Ong Ye Kung’s misguided attempt at reforming the education system
Ong Ye Kung The Minister of Education, Ong Ye Kung, encouraged students to consider an alternative to pursuing a degree. He said that a degree is not necessary for many jobs. He is repeating an advice that has already been given by several other ministers. His statement is not accepted by a large segment of the community. They...
PAP depressed prices of older flats to benefit HDB, lessees sell back remaining lease at lelong price under Lease Buyback Scheme
In 2013, PAP severely limited the use of CPF for flats with leases of less than 60 years. At this stage of the HDB lease cycle, PAP really has no choice but to depress HDB flat prices. This is to enable HDB to pay lelong prices to lessees under the Lease Buyback Scheme. Post 2013, demand for flats with leases of less...
The government stays on the sidelines, while society struggles for common ground on 377A
One side calls the other out for moral corruption and degradation. The other side points the finger at hypocrisy and self-righteousness. When there are two vigorous opposing sides to Section 377A of the Penal Code, things can get pretty polarising. And the “government is in the middle,” according to Law and Home Affairs...
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