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I refer to the article “Why Temasek bond got strong retail response” (Sunday Times, Nov 4). It states that “Singapore Labour Foundation (bond) 3.203% (maturing) Sept 25, 2023 ($70 million)” The Singapore Labour Foundation (SLF) was formed on 12 December 1977 as a statutory board to promote the welfare of union members... 

I refer to Josephine Teo’s article “Workfare and the Singapore approach to tackling wage inequality” (Straits Times, Nov 6). It states that “Over the past decade, about 830,000 Singaporeans have benefited from the $5.5 billion disbursed. It is a permanent feature of our social security system, topping up salaries of... 

I refer to the article “Chan Chun Sing urges Singaporean ‘elite’ to give back to society” (the independent, Oct 30). It states that “Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing addressed this issue recently, urging people not to make all-encompassing generalizations about each other and to make a clear distinction...