Town councils’ report: Who is the real winner?
AHPETC gets red again I refer to the article “AHPETC continues to be banded red in FY2014 Town Council Management Report” (Straits Times, Dec 1). It…
Real income increased 1.5% p.a. last 14 years?
Real incomes rise I refer to the article “Real incomes rise in Singapore amid tight labour market: MOM report” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 30). 20th percentile…
High household debt, public debt, private debt?
High household debts to GDP? I refer to the article “Singapore household debts swell to 77 pc of GDP, Moody’s downgrades top three banks to…
Only 2.8% of union members are lower-income?
U Care Fund helped 24,922 union members I refer to the article “More NTUC members benefit from U Care Fund” (Straits Times, Nov 30). It states…
National Gallery Singapore: National Grouch Shame?
9 & 11 year olds’ “exihibition” canned? I refer to the article “Family art collective pulls out show in National Gallery S’pore after ‘miscommunication’” (Today,…
Only 3.4% of Singapore Savings Bond subscribed?
Only 3.4% of Singapore Savings Bond subscribed? I refer to the article “Demand for Singapore Savings Bond falls sharply in 3rd issue” (Channel News Asia,…
Medifund: Over 1m applications can’t pay?
Medifund disbursed 23% more I refer to the article “Medifund disbursed $160m for needy in FY2014” (Straits Times, Nov 26). It states that “Close to…
GIC return 6.1% vs median pension fund 8.5%?
I refer to the article “Many unhappy returns” (The Economist, Nov 21). Median pension fund return – 8.5%? It states that “Over the past five…
Include S’poreans who reach 65 in future in Pioneer Generation?
Pioneer Generation package once-off only According to www.pioneers.sg – “The Pioneer Generation package is not meant for all who turn 65 in 5, 10 or 25…
HDB BTO 9% more than resale price?
HDB flats appreciate I refer to the article “Appreciate HDB flats as more than assets” (Sunday Times, Nov 22). 11.2 to 35.8% gain over the…