF and HDB: How much do Singaporeans lose?
I refer to Roy Nerng’s article on our CPF and HDB system (Apr 2). It states thst ” Do you know that if you had…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 99) – Give money that can’t use?
I refer to the Ministry of Education’s reply “Use of funds to repay CPF education loans under review” (Straits Times Forum, Apr 3) to Mr…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 98) – Overseas Singaporean managers in demand back home?
I refer to the article “Overseas Singaporean managers in demand back home” (Straits Times, Apr 2). Hospitality sector eyeing 1,000 Singaporean managers overseas? It states…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 97) – Vanishing mid-level skilled workers?
I refer to the article “The case of the vanishing mid-level skilled worker” (Straits Times, Mar 29). Production craftsmen’s real pay dropped -11%? It states…