Government policies adding to the woes of ordinary Singaporeans
I refer to the article 'Rising petrol prices batter earnings of private-hire car and taxi drivers, as some consider quitting' (TODAY, 11 Mar) One driver interviewed commented: “With food, petrol, rental car costs added up, I took home around S$50 a day last time. Now, I take home about S$30 (on average).” Another remarked:...
A stupid points system devised by a not-so-talented Manpower Minister?
I refer to the article 'New points system for Employment Pass applicants from September 2023' (CNA, 4 Mar) Comment: Don't you find it rather strange that the new system would only take effect in another 1.5 years' time when the computation is, arguably, quite straightforward? Would this mean that a company wishing to hire a...
A succession crisis
I refer to the article 'Singapore's succession: COVID and war raise stakes in PM Search' (Nikkei Asia, 8 Mar) It states that "But can anything prepare Singapore and its next leader for the new global reality Singapore's standing in international relations will become all the more important. And that will soon be up to Lee's...
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