National Day: MediShield premiums increase by up to 511%?
I refer to the National Day Message. Affordable healthcare? It states that “Our healthcare system provides every Singaporean with good quality and affordable care”. In…
RPWG: Food prices down – really?
I refer to the articles “Food prices show signs of easing in H1: RPWG” (Channel NewsAsia, Aug 7) and “Rise in food prices slowing down…
GST offset’s objective met?
I refer to the GST Voucher cash payout. Help pay GST? We should keep in mind that the original purpose of the GST offset scheme…
Video: Leong Sze Hian Invest Fair Malaysia – You must be stupid to lose money investing
http://invest-fair.com/webcast/malaysia-2012.html
Housing woes of a single mother?
Amy and Mary (not their real names) came with Jane, a 35 year old unmarried single mother, who is staying in a shared 3-room HDB…
Is Mendaki TTFS fully funded by Govt?
TTFS question in Parliament In response to my article “Give more funds to Mendaki”, (Jul 20), there is a posting on facebook – Mohamed Fairoz:…
GIC returns: half the story?
I refer to the article “GIC’s real rate of return over 20 years steady at 3.9%” (Straits
NTUC offers 15 PMET job openings?: Latest statistical highlights
I refer to the report “NTUC looks to provide more job opportunities for mature PMEs” (Channel NewsAsia, Jul 22). It states that “Singapore’s labour movement…
Population feedback: What statistics are missing?
I refer to the Issues Paper, Our Population Our Future, July 2012, published by the National Population and Talent Division of the Prime Minister’s Office,…
Town council: $4.38m surplus – still increase fees?
I refer to the articles “Municipal charges to go up at HDB estates managed by 7 town councils” (Straits Times, Jul 28) and “7 town…
