Fewer than half of needy polytechnic students get help?
Bursaries for needy students? I refer to the article “S’pore Polytechnic grads’ fund helps needy students” (Straits Times, Aug 9). It states that “Mr Tan is one of the first 25 financially needy students to benefit from the fund, which was established in July last year by school alumni to help students who have fallen...
Revamp the scholarship system
It is tempting to make such a cynical call. Look at the problems we face today despite the scholars we have - congestion, inflation, car woes, healthcare. Why do we need more scholars when they have not been able to steer the country correctly? I am concerned to read about a flush of scholarships given out. Is it still the right...
Our Singapore CONversation insults Singaporeans’ intellect
I refer to CNA’s “PM Lee to address healthcare, education and housing issues at National Day Rally” dated 10 Aug. The headline indicates the government has prioritised healthcare and education over housing. This is wrong. Where CNA had wrongly prioritised Singaporeans’ concerns, fortunately, Yahoo Singapore got them...
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