Understanding Singapore society and the case for increasing taxes for the ultra-rich
In Singapore, there are approximately 2.4 million people who are employed by SMEs - enterprises with annual sales turnover of less than $100 million and a staff strength of less than 200 workers. This is the essential group of people who make up the middle class - which can be further divided into upper-middle class, middle...
A disappointing performance at the SEA games: Why should PAP MPs head sporting organisations?
Singapore's performance at the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines was disappointing at best. We drew level with weak Laos, and lost to Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. What is worse is that we did not even manage to score one single goal in the whole competition. Many of us who are old enough will remember Singapore's golden...
Eldershield Life is a bad idea
The govt requires all CPF members to buy Eldershield Life to provide payment of $300 or $400 when they are severely disabled and need to have nursing care. Even Singaporeans who work overseas are required to buy this compulsory insurance on the assumption that they will return to live in Singapore during their old age. This...
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