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Currently, the average rainfall per year in Singapore averages 3 meters but our present need for water is the equivalent of 1 meter. This 1 metre is supplied from our own catchment and the excess is supplied by pipe from Johor. The remaining 2 meters flows into the sea as we do not have enough storage for such rainwater. We... 

I refer to the article “Bridging inequality is no easy task” (Straits Times, Jun 29). It states that “There continues to be concern especially about tackling inequality and ensuring that the gap between those at the lower percentiles and the rest of society does not widen”. A key contributory factor to why so many families... 

I refer to the article “$1 billion worth of GST Vouchers, MediSave top-ups to benefit 1.6 million Singaporeans” (Straits Times, Jun 28). It states that “will be one of 1.6 million Singaporeans set to benefit from goods and services tax (GST) benefits and MediSave top-ups – worth a total of $1 billion – which were announced...