Integrity of election process a hot topic during youth forum
By Joanne Chan, 938LIVE | Posted: 17 May 2009 1936 hrs
SINGAPORE: The integrity of the election process took centrestage on Sunday afternoon during a two-hour forum, organised by the People's Association Youth Movement.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Ensure rest for injured workers
Feb 22, 2011
Ensure rest for injured workers
WE NOTE with concern Mr Tan Thian Huat's letter ("Injured workers get little time to recuperate"; Feb 14).
In the past few years, the Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics and Transient Workers Count Too have assisted numerous workers in similar, if not more dire, circumstances. We have encountered a worker who was given only two days of medical leave despite suffering fractures to his knees; he actually needed months of medical attention. Another was given the same after a part of his finger was sliced off.
Ensure rest for injured workers
WE NOTE with concern Mr Tan Thian Huat's letter ("Injured workers get little time to recuperate"; Feb 14).
In the past few years, the Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics and Transient Workers Count Too have assisted numerous workers in similar, if not more dire, circumstances. We have encountered a worker who was given only two days of medical leave despite suffering fractures to his knees; he actually needed months of medical attention. Another was given the same after a part of his finger was sliced off.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
No let-up in lighting up
STRICTER LAWS, HIGHER TOBACCO TAXES, ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS, YET...No let-up in lighting up
Stark rise in number of daily smokers among 18-29 age group; figure up even among under-18s
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
More caught for lying in work pass applications
11 February 11 The Strait Times
by Teh Joo Lin
More caught for lying in work pass applications
MORE foreigners have been caught for falsely declaring that they are 'foreign talent', with offences such as lying about their academic qualifications.
In the first nine months of last year, 141 foreigners were convicted for lying in their work pass applications, up from 137 in the whole of 2009, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
by Teh Joo Lin
More caught for lying in work pass applications
MORE foreigners have been caught for falsely declaring that they are 'foreign talent', with offences such as lying about their academic qualifications.
In the first nine months of last year, 141 foreigners were convicted for lying in their work pass applications, up from 137 in the whole of 2009, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
Don't blame it all on workers
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Feb 21, 2011
LYING FOR WORK PASSES
Don't blame it all on workers
THE report ('More caught for lying in work pass applications'; Feb 11) does not present a complete picture of workers who have been convicted of declaring false information and submitting fake education certificates to obtain an SPass or an employment pass.
Feb 21, 2011
LYING FOR WORK PASSES
Don't blame it all on workers
THE report ('More caught for lying in work pass applications'; Feb 11) does not present a complete picture of workers who have been convicted of declaring false information and submitting fake education certificates to obtain an SPass or an employment pass.
Disclose More Information On Foreign Labour
Disclose More Information On Foreign Labour
The Business Times, 9th February 2006
I refer to the article “Employment hits all-time high of 2.3 million” by Anna Teo (The Business Times， 2nd Feb 2006).
It has often been asked whether the inflow of cheap, low-skilled foreign workers into Singapore over the years has depressed wages at the bottom end.
The Business Times, 9th February 2006
I refer to the article “Employment hits all-time high of 2.3 million” by Anna Teo (The Business Times， 2nd Feb 2006).
It has often been asked whether the inflow of cheap, low-skilled foreign workers into Singapore over the years has depressed wages at the bottom end.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Las Vegas Sands seeking more land to expand MBS
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Feb 17, 2011
Las Vegas Sands seeking more land to expand MBS
SINGAPORE - US CASINO operator Las Vegas Sands is seeking more land to expand its highly profitable Singapore casino, founder and CEO Sheldon Adelson said on Thursday.
Feb 17, 2011
Las Vegas Sands seeking more land to expand MBS
SINGAPORE - US CASINO operator Las Vegas Sands is seeking more land to expand its highly profitable Singapore casino, founder and CEO Sheldon Adelson said on Thursday.
SG: Levies & quotas for hiring foreign workers
Levies & quotas for hiring foreign workers
(Last updated on 18 February 2011 02:59 PM)The Foreign Worker Levy is a pricing mechanism to control the number of foreign workers (including Foreign Domestic Workers) in Singapore.
(Last updated on 18 February 2011 02:59 PM)The Foreign Worker Levy is a pricing mechanism to control the number of foreign workers (including Foreign Domestic Workers) in Singapore.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Budget surplus to exceed $6bln in FY2010
NEWS> ECONOMY | Staff Reporter, Singapore
Published: 24 Jan 11
Budget surplus to exceed $6bln in FY2010
Rising tax receipts and a buoyant economy pulled the budget surplus higher, setting the stage for a generous FY2011 budget.
Published: 24 Jan 11
Budget surplus to exceed $6bln in FY2010
Rising tax receipts and a buoyant economy pulled the budget surplus higher, setting the stage for a generous FY2011 budget.
All I want on Budget day is...
