By LM – Lawrence Wong recently said that Singapore’s public housing is affordable and remains the “World’s Best”. Is that really the case? For many Singaporeans, the harsh reality is…
Single Parents Deserve Better From Singaporeans!
By LM — Single parenthood is not uncommon in Singapore, and yet single parents, especially single mothers, still face discrimination and prejudice from society. Such prejudices can lead to negative…
Middle Class Singaporeans Struggle The Most
By LM — The middle class is often referred to as the backbone of a country’s economy. This is because they are a key driving force behind economic growth and…
PM Lee Should Learn From Jacinda Ardern And Step Down!
By Zen — Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand, recently shocked the world by announcing that she would be stepping down. This is what she said. “The responsibility to…
Getting A BTO Feels Impossible For Most Singaporeans Today
By Kaya — Applying for a BTO is the rite of passage for most young couples in Singapore. However, BTO which was implemented to help residents with housing needs, no…
NUS Prof Ben Leong: BTOs Are A Mistake!
BTOs have always been a hot topic, but recently it received even more attention because of the delays and exorbitant prices. Associate Professor of Computer Science at NUS Dr. Ben…
Ex-GIC Chief: $270m Loss From AMK BTO Is Misleading!
Former GIC chief economist Yeoh Lam Keong has deemed the supposed S$270 million loss by HDB on BTO project as “disingenuous and misleading”. This is in response to Desmond Lee’s…
Workers’ Party: Lower BTO Eligibility Age For Singles To 28!
In parliament yesterday (13 Sep), Workers’ Party Louis Chua made a case for lowering the age at which Singaporean singles can apply for a BTO to 28. Since 1991, singles…
POFMA Directions Should Come With Proper Explanations!
The Alternative View (TAV) was issued a POFMA correction direction on Sunday (4 Sep) for a Facebook post they made. The post questioned how much profits HDB will be making…
Crazy Poor Asians: The Reality For Singaporeans
By Zen — In 2018, Hollywood, through its lens, portrayed Singapore as glamorous and expensive. A place for crazy rich people full of diversity and Asian ethnicity. All people enjoyed…