Re-entry into employment definition changed? Why?
I refer to the article “Longer job search more common, with PMETs hit hardest” (Straits Times, Jun 14). It states that “It is also seen…
Income inequality at its lowest since 2000: Really?
I refer to the article “Commentary: Active government oversight has reduced Singapore’s income inequality” (Channel NewsAsia, Jun 12). It states that “Economic data tells us…
Even foreign employment agencies are preferred; sigh?
I refer to the article “2nd foreign agency starts work to help PMETs in job search” (Straits Times, Jun 13). It states that “It is…
Only 1,840 on public assistance who are not in shelter homes?
I refer to the article “Homes of last resort” (Straits Times, Jun 12). It states that “The number of residents in these homes has been…
Latest statistics on the Protection from Harassment Act?
I refer to the article “Man fined for insulting public officer” (Straits Times, Jun 2). It states that “Pressed for details by a public officer…
Moneylenders’ loans increased by 87%?
I refer to the article “Plunge in number of people with unsecured loans as curbs take effect” (Straits Times, Jun 9). It states that “In…
Globalisation creates jobs & raise salaries?
I refer to the article “Globalisation can create jobs and raise salaries for Singaporeans: PM Lee” (Straits Times, Jun 10). It states that “In some…
Lim Chong Yah: On censorship, CPF, etc?
I refer to the article “Singapore should have minimum wage, says economist Lim Chong Yah” (Channel NewsAsia, Jun 10). It states that “Lim: In my…
Pink Dot ad removed: Against UN resolutions 2016, 14 & 11?
I refer to the article “ASAS asks Cathay to amend Pink Dot 2017 advertisement” (Jun 8). It states that “In a conversation with Marketing, an ASAS…
25 reasons why profit per employee contracted at annual rate of 9.5%?
I refer to Christian S. Pedersen’s article “Singapore’s productivity challenge” (Straits Times, Jun 8). It states that “Having expanded at an average of 7.7 per…