NTUC: Wages need to account for standard of living?
I refer to the article “Foreigners in labour force” (Straits Times, Dec 20). NTUC helping cleaners to earn more? It states that “The National Trades…
An old article on “A lesson in citing irrelevant statistics?”
Posted on April 27th, 2011 I refer to the articles “School system ‘still best way to move up’”, “MPs speak for kids from poorer families” and…
‘N’ Level results: Tell some, don’t tell some?
I refer to the article “‘N’ Level results: 72.6% of NA students can move up to Sec 5” (Today, Dec 17). ‘N” Level candidates’ statistics…
What has Aljunied-Hougang TC’s IT system got to do with Changi airport?
I refer to the report “Aljunied-Hougang town council could have asked for service extension: IT firm” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 17). It states that “Last Friday,…
Town councils’ report: More cash-strapped families in opposition wards?
I refer to the report “Town councils graded on corporate governance in new report card” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 15). Only Aljunied-Hougang failed S & CC…
Labour Market 3Q report: Older degree holders hit most?
I refer to the articles “Job growth remains high despite more layoffs” (Straits Times, Dec 14) and “Job growth high despite more layoffs in Q3:…
Politicians: What is “improper conduct”?
I refer to the report “Parliament Michael Palmer resigns over “grave mistake”” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 12). It states that “Mr Michael Palmer, Speaker of Singapore…
An old article on HDB: HDB Annual Report : Deficit has doubled – really?
Published by The Online Citizen on November 3, 2009 Leong Sze Hian >> TOC Columnists ACCORDING TO the Housing Development Board’s annual report, the deficit…
Hospital charity funds to help needy patients
I refer to the NUH Patientcare Charity Fund’s annual report for the financial year ended 31 March 2011. 17% spent in the year According to…
Can’t find Singaporeans to work?
I refer to the article “Bosses keen to pay more for locals but there’re limits: DPM” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 10). It states that “Deputy Prime…