TR EMERITUS

I refer to the article “Singapore’s total fertility rate dipped to 1.20 in 2016” (Straits Times, Feb 11). It states that “The new data shows 33,161 Singaporean babies were born last year, about 600 fewer than in the previous year (2015). The drop pulled down the country’s total fertility rate (TFR) to 1.20. The TFR... 

I refer to the article “More Singaporeans sought training in 2016, but mindset change still needed, says SkillsFuture chief” (Straits Times, Feb 5). Funded training places up from 830,000 to 920,000 It states that “In its effort to get Singaporeans up to speed in a constantly-disrupted world, the government funded nearly... 

So, the Manpower Minister criticised Surbana yesterday for publicly labeling its employees "poor performers" when they were fired early last month. Lim Swee Say said the manner in which the infrastructure consultancy had laid off 54 workers, then criticised them in a strongly worded letter to staff and a statement to the media,...