What’s wrong with our employment practices today?
I refer to the article “MOM seeks public feedback for Employment Act review” (Straits Times, Nov 22). It states that “Now, the law allows PMEs…
IRs’ jobs: Minister relies on newspapers for statistics?
I refer to the TR Emeritus editorial “How many jobs did the 2 IRs really create for S’poreans?” (Nov 17). http://www.tremeritus.com/2012/11/17/how-many-jobs-did-the-2-irs-really-create-for-sporeans/ It states that “This…
Parliament: Replies that never answer the question? (Act 3)
I refer to the article “So, what’s the true cost of casinos?” (Straits Times, Nov 17). How many visit casinos? It states that “Yesterday, the…
Parliament: Replies that never answer the question? (Act 2)
I refer to the report “ERP: More downs than ups” (Straits Times, Nov 16). 8 times up, 11 times down It states that “Believe it…
Retirement study: High IRR?
I refer to the report “Prudent housing choices ensure enough CPF savings for retirement: survey” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 14). http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1237171/1/.html It states that “And men…
Parliament: Replies that never answer the question?
I refer to the report “Cleaning fees raised at nine hawker centres” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 14). http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1237130/1/.html Cleaners pay increased? Don’t know? It states that…
National (or Foreign) Population and Talent Division?
I refer to the article “Some 150,000 more foreigners may be needed by 2030” (Straits Times, Nov 13). It states that “The National Population and…
MediShield: Deductibles increased by 5 times historically for elderly?
l refer to the report “MediShield deductibles up from next March” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 12). http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1236734/1/.html Deductible up to $2,000 It states that “Class B2…
Needy gets 24 cents of every dollar spent?
I refer to the article “One-stop welfare hub at mall” (Straits Times, Nov 11). Enhance delivery of welfare or amount of welfare? Of late, there…
Social welfare per capita: Hong Kong spends 76% more than Singapore?
I refer to the article “HK commission to tackle poverty” (Straits Times, Nov 10). Singapore’s social welfare spending $2.13b According to the Revenue and Expenditure…
