New citizens granted increased 31%?

TR Emeritus September 27th, 2013 I refer to the articles “Population growth slowest in 9 years” and “Fast-ageing S’pore, fewer to support aged” (Straits Times,…



BUY-1-GET-1-FREE for domestic helpers

Have you ever thought of bringing your domestic helper to watch a movie? ILO ILO 爸妈不在家 58 minutes ago Dear friends, just a gentle reminder…



WHY IS THE OFFERED COMPENSATION AMOUNT KEPT SECRET?

TRS Post date:  18 Sep 2013   Why there should be a coroner’s inquiry? http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/death-prison-inmate-family-wants-coroners-inquiry-be-opened Why is it that the quantum of compensation offered is…


The rise and fall of foreign workers?

TR Emeritus September 19th, 2013 I refer to the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) press release “Labour Market, Second Quarter 2013” and Annex. Alas, local employment…



女性超越年龄25-44的男性人口?

据统计部( DOS )最新的8月统计月刊,有1.880.0百万男性人口和1.938.2百万女性人口。 年龄0-24男性超越女性人口? 男性超越女性人口年龄组如下: 年龄 0 – 4 5 – 9 10 – 14 15 – 19 20-24 男性94.9 105.9 119.7 132.1 132.7 女性91.7…



Financial crises and Singapore

TR Emeritus Sep 14, 2013 The collapse of Lehman Brothers, a sprawling global bank, in September 2008 almost brought down the world’s financial system. Causes…