TR EMERITUS

Nobody wants to pay higher taxes. But if they can see the tangible benefits that result from higher taxes they will begin to appreciate that this is what characterises an enlightened and civilised society, where children are precious to the state for securing its future. It is the govts responsibility to persuade the populace... 

HDB annual deficit declines to $1.64b I refer to the article “HDB annual deficit declines to S$1.64b as fewer new flats built” (Channel NewsAsia, Oct 13). It states that “The Housing and Development Board (HDB) incurred a deficit of S$1.64 billion in the last financial year, down from S$2.02 billion the previous year,... 

Read this article then you will understand the ridiculous stress & large financial expenses that young S’porean students & their parents are subjected to. I can understand if parents think that it’s an investment for their children, but in today’s technologically-driven environment, would such investments pay...