Navigating the complexities of MediShield and Medisave
I refer to Goh Poh Kheng’s letter “Stumped by low MediShield payout” (ST, Mar 7). To help Ms Goh and readers understand the use of Medisave…
Healthcare subsidies: Reply without answers?
I refer to the article “More uses for Medisave, greater subsidies” (Today, Mar 5), the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) advertorial “Healthcare made affordable” (Sunday Times…
Using CPF to pay for your flat as you grow older – possible?
I refer to the article “More help for low-income families to buy their first flat” (Today, Mar 4). Ït states that: “One household which will…
Bonus for ministers, peanuts for most?
I refer to the report “Budget 2011: Higher pay for civil servants this year” (Channel News Asia, Mar 2).It states that: “Senior officers will also…
Making babies: Statistically flawed thinking?
In the article, “Our way, not the Nordic way: DPM Wong”, the Deputy Prime Minister dismissed calls for more cash incentives and parental leave to…
Parliament snippets: Replies but not answers?
I refer to the report “Health minister replies on 3M queries and drug subsidies” (ST Breaking News, Mar 1). It states that “Health Minister Khaw…
Malaysia’s “balanced growth” better than Singapore’s “higher growth”? (Part 3)
In Parts One and Two, I touched on jobs, re-employment of older workers, HDB, CPF and healthcare. I shall now move on to public transport,…
Census: So many worked so long for so little?
I refer to the Census of Populaton 2010 – Statistical Release 3, released on 24 February. Long work hours What I find rather surprising is that…
Do night bus fare hikes require approval?
The following letter is published at The Straits Times forum. I REFER to the recent increase in fares for all seven of SMRT’s special late night…
Malaysia’s “balanced growth” better than Singapore’s “higher growth”? (Part 2)
In Part One, I touched on jobs and re-employment of older workers. I shall now move on to public housing, the pension scheme, and healthcare….