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Archive for the ‘Policies’ Category

Ministers’ and MPs’ Pay

Here are some quick thoughts I have about the non-ending debate on Ministers' pay. 1. Before we look at ministers' pay, let's look at MP's pay. Why are they paid so high in the first place, only to allow them to hold onto their daytime jobs? If the high pay for MPs is to make up for any loss in income, shouldn't they leave their...

We do not support enactment of SOPA/PIPA laws

Recently, a comment from our current Singapore Minister of Law, K Shanmugam hints at the possibility of enacting laws that might be similar to the two pieces of legislation currently being debated in the US: the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and a sister bill the Protect IP Act (PIPA). There has been strong resistance against...

Of better Schools, Education and Housing

Many people complained about the high Ministerial pay without considering the good work done by our government over the years. Even as global recession is looming, Singapore is ready to tackle impending doom with a smile. I mean with the right attitude. What I am trying to say is our government has the right fortitude. Let me...

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