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WE THANK Mr Leon Perera for sharing his thoughts on economic planning in his commentary ("Different spin on wheels of productivity"; Tuesday).
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) plays a vital role in ensuring high competency standards among professionals in the finance industry and provides adequate protection for investors here.
WE THANK Mr Joseph Ong ("Any recourse for EPL fans?") and Dr V. Subramaniam ("Ensure no repeat of EPL telecast fiasco"; Forum Online) for their feedback last Saturday and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
AS THE cost of higher education rises, it has prompted debate on whether a university degree is vital for success, which most people take to mean earning higher incomes ("University degree 'not vital for success'"; May 5).
ON MAY 13, I cycled from my office to pick up my four-year-old son from school.
IT IS not clear why cooling measures that reduce the demand for car loans should increase their interest rates ("Cooling measures drive up car loan interest rates"; yesterday).
SINCE its inception in 1981, Changi Airport has won numerous international awards for being user-friendly as well as for its infrastructure, excellent service and shopping experience.
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STRINGENT safety regulations coupled with a positive work attitude are the key to workplace safety ("Govt to ramp up workplace safety efforts"; Tuesday).
IT IS heartening to note that more than 500 food outlets, including foodcourts and fast-food outlets, are joining islandwide efforts to encourage diners to return their trays ("17 major operators get on board tray-return drive"; Monday).
IT WILL be easier for the tray-return initiative to succeed in foodcourts and fast-food outlets than in National Environment Agency-run hawker centres ("17 major operators get on board tray-return drive"; Monday).
MY DAUGHTER was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at birth and fitted with hearing aids when she was five months old.
IT IS ironic that the number of "monkey nuisance" calls has risen, when homes and commercial establishments are being built closer to our forests, edging out the animals that used to live there ("AVA explains monkey trapping video"; Wednesday).
IN ITS letter ("MAS explains need for new exam"; May 15), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) candidly acknowledges that "exams are not the only way to test financial know-how" but argues that "industry participants" must have adequate knowledge of products to give sound advice to investors on their investment decisions.
I LEFT my handbag on SBS Transit service 105 on Sunday. I immediately sought the help of Mr Wong at the Clementi bus interchange's passenger service counter.
RECENT success stories and achievements by Institute of Technical Education (ITE) students have highlighted its unique education methods. As a student, I wish to highlight how the ITE has been able to produce talented students.
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