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I refer to the article “Wages rose faster than productivity in recent years: Koh Poh Koon” (Straits Times, Jul 12). It states that “Real wages in Singapore rose faster than productivity in recent years, even though real wage growth should track productivity growth over the long run to be sustainable. As to “From 2011... 

I refer to the article “Elderly amputee who was denied Eldershield benefits dies weeks after authorities reconsidered his case” (The Independent, Jul 12). It states that “Former Senior Minister of State for Health Chee Hong Tat responded to Lim that increasing payouts and lowering the claims criterion could make premiums... 

I refer to the article “‘New Malaysia’ makes Singapore look outdated‘” by Bridget Welsh, associate professor of political science at John Cabot University, Rome and former professor at SMU (Nikkei Asian Review, Jul 10). It states that “Mahathir’s triumph exposes shortcomings of city-state’s one-party rule”. As...