Town councils’ controversies in history?
(Town Councils) Milestones & controversies I refer to the article “(Town Councils) Milestones & controversies” (Sunday Times, Feb 12). It states that “1990 – Amendments to the Town…
Employers should avoid penalising solely based on MC: So, what now?
Wield the stick when sick? I refer to the article “Wield the stick when sick? Some firms in Singapore give out carrots” (Sunday Times, Feb…
Public dental visits: No increase, but population up 1.5m?
I refer to the article “Not enough locally trained dentists in Singapore” (Straits Times, Feb 11). 75% of newly registered dentists trained overseas It states…
Milk powder fund’s link to making babies?
Milk power fund I refer to the article “$1.5 million fund for low-income parents to buy milk powder for children” (Straits Times, Feb 11). It…
TFR drop: Why don’t make babies?
Total Fertility Rate dipped to 1.20 I refer to the article “Singapore’s total fertility rate dipped to 1.20 in 2016” (Straits Times, Feb 11). It…
Record closure of private schools, but world renowned ones too?
I refer to the article “Private school closures in Singapore hit record high last year” (Straits Times, Feb 9). Record no. of private schools closed…
Turning up for work when crew feel unwell … poses a risk … to passengers?
SIA reassures cabin crew on medical leave system I refer to the article “SIA reassures cabin crew on medical leave system” (Straits Times, Feb 9)….
Nullius in verba (Latin for “on the word of no one”)?
In the thousands of articles that I have written – I don’t remember ever recommending a book. So, this is a first for me! I…
Job growth forecast: 25,000 to 40,000 – 0 to S’poreans?
Annual job growth of 25,000 to 40,000 I refer to the article “Annual job growth of 25,000 to 40,000 for next three to five years:…
Cleaner’s pay in US – 6 times more than S’pore’s, 3 times more than management executive?
I refer to the article “San Francisco janitor who earned S$380k in a year caught hiding in closet during work hours” (Straits Times, Feb 8)….