HDB 1 & 2-room increase from 45,600 to 68,800?
I refer to the Department of Statistics’ Population Trends 2016 report released on 27 September 2016. Increase in 1 & 2-room households? The number of…
Economy
Foreign worker statistics misleading
I refer to the article “Unemployment rises in second quarter, with fewer vacancies than job seekers” (Straits Times, September 15). It states that “Local employment…
The flood of foreigners?
My regular insider, ES sent me the following very interesting jobs statistics extracted from a Parliamentary reply on 14 August 2003. 1 foreign job =…
RWS: S’porean staff dropped by 15%?
No bias against S’poreans in RWS retrenchment I refer to the article “No bias against Singaporeans in RWS retrenchment: MOM” (Today, Sep 5). 60% are…
Singaporeans’ unemployment rate back to being higher than residents again?
Unemployment and layoffs up I refer to the article “Unemployment and layoffs up in second quarter: Manpower Ministry” (Straits Times, Jul 28). It states that…
Employment Pass qualifying salary increase more than locals?
EP qualifying salary increased to $3,600 I refer to the article “Qualifying salary for Employment Pass to be raised from $3,300 to $3,600 from Jan…
Housing affordability: Malaysia vs Singapore?
A big thank you to ES again My HDB insider ES sent me the following very interesting article on housing affordability in Malaysia:- Housing affordability…
Electricity profits increase 14% to $1.6b?
Electricity tariffs up 9.2% I refer to the article “Electricity tariffs up by 9.2 per cent from July to September, average monthly bill for four-room…
Public car parking profits increase to $700m?
Public car park charges increase from December I refer to the article “Public car park charges in Singapore to increase from December” (Channel NewsAsia, Jun…
Taxi drivers hit by triple whammy?
Cab firms hit by higher fees I refer to the article “Cab firms hit by higher operating licence fees” (Straits Times, Jun 24). Increase may…