40k citizen births: 100 local jobs?
Singapore’s baby shortage I refer to the article “Tackling Singapore’s baby shortage” (Sunday Times, Feb 14). It states that “33,793 Singaporean babies were born during…
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Outsourcing depress wages or foreign workers?
Outsourcing has depressed wages I refer to the article “Outsourcing has depressed wages of many low-wage workers: MP Zainal Sapari” (Straits Times, Feb 13). It…
390,300 local jobs, 534,600 foreign jobs – 550,000 new citizens/PRs?
I refer to the article “Technology posts among hardest to fill last year: MOM” (Straits Times, Feb 10). 67% of IT job vacancies could not…
Where have all the IT jobs gone to?
Shortage of 30,000 IT professionals by 2017 I refer to the article “S’pore may lack 30,000 professionals by 2017; not enough local grads, says industry” (Straits…
No S’porean willing to work as maid?
Challenge for S’pore workers to change with times I refer to the article “Challenge for S’pore workers to change with times” (Sunday Times, Feb 7)….
“Lowest” healthcare spending in the world?
Spend more on healthcare, not defence I refer to Paul Tambyah (Dr), Member, Central Executive Committee, Singapore Democratic Party’s letter “Strong defence needed, but not excessive spending” (Straits Times…
60,000 job vacancies: Mostly PMETS?
60,000 job vacancies I refer to the article “Fewer job openings amid softer economy: Manpower Ministry” (Channel News Asia, Feb 3). It states that “Amid softer economic…
HDB: Give grants, take back levy?
7,900 paid resale levy I refer to the article “7,900 second-timer households paid resale levy over past 6 years: MND” (Channel NewsAsia, Jan 29). It states…
Crime rate low, but increasing – forgot about auxiliary police?
Low crime rate I refer to the article “Overall crime rate in 2014 low compared to major cities: Desmond Lee” (Channel NewsAsia, Jan 28). It…
Local jobs growth 100: 50,202 new citizens/PRs?
I refer to the article “Local workers, note where the job compass is pointing” (Straits Times, Jan 29). Jobs growth: locals 100, foreigners 31,700? It…