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Home Affairs Minister’s reply still doesn’t explain how Teo Chee Hean knew of ongoing investigations against LHY and LSF

The Minister for Home Affairs and Law, K Shanmugam, explained the government’s approach to revealing the names of people under police investigation, specifically in the case of Lee Hsien Yang and Mrs Lee Suet Fern. The Minister clarified that the two had not been issued any order under the CPC to attend any investigations but had absconded from police investigation. His explanation, however, does not clarify how Mr Teo, whose portfolio has nothing to do with law enforcement, learned of the ongoing investigations against LHY and LSF. The use of the word “abscond” by the Minister is also troubling, and it is unclear why an offense is being suggested when the police did not issue an order for LHY and LSF to attend the interview.

Troubling issues rising from Teo Chee Hean’s disclosure on investigation against Lee Hsien Yang and his wife

The recent disclosure of investigations against Lee Hsien Yang and Mrs Lee Suet Fern by Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security, Teo Chee Hean, has raised concerns. The revelation has led to questions about Mr Teo’s awareness of ongoing investigations handled by other ministries and government agencies. It is unclear why he had to disclose this information while answering a parliamentary question about an e-book. The fact that Mr. Teo is a veteran politician from the ruling party and has no apparent connection to law enforcement raises further concerns about his access to sensitive information.

Drifting sideways, sliding backwards, has the country turned directionless?

Singapore faces a sense of directionlessness as it grapples with political issues, leadership uncertainty, and inequality, writes Augustine Low. The nation’s once-promised rainbow of hope appears increasingly elusive, with short-term solutions to long-term problems becoming more prevalent.

Staying connected to customers in digital banking: The power of empathy

Michelle Huff, CMO at UserTesting shares how empathy is crucial for customer retention in digital banking. She points out that financial institutions should prioritize personalization, transparency, senior customer needs, understanding customer pain points, and balancing self-service with human interaction to provide better customer experiences.

Increasing Wage Disparities: Women in STEM fields face disappointing gains, men fare even worse

Despite Singapore’s push for gender equality in STEM, recent data reveals disappointing wage growth for women, with men in these fields experiencing even worse outcomes.

Straits Times opinion piece suggesting measures for employees fails to address root cause of job insecurity

The Straits Times published an opinion piece on Tuesday which urges Singaporean workers to manage their career health proactively. However, Leong Sze Hian points out that it fails to address the fundamental issue of job insecurity caused by employers’ preference for foreign workers.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank rocks banking sector: Three takeaways

DeVere Group CEO Nigel Green warns Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse could have led to a wider financial crisis. US regulators have granted depositors access to their funds and set up a new facility to provide emergency funds, while the Federal Reserve has eased borrowing from the central bank. Green highlights the need for regulation, reversing deregulation to prevent further collapses, and predicts that the Fed will put its rate hike program on hold due to the current banking sector’s stress.

How Singapore and Hong Kong differ in their criteria for caregiver assistance and disability allowance

Singapore’s caregiver assistance requires more ADLs than Hong Kong’s disability allowance, which only requires one ADL for eligibility.

Is the music for the asset enhancement policy coming to a stop?

Investing in Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats was once touted as an excellent way to build a retirement fund. But with the declining returns on HDB flats, one might say that putting money into the Central Provident Fund (CPF) may be more lucrative than relying on the appreciation of HDB flats. This is especially so since the older the flat gets, the lower its value.

New citizens will never let the PAP down

Augustine Low writes that Singapore’s new citizens, who receive numerous benefits and privileges, owe their allegiance to the country. As new citizens are likely to back the ruling People’s Action Party, the low fertility rate gives the party an excuse and an opportunity to welcome more new citizens each year.