Why are our reserves so secretive? I refer to the article “Singapore is a model for how to reform some of the world’s most-flawed investment vehicles” (The Economist, Aug 17).
It states that “The aim is to ensure that the pool of reserves and their income remain constant as a share of GDP over time, which Singapore has achieved; its capital is...
On Ben Davis's deferment I've been following news reports and comments in parliament of this case, came to the conclusion that the government is still failing to sufficiently comprehend the sentiments of the people which proves its severe disconnect with the ground.
Nobody cares if Ben Davis is granted 1, 2 or 10 years deferment or whether he's...
Dear CPF, I entrusted my money in you so please do not abuse... Dear CPF Board,
You are the appointed agency to manage my retirement fund, which comes from my monthly contribution from the day I started working. I had no options to self manage my fund, or to appoint better fund manager. In short, I was forced to work with you.
Nonetheless, I thank you for the hard work all these...
Mahathir’s 'Singapore poor country’: Statistically speaking?... Are there any countries in the world that allow employers to hire 100 per cent foreigners?
After writing “Mahathir’s ‘S’pore poor country’: Statistically speaking?” (Aug 15), I was so motivated by the comments in the original article by Khush Chopra, that I decided to do a part 2:
The raising of the...
Mahathir’s 'Singapore poor country’: Statistically speaking?... I refer to Khush Chopra’ article “MAHATHIR SAYS SINGAPORE IS A POOR COUNTRY” (Aug 13).
It states that “The Malaysian Prime Minister’s remarks constitute a scathing indictment of the Singapore system.
Mahathir essentially suggests that Singaporeans have a lower purchasing power relative to Malaysians in contradiction...
Support Dr Tan Cheng Bok and Lim Tean’s political party,... I refer to Lim Tean’s facebook post (Aug 12) – “Let’s Remind The PAP That Possession Of Their Office Is A Leasehold And Not A Freehold
Chan Chun Sing said last night at the Tanjong Pagar National Day dinner that the PAP has plans to improve the lives of Singaporeans over the next 50-100 years. Let’s remind...
Aiyoh, look at the ‘tokong’ outcomes of our ‘creative... I refer to the front page headline news “Bold, creative planning key to reimagining the future: PM” (Straits Times, Aug 9).
It states that “Tomorrow, we celebrate National Day. Singapore has come a long way. Today, we are a vibrant, flourishing city-state, offering Singaporeans a good quality of life.
Our policies...
Thorny Tan topped National Day Award and Tin Tin is now a... Ah Goh has been preaching to why ministers are under paid and meritocracy in Singapore. For a second, this man is paid million for sitting in empty parliament and not doing much, isn't he ashamed of it yet?
Thorny Tan, what did he do to justify for this award? Did he check the books? Does it really take 50 man years...
Nobody wants to be Minister because if you are rich and successful... I refer to Hwang Jin Pyng’s article “The hidden agenda in GCT’s FaceBook postings” (theonlinecitizen, Aug 11).
It states that “Speaking of friendship, Goh is known to be close to former Ayer Rajah SMC Member of Parliament Tan Cheng Bock. Yet, following Tan’s declaration in 2016 that he would contest the...
From poor ‘O’ levels to 5 degrees & 13 diplomas I refer to the article “How much should O levels matter? The case for late bloomers” (Sunday Times, Aug 12).
It states that “applying to enter the National University of Singapore (NUS) or Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The applicant would have a composite university admission score used to evaluate him...
Is having a ‘hospital beds to population’ ratio that... I refer to the article “Singapore public hospitals cave under pressure of overcrowding” (msn, Aug 9).
It states that “”Due to a variety of factors like an ageing population, increasing mortality rates and medical tourism, a growing portion of people in Singapore are seeking hospital care, which could be causing...
Former NUS student maintains injustice done to her by university
A former National University of Singapore (NUS) student has exhausted all her life savings of over S$100,000 fighting a legal battle that has ruined her life for the last 10 years.
In a High Court ruling last month, Justice Woo Bih Li, in delivering his judgement on 9 July, reasoned that the claims made by Jeanne-Marie...
The Straits Times claims PAP MP earns half a million dollars... A very happy national day to all readers even as I hope we will have more to come with the current administration!
Reading recent comments ESM Goh used to rebuff his resident, Mr Abdul Aziz's call for more measures to help struggling elderly who are unable to work beyond 65, got me a little perturbed as to how much more...
Top 10 statistics to celebrate 53rd National Day As we celebrate our 53rd birthday – let’s look at our statistical accolades
Gini coefficient increased from 0.46 to 0.48 between 1981 and 2014
Ministers’ earnings in his tenure as a politician – $70 million?
$130 million in ComCare to 83,000 beneficiaries – average assistance $131 monthly per beneficiary?
Cleaners’...
SDP: Celebrating Singapore - Live Your Passion! We're posting a series called Celebrating Singapore this National Day period where we highlight some of the wishes of our friends and members for our nation. We start here with Bryan Lim, SDP Treasurer and proud father.
Just before I attended my first political rally at the age of 8 (which, by the way, kindled my interest...
