Focus on Healthcare – Part 1: Claims of “universality”
Theonlinecitizen Focus on Healthcare – Part 1: Claims of “universality” September 30 2013 Focus on Healthcare is a five-part series that provides a critical…
Piecemeal statistics to hide the true impact of casinos in Singapore?
theonlinecitizen September 29 2013 By Leong Sze Hian I refer to the article “Fewer locals visit the casinos; only 7.7 per cent made more than…
When elections come – TC accumulated surplus gone?
S&CC of Tanjong Pagar Town Council Late afternoon yesterday, the postman came to my estate in Tanjong Pagar GRC to send us our Service and…
“Postman” wages disappeared?
$100m for productivity enhancements and help schemes? I refer to the article “SingPost sets aside S$100m for productivity enhancements and help schemes” (Channel NewsAsia, Sep…
New citizens granted increased 31%?
TR Emeritus September 27th, 2013 I refer to the articles “Population growth slowest in 9 years” and “Fast-ageing S’pore, fewer to support aged” (Straits Times,…
The people’s aspirations: Use the same ruler to measure?
TR Emeritus 25 September 2013 Fulfil younger voters’ aspirations? I refer to the article “Ruling parties have to fulfil aspirations of younger voters: PM Lee”…
BUY-1-GET-1-FREE for domestic helpers
Have you ever thought of bringing your domestic helper to watch a movie? ILO ILO 爸妈不在家 58 minutes ago Dear friends, just a gentle reminder…
Shift from elitism: Ignoring the socio-economic statistics?
TR Emeritus September 21st, 2013 Embracing diversity, redefining meritocracy? I refer to the article “Public Service ‘embracing diversity, redefining meritocracy’” (Today, Sep 18). It states…
WHY IS THE OFFERED COMPENSATION AMOUNT KEPT SECRET?
TRS Post date: 18 Sep 2013 Why there should be a coroner’s inquiry? http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/death-prison-inmate-family-wants-coroners-inquiry-be-opened Why is it that the quantum of compensation offered is…
The rise and fall of foreign workers?
TR Emeritus September 19th, 2013 I refer to the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) press release “Labour Market, Second Quarter 2013” and Annex. Alas, local employment…