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Quote: Originally Posted by LonelyMan Hi Inix, Did you remember what you signed? Because without consent they will not be able to access your income data. This link below did mention about the consent to access your income statement. Or it could be a situation whereby (A&E, Day Surgery, polyclinic etc etc) that cannot be means tested. http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/upload...English%29.pdf My guess is by signing on some documents, you...

Quote: Originally Posted by yoongf In some developments, to promote certain social objectives, the authorities allow more GFA but there is a condition that a % of the total area must be used for civic and instituitional purposes only. For this reason, u see post offices and national libraries on top floors of certain popular shopping malls. Even expensive Suntec city has some Art Outreach space near Toys R Us. Since the area can't be...

Quote: Originally Posted by The_Cutting_Edge I vividly remember how the voting process was done. Mine was at Braddell Heights CC, a small branch behind my flat. I accompanied my father who is the owner to do the selection. First step is to show your NRIC and prove you are the owner of a flat that is scheduled for upgrading. Second step is to queue up for the machine and choose YES or NO for upgrading. Third step is to select the mode of...

Quote: Originally Posted by jokerpoker81 ironically, many singaporeans shop overseas coz it's cheaper.....including luxury brands......but many foreigners like Japanese, Indonesians etc like to shop here, as it's cheaper? Why don't they go to those overseas countries where it is even cheaper?

Goodness u can keep saying 1 in a million all you want i dont care at this point. THe people here can judge themselves. Quote: In 1976, there was a small risk of GBS following influenza (swine flu) vaccination (approximately 1 additional case per 100,000 people who received the swine flu vaccine). even from this u still say its 1 in a million? so the natural rate = 1 in 100k , then from this the risk rate is ANOTHER 1 in 100k . Fine the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mobbyland Spending money is important, but it is always important to spent it on the correct channel. The Arrival Pavilion belongs to the club. If it's taxpayer money, then it belongs to the people.

Quote: Originally Posted by hardi_boy Seems like someone is leveraging on the APEC to extend his own cause as well If you mean MM Lee then you are right!. Kissing ass in the U.S. and angering CHina over his insensitive comments. APEC as showpiece of singapore's hosting capabilities, wining and dining in the Istana. Once the world's eyes have shifted away from APEC, we will be =come insignificant again and they will launch their next...

I think - Raising the $ and business requirements eg sponsor is good. The Sg worker requirement is good but needs tweaking for startups (esp during the startup phase as mentioned by this guy. A lot of startups are ka ki pow ka lioa. If the new law requires even startups to hire anyone, nvm singaporean, from day one, could stop or kill many such potential startups).

NTB2DO There are factors beyond me to go further. I would only say that I see where normal people come from. I would always tell my friends and classmates this: If this world is fair, there will be no poverty and we will probably lose all our jobs. Have a nice day, thanks for sharing

Quote: Originally Posted by bilaprem sort of, kinda, double standards...yeah When it is not done. People complain. Finally it is done. At least one say this is double standards !!! I like this. By all means. If you think this is double standard and if you come to this situation come to you. Refuse the job. that all you need to do.