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Feb 16, 2011
All I want on Budget day is...
AS BUDGET Day approaches this Friday, the following is my wish list for the Government. Even if these wishes are not on the agenda, they could be discussed during the debate once the Budget has been presented.
- Abolish TV and radio licences.
Feb 16, 2011
All I want on Budget day is...
AS BUDGET Day approaches this Friday, the following is my wish list for the Government. Even if these wishes are not on the agenda, they could be discussed during the debate once the Budget has been presented.
- Abolish TV and radio licences.
Make property tax more equitable
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Feb 16, 2011
Make property tax more equitable
ACCORDING to Saturday's report ("Housing affordability of key concern"), the general sentiment is that the Government would be dishing out property, utility and service and conservancy rebates, upgrading old estates to increase the supply of HDB flats and providing larger housing grants for lower-income households in this year's Budget.
Feb 16, 2011
Make property tax more equitable
ACCORDING to Saturday's report ("Housing affordability of key concern"), the general sentiment is that the Government would be dishing out property, utility and service and conservancy rebates, upgrading old estates to increase the supply of HDB flats and providing larger housing grants for lower-income households in this year's Budget.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Key to good parenting is love
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Feb 15, 2011
Key to good parenting is love
AUTHOR Amy Chua's article ("Why Chinese mothers are superior"; Jan 15) has stirred up much debate among Singaporeans on which of the two parenting styles is most effective.
Feb 15, 2011
Key to good parenting is love
AUTHOR Amy Chua's article ("Why Chinese mothers are superior"; Jan 15) has stirred up much debate among Singaporeans on which of the two parenting styles is most effective.
Fine trolley recalcitrants
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Feb 15, 2011
Fine trolley recalcitrants
EVERY day, there are a lot of NTUC FairPrice trolleys at the void deck of Block 659D, Jurong West Street 65, blocking the passageway and causing inconvenience to residents.
Feb 15, 2011
Fine trolley recalcitrants
EVERY day, there are a lot of NTUC FairPrice trolleys at the void deck of Block 659D, Jurong West Street 65, blocking the passageway and causing inconvenience to residents.
En bloc interest: Law requires conflict of interest declaration
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En bloc interest: Law requires conflict of interest declaration
MS GRACE Francis suggested that those interested in running for office in an estate declare non-conflict of interest ("En bloc roadblocks"; last Thursday).
En bloc interest: Law requires conflict of interest declaration
MS GRACE Francis suggested that those interested in running for office in an estate declare non-conflict of interest ("En bloc roadblocks"; last Thursday).
10/09: Countries with the Biggest Gaps Between Rich and Poor
Countries with the Biggest Gaps Between Rich and Poor
by Bruce Einhorn; (Friday, October 16, 2009)
The U.N. Development Program recently came out with a report looking, among other things, at income inequality worldwide.
We have listed the world's most advanced economies based on their Gini score, with zero marking absolute equality and 100 absolute inequality. Scandinavian countries, Japan, and the Czech Republic have the least amount of inequality. The U.S. is among the most unequal, but it's not No. 1. To see which economy is, read on.
by Bruce Einhorn; (Friday, October 16, 2009)
The U.N. Development Program recently came out with a report looking, among other things, at income inequality worldwide.
We have listed the world's most advanced economies based on their Gini score, with zero marking absolute equality and 100 absolute inequality. Scandinavian countries, Japan, and the Czech Republic have the least amount of inequality. The U.S. is among the most unequal, but it's not No. 1. To see which economy is, read on.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Landscaping industry lacks accountability
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Feb 14, 2011
Landscaping industry lacks accountability
I APPLAUD Ms Tan Hui Yee for her special report ('What lies beneath'; Jan 29), which exposed a few unpleasant truths about Singapore's lush canopy, including some contractors' practice of stuffing the ground with pollutive soil.
Feb 14, 2011
Landscaping industry lacks accountability
I APPLAUD Ms Tan Hui Yee for her special report ('What lies beneath'; Jan 29), which exposed a few unpleasant truths about Singapore's lush canopy, including some contractors' practice of stuffing the ground with pollutive soil.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Casino levies boost Tote Board's surplus
Casino levies boost Tote Board's surplusIt doubles charity funds as levies make up for drop in Toto, 4D takings
By Ng Kai Ling
GAMBLERS have forsaken old favourites for the newest gaming in town.
Toto, 4D and horse-racing have seen a dip in takings after the integrated resorts (IRs) opened in February and April last year.
HDB survey shows strong support for SERS
HDB survey shows strong support for SERS
08:05 PM Feb 11, 2011
SINGAPORE- The Housing and Development Board's Selective says its En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) has found continued strong support among residents. In its latest 2009 survey, close to 95 per cent of some 949 households surveyed expressed support for SERS. This is the highest level of support since HDB started the bi-annual survey in 2001.
