James Ng is a 64-year-old PMET. His retail branch was closed down recently and his employment contract with the company has since ended. Business is very bad because of the Covid-19 and he is currently unemployed. Lovely Singapore is happy that James is willing to share his experiences with our readers. 1. Please…
Most elderly have not saved enough to retire even in Thailand
Ranked Asia’s best retirement system, guaranteed interest CPF serves Singapore’s prolonged life expectancy well. Singapore’s retirement system based on CPF is ranked best in Asia and top 10 globally. The 2019 Mercer Melbourne Global Pension Index identified Singapore’s CPF as a “sound structure, with many good features. Investopedia has also revealed that most elderly have…
Thank you, Uncle!
Amidst the chatter of Bus Captains having their Monday morning cups of kopi at the SBS Bus Depot, we spotted the cheery Mr Ng Swee Fatt – 64 year-old SBS Transit Bus Captain – who has been in this line for 41 years! More than 4 Decades as Bus Captain At 64, the sprightly Mr…
GST for the Denmark is 3 times of Singapore’s.
Singapore Goods and Services Tax (GST) was increased from 5% to 7% in 2007. The GST has not been increased for the last 13 years, but as the nation plans for higher social expenses with an aging society, The GST is planned to be increased from 7% to 9% sometime between 2021 and 2025. Is…
Singapore’s efforts on tackling COVID-19 impresses WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) officials on Tuesday (Feb 18) praised the efforts of Singapore in tackling cases of coronavirus and said other countries should follow its example. Singapore is leaving no stone unturned, testing every case of influenza-like illness and pneumonia, and so far there is no evidence of community transmission. Meanwhile, Finance Minister…
Why are you so nice to me now?
“A loving partner plans for the future.” Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat, said in a message to Singaporeans last Sunday that he would unveil a set of “broad-based” measures to support viable companies and help workers stay in their jobs. The relief package for Budget 2020 today has surprised even the financial experts. An…
Doctors are paying it forward to their healthcare colleagues in their own ways.
Valentine’s Day. While the virus forces many to stay in the comfort of their own homes, front-line medical staff are tirelessly fighting hard to save lives. Despite doing an exemplary job, an increased number of reports has emerged on how healthcare staff are being shunned and abused by the ignorant public. They are not…
3 simple and affordable ways to spend your Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day. A deeply dreaded day for some but a highly anticipated day for others. No matter which side of the fence you are on, here are some simple and affordable activities to add some spark into your Valentine’s celebrations. 1. Perk up your day with a cup (or two) of coffee …
Congratulations on your full recovery!
(Feb 10, 2020) Lovely Singapore congratulates the six patients who have fully recovered from the coronavirus! One of them is a 73-year-old granny! One of the six fully recovered patients is a Singaporean while the rest are Chinese travellers from Wuhan. Boost up your immunity system by eating healthy and staying hydrated! Please remember to…
For many taxi and private hire drivers, this season is a nightmare. How are they coping so far? Let’s hear from one.
Participating in the national effort to prevent community outbreak due to the Wuhan virus, the taxi and private hire operators are encouraging its employees who visited mainland China to take a 14-day leave of absence upon their return. The main priority here is to protect these drivers as they are in an environment where they…