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Electricity tariffs up 9.2% I refer to the article “Electricity tariffs up by 9.2 per cent from July to September, average monthly bill for four-room HDB flats will increase by $6.79” (Straits Times, Jun 30). It states that “From July 1 to Sep 30, “electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 9.2 per cent or 1.59... 

Many foreign 'talents' are in Singapore as professional accountants, architects, managers and even to and run the small and medium businesses in almost all industries. They don’t want to stay here forever. What for? With the money they earn they could get huge comfortable bungalows back home. Compare an average couple from... 

University hostel fees “have increased sharply” I refer to the article “Higher operating costs push up university hostel fees” (Channel NewsAsia, Jun 28). It states that “Staying on campus at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has become costlier for undergraduates as hall rental fees have increased sharply over...