TR EMERITUS

I refer to the article “Almost half of CPF members in 2016 cohort can’t meet Minimum Sum – can only withdraw up to $5,000” (theonlinecitizen, Jul 16). It states that “”For the same (2016) cohort, about 53% of active members met their Full Retirement Sum (FRS) in cash and pledge at age 55 in 2016.”” As I understand... 

Dear Ben, I am sorry. I am sorry because your faith in our meritocratic and highly efficient society has been misplaced. You had thought to go through the proper channels; to appeal to MINDEF with FAS supporting you. You thought that perhaps MINDEF would be compassionate to your dream, no, our dream. Singapore’s Dream. Perhaps... 

I refer to the article “Ben Davis has no intention to fulfil NS duties; actions meant to further his professional career: MINDEF” (Channel NewsAsia, Jul 18). It states that “The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) revealed on Wednesday (Jul 18) that Harvey Davis, the father of Fulham footballer Benjamin Davis, “would not...