TR EMERITUS

I refer to the article “Subsidies stopped for patient who raised $900k” (Straits Times, Jul 29). Turn to government aid schemes first It states that “While Ms Tam managed to raise substantial funds online, social workers said people caught in financial emergencies should still turn to government aid schemes first, and... 

The disclosure of HDB “lessees” – mistakenly thought to be “owners” – has angered HDB flat buyers. Many could not believe they have been scammed and have even argued against factual evidence. I will attempt to explain the issue again in this idiot-proof post. For flat buyers who still prefer to delude themselves,... 

1. Lack for democracy, free speech and multi party system Singapore has been under the control of an authoritarian one party government for the last 50 years. The mass media is heavily controlled by the govt and alternative views are hard to come by. Due to the lack of debate, flawed policies get passed on the the public....