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I speak mandarin Chinese. I took higher Chinese and been to mainland China for countless of immersions. I have also travelled to places in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia with sizeable Chinese population. I just could not stand the sweeping statements made by several individuals suggesting that having a poor command of mandarin... 

I refer to the article “Jobs growth taking off amid aviation boom” (Straits Times, Feb 19). 80% are Singaporean workers It states that “Employment in the sector has been growing steadily, from 9,200 in 1995 to 16,000 in 2005 and 20,000 now, of whom 80 per cent are Singaporeans”. If can breakdown for aviation sector –... 

I refer to the article “NTUC submits Budget proposals” (Straits Times, Feb 26). Distinguish between companies that are committed to hiring Singaporeans and those that are not It states that “It calls on the Government to review the criteria for Employment Passes, and to distinguish between companies that are committed...