What is it like to work in an MNC?
MNC. A Multi-National Corporation. Highly coveted places where fresh grads long to enter… This week we speak to three local born and bred millennials – William, Andrea and Melissa – who shared about their experience of working in an MNC. Firstly, William who is 31 years of age, has been with his company for two […]
Our Beng Steady – Part 2
Chan Chun Sing: Singapore has planned for scenario of disruption of food supplies from Malaysia. This means hor… Singapore long, long ago already planned for disruption of food supplies, please. Chill a bit, and stay calm! Why sudden panic buy again? On Monday, Mar 16, Malaysian PM Muhyiddin announced a nationwide lockdown that will happen […]
Singapore GE timing likely to be delayed due to worsening global Covid-19 situation
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat has hinted on Wednesday, 11 Mar, that Singapore’s General Election (GE) is likely to be delayed in view of the worsening Covid-19 situation. DPM Heng said, “If you have big challenges ahead, then surely you want to be able to spend time on these challenges. Therefore the key question […]
CPF up to 5% returns? My investment scheme is better than yours (or not)!
You’ve probably heard of friends of friends who have some secret by-invite-only investment schemes that transformed their lives overnight. Tempted to take up side gigs in the hopes of retiring as a multi-millionaire? Lured by the high and fast returns on your investments? If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. CPF is […]
[BREAKING] Ex PSP member EXPOSES PSP’s internal conflict and unhappiness
A former PSP member has sent an exposé on the internal conflict and struggle that is going on within the Progress Singapore Party right now! This is the FULL scoop: “The restructuring of PSP Group Operations structure has led to disgruntled members. The new structure is based on a 100% army organisational structure with […]
Why do we need to pay GST?
Two weeks ago, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announced in his budget speech that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) increase will not happen next year. Basically, he is indirectly telling us that if we are hoping that they will scrape the plan to increase GST, we can forget about it lah. Sibei angry leh. […]
Budget 2020: Meeting the needs of the Millennial workforce
The Budget goes beyond goodies and GST hikes! If I were to ask you what your key takeaway was from Budget 2020, what would your answer be? For me, it is: A quick recap of the Budget 2020 in case you missed it. The Government is EXTREMELY cognizant of the fact that the Covid-19 […]
Government giving money to freelancers who upskill
Because lifelong learning is also for freelancers, am I right? If you are a writer like me, you probably are rejoicing after the Government announced that it will be extending help to freelancers and self-employed persons. As the workplace and job roles evolve, an increasing number of Singaporeans are choosing to join the gig economy […]
[BREAKING] Michelle Lee, vice-chairman of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), was asked to leave the party
According to a credible source, the newly appointed vice-chairman of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), Michelle Lee Juen, has quit the Party. Lee, who had received much support from Secretary-General Dr Tan Cheng Bock, has just been appointed in Jan 2020. When asked, the PSP declined to comment, but said that they would give their […]
Ground-up initiatives that warm our hearts
Throughout this Covid-19 episode, we have seen both positive and negative displays from Singaporeans. The negatives beg no further explanation and imbue much shame in us (or as a particular minister has said, made us feel “xiasuay”). However, I would like to talk about the positives and initiatives, where ordinary Singaporeans have stepped out to […]