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REACH survey shows Singaporeans worried about rising costs of living
By Satish Cheney, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 06 August 2009 2326 hrs
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SINGAPORE: A survey has shown that more than one in three Singaporeans are dissatisfied with job opportunities for older workers.
The poll by the government's feedback channel REACH also found that Singaporeans are satisfied with the way Singapore is being governed and have confidence in Singapore's future and its economy.
Ninety-three per cent of those surveyed believe that Singapore is governed well, and 80 per cent of respondents feel confident about the future prospects of the economy.
In the poll which surveyed some 1,500 Singaporeans, a quarter of them expressed unhappiness with Singapore's employment policies relating to foreign workers and foreign talent.
Other concerns Singaporeans have include housing affordability as well as health costs.
When it comes to the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP), 39 per cent of respondents are not convinced the system actually helps traffic flow.
REACH chairman, Amy Khor, also gave her take on the findings from the poll, saying: "Last year, we have seen a fair share of feedback on cost of living, employment and the foreign workers and talent issues, and that's not surprising, given the economic crisis.
"Hence, it was also not surprising that the Budget measures which are aimed at addressing the current downturn and prepare Singapore for the future were welcomed. Even more encouraging, Singaporeans also expressed confidence in Singapore's future and the economy despite the current downturn.
"There was, however, more dissatisfaction in several areas, such as cost of living, healthcare affordability, and the employment prospects for older workers. This is generally in line with the tone of the feedback we've received via our website and other feedback platforms."
HOW HOW HOW HOW can there be so many dissatisfaction and yet be with happy with the goverement? It doesn't tally !!!
How can SIngaporeans are happy and confident with the goverment when 1 in3 Singaporean are dissatisfied with job opportunities for older workers. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
REACH survey shows Singaporeans worried about rising costs of living
By Satish Cheney, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 06 August 2009 2326 hrs
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Office workers are seen during a lunch break at the financial district in Singapore</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD class=update> </TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
SINGAPORE: A survey has shown that more than one in three Singaporeans are dissatisfied with job opportunities for older workers.
The poll by the government's feedback channel REACH also found that Singaporeans are satisfied with the way Singapore is being governed and have confidence in Singapore's future and its economy.
Ninety-three per cent of those surveyed believe that Singapore is governed well, and 80 per cent of respondents feel confident about the future prospects of the economy.
In the poll which surveyed some 1,500 Singaporeans, a quarter of them expressed unhappiness with Singapore's employment policies relating to foreign workers and foreign talent.
Other concerns Singaporeans have include housing affordability as well as health costs.
When it comes to the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP), 39 per cent of respondents are not convinced the system actually helps traffic flow.
REACH chairman, Amy Khor, also gave her take on the findings from the poll, saying: "Last year, we have seen a fair share of feedback on cost of living, employment and the foreign workers and talent issues, and that's not surprising, given the economic crisis.
"Hence, it was also not surprising that the Budget measures which are aimed at addressing the current downturn and prepare Singapore for the future were welcomed. Even more encouraging, Singaporeans also expressed confidence in Singapore's future and the economy despite the current downturn.
"There was, however, more dissatisfaction in several areas, such as cost of living, healthcare affordability, and the employment prospects for older workers. This is generally in line with the tone of the feedback we've received via our website and other feedback platforms."
HOW HOW HOW HOW can there be so many dissatisfaction and yet be with happy with the goverement? It doesn't tally !!!
How can SIngaporeans are happy and confident with the goverment when 1 in3 Singaporean are dissatisfied with job opportunities for older workers. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
