ST Forum

Need to strike balance between higher CPF payouts and longer duration: MOM

WE THANK Mr Richard Foo for his letter on Oct 27, 'CPF Minimum Sum: Allow higher payouts', and Mr Johnny Sim for his Forum Online letter last Thursday, 'No word from CPF Board about higher payout request', on payouts under the CPF Minimum Sum.

Don't delay opening of Woodleigh station

I AM glad Transport Minister Raymond Lim has said that completed MRT stations will open as soon as trains start rolling ('No mothballing of MRT stations in future', Monday). But what about Woodleigh station on the North East Line (NEL)?

Have minimum educational requirement for property agents

I AGREE with the latest efforts to regulate property agents . Having retired after being a managing director of two housing agencies, I am privy to the many unseemly practices of unscrupulous property agents.

NParks supports volunteers' efforts in Bishan herb garden

I REFER to last Wednesday's Forum Online letter by Ms Lorna Yee, 'Bishan's herb garden is worth saving'.

Flight changes shorten holiday period

I BOOKED a flight on AirAsia to Bali some months back during one of the airline's promotions, and I have received three text messages on changes to my flight schedule.

Reduce costs to spur take-up of electric cars

IT WAS understandable that the Government, prior to the Copenhagen climate talks next month, announced that Singapore could not take major steps to cut its carbon footprint without hurting the economy.

Safety doors at MRT stations: Why give priority to Pasir Ris?

I REFER to Monday's report, 'Safety doors operating at Pasir Ris MRT'.

Why property agents should act for only one party

I REFER to last Thursday's Forum Online letters by Mrs Teresa Yao ('How new rules can protect property agents') and Mr Teo Kueh Liang ('Barring same-agent property brokerage not practical').

Commuters hit by doubling of fares for shuttle bus

FROM next month, the fare for the shuttle bus service plying the Jurong East to International Business Park (IBP) route will double from the current 20 cents to 40 cents. This was announced in a circular sent by JTC Corporation to the IBP community on Monday.

	ONLINE LETTERS Hiring woes: Blame fussy S'porean job seekers I REFER to the letters last Saturday by Mr Kang Kee Beng ('Hiring local') and Mr Richard Wong ('Staffing dilemma'). I have had similar experiences when it comes to hiring Singaporeans for some of my projects. Need to strike balance between higher CPF payouts and longer duration: MOM WE THANK Mr Richard Foo for his letter on Oct 27, 'CPF Minimum Sum: Allow higher payouts', and Mr Johnny Sim for his Forum Online letter last Thursday, 'No word from CPF Board about higher payout request', on payouts under the CPF Minimum Sum. Don't delay opening of Woodleigh station I AM glad Transport Minister Raymond Lim has said that completed MRT stations will open as soon as trains start rolling ('No mothballing of MRT stations in future', Monday). But what about Woodleigh station on the North East Line (NEL)? Have minimum educational requirement for property agents I AGREE with the latest efforts to regulate property agents . Having retired after being a managing director of two housing agencies, I am privy to the many unseemly practices of unscrupulous property agents. NParks supports volunteers' efforts in Bishan herb garden I REFER to last Wednesday's Forum Online letter by Ms Lorna Yee, 'Bishan's herb garden is worth saving'. Flight changes shorten holiday period I BOOKED a flight on AirAsia to Bali some months back during one of the airline's promotions, and I have received three text messages on changes to my flight schedule. Reduce costs to spur take-up of electric cars IT WAS understandable that the Government, prior to the Copenhagen climate talks next month, announced that Singapore could not take major steps to cut its carbon footprint without hurting the economy. Safety doors at MRT stations: Why give priority to Pasir Ris? I REFER to Monday's report, 'Safety doors operating at Pasir Ris MRT'. Why property agents should act for only one party I REFER to last Thursday's Forum Online letters by Mrs Teresa Yao ('How new rules can protect property agents') and Mr Teo Kueh Liang ('Barring same-agent property brokerage not practical'). Commuters hit by doubling of fares for shuttle bus FROM next month, the fare for the shuttle bus service plying the Jurong East to International Business Park (IBP) route will double from the current 20 cents to 40 cents. This was announced in a circular sent by JTC Corporation to the IBP community on Monday.