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Despite operating her stall for 23 years and even surviving the pandemic, Madam Zaleha is now considering closing shop as rent has doubled from $6000 to $12000. (Tampines coffeeshop sold for record $41.68m, ST 17/6/22). She will have to raise prices, hopefully customers will still support her, move to a cheaper location, or... 

Many employees are puzzled why their bosses insist that they return to work in the office and not continue the work from home (WFH). They see many advantages of WFH: a) It saves traveling time to and from the workplace b) The employees are highly motivated and are more productive. c) The work can be monitored based on results... 

I comment as a lay person and a concerned citizen. I invite feedbacks and contributory inputs. Singapore Food Agency is exploring the idea of commercial fish farming in the waters of Singapore's southern islands to ensure our food security. I support the idea. Although the waters, according to the experts, are rich in coral...