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Rebutting DPM Tharman that 55% of SGs don’t pay income tax

Rebutting DPM Tharman that 55% of SGs don’t pay income tax

I refer to the 8 Mar 2013 Straits Times report of Mr Tharman’s budget 2013 speech [1]. Mr Tharman said that our income tax schedule is highly progressive with 55% of Singaporeans not paying any income tax and with Workfare acting like negative income tax, our income tax schedule actually runs from -30% to 20%. This is accompanied... 

So what if NUS is No. 2, if many SG students can’t benefit?

So what if NUS is No. 2, if many SG students can’t benefit?

The PAPpies are so obsessed with being the best. Even if it means sacrificing Singaporeans for non-Singaporeans. So what if NUS is in the second spot in Asia? In fact, it is because of PAP's fixation on being among the top, it has become worse for Singapore students. To be the among the top universities, you need to have a diverse... 

The xenophobia backlash

The xenophobia backlash

Singaporeans are one of the most generous, friendly and hospitable people as far as welcoming foreigners into their country are concerned. Singaporeans are mindful of their immigrant past and have a soft spot for immigrants. Some still think they are immigrants, and passing by, just like the new immigrants. They could not appreciate... 



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