08:05 PM Feb 11, 2011
SINGAPORE- The Housing and Development Board's Selective says its En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) has found continued strong support among residents. In its latest 2009 survey, close to 95 per cent of some 949 households surveyed expressed support for SERS. This is the highest level of support since HDB started the bi-annual survey in 2001.
LawSoc travel perks dispute: Let's talk, say parties
LawSoc travel perks dispute: Let's talk, say parties
05:55 AM Feb 11, 2011
by Ong Dai Lin
SINGAPORE - The date may have been set for a showdown between the Law Society and some members unhappy over the decision to allow the society's president and two vice-presidents to travel Business Class on society business.
05:55 AM Feb 11, 2011
by Ong Dai Lin
SINGAPORE - The date may have been set for a showdown between the Law Society and some members unhappy over the decision to allow the society's president and two vice-presidents to travel Business Class on society business.
I had to downgrade to smaller flat with lower quality of life
Feb 6, 2011I had to downgrade to smaller flat with lower quality of life
Mr Tan in the Housing Board executive flat in Queenstown that he and his family will be moving into next month, nearly four years after the collective sale started. -- ST PHOTO: MUGILAN RAJASEGERAN
For better or for worse
Feb 6, 2011
For better or for worse
The Sunday Times talks to families whose lives were changed by a collective sale
By Jessica Cheam, Housing Correspondent
It is that time of the property cycle again. Mega collective sale launches worth upwards of $500 million have been making headlines.
For better or for worse
The Sunday Times talks to families whose lives were changed by a collective sale
By Jessica Cheam, Housing Correspondent
It is that time of the property cycle again. Mega collective sale launches worth upwards of $500 million have been making headlines.
Certified public accountant charged with helping company evade income tax
Certified public accountant charged with helping company evade income tax
08:50 PM Feb 11, 2011
by Shaffiq Alkhatib
SINGAPORE- For the first time, a certified public accountant has been charged with helping a company evade income tax by setting up a shell company in the British Virgin Islands.
08:50 PM Feb 11, 2011
by Shaffiq Alkhatib
SINGAPORE- For the first time, a certified public accountant has been charged with helping a company evade income tax by setting up a shell company in the British Virgin Islands.
Friday, February 11, 2011
En bloc roadblocks
Feb 10, 2011: WHEN ESTATE UPGRADING IS THWARTED BY...
En bloc roadblocks
IN RECALLING the en bloc saga of Gillman Heights, the chairman of its sales committee stated that the condominium had to be sold en bloc because it was old and falling into disrepair ('No regrets, despite dear memories of Gillman'; Sunday).
En bloc roadblocks
IN RECALLING the en bloc saga of Gillman Heights, the chairman of its sales committee stated that the condominium had to be sold en bloc because it was old and falling into disrepair ('No regrets, despite dear memories of Gillman'; Sunday).
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Warming world not such a warm place ...
Warming world not such a warm place ...
05:55 AM Feb 08, 2011
by Paul Krugman
We're in the midst of a global food crisis - the second in three years. World food prices hit a record in January, driven by huge increases in the prices of wheat, corn, sugar and oils. These soaring prices have had only a modest effect on United States inflation, which is still low by historical standards, but they're having a brutal impact on the world's poor, who spend much if not most of their income on basic foodstuffs.
05:55 AM Feb 08, 2011by Paul Krugman
We're in the midst of a global food crisis - the second in three years. World food prices hit a record in January, driven by huge increases in the prices of wheat, corn, sugar and oils. These soaring prices have had only a modest effect on United States inflation, which is still low by historical standards, but they're having a brutal impact on the world's poor, who spend much if not most of their income on basic foodstuffs.
China's twist on casino capitalism
China's twist on casino capitalism05:55 AM Feb 07, 2011
by David Pilling
It is just 10 times the size of New York's Central Park with a population of 450,000. Its economy has been growing at twice the speed of China's for several years. Its nominal gross domestic product per capita is roughly US$40,000 ($50,983), about the same as Germany and higher than the United Kingdom.
Peg aid for needy to inflation
Peg aid for needy to inflation
05:56 AM Feb 07, 2011
Letter from Leong Sze Hian
I would like to applaud the Prime Minister's recent statement that the Government is zeroing in on low-income households to ensure that they can cope with the rising cost of living.
05:56 AM Feb 07, 2011
Letter from Leong Sze Hian
I would like to applaud the Prime Minister's recent statement that the Government is zeroing in on low-income households to ensure that they can cope with the rising cost of living.
Condo owners sue developer, 7 other parties over alleged defects
Condo owners sue developer, 7 other parties over alleged defects05:56 AM Feb 08, 2011
by Leong Wee Keat
SINGAPORE - They allege that their basement car park has 280 points of water leakage, that their swimming pool has sharp surfaces that cut swimmers and ruin their swimwear, and that a third of their condominium's 51 units are leaking rainwater.
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