HOPE scheme is hopeless?
I refer to John Hui Keem Peng’s (Dr) letter “Give Hope to needy couples – minus family-size criterion“. (Straits Times Forum, Mar 20). HOPE – Cannot…
Social spending decreased from 2011 to 2012?
I refer to the Department of Statistics’ MONTHLY DIGEST OF STATISTICS SINGAPORE, FEBRUARY 2013. Social spending decreased? GOVERNMENT OPERATING EXPENDITURE – Social Development (Education, healthcare, community…
Seminar event on Population White Paper
Transitioning.org is organising a seminar event on 23 Mar (Sat) from 2pm to 5pm at the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) seminar room, focusing…
HDB Lease Buyback vs Taiwan’s?
I refer to the article “‘Home for annuity’ scheme for single, aged Taiwanese” (Straits Times, Mar 18). Taiwan life annuity It states that “A 70-year-old…
“Govt will become more transparent”?
I refer to the article “Govt will need to be more open, says PM”. (Sunday Times, Mar 17) Become more transparent? It states that “the…
Cleaners’ pay: Wait “till kingdom come”?
I refer to the article “New licensing rule to raise standards of cleaning firms” (Straits Times, Mar 13). Licensing of cleaning firms? It states that…
2012: How many jobs went to Singaporeans?
I refer to the article “Report findings show local employment rose faster in 2012” (Channel NewsAsia, Mar 15). Locals’ employment increased? According to the Ministry…
Watch “Lincoln” with Mr Chiam See Tong
SPP Exclusive Movie Screening 2013 Join Mr Chiam See Tong and the SPP as we catch the Oscar-winning movie that portrays the historical events surrounding…
AIM saga drags on – Tender $16.8 to $31.5m?
I refer to the article “three firms bid for PAP town councils IT contract” (Straits Times, Mar 13). Tender bids $16.8 to $31.5m? It states…
GIC: Can’t give returns in S$ to avoid confusion?
I refer to the article “GIC reports use nominal return in US dollars to avoid confusion: Josephine Teo” (Straits Times, Mar 13). US$ only to…