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The Sensless Policy Of Qualifying Salaries For ForeignersThe Sensless Policy Of Qualifying Salaries For Foreigners I refer to the Qualifying salaries for Spass, EP and others and the "minimum qualifying salaries" implemented rules by MOM (LINK) I cant help notice the flaw of this policy. The have set a minimum wage model for the foreigners in the hope of discourging companies to hire more locals. In the first place such a scheme...

Oxleygate Karmic ViewOxleygate Karmic View Pinky is surely interested in the house, Fengshui reason or using it to milk old man legacy to remind Singaporeans repeatedly but he is not going to be explicit. He may appear not to be involved but unless you have low IQ, you can see through the mist to understand who is the invisible hand who ordered the committee and...

Are we dumb or what?Are we dumb or what? We were told in Singapore, 76 per cent of respondents said they trust their government — the highest among the list of institutions provided in the latest edition of the survey, and matching the highest score in terms of trust in government in the Republic since the inception of the survey. This is something I am not...

Iris Koh is now officially representing Singapore?Iris Koh is now officially representing Singapore? Dear TR Emeritus Came across this on Facebook. The way that it is captioned and phrased (even in the video), it would appear to me that she is officially representing the "Republic of Singapore". What do you think?   Puzzled Reader    

Made a fugitive by my own countryMade a fugitive by my own country Singapore - My Country I am heart-broken that I have been made a fugitive by my own country, for standing up for a promise to my father, Lee Kuan Yew. Yet another attack has just been launched, re-litigating over again the same issues that were raised by Lee Hsien Loong after probate of Lee Kuan Yew’s will, at the...

Glossing over conflicts of interestGlossing over conflicts of interest I read with interest The Independent Singapore’s OPINION, “Glossing over conflicts of interest, Ho Ching for President, tents as affordable housing instead of flats and other stories in review” (Feb 25). The recent Temasek's investment loss of $275 million in the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX was...

Lee Hsien Yang Weighs Presidential RunLee Hsien Yang Weighs Presidential Run The estranged younger brother of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is considering a run for the largely ceremonial role of president this year, a sign that an ongoing family feud could start to overshadow the city-state’s politics. Lee Hsien Yang, 65, spoke about his plans to Bloomberg News after the government...

Critical SpectatorCritical Spectator What right has a Polish to comment on a Singaporean elected MP who is expressing his concerns for ordinary Singaporeans under PAP rule? Worst still, this foreigner has not even stayed in Singapore to truly understand how ordinary Singaporeans are struggling our lives coping with the high indirect taxes imposed on us...

If we respect our Singapore eldersIf we respect our Singapore elders I refer to The Independent Singapore’s Opinion, “If we respect our Singapore elders, then why many still doing backbreaking jobs, and other stories in review” (Feb 11). It is certainly glad to learn that a group of netizens went viral for going all out to help elderly man Ng Teak Boon to clean up his 1-room rental...

Crime wave in the USCrime wave in the US I refer to The Straits Times’ Opinion, “Crime wave in the US: Concerns growing over public safety” (Feb 4). Actually pursuing and advocating for the basic principles of democracy and human rights are nothing wrong or appropriate. As, the qualities of transparency and equality are the core basis for achieving the...

Still a cloudy economic outlookStill a cloudy economic outlook I read with valid concerns The Straits Times Editorial, “Still a cloudy economic outlook” (Jan 21). The economic prospects or outlook in 2023 is still shrouded with dark clouds and full of factors of uncertainties. It is unfortunate to learn that Goldman Sachs will layoff more than 3,000 employees from its investment...

CPIB's decision not to prosecute 6 former senior management staff of Keppel Offshore & Marine LtdCPIB's decision not to prosecute 6 former senior management... In this commentary published in Singapore Law Watch, I analyse the (Singapore) Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau’s recent decision not to prosecute six former senior management staff of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (KOM) for US$55 million in bribes paid to Brazilian officials. I argue that given the large...

