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In the past, we had a system where HDB built flats earlier and applicants had a walk -in selection of flats. If they were success in their application, they could almost move in immediately. Then PAP elite minister Mah BT over-built some 30k units of flats, in anticipation of mass immigrants from HK prior to 1997. The Hongkongers... 

I refer to the article “Parliament: New online jobs marketplace to help jobseekers through slowdown” (Straits Times, Oct 10). Only 500 locals jobs increase past 18 months It states that “He acknowledged that many were concerned that local employment growth has been flat, with a net increase of just 500 over the past 18... 

Read this article then you will understand the ridiculous stress & large financial expenses that young S’porean students & their parents are subjected to. I can understand if parents think that it’s an investment for their children, but in today’s technologically-driven environment, would such investments pay...