Given Singapore's size and system of government, MPs here have a uniquely broad remit with an accompanying intense workload. And yet, even with their bumper pay packets, almost all choose to have second jobs.
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Less diplomatic takes on Xi Jinping's third term, IPS study on food costs vs the reality, linking Oscar-winner Yeoh's success to Singapore, NHB's bid to have another monument recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site, and more.
Jom has scrutinised PAP remarks and the WP’s 2019 housing paper. We believe it certainly did.
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Dear reader, In early February, Grab announced that Tin Pei Ling, a member of parliament (MP) with the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), had joined it as director of public affairs and policy (likely in December, two months prior). Two issues have emerged from this episode: conflicts of interest...
Given Singapore's size and system of government, MPs here have a uniquely broad remit with an accompanying intense workload. And yet, even with their bumper pay packets, almost all choose to have second jobs.
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Less diplomatic takes on Xi Jinping's third term, IPS study on food costs vs the reality, linking Oscar-winner Yeoh's success to Singapore, NHB's bid to have another monument recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site, and more.
Dear reader, Today, Jom has published a commentary on an issue that has gripped political observers in Singapore this past month: “Did the PAP mischaracterise the WP’s housing proposals?” Our conclusion, after having scrutinised remarks by the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) and a 2019 housing paper by...
Jom has scrutinised PAP remarks and the WP’s 2019 housing paper. We believe it certainly did.
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