Never too late to do the right thing for SG elderly
Yeoh Lam Keong Senior correspondent Radha Basu's excellent commentary ("Elderly poor need more than just a 'bonus' "; last Sunday) was a well-researched and heartfelt plea for a means-tested, basic non-contributory pension for the poor. This is a long-overdue policy that, together with long-term care, would go much further than...
Focus on skills set to increase interest in volunteerism
I agree with Mr. Joel Chua in his commentary “Viewing volunteerism in a new light” (August 8). I am glad to read that the spirit of volunteerism is catching on to companies and individuals in showing their support in helping others in society. Companies need to understand that as a business entity, they can give back to...
Why the fuss over chartering of trains?
I read with dismay that SMRT faces possible sanctions for permitting Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) to charter its trains to transport students to a rugby match ("SMRT faces sanctions for allowing private use of trains"; Wednesday). Some members of the public have criticised the decision to allow public transport to be used...
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