Leon Perera asks: Do we have true meritocracy in Singapore?Leon Perera asks: Do we have true meritocracy in Singapore? I read with interest The Independent Singapore’s Featured News, “Leon Perera asks: Do we have true meritocracy in Singapore?” (Jan 21). In the first place, meritocracy should not be narrowly termed as the academic success of an individual. Instead, it should broadly embrace an individual’s capability, leadership...

Shouldn't Elon Musk be POFMAed?Shouldn't Elon Musk be POFMAed? The POFMA office can and have POFMAed Twitter and Facebook, why don't they POFMA Elon Musk as well since their powers are supposedly far-reaching and have jurisdiction over any country on Earth?   The MTF has said that the vaccine is extremely safe and any suggestion that adverse conditions are related to the...

Take the Bivalent booster at your own risk!Take the Bivalent booster at your own risk! Frontline nurses have to be vaccinated to keep their jobs so why did SGH terminate a nurse who suffered from severe side effects after taking her second dose? Her life is ruined and she has lost her ability to walk. SGH’s offer for her to reapply for her job is totally illogical and insensitive. They would not have sacked...

Letters
The Sensless Policy Of Qualifying Salaries For Foreigners

The Sensless Policy Of Qualifying Salaries For Foreigners

I refer to the Qualifying salaries for Spass, EP and others and the "minimum qualifying salaries" implemented...
Oxleygate Karmic View

Oxleygate Karmic View

Pinky is surely interested in the house, Fengshui reason or using it to milk old man legacy to remind...
Are we dumb or what?

Are we dumb or what?

We were told in Singapore, 76 per cent of respondents said they trust their government — the highest...
Iris Koh is now officially representing Singapore?

Iris Koh is now officially representing Singapore?

Dear TR Emeritus Came across this on Facebook. The way that it is captioned and phrased (even in...
Glossing over conflicts of interest

Glossing over conflicts of interest

I read with interest The Independent Singapore’s OPINION, “Glossing over conflicts of interest,...
If we respect our Singapore elders

If we respect our Singapore elders

I refer to The Independent Singapore’s Opinion, “If we respect our Singapore elders, then why many...
Crime wave in the US

Crime wave in the US

I refer to The Straits Times’ Opinion, “Crime wave in the US: Concerns growing over public safety”...
Still a cloudy economic outlook

Still a cloudy economic outlook

I read with valid concerns The Straits Times Editorial, “Still a cloudy economic outlook” (Jan 21). The...
Leon Perera asks: Do we have true meritocracy in Singapore?

Leon Perera asks: Do we have true meritocracy in Singapore?

I read with interest The Independent Singapore’s Featured News, “Leon Perera asks: Do we have...
Shouldn't Elon Musk be POFMAed?

Shouldn't Elon Musk be POFMAed?

The POFMA office can and have POFMAed Twitter and Facebook, why don't they POFMA Elon Musk as well since...
Take the Bivalent booster at your own risk!

Take the Bivalent booster at your own risk!

Frontline nurses have to be vaccinated to keep their jobs so why did SGH terminate a nurse who suffered...
Economic uncertainty and inflation lower chances of...

Economic uncertainty and inflation lower chances of...

I read with interest the TODAY’s report, “Look ahead 2023: Economic uncertainty and inflation lower...
What action will be taken against them?

What action will be taken against them?

SPH is the government’s mouthpiece and their news coverage is often government propaganda. It’s no...
Almost zero unvaccinated in NSW hospitals

Almost zero unvaccinated in NSW hospitals

I do declare I have pandemic-info fatigue. Too many bombshells exploding everyday and everywhere. Studies,...
Master’s degree: Necessary for that career move or...

Master’s degree: Necessary for that career move or...

