TR EMERITUS

I refer to the article “Bus and train fares to rise by 6 cents per trip from Dec 29: PTC” (Straits Times, Oct 30). It states that “This round, the NCF – which took into account the additional buses pumped into the network last year and the first stage of the Downtown MRT line – contributed 3 percentage points to a... 

I refer to the article “Public assistance payouts may increase” (Straits Times, Oct 29). It states that “From July 2016, a one-person household on the scheme received $500 monthly, up from $450. And a two-person household received $870, up from $790. In the MSF’s 2017 financial year, which ended in March, there were... 

I refer to the article “Minimum wage vs Progressive Wage Model: Debate over best way to lift pay of low-wage workers” (Straits Times, Oct 30). It states that “have called for a minimum wage, but the Government has said its Progressive Wage Model works better Both sides stand firmly by their arguments on the benefits and...