Attacking Tan Jee Say again – why?
Attacking Tan Jee Say again – why? I refer to the article “Tan Jee Say faces eviction from Orchard Road base” (Straits Times, Jul 21)….
Give more funds to Mendaki
Published by The Online Citizen on July 20, 2012 By Leong Sze Hian- I refer to the articles “More aid for poor Chinese families to…
Funny survey on Re-employment?
I refer to the reports “More private firms allow local employees to work beyond 62” (ST, Jul 20) http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_824312.html and “Nearly all local employees retiring…
Town Council’s Reply to “Is The Town Council Confused About Cleaners’ Pay?”
19 July, 2012 theonlinecitizen We refer to the article “Is The Town Council Confused About Cleaners’ Pay?” by Mr Leong Sze Hian dated 12 July…
Latest statistical highlights: Job placement rate drops to 14%
I refer to the Department of Statistics’ Monthly Digest of Statistics Singapore June 2012. http://www.singstat.gov.sg/pubn/reference/mdsjun12.pdf Job Seekers Attended to by the Community Development Councils (CDCs)…
Foreigners’ school fees up, Singaporeans’ too?
July 16, 2012 By Leong Sze Hian School fees for students who are permanent residents (PRs), international students in government and government-aided schools will go…
1 in 8 met Minimum Sum?
I refer to the increase in the CPF Minimum Sum (MS) and Medisave Minimum Sum (MMS) to $139,000 and $38,500, respectively, from 1 July. Can’t…
Town council confused about cleaners’ pay?
I refer to the article “Town council chips in to raise wages” (ST, Jul 8).https://www.facebook.com/notes/reachsingapore/town-council-chips-in-to-raise-wages/10150944353978795 All cleaners already earn over $1,000? It states that “This…
Minimum wage for civil servants?
I refer to the mid-year increase in pay for civil servants. $60 increase I would like to applaud the $60 per month additional increment for…
A “Depressing” story of wages in Singapore?
I refer to the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) Report on Wages in Singapore, 2011, released om 29 June.http://www.mom.gov.sg/statistics-publications/national-labour-market-information/publications/pages/report-wages-singapore11.aspx From basic wage to total wage…