Funny joke about Parliamentary Questions on Speakers Corner?
I normally do not post such stuff, but it was so funny that I could not resist posting what was sent to me below. “Mr…
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Singapore: Lowest pensions spending in the world?
We refer to the OECD paper on pensions spending. OECD countries’ pensions spending? It states that “Public spending on old-age benefits averaged 7.8% of GDP…
CPF: Virtually zero growth assets?
Top pension scheme in Asia, but … ? We refer to the article “CPF rated ‘top pension scheme in Asia” (Straits Times, Oct 19). Adequacy…
Let’s get back to the issue of CPF?
We refer to the article “Police investigates protest participants for “unlawful assembly”” (theonlinecitizen, Oct 10). CPF’s main issue? How much money are Singaporeans losing due…
“Sherlock Holmes” postulates why CPF investment accounts can’t be closed?
We refer to Ho Soo Sun’s letter “Hassle to close CPF investment account” (Straits Times Forum Oct 3). Can’t close CPF Investment Account? It states that…
Workfare:Top-up $365 Medisave to get $214 cash?
Gavin (not his real name) is a self-employed 64 years old Singaporean. Qualified for $2,140 Workfare He was elated to receive a letter informing him…
Singapore protests: What else is driving tensions?
While Singapore protesters are angry about Singapore’s stance on electoral reform, other issues have led to tensions with the Government. Business and trade have benefited…
CPF advisory panel needs 12 months?
We refer to the article “Advisory body to look into possible enhancements to CPF appointed” (Channel NewsAsia, Sep 10). It states that “The panel will…
HDB lease buyback – $1.1m loss per Singaporean?
We refer to the article “HDB Lease Buyback Scheme changes: More cash a draw, but some prefer to bequeath their flats” (Straits Times, Sep 4)….