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PRINT EDITION LETTERS Will PR status be renewed if retiree is not a burden? AFTER reading the article about Mr Philip Yeo's efforts, 'The man who dreams of turning silver into gold'(ST, Jan 25), and keenly following the ongoing discussion about 'silver dollars' in Singapore, I would like to raise a point which bothers many expatriates and especially permanent residents in Singapore. Two sick maids: How is health screening done? IN JUNE last year, I took in a maid from India from a maid agency. One day in October, she told me her leg was numb and getting worse with each day. She confessed she had had a stroke back home and wanted to go back to recuperate. Maid replaced but forced to take insurance again I GOT a new maid two weeks ago from a maid agency. From Jan 1, employers must pay maid insurance which ranges from $192 to almost $300. Before Jan 1, employers did not need to pay this as it was included in the agency fee.	Roadhogging a bigger problem than tailgating I REFER to the letter, 'Why young motorcyclists die on the roads' (ST, Jan 30). Impose stiff penalties to prevent crane accidents I REFER to the report, 'Crane collides with gantry, sending sign crashing onto taxi' (ST, Jan 29). Schemes exist to feed needy children I REFER to the letter, ''Adopt' a poor child and pay for his daily meals' (ST, Jan26), by Mr Ronald Lee Yew Kee. The writer suggested that Singaporeans be encouraged to 'adopt' a poor child for a period by paying for his daily meals and that such a scheme come under the ambit of the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports. Service providers must follow rules I REFER to the letter, 'SMS query on ringtone cost her $12' by Madam Amy Koh (ST, Jan 19). We understand the premium rate service provider has already contacted her to address her concerns. One way to ease jam at MRT station I AM writing to suggest a way to ease congestion at Tanjong Pagar MRT station, particularly around 8am.

ONLINE LETTERS Language woes: It is always an asset to learn more than one language I FAIL to follow the logic and arguments of Mr Rajavarman Mathichandran, 'Language barriers galore in service industry' (ST, Jan 31). See the big picture and learn culture and language of other communities in Singapore NECESSITY is the mother of invention, as the old adage goes. Bad experiences with unprofessional housing agents I WOULD like to highlight some unpleasant experiences with housing agents in Singapore and, hopefully, I might find someone who shares the same problem as I do.	Some suggestions on how to keep road users in line I REFER to the letter calling for a more visible Traffic Police presence on our roads (ST, Jan 30). Wheelchair-bound man made acrobatic move to board train ON WEDNESDAY as I was taking the train, a young wheelchair-bound man boarded the train. Can SBS explain the practice of 'service plate changing'? ON WEDNESDAY, at around 7.35pm, I waited for service 51 at a bus stop in Sims Ave, outside an old community centre. CDP should be more environmentally friendly and phase out Confirmation Notes THE Central Depository sends out a lot of correspondence to share investors, among them a 'Confirmation Note'. Singapore Flyer ticket prices far too expensive for retirees, children THE Singapore Flyer is most impressive and definitely an additional tourist attraction for Singapore. Alam Shah's worldwide ban too harsh? Victim could have suffered irreparable damage TRY as I might, I could not understand the remarks by Tampines Rovers team manager Syed Faruk that Alam Shah's worldwide ban is 'too harsh'. Do not forget the mundane but necessary role plastic bags play in our rubbish disposal system No telecast of some BPL matches: StarHub explains

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