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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  • July 8, 2026 | Singapore’s Reserves S$2.28T + Other State Assets – Highest Per Capita Reserves in the World!
  • June 15, 2026 | 89% (est.) of Jobs Growth 428,800 last 4.25 years to foreigners
  • June 11, 2026 | ebook “Singapore’s Economic Success and Anti-Corruption Model: Can It Be Adapted to Nepal?”
  • May 29, 2026 | All kinds of debts rising
  • May 29, 2026 | All kinds of debts rising
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March 13, 2014

Alternative news in 1 day? (part 83): 30% of households spend more than earnings?

I refer to the article “Ministry takes issue with don’s study on affordability” (Straits Times, Mar 12). Bottom 30% households spend more than they earn?…


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March 13, 2014

Alternative news in 1 day? (part 82) – Hospital beds increased 30 or decreased 10%?

I refer to the article “Singapore Budget 2014: Hospital bed crunch comes under fire” (Straits Times, Mar 12). It states that “Responding, Health Minister Gan…


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March 12, 2014

Alternative news in 1 day? (part 81): Affordable MediShield Life?

I refer to the article “Singapore Budget 2014: Gan spells out how Medishield Life premiums to stay affordable” (Straits Times, Mar 12). Same or lower…


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March 11, 2014

The alternative news in 1 day? (part 80) – Can’t open archives after 50 years?

I refer to the article “Release of all past cabinet records may not lead to better outcomes: Lawrence Wong” (Today, Mar 11). Transparency may not…


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March 10, 2014

HDB flats purchase – new rules for valuation requests

theonlinecitizen Mar 10, 2014 HDB flats purchase – new rules for valuation requests The Minister for National Development  has announced that buyers of HDB flats…


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March 10, 2014

Alternative news in 1 day? (part 79) – HDB: No more valuation?

I refer to the article “Singapore Budget 2014: Agree price, then get valuation for HDB resale deals” (Straits Times, Mar 10). Agree on price, no…


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March 10, 2014

Alternative news in 1 day? (part 78) – Security guards’ $800 basic pay?

A special day to honour security guards? I refer to the article “Industry group wants day to honour security guards” (Straits Times, Mar 10). Shortage…


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March 10, 2014

Alternative news in 1 day? (part 77) – The whole world comes as tourists to look for jobs?

I refer to the article “Expat job-seekers taking their chances in Singapore” (Straits Times, Mar 10). The whole world comes as tourists to look for…


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March 9, 2014

Alternative news in 1 day? (part 76) – Needy families apply for 1-time $50 voucher?

I refer to the article “Community voucher scheme for low-income families rolled out at Pasir Ris West” (Straits Tines, Mar 9). New voucher scheme launched?…


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March 9, 2014

Video: Leong Sze Hian’s speech – S&CC increase protest at Speakers’ Corner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5B7eAi19i8


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Jobs

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June 15, 2026

89% (est.) of Jobs Growth 428,800 last 4.25 years to foreigners


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May 27, 2026

792,600 take-home pay below $2,400


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May 25, 2026

638,500 Take-home pay below $2,000


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March 22, 2026

1.6% p.a. real increase in household income last 5 years?


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March 22, 2026

300,000 Jobs: Unemployed increased to 115,000?


Healthcare

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April 1, 2026

Singapore’s Surplus State: Rethinking CPF, HDB and Healthcare Through a Cashflow Lens


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March 22, 2026

How many “really” unvaccinated employees?


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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


CPF

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April 1, 2026

Singapore’s Surplus State: Rethinking CPF, HDB and Healthcare Through a Cashflow Lens


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March 22, 2026

Forget about the Reserves: Just collect less money (inflows)?


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March 22, 2026


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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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