The great subsidy game
In paradise, everything is subsidized by the govt. School fees, university fees, all subsidized. Hospital bills, subsidized. Polyclinic bills, subsidized. Housing, more subsidies in terms of tens of thousands or at least $60k for those earning $1000 pm. Dunno how much subsidies for the bigger flats, but must be big. Public transport,...
PM Lee, where’s your leadership?
I've come to the sad conclusion that PM Lee is lacking in leadership. At a time of great turmoil in society, he seems to prefer to take a back seat. The contrast with Malaysian PM Najib cannot be greater. He's often in action, commenting on this and that, giving assurances, passing Bills to scrap the ISD, even commenting on...
Living as Singaporeans with special needs
April 2nd was World Autism Awareness Day. As an autistic Singaporean, I was glad to see several buildings in Singapore light up in blue, thanks to all people and organisations trying to raise awareness of autism. My best friend is dyslexic and wonders why there is no day for dyslexia. I wonder why there are autism awareness...
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