Pawn shop loans increase 81%
Published by The Online Citizen on August 23, 2012 By Leong Sze Hian – Record pawn shop loans According to the Department of Statistics’ Monthly…
7 questions for the Town Council
I refer to the article “MP Teo Ho Pin: Our net investment return of TC fund is 2.9%, better than inter-bank rate of 0.9%” (TR…
HDB: Bed bug furniture gone, but still no replacement?
Madam Ang (not her real name) is 57 years old, and works as a tea lady in an office. She stays in a 1-room HDB…
Inflation 5.3%: Wage increase?
I refer to the report “Most companies intend to freeze hiring: survey” (Channel NewsAsia, Aug 15). It states that “The report also surveyed companies on…
Procreate or else – “Enormous” problems?
Published by The Online Citizen on August 13, 2012 By Leong Sze Hian – I refer to the reports “”Enormous” problems if Singaporeans don’t procreate:…
$1.1b to help transport operators: Not a single cent for the disabled?
I refer to the National Day Message. It states that “Singapore must be an inclusive society with a heart. We uphold meritocracy, to motivate everyone…
A statistical analysis of the Editorial “Tharman: Firms have difficulties finding S’porean workers. Really?”
I refer to the Editorial “Tharman: Firms have difficulties finding S’porean workers. Really?” (TR Emeritus, Aug 11). Yearbook of Statistics 2012 Let’s take a look…
Workfare: We want CPF, not cash?
I refer to the article “Many low-wage workers prefer cash plus CPF mix” (Straits Times, Aug 11). Only 14% prefer cash? It states that “Of…
National Day: MediShield premiums increase by up to 511%?
I refer to the National Day Message. Affordable healthcare? It states that “Our healthcare system provides every Singaporean with good quality and affordable care”. In…
RPWG: Food prices down – really?
I refer to the articles “Food prices show signs of easing in H1: RPWG” (Channel NewsAsia, Aug 7) and “Rise in food prices slowing down…