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I refer  to the article  “Explain This: what does it mean to be poor in Hong Kong, and how many people live in poverty?” (South China Morning Post, Oct 12). It states that “The latest official figures showed 1.34 million people were living below the poverty line in 2015, out of a total population of 7.34 million. That... 

MOH failure to control the spread of infectious diseases in Singapore has placed Singaporeans at risk of infection. Infectious diseases such as TB, malaria, dengue and foodborne diseases are due mainly to environmental factors which are MOH, NEA and AVA responsibility to control, unlike HIV or sexually transmitted diseases which... 

I refer to the article “‘African’ driver in online video is a Singapore PR and approved to ferry passengers: Uber” (Straits Times, Sep 26). It states that “Under the Land Transport Authority’s regulations, PRs and foreign work pass holders can apply to become private-hire drivers but they must be employees of a company...