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  • Budget 2017: Price Hikes Affect Poor More Than Rich

    Budget 2017: Price Hikes Affect Poor More Than Rich

    Water is a vital resource and a basic human right. Yet, the Government of Singapore sees it fit to use utilitarian or volume based pricing model for the provision of water.

    Such a model affects both the rich and poor and some say, the poor are more adversely affected than the rich.

    A 30% price hike will be a stretch for the poorer families while the rich has the means the ride the price hike.

    If it was the intention of the government to elicit any kind if behavioural change in the consumption of water, we’ll probably see the poor conserve a lot more.

    One spokesperson from IPS said that the 30% price hike is to create awareness. It’s a poor choice of words even for a PAP apologist on the IPS payroll. What’s he smoking?

    Call a spade a spade a price hike is not a water conservation campaign or an awareness programme.

    In an article written by Leong Hze Hian, he said that the water price in Hong Kong is priced 14 times lower. Perhaps they have better technology but whatever the reasons are, it’s definitely merits a discussion in parliament.

    The budget seems to benefit the middle class more than the underclass. The 20% tax relief capped at S$500 benefits the middle class for sure.

    Perhaps a tax on manual car wash and a closer watch on how water is used is F&B outlets when dishes are washed is much needed.

    With the advancement in smart metering technologies, it is possible to have different pricing structures for industrial versus residential users by districts, flat-types and household income.

    A different pricing structure definitely adds complexity to the pricing regime but it will definitely have the intended effect of changes in consumption patterns.

     

    Source: www.theindependent.sg

  • I’m From Low Income Family How Can I Get $9,806 Help From Government Schemes?

    I’m From Low Income Family How Can I Get $9,806 Help From Government Schemes?

    The survey also showed that households living in one-room and two-room HDB flats received more government transfers than those in larger flats or landed property.

    On average, resident households in one-room and two-room HDB flats received $9,806 per household member from various government schemes in 2016. This was almost double the average of $4,168 received per household member across all housing types.

    straightforward i frm low income, my wife look after my 3 childrens.for me i work dispatch.  altho we low income but we are happy as family.sometime wen i haf xtra i buy mcdonalds happy meal for my childrens bday.

    simple life is ok for us.as long i can send my childrens to school its ok whatever struggle is ok and we always pray to Him.

    what it is we will be syukur for the $9806 they say is give to people stay in 1 and 2 rm flat.not to be ungrateful what help we get now but the 9k is mean very much for us.what is the guideline for people who get that?

     

    Didi

    Reader Contribution

  • It’s payback time.

    It’s payback time.

    Dear Friends,

    It’s payback time.

    It has been a joyous 2016 for me. For those who have been supporting me, I cannot thank you enough. Words are powerless to express my gratitude.

    I’m taking this opportunity to pay it forward for all the blessings.

    Kindly link me up to whoever you think is in need of a kitchen cabinet but doesnt have the means to.

    Im looking at someone who is from the low income family and whose kitchen is in dire need of a restructuring.

    The makeover is worth $1770 and it includes;

    – 8ft bottom kitchen cabinet (enough space for a proper kitchen sink and cooker hob)
    – Kitchen cabinet base
    – Single bowl kitchen sink
    – Kitchen sink tap
    – Electrical and plumbing works for the new installation
    – Removal and disposal of existing cabinet (if need be)

    I will not take credit for this deed. The recipient of this project will be informed that the goodwill is from my past clients.

    For those of you who have done your house renovation with me in 2016, part of the profits will go towards this project under your name. You know who you are.

    And for those who want to contribute to this project and add value, you are also welcomed to participate. No amount is too small.

    Let’s put a smile on someone’s face today.

    Tagged someone or refer me to those who deserve this. Thank you!

    PS: I will be selecting and visiting 3 homes and make a personal assessment of who needs it the most. Priority will be given to those families with low income or under public assistance.

    #Bizpayback

     

    Khan Osman Sulaiman

    Reader’s Contribution

  • Boy Rescued, Mother And Man Both Arrested

    Boy Rescued, Mother And Man Both Arrested

    A 17-hour stand-off between police and a man who had locked himself in a Sembawang flat with a two-year-old boy ended at noon on Wednesday (Sept 28) when police broke into the fifth floor unit.

    The 39-year-old man was arrested for wrongful confinement and drug-related offences, while the boy – who was unharmed – is now in the custody of the authorities.

    The boy’s mother, who was involved in an alleged dispute with the man before the stand-off occurred, was also arrested at the scene for drug-related offences.

    Officers from Special Operations Command broke into the unit at 12.03pm, police said in an update on its Facebook page.

    The dramatic stand-off at Block 462, Sembawang Drive, started when police received a call at 6.44pm on Tuesday.

    The Straits Times understands that the man and the boy’s mother are friends.

    The man (on the boot of the car) is placed in a police car shortly after his arrest. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN
    The man (in white shirt) who locked himself in the flat can be seen standing behind the gate. ST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN
    The situation at Block 462, Sembawang Drive on Wednesday (Sept 28). ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN

    A resident of the block, Mr Adam Bhai, 33, a personal trainer, said he heard the loud cries of a child coming from the flat at around 8pm.

    “The man refused to open the door to police,” a police spokesman had said.

    Interior of the Sembawang flat

    Man locks himself in Sembawang flat with a child

    The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that it set up a safety life air pack at the foot of the block on Tuesday evening.

    SCDF also dispatched a fire engine, a red rhino, two fire bikes, an ambulance, and three support vehicles.

    Its Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team was also put on standby.

    Sembawang GRC MP Lim Wee Kiak, who was at the scene earlier, said the police had been working hard to negotiate with the man and their most pressing concern was the safety of both the individual and the child.

    He said they were trying to resolve the family dispute and based on database checks, the family was not on the Government’s ComCare financial assistance.

    Dr Lim said the mother has three other children, who are with their grandmother in Woodlands.

     

    Source: www.straitstimes.com

  • Couple With 19 Month Old Baby Cannot Survive On Husband’s $1200 Pay, Expecting Another Child

    Couple With 19 Month Old Baby Cannot Survive On Husband’s $1200 Pay, Expecting Another Child

    Good afternoon Mr Gilbert.

    I need your help…right now I am facing a financial melt down.

    My hubby has been sacked by a company last year and he managed to get a contract job as a packer earning $1200 to sustain the whole family.

    But his income is not enough to stretch till his next pay day.

    I myself is a stay-at-home mum and currently pregnant with our second child. We are currently staying at my parents’ place.

    My first child is 19 months old and I need a favour from you just for this month.

    I need some help for my first child milk Friso stage 3 and pampers size XL and some money for us to survive till 4th July – my husband’s next pay day.

    Right now my son milk is running low and this is his last tin of milk.

    Totally we have no money on hand. I hope you could help us just this month.

    Anything you can get back to me.

    Anonymous

     

    Source: www.transitioning.org