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PAP ‘recognises’ efforts of NSFs/NSmen by channeling funds to GIC?

PAP ‘recognises’ efforts of NSFs/NSmen by channeling funds to GIC?

When it comes to money, PAP loves to ‘help’ by dishing out millions in CPF dollars, ultimately benefitting GIC.  Workfare is of course not the only example. In 2014, PAP introduced the NS Home Awards to recognize the efforts of NSmen:  they will have received $15,000 to $16,500 by the time their reservist obligations are... 

Police Powers, Governance and Accountability: Has the Law Minister Got It Right?

Police Powers, Governance and Accountability: Has the Law Minister Got It Right?

The issue of police powers, governance and accountability has reared its ugly head in Singaporean local discourse on several occasions. This happened for example, during the Benjamin Lim case and during the police action in response to alleged breaches of the Cooling Off Day regulations during the last election season. The issue,... 

Life of NSF/NSman is worth … not much

Life of NSF/NSman is worth … not much

How much insurance coverage do NSFs/NSmen receive?  According to Mindeaf, not much really (image below). How could the life of a Singaporean son be worth so little? Since safety is not an issue in the army and accidents/fatalities are rare, group insurance premiums shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. At a fraction of the... 



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