I refer to the Straits Times article, “Master’s degree: Necessary for that career move or a luxury...
Hokkien and other Chinese dialects

Hokkien and other Chinese dialects

I refer to The Independent Singapore’s article, “Hokkien and other Chinese dialects: Listen to Ong...
Staying on an even keel amid challenges

Staying on an even keel amid challenges

I read with interest the Editorial, “Staying on an even keel amid challenges” (ST, Dec 8). As...
The conflict that has dragged on too long

The conflict that has dragged on too long

I read with sadness the Editorial, “The conflict that has dragged on too long” (ST, Dec 6). Undoubtedly,...
 The homecoming of Anwar Ibrahim

The homecoming of Anwar Ibrahim

I read with interest the Opinion piece, “GE15: The homecoming of Anwar Ibrahim” (The Independent...
How do we ensure elderly Singaporeans don’t need...

How do we ensure elderly Singaporeans don’t need...

I read with interest the Opinion piece, “How do we ensure elderly Singaporeans don’t need to collect...
Opinions
Leong Mun Wai gets to sharpen his debating skills while...

Leong Mun Wai gets to sharpen his debating skills while...

In recent times, no one has had more practice at debating in Parliament than Leong Mun Wai. No one has...
Lee Hsien Loong's visit to China

Lee Hsien Loong's visit to China

I welcome Lee Hsien Loong's visit to China and in particular, his meeting with China's President Xi Jinping. My...
Ong Ye Kung is out of touch

Ong Ye Kung is out of touch

The minister is out of touch. Life is hard. Unless we go back to earlier times when most people buy food...
Operating a $18,000 a month bazaar

Operating a $18,000 a month bazaar

1. Someone complained that the rental of a stall for the Ramadan Bazaar is $18,000 a month, or $600 a...
The idea that money buys success and its ripple effect...

The idea that money buys success and its ripple effect...

There is an old story about Midas, a man who was given one wish. To Midas, riches was everything, so...
 Indranee Rajah's (IR) ugly and boorish outburst in...

Indranee Rajah's (IR) ugly and boorish outburst in...

I believe that by now, many people must have seen the online clip of Indranee Rajah's (IR) ugly and boorish...
Expense ratios of sovereign wealth funds

Expense ratios of sovereign wealth funds

I obtained these figures from ChatGPT. The ratio of management expense is about 0.06% of investment funds...
Oxley Road matter is essentially a private matter

Oxley Road matter is essentially a private matter

I want to begin my commentary by stating categorically that I do not know Lee Hsien Yang (LHY), Lee Suet...
World Irony

World Irony

US is basically a technically Bankrupted Country with the Highest Debts in the world. China happens...
Lee Hsien Yang and wife 'absconded'

Lee Hsien Yang and wife 'absconded'

Mr Shanmugam told the House that the general principle is that law enforcement agencies do not disclose...
The despair of the world's best airport

The despair of the world's best airport

I’ve just arrived back in Singapore. You could say I should have a great feeling of relief of being...
Thorough investigation into Covid-19 vaccines

Thorough investigation into Covid-19 vaccines

Now US CDC is saying there are "enough" strokes incidents after Vax to warrant a thorough investigation...
Pure nonsense that police don't name individuals who...

Pure nonsense that police don't name individuals who...

Pure nonsense that police don't name individuals who are under investigations. They even issue press...
Are Singaporean locals jobs being stolen by foreigners?

Are Singaporean locals jobs being stolen by foreigners?

Are Singaporean locals jobs being stolen by foreigners? "You must make sure you steal somebody else's...
Same service route buses bunching at non-peak hour

Same service route buses bunching at non-peak hour

Most people wouldn't be bothered at all but it pains me to see that our public funds and resources are...
USA is in Real Trouble

USA is in Real Trouble

Some people think that the current bank failures in US would not be worse than 2008 Lehman Brothers Subprime...
When Is Winning A Case Actually Losing?

When Is Winning A Case Actually Losing?

For those who believed that my brother’s recent judgment awarding damages to Allan Mah Kiat Seng was...
Potential loss on mortages

Potential loss on mortages

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, as of the end of 2021, the total outstanding residential...
Tea Talk

Tea Talk

I am the son of illegal Street Hawker & Taxi Driver. My mother has applied for hawker stall in the...
Has the country turned directionless?

Has the country turned directionless?

