Credit card debt seems to be ‘ever-growing’
Posted by theonlinecitizen on April 2, 2012 ~ By Leong Sze Hian ~ I refer to the article “More paid credit card bills on time…
What is the accumulated surplus in MediShield?
I refer to the increase in MediShield premiums. Claims grew faster than premiums? One of the reasons given for the increase was that between 2008…
Vigilance needed in deciding on independence of IDs
Business Times Mailbag Published March 30, 2012 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Vigilance needed in deciding on independence of IDs I REFER to the letter…
Shocking! Minister knew about Foreign workers depressing wages but still continued?
Shocking. Minister knew about Foreign workers depressing wages but still continued? This was said by ex-EDB man and Minister Lee Yock Suan Having clarified all…
Wrong message from SGX on conflict of interest
Business Times Mailbag Published March 29, 2012 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Wrong message from SGX on conflict of interest I REFER to the article…
Accumulated MediShield Reserves grew by 158% from 2008 to 2010?
We refer to the article “Healthcare system focuses on cost effectiveness: Gan Kim Yong” (Straits Times, Mar 28). http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_782591.html Further to our article “What is the…
If there’s a shortage, why is the jobless rate for cleaners high?
Straits Times Forum Mar 29, 2012 WE OFTEN read that Singaporeans do not want to be cleaners (‘Where have the cleaners gone?’; Monday). If that…
Medifund: How many patients rejected?
Posted by theonlinecitizen on March 27, 2012 ~by: Leong Sze Hian~ I refer to the report “Over S$78m in Medifund aid given to needy in…
Labour Market report: Income dropped – 0.7%?
Posted by theonlinecitizen on March 21, 2012 ~by: Leong Sze Hian~ I refer to the Labour Market 2011 report released on 15 March. 2011 (see HERE). It…