We need to name and tackle the causes of inequality!
I refer to Chua Mui Hoong’s article “Inequality is a threat – name it, and face it” (Straits Times, Feb 18). It states that “We should face it, name it, and unpack what contributes to inequality, so that we can make our system more equal.” In this connection, the policies that arguably are the main cause of inequality...
Increase taxes for ordinary Singaporeans starting from 2019, despite overall Budget surplus of $9.6 and $12 billion for FY2017 and FY2016, respectively?
I refer to the article “GST set to rise to 9% as S’pore plans for future spending needs” (Straits Times, Feb 20). It states that “Other revenue-raising measures announced in Mr Heng’s Budget statement in Parliament were a one percentage point increase from today in the top marginal stamp duty on residential property,...
Half dished justice is akin to serving none at all
I make reference to TOC's post about the upcoming extradition of the "Standard Charted Robber" to Singapore to face our Justice system. Like most citizens, we were at first delighted to hear news of the Head of Commonwealth cooperating with us in ensuring "Justice has long arms" but are now arm twisting the Judicial process...
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