
GST Voucher: 730,000 less people get it?
I refer to the article “1.37 million Singaporeans to get one-off GST Voucher of up to $200 in November” (Straits Times, Nov 1). It states that “About 1.37 million Singaporeans will get a one-off GST Voucher of up to $200 this month, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced on Wednesday (Nov 1). The GST Voucher – Cash...

Deferral of fare decrease means overall – commuters worse off?
I refer to the article “Discount for commuters who enter stations before 7.45am on weekdays; all other fares unchanged” (Straits Times, Oct 30). It states that “Commuters can pay up to 50 cents less in transport fares if they enter any of the 157 MRT stations before 7.45am on weekdays. As to “The discounted fares before...

Bank lending up: Record debts?
I refer to the article “Bank lending up 6.2% to $640.68b in September” (Straits Times, Nov 1). It states that “Total lending hit $640.68 billion, up 6.2 per cent compared with September last year, according to preliminary data from the Monetary Authority of Singapore yesterday. Bank loans have been rising year on year...
|
|
|
|
- jpop and rockaferal on Do not be afraid to give up the good to go for the great
- LKY worshipers on Do not be afraid to give up the good to go for the great
- Justsayonly on A Regrettable But Understandable Outcome
- papadum on Do not be afraid to give up the good to go for the great
- Where is bribe giver on Singapore Needs a Dynamic Multi-Party System
|