Best “Straits Times editorial” ever?
I refer to the editorial “Balance autonomy with accountability” (Straits Times, Mar 23). Best Straits Times editorial ever! This must be the best editorial that…
Hospital beds ratio: Hong Kong – 83% more than S’pore’s?
I refer to the article “500-bed rehab hub next to TTSH to open in five years” (Straits Times, Mar 22). New 500-bed rehab hub in…
“Grammar” in press release on Han Hui Hui
I refer to the AGC’s press release on Ms Han Hui Hui dated 21 March. It states that “Ms Han had since complied with AGC’s…
S’pore No.1 in “talent”, but last in “start-up experience”?
S’pore No. 1 in world for start-up talent I refer to the article “S’pore No. 1 in world for start-up talent: Report” (Straits Times, Mar…
S’poreans’ gambling losses: $2.7b?
I refer to the article “The biggest losers” (The Economist, Mar 18). S’poreans are the 2nd biggest gambling losers in the world? It states that…
Healthcare: Make America’s like S’pore’s?
I refer to the article “Make America Singapore ” (Straits Times, Mar 20). Singapore’s healthcare system is the marvel of the wealthy world It states that…
Childcare: Stingy $50m – $5.2b Budget surplus?
I refer to the article “What the new playing field for pre-school offers” (Sunday Times, Mar 19) It states that “The median monthly fee fell…
PRs’ income is 47% more than S’poreans?
I refer to the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) Labour Market Report 2016. S’poreans’ income – $3,823 The Gross Median Income From Work (including employer CPF)…
50% of S’poreans had less than $18 net pay increase?
$660m wage credit payout to employers I refer to the article “$660m in payouts for employers by end of March ” (Straits Times, Mar 18). It…
Freedom of speech: S’pore in the eyes the world?
I refer to the High Commissioner of Singapore, London’s letter “Free speech in Singapore” (The Economist, Mar 17). It states that ““Grumble and be damned”…