Ministry helping to recruit foreigners from overseas?
theonlinecitizen March 28, 2014 Ministry helping to recruit foreigners from overseas? By Leong Sze Hian It has been reported that voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) are…
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Alternative news in 1 day? (part 95) – Ministry goes overseas to help recruit foreigners?
I refer to the article “VWOs looking to hire social workers from Hong Kong & Taiwan” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 28). 14% of Health Ministry’s social…
Parliament: Interesting replies not reported in the media? (part 4)
I refer to the recent Parliamentary proceedings on 17 February, reported in Hansard. Replies not reported in media? I found some interesting replies to questions…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 91) – COI surprises?
I refer to the article “MOM: Workers told of rights even before coming here” (Straits Times, Mar 19). Surprise, surprise? It states that “Divisional director…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 89) – 30+% women back to work scheme?
I refer to the article “Social enterprise’s programme helps 155 women to go back to work” (Straits Times, Mar 20). More than half found jobs?…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 88) – 1 in 3 workers no pay rise?
I refer to the article ” Wage Credit Scheme: $800 million in pay subsidies for over 74,000 employers by March 31 ” (Straits Times, Mar…
82,900 “locals” jobs – 50,000 new citizens and PRs?
Income data changed to citizens? Further to my article “Alternative news in 1 day? (part 85) – S-pass grew a whopping 13% in 2013?” (Mar…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 85) – S-pass grew a whopping 13% in 2013?
I refer to the article “Inflow of foreign workers slows, while more locals were employed in 2013” (Straits Times, Mar 14). Real median income grew…
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…
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…