S-Pass: Squeezing S’poreans some more?
Filipino assistant retail manager Jovie Pascual, 36, with his wife Janette, 29, who works as a network administrator. He was downgraded to an S Pass holder in August as his pay did not meet the new salary criterion. -- ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG I refer to the article “Higher EP minimum pay puts strain on workers, companies”...
Singaporeans’ interest is only PAP Govt’s afterthought
IMO, Singaporeans do not have to apologise for fully expecting the govt to put their welfare before and above other nationals. By definition, the govt is answerable to Singaporeans, not foreign nationals. Can there be any other reasons for Singaporeans to vote in the PAP or for that matter, any other party, to form the govt? It...
HDB’s deficit increased to $797m?
Mr Leong Sze Hian I refer to the article “HDB constructs more flats; records higher net deficit before Government grant in FY 2012/13” (Straits Times, Oct 16). HDB’s deficit increase? It states that “The Housing Board (HDB) recorded a higher net deficit in the last financial year, amid the ramping up of a supply of new...
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