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When 'Singapore's Population' does not refer to Singaporeans alone
It is so tiring and irksome to the point of annoying when reading the State Troll Papers these days - they don't tell you the straight point as they should. Every report is so crooked you wish you...
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ITE pay dropped 10% in 5 years?
I refer to the article “MOE announces members of committee reviewing polytechnic and ITE education” (Straits Times, Jan 8).So many committees to review ITE?It states that “The committee, who will look...
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A History Of Violence
In 1987, it was Teo Soh Lung at the receiving end: "I looked at the officer's face and believed that he wouldn't use his hands. But I looked at his knuckles and they told me he knew karate. I was...
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Many corporations appoint their own 'buddies’ to the board
There has been a healthy debate in the Forum pages about the lack of women on corporate boards (“Untapped source of potential female board members” by Ms Elsie Loo, Dec 24; ”Tweak expectations of women...
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Legislating A Low Minimum Wage for 12% Of Low-Wage In Singapore
The Today newspaper reported that, “starting in September — after legislative changes are introduced later this month and passed by Parliament — cleaning companies must pay an entry-level salary of...
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What Lee Bee Wah said about land use doesn’t seem right
I was just reading the article “Nature Society slams land-use plan” on ST. It was about how the land-use plan doesn’t keep enough land for preservation of nature in Singapore.It started off like...
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Allowing drinking in public is a social time bomb
Drinking in public is like a social time bomb. A park, for example, is for the public and tourists alike to enjoy in a civil manner. But drinkers spoil the image of the place and scare away others.A...
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How to Save Our Middle Aged PMETs in the IT Industry
I refer to "PAP Policies Have Caused People in IT Industry to Suffer" and "Why Companies in Singapore use Indian IT Workers"Many Singaporeans should have known that IT industry is very vulnerable.One...
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Cost benefit analysis: PAP govt underestimating the value of human life?
I came across this in the latest copy of the Economist in the letters section:Petty’s cash ledgerSIR – You credited William Petty with inventing economics in the 17th century, but did not do full...
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PAP bashers should focus on unsatisfied actions, not individuals or supporters
This article is in response to the 16 year old's pure and honest stance on what he thinks of the PAP. 16 year old S'porean: We should be appreciative of the PAP and what they are doingKid, kudos to...
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The latest nonsense to come from PAP MP Josephine Teo
The latest gaffes to come out from the PAP comedy soundbox belong to Josephine Teo, the Senior Minister of State for Transport and Finance.Here are some noteworthy ones from her recent interview with...
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Politicians Common Neglect - Understanding Statistical Methodology
"It's not about the figures themselves, it's what you do with them that matters." Excerpts from The Undoing of Lamia Gurdleneck by K. A. C. Manderville"Statistics lie. They are designed to sway...
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Insurance schemes – When conscience pricks
Han Fook Kwang politely asked a few questions in his column with the title, ‘Insurers should treat customers better’. He just received a notice by his insurer that the premium for his medical insurance...
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ANZ is a poorly managed bank!
Don’t bank with ANZ bank. It is not a trustworthy bank.Back in August 2013, I called in to cancel my money line account. The operator assured me that it will be done. However, records at credit bureau...
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Game of musical chairs?
The curse of public housing hurt many Sinkies real bad for at least a decade with the Minister of Housing claiming housing was affordable and drastically cutting down the building programme. A decade...
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Should we support PAP?
Some people like the 16 year old boy Terence and the recent Raymond have stepped up to defend the PAP and have been bashed for it. Let me just offer a neutral point of view.(See: 16 year old S'porean:...
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PRs are not idiots, they can see how PAP tortures S’poreans
Well, not to talk about Malaysians alone who prefer holding to a PR Status than changing their Nationality to become Singaporeans but even foreigners from PRC, India, Philippine and so forth are having...
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The Law is Meaningless if It's Not Consistent in Its Application
Recently, one of my colleague from Philippines on S-Pass managed to get another higher salaried job in Singapore. I was stunned as I read so many reports of how MOM is restricting and not renewing work...
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Love Your Ride on SBS Service 39?
Today, I had to endure an arduous bus journey, standing throughout the 22km distance from Khatib (opposite MRT) bus stop till Pasir Ris West Plaza via Jalan Kayu Bus Stop.The SBS Transit Service 39 bus...
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HDB gains $2.5m from 1 lease buy-back flat?
I refer to the article "More take up Housing Board's Lease Buyback Scheme" (Straits Times, Jan 13).It states that "But some like 68-year-old Mr Tan, a single who asked that his full name not be...
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