Employment Pass growth 13 times more than locals?
I refer to the article “Parliament: New measures to help unemployed Singaporeans and employers who take them on” (Straits Times, Apr 8). 21% of jobs over $3,300 are foreigners? It states that “Nationwide, 21 per cent of jobs within the Employment Pass salary range of $3,300 and above are filled by foreigners, and the growth...
Singapore’s false illusion of meritocracy and equality
Despite its appearance of equality and meritocracy, Singapore’s political model has been about two things. One, there is the consistent vote-banking through the influx of ‘hungry’ foreigners to help PAP maintain its status quo. Two, there is a reliance on foreign capitalism to provide capital for economic growth. The...
The case for press freedom
Journalism is much more than a commercial activity to make profit by selling news. It informs citizens so they may be informed about the policies and practices of government. It encourages public debate and renders potent the sanction of public opinion to prevent untruths, twisted truths and even the abuse of power. The press...
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