
ST Forum: Employers hire FTs because of poor quality of local grads
[This letter was first published in ST Forum on 14 Feb] We often hear that Singapore needs to bring in foreigners for the growth of the country. I agree that we have little choice in the matter if we are referring to jobs Singaporeans do not want. But how about jobs that Singaporeans do want? It would be good to find out the...

The low-productivity, low-wage trap
I refer to the commentary “Mind the short-term trade-offs” (Feb 15). Associate Professor Randolph Tan rightly pointed out that “firms should not need increasing amounts of manpower if they were continuing along a stable scale of operations ... the other possibility is that companies have embarked on an expansion path...

Rebutting ESM Goh that speeches at Protest too 1-sided
ESM Goh This is a response to ESM Goh's opinions on the 16 Feb 2013 gathering, in which he says in his MParader Facebook Page (full quote), "Yes, I am happy that Speakers’ Corner is serving its purpose. Also pleased that Singaporeans are debating this population issue because it is about our future. But our future goes beyond...
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