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Archive for the ‘Policies’ Category

Salary subsidy of 50% for one year

I propose that the government provide a salary subsidy of 50% for one year for companies to employ locals into certain jobs that are now being done by foreigners. The salary should be set at a level that can attract locals into these jobs. The government should specify what the salary level should be. What happens after one...

Josephine Teo is only part of the problem – making her a scapegoat is not the solution

Manpower Minister Josephine Teo has been stealing the limelight for all the wrong reasons, bearing the brunt of intense criticism over the explosion of COVID-19 cases among migrant workers. Each time she opens her mouth, she seems to incur the ire of netizens. Many have called for her resignation. But what do we have to gain...

New Zealand PM Ardern declares Coronavirus victory

New Zealand has announced that there are no coronavirus cases in the country [LINK]. The happy situation is largely attributed to the decisive and firm handling of the situation by Prime Minister Jacinda Arden. In April, Ms Arden also announced that her govt would take a 20% cut in salaries in solidarity with those affected...

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