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The Government's move towards a more progressive tax system will help address the concerns of asset-rich, cash-poor older Singaporeans, Mr Wong said yesterday. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN I refer to the article “Govt ‘will look out for asset-rich, cash-poor’” (Straits Times, Nov 18). “Very mindful” of “sandwiched... 

20% of families on ComCare assistance saw incomes rise beyond eligibility criteria. I refer to the article “20% of families on ComCare assistance saw incomes rise beyond eligibility criteria” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 12). 3 in 4 found jobs? It states that “About three in four unemployed Singaporeans under ComCare’s Short... 

Life is a struggle for many in SG. 为什么《定贫穷线不实际》，在探讨李总理说出这般废话，却没有“实际”的行动来解决生活在新加坡社会底层的贫困大众的政策出台前，让我们来看看社会及家庭发展部长陈振声的鸟话...噢，不！是“名人语录”来怎样推诿、推卸应有的政治责任。 “有心者不会局限讨论一条线还是几条线，而是在不管有几条线的情况下都上前出一把力，也愿意了解我们如何建立制度，照顾国人。” 我说陈振声天才白痴，可见一点儿都没有冤枉了他。在一条线都还没有影子，镜子里没有花，水面上没有月。这时候谈什么“在不管有几条线的情况下都上前出一把力”--...