
Raise taxes to increase spending: $31b Budget surpluses 1997-2016?
I refer to the article “As Singapore’s spending needs grow, raising taxes is inevitable: PM Lee” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 19). It states that “Singapore’s investments for the economy and infrastructure, as well as spending on social services and safety nets are all necessary, and a vote of confidence in Singapore’s...

Netizen volunteer for SMRT’s CEO or MOT post
My fellow Singaporeans, I feel that it is time for someone to step up to the task of becoming the next Chief Executive Officer of SMRT. The recent spate of events has derailed our trust in the company. I believe that this signals a fault that runs deep within the corporation; and is indicative of a need for a better trained...

Elitist procreation policies = lowest TFR ever?
I refer to the article “Let’s not condemn Singaporeans to extinction” (Straits Times, Nov 17). It states that “the 2011 elections and conversations on the Population White Paper revealed how Singaporeans might be nervous about the inflow of immigrants. If we over-compensate through immigration to address the needs of...
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