Leong Sze Hian

Past president of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, an alumnus of Harvard University, authored 4 books, quoted over 1000 times in the media....

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  • February 10, 2026 | Associate Professionals & Technicians: 0.2% p.a. real increase in income last 24 years (495,500 resident workers)
  • February 4, 2026 | Highest paid in the world, Most fatigued in the world, Most depressed in Asia, etc?
  • January 12, 2026 | Why “Vouchers & Temporary Rebates” don’t solve S’poreans’ Cost of Living problem?
  • December 24, 2025 | A tribute to M Ravi Several friends contacted me as the news of M Ravi’s death broke today
  • December 19, 2025 | Some Suggestions To Improve The “Parliamentary System” To Enhance Civil And Political Rights (UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights) Singapore’s Parliament and Political Standards: A Critical Examination
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August 16, 2013

GPs’ referral means cannot opt for subsidised ward treatment?

Referred by GP can’t choose subsidised ward? Can! You are wrong! Healthcare GPC now recommends remove this “GP referral” problem Forum writers join call to…


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August 14, 2013

“State of the Union”: 1 day’s newspaper?

theonlinecitizen August 14, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian Pay doubled to just $1,000? I refer to the article “Pay doubled for airport trolley staff” (Straits Times, Aug…


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August 14, 2013

From “denial” to “acknowledgement”, and “action”?

TR Emeritus August 13th, 2013 Mr Leong Sze Hian I refer to the article “S’pore must change to avert crisis: ESM Goh” (Straits Times, Aug…


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August 14, 2013

Fewer than half of needy polytechnic students get help?

TR Emeritus August 12, 2013 Bursaries for needy students? I refer to the article “S’pore Polytechnic grads’ fund helps needy students” (Straits Times, Aug 9)….


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August 10, 2013

48th National Day Celebration 2013- “Singapore for Singaporeans”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdxacXCsPB4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v472mKxo_D0 Published on Aug 9, 2013 Gilbert Goh of Transitioning.org organized a Singapore National Day celebration for the first time at Hong Lim Park. The…


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August 10, 2013

Major problems can be traced back to NEA?

theonlinecitizen August 10 2013 By Leong Sze Hian If you are one of the over 60,000 low-wage local cleaners or their family members, I’m sure…


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August 8, 2013

Financial prudence needed when buying car (Car Forum Pt 5)

http://www.razor.tv/video/437598/financial-prudence-needed-when-buying-car-car-forum-pt-5 How much of your disposable income should you set aside to buy a car? RazorTV finds out at The Straits Times’ Car Forum live…


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August 8, 2013

Part-time security guards scheme: No takers?

theonlinecitizen August 08, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian I refer to the article “Security guard scheme yet to draw more retirees, housewives” (Straits Times, Jul 15)….


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August 7, 2013

1st time celebrations allowed after 24-year military rule

theonlinecitizen August 07, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian After attending the ASEAN People’s Forum meeting at Yangon, Myanmar, I was invited to attend the 88 Celebrations…


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August 6, 2013

Age 62 re-employment: Public sector follow private sector?

theonlinecitizen August 06, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian I was speaking on “How to Retire Without Any Worries in Singapore?” At Invest Fair 2013, when…


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February 10, 2026

Associate Professionals & Technicians: 0.2% p.a. real increase in income last 24 years (495,500 resident workers)


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December 12, 2025

What’s the problem with the “1 hour a week” definition of being counted as “employed”?


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December 12, 2025

When you read the media reports today, about the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) third-quarter labour report, did you know that the unemployment rate for S’poreans increased relatively more than that of Residents and Overall?


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November 1, 2025

805,000 – 925,000 (est.) Total Working-Age Population Not in Optimal Employment (Under-employed (Time, Income/Skills) + Involuntarily Unemployed + Voluntarily Unemployed)


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November 1, 2025

52.5% of PMETs Non-native S’poreans (Est.)


Healthcare

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December 9, 2025

HEALTHCARE CAPACITY IN SINGAPORE: Why Hospital Beds Lag Behind Population Growth — A Structural Crisis


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December 5, 2025

Even Class C deductible increase to $1,500: Assume everyone can afford (Medisave/Cash)?


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November 9, 2025

Rising healthcare costs: Some suggestions


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October 15, 2025

The plight of caregivers in S’pore


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September 28, 2025

What are some statistics that matter most?


CPF

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December 10, 2025

S$26.65b (ChatGPT scenario est.) Difference between GIC annualised returns & current % to CPF Members (ChatGPT est.)


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December 5, 2025

60% can’t meet FRS (est.), 33% HDB flats Seniors, 86% say stay until die: So how?


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December 4, 2025

Which pension system in the world has only 40% attaining benchmark?


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October 18, 2025


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September 28, 2025

What are some statistics that matter most?


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