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Blind justice We refer to the article “Key areas to tackle in protecting workers’ rights” (Straits Times, May 10). “Workers have much to cheer about”? It states that “Workers have much to cheer about of late and not just because of the annual Labour Day celebrations. Their cause for cheer are two back-to-back announcements... 

Applications for a housing grant originally meant for low-income earners have surged after it was extended to middle-income households last August. (Photo: Kua Chee Siong/ST)We refer to the article “Applications surge after housing grant is extended” (Straits Times, May 11). Only 1,010 households received the grants in 22... 

The current CPF contribution rate is 16% from employer and 20% from the employee making a total of 36% of the monthly income. Using an average salary of $3,000 and 2 million employees (for simplicity in calculation) contributing to the CPF, just ball park, the monthly contributions work out to be (36% x 3000 x 2m) $2.16b pm...