SPP Financial Literacy Programme (4th Intake)
Strong financial literacy can mitigate the financial problems that many Singaporeans may encounter. In this programme launched by SPP Secretary-General Mr Chiam See Tong, we…
HDB rentals up 10%, but property tax up 118%?
I refer to the report “Property tax rebate for most HDB flat owners” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 27). One-off rebate? It states that “For a majority…
Taxis: Drive till you drop?
I refer to the article “Benchmarks set for taxis to meet demand” (Straits Times, Nov 24). It states that “From January, they must ensure that…
What’s wrong with our employment practices today?
I refer to the article “MOM seeks public feedback for Employment Act review” (Straits Times, Nov 22). It states that “Now, the law allows PMEs…
IRs’ jobs: Minister relies on newspapers for statistics?
I refer to the TR Emeritus editorial “How many jobs did the 2 IRs really create for S’poreans?” (Nov 17). http://www.tremeritus.com/2012/11/17/how-many-jobs-did-the-2-irs-really-create-for-sporeans/ It states that “This…
Parliament: Replies that never answer the question? (Act 3)
I refer to the article “So, what’s the true cost of casinos?” (Straits Times, Nov 17). How many visit casinos? It states that “Yesterday, the…
Parliament: Replies that never answer the question? (Act 2)
I refer to the report “ERP: More downs than ups” (Straits Times, Nov 16). 8 times up, 11 times down It states that “Believe it…
Retirement study: High IRR?
I refer to the report “Prudent housing choices ensure enough CPF savings for retirement: survey” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 14). http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1237171/1/.html It states that “And men…
Parliament: Replies that never answer the question?
I refer to the report “Cleaning fees raised at nine hawker centres” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 14). http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1237130/1/.html Cleaners pay increased? Don’t know? It states that…
National (or Foreign) Population and Talent Division?
I refer to the article “Some 150,000 more foreigners may be needed by 2030” (Straits Times, Nov 13). It states that “The National Population and…