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Archive for the ‘Policies’ Category

Why are SGs double-paying transport operators?

$120 adult travel pass not cheaper option, say 60% polled. Taking commuters for a ride.Since the transport fare increase was announced, I have been researching, and have undergone a quick crash course on public transport financing. Turns out the key to understanding the transport fare hike is to look at the broader picture on...

Which is the bigger problem? Fare hike or ‘Pay highest taxes, get least benefits?’

Widespread unhappiness over fare hike? Much has been written about the fare increase, since it was announced on 16 January ( including yours truly’s “The alternative news in 1 day? (part 31) – Fare increase approved by PTC“, January 16). But what does the fare hike really mean for Singaporeans – and arguably, what...

MediShield Life – No need to pay one, it is free

PM Lee on MediShield Life "Mr Gan said that working adults should not need to fork out any extra cash to pay for the new MediShield Life. That is because the Govt intends the individuals to pay the higher premium entirely from his Medisave. He said that the individual’s annual Medisave contributions should be enough to pay...

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