GIC report still leaves questions unanswered?
We refer to the article “GIC reports annualised real return of 4.1%” (Channel NewsAsia, Aug 2). 4.1% real returns for 20 years looks low, but…
95% of jobs growth went to foreigners?
I refer to the article “Unemployment rates in Q2 hold steady amid tight labour market: MOM” (Channel NewsAsia, Jul 31). Only Singaporeans unemployment rate increase?…
97% of “no $10” ATMs belong to 1 bank?
I refer to the article “Customers annoyed over more ATMs dispensing only $50 notes” (Straits Times, Jul 30). Cannot tell you how many “No $10”…
CPF do 10 year study cost 10s of millions?
I refer to the article “CPF launches study to quiz 25,000 residents on health and retirement needs” (Straits Times, Jul 30). Considering study since early…
1 in 3 divorce?
I refer to the Department of Statistics’ Statistics on Marriages and Divorces 2013, released on 28 July. The total divorces for 2013 was 7,525. Since…
“CPF can use for housing after 55” trap?
CPF & YOU I refer to the newspaper advertisement CPF & YOU – “Can we still use our CPF monies to service our housing loans…
MPs apologised in ST in 2007 for saying CPF is cheap money?
theonlinecitizen Uniquely Singapore, F1 or F9: Parliamentary debate, then self-rebuttal? Uniquely Singapore, F1 or F9: Parliamentary debate, then self-rebuttal? October 15 2007 By Leong Sze Hian…
Parliament 2007: GIC does not invest CPF funds?
Very interesting Parliamentary debate on CPF in 2007 19 September, 2007 CPF REFORMS AND OTHER MEASURES TO SECURE RETIREMENT Mr Low Thia Khiang: Sir, I would…
CPF & YOU Ads that leave you “hanging in the air”?
We refer to the “CPF & YOU” advertisement in the Straits Times of 24 July (see image below). “CPF & YOU” Advertisements everyday? Such bigger…
CPF: The “unanswered” questions remain?
We refer to the full page coverage in the Straits Times of 23 July, on the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) CPF Forum on 22…