HDB Lease Buyback vs Taiwan’s?
I refer to the article “‘Home for annuity’ scheme for single, aged Taiwanese” (Straits Times, Mar 18). Taiwan life annuity It states that “A 70-year-old…
“Govt will become more transparent”?
I refer to the article “Govt will need to be more open, says PM”. (Sunday Times, Mar 17) Become more transparent? It states that “the…
Cleaners’ pay: Wait “till kingdom come”?
I refer to the article “New licensing rule to raise standards of cleaning firms” (Straits Times, Mar 13). Licensing of cleaning firms? It states that…
2012: How many jobs went to Singaporeans?
I refer to the article “Report findings show local employment rose faster in 2012” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 15). Locals’ employment increased? According to the Ministry…
Watch “Lincoln” with Mr Chiam See Tong
SPP Exclusive Movie Screening 2013 Join Mr Chiam See Tong and the SPP as we catch the Oscar-winning movie that portrays the historical events surrounding…
AIM saga drags on – Tender $16.8 to $31.5m?
I refer to the article “three firms bid for PAP town councils IT contract” (Straits Times, Mar 13). Tender bids $16.8 to $31.5m? It states…
GIC: Can’t give returns in S$ to avoid confusion?
I refer to the article “GIC reports use nominal return in US dollars to avoid confusion: Josephine Teo” (Straits Times, Mar 13). US$ only to…
Healthcare: Waking up slowly from years of slumber?
I refer to the article “Review of healthcare financing will involve fundamental shifts: Health Minister” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar12). No more Medisave admin fee? It states…
Replies in Parliament: Meaningless without statistics?
I refer to the article “JTC gradually phasing out scheme for housing foreigners: Lee Yi Shyan” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 12). Public housing rent to foreigners…
Hospitals: 80% of patients pay less than $100?
According to an article in Zao Bao (Mar 11), 80 per cent of hospital patients in Class C and B2 pay less than $100 of…