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2006
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Four duped into parting with their cash and valuables in scam
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Key challenges facing public housing in Singapore |
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"Between now and 2030, the number of elderly
aged 65 years or older will increase dramatically, from 300,000 to
900,000. 1 in 5 Singaporeans will be aged 65 and above by 2030. |
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"We will need to provide a wide range of
housing options to meet the different financial needs and lifestyle
preferences of the elderly, from smaller HDB flats like studio
apartments, to private retirement housing with dedicated care
facilities..." |
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Singapore needs 60,000 babies yearly but gets 35,500 only |
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"Our own population is ageing - current
projections show that one-in-five Singaporeans will be over the
age of 65 by 2030... |
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"It has been two
years since we introduced the parenthood package. |
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"Overall, we
have seen some positive results - there were about 240 more
births from January to June 2006 compared to the same period
in 2005, and about 400 more births in 2005 compared to 2004.
This is a positive reversal which comes after four
consecutive years of decline..." |
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Committee formed to steer Medisave use for chronic disease management
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Medisave for outpatient treatment of four chronic diseases by end 2006
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Survey shows more Singaporeans active in sports
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Report on the Ageing Singapore Population
Prime Minister's Chinese New Year Message 2006 |
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"Our society will have to make many
adjustments as our population grows older. We need to put in place
policies and programmes to enable Singaporeans to live more
meaningful and fulfilling lives in their golden years. |
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"We must review issues such as
elder-friendly housing, barrier-free access to buildings and public
transport, and affordable medical care during old age. These issues
will become increasingly important to the growing numbers of senior
citizens. The Committee on Ageing Issues (CAI) has been studying
them and will publish its report soon. |
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"In addition, the Tripartite Committee
on Employability of Older Workers has just put out its
recommendations to make it easier for older workers to stay
employed. The Government supports these recommendations, and
will work with its tripartite partners to help older workers
upgrade their skills, find jobs, and contribute in
productive ways to our society..." |
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Is Class B2/C Hospitalisation Affordable? |
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"As a result of direct Government subsidies,
the average Class B2/C bills are relatively modest. In 2004,
the average bill size for Class B2 and C wards were around
$1,050 and $800 respectively... |
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"As at end-December 2004, the average
Medisave balance for all active accounts was $17,321. This is enough
to cover more than 20 times the average Class C hospital bill or 10
times the 90th percentile Class C bill..." |
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"Tailor-maid for the elderly" The Straits Times 11 Jan 2006
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"...According to
the Ministry of Manpower, there are 150,000 foreign domestic
workers in Singapore. But it was unable to say how many were
hired specifically to look after the elderly. |
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"Maid agencies
interviewed estimate that 30 per cent of the 150,000 figure
- or 45,000 - are engaged for that purpose, with employers
generally preferring Indonesians..." |
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2005
CPF - Future Directions |
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"By 2030, one in
five Singaporeans will be at least 60 years old. With
families getting smaller, we will have fewer children around
to support us in our old age. |
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get workers to work longer and retire later. But another
part is to ensure that Singaporeans have enough savings to
continue enjoying financial security and good medical care
throughout our lives..... |
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Emergency ambulance statistics for 1st half 2005
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Review of housing options for the elderly |
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"To encourage extended family living, HDB
will extend the $12,000 monthly income ceiling to extended families
buying resale HDB flats with the CPF Housing Grant. The revised policy
will apply with immediate effect... |
| "To facilitate the elderly to buy SAs, buyers
aged at least 55 years will now be able to use their CPF to buy SAs
after they have set aside at least the full cash component of their
Minimum Sum... |
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HDB
Sample Household Survey 2003
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