Those earning less than $1K decreased 22% or increased 3%?
Mr Lim, who is NTUC's secretary-general, disclosed that employers had in fact wanted to drop the minimum amount altogether, saying that wages were already going up in the tight labour market. -- PHOTO: ST FILE We refer to the article “NTUC wanted more workers to get minimum pay hike” (Straits Times, Jun 2). Fewer workers...
PM Lee should heed his own advice
Barely a week after Lee Hsien Loong spoke of integrity and the importance of admitting one's mistakes, the Auditor General released his annual report and gave the PM the perfect opportunity to practise what he preached. The report for 2012/13 cites more than two dozen incidents relating to contracts worth almost S$300M where...
Dental: Public fees 50% more than private clinics?
Ganesh Mohan Das, 5, has his teeth checked by a dentist. More than half of all children in Singapore have one or more rotten teeth by the time they start primary school. (Photo: ST) We refer to the article “One in two Singapore kids has rotten teeth: Report” (Straits Times, May 15). More than half and more children with...
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