Lee Kuan Yew famously told Singaporeans: “Follow that rainbow, go ride it.” The words of Singapore’s...
Editorial
Happy and Prosperous Chinese New Year 2023

Happy and Prosperous Chinese New Year 2023

We would like to wish all our Chinese readers:   [email protected] Emeritus    
Upgrading of our existing advertising networks

Upgrading of our existing advertising networks

Please be informed that we will be performing an upgrade and testing of our existing advertising network...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023

To those who survived the Covid-19 pandemic and have emerged stronger, we wish you: And to those...
Crowdfunding for costs awarded against CA litigants...

Crowdfunding for costs awarded against CA litigants...

We would like to kindly remind our readers that TR Emeritus (TRE) is currently assisting the litigants...
Why don't you just give up and move on with your life?

Why don't you just give up and move on with your life?

"Why don't you just give up and move on with your life?" The above question and/or advise was posted...
Official Facebook and Twitter

Official Facebook and Twitter

While TR Emeritus (TRE) has never announced that we have an official Facebook or Twitter page since the...
The vocal assassin from which no genre is safe

The vocal assassin from which no genre is safe

Let us all take a break from the thrill/stress of living with the virus and divert our attention to this...
Maintenance of CDN server

Maintenance of CDN server

Please be informed that TR Emeritus has experienced a Content Delivery Server (CDN) server crash which...
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla refused to answer in front...

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla refused to answer in front...

Six members of the European Parliament held a press conference on October 11, 2022, one day after Albert...
Snippets
90 Quotes from T-shirts

90 Quotes from T-shirts

The following are some interesting quotes from T-Shirts.  I hope that you find them as interesting as...
Cards processing license: ways to set up your international...

Cards processing license: ways to set up your international...

In the quickly developing commercial environment, the sector of card processors is a niche that is only...
3D Printing Your Own Limbs

3D Printing Your Own Limbs

Did you lose your pinky finger in an accident, so you can no longer hold your phone in your damaged hand...
Made a fugitive by my own country

Made a fugitive by my own country

Singapore - My Country I am heart-broken that I have been made a fugitive by my own country, for standing...
Lee Hsien Yang Weighs Presidential Run

Lee Hsien Yang Weighs Presidential Run

The estranged younger brother of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is considering a run for...
Critical Spectator

Critical Spectator

What right has a Polish to comment on a Singaporean elected MP who is expressing his concerns for ordinary...
Here's A Quick Way To Solve A Problem with Essay Writing

Here's A Quick Way To Solve A Problem with Essay Writing

Problems with essays are a common issue students face during their studies at universities and colleges....
Biggest sports teams in Asia

Biggest sports teams in Asia

The world of sports is a global phenomenon, with fans from all over the world following their favorite...
CPIB's decision not to prosecute 6 former senior management...

CPIB's decision not to prosecute 6 former senior management...

In this commentary published in Singapore Law Watch, I analyse the (Singapore) Corrupt Practices Investigation...
Sticky & Recent Articles

Employers must verify the education qualifications of their EP applicants

Employers must verify the education qualifications of their EP applicants

Employers must verify the education qualifications of their EP applicants from 1 September 2023- CNA online 1 March 2023. This is the sort of current pap’s incompetence and ludicrousness that will make concerned Singaporeans’ blood boil, unscrupulous employers and their potential foreign employees cunningly snigger... 

mRNA Vaccines Pregnancy

mRNA Vaccines Pregnancy

A very interesting video on mRNA Vaccines (V) on pregnancy. Click to open video There wasn’t any study done on the impact of pregnancy before CDC US “recommended” the V to pregnant women! 25 women in P f i z e r initial test got pregnant and 15 got miscarriage! Out of 9 babies born, 5 got problems! But yet,... 

Fighting is fun – When you are not doing it

Fighting is fun – When you are not doing it

I recently took a personality test, which effectively said that I like peace in my life and often try to be a peace maker. I accept that this is probably accurate. I don’t like getting into fights and generally think that most things are simply not worth getting into a scrap for. It’s not that I haven’t been in fights... 

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