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Archive for the ‘Policies’ Category

National service: Time to reduce/abolish discriminatory conscription tax

National service is a form of tax which discriminates against male citizens. Since there’s a real financial loss, NS is akin to a conscription tax (CT) levied on male Singaporeans. An 18-year old could easily earn $1500 a month in the private sector. Including employer CPF contribution of 17%, the amount he earns in 2 years...

Baby Asha, Mr Xiao Gang & Singapore Inc governance

Since 1984 when I started work for MNCs, I always stood proud of my Singapore background with colleagues the world over at meetings, seminars and discussions. I remain proud to be a Singaporean. Proud of the Singapore Inc heritage that our fathers and mothers have bequeathed to us. But two events in recent days put that pride...

Stupid idea from book smart SPF scholars

Ah Kow: Bro, you all notice or not. “Police officers” stationed at every shopping centre nowadays. I think the SPF employ more than 10,000 police officers last 2 years. Ahmad: You joking la. You mean the stupid idea cardboard policemen right? Arumugam: I know what you mean. Today when I went to Giant for breakfast, one police...

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