Fees increase for lower classes in hospitals?
We refer to the article “2 public hospitals, SGH and KTPH, increase fees for emergency services” (Straits Times, Apr 12). A & E fees increase…
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CPF returns are the lowest in the world?
Countries’ pension funds with the lowest historical returns? According to the study “Pension fund performance” (Antolin, P. 2008, OECD working papers) – the Czech Republic…
F&B workers: Low pay, long hours, declining real pay growth?
F & B workers have long hours? After writing “Alternative news in 1 day? (part 104) – F&B workers’ pay increase?” – SY Lee mentioned…
17Mar1988: The most significant debate ever in our Parliamentary history?
First and foremost – thanks very much to ES for sending the following to me. In the annals of Singapore’s Parliamentary debates – perhaps the…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 104) – F&B workers’ pay increase?
I refer to the article “Automation helps F&B firms dish out wage hikes” (Straits Times, Apr 8). It states that “The IGP (Inclusive Growth Programme…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 103) – Long delays at immigration?
I refer to the articles “ICA working on portable device to verify passports” and “ICA demonstrates how cruise passengers are swiftly ‘pre-cleared‘” (Straits Times, Apr 7)….
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 102) – NKF has 8 years’ reserves?
I refer to the article “NKF to get back to active fund-raising” (Sunday Times, Apr 6). Need to return to active fund-raising? It states that…
45% of university students are not Singaporeans?
I refer to the article “35% of NUS student population are foreigners” (TR Emeritus, Apr 5). It states that “However, the latest NUS Annual Report…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 101) – Disappearing Singaporean professors?
I refer to the article “Wanted: Local talent in varsities” (Straits Times, Apr 5). Only 28% of professors are Singaporeans? It states that “The 2013…
Alternative news in 1 day? (part 100) – Fines that you end up paying?
I refer to the article “Telco fines to be used to help needy go digital” (Straits Times, Apr 4). Telco fines to help needy? It…