Saturday, October 27, 2012
New marriage & parenthood measures to be announced
New marriage & parenthood measures to be announced
By Hetty Musfirah | Posted: 26 October 2012 1844 hrs
SINGAPORE: New pro-family and pro-baby initiatives are expected to be announced early next year, in conjunction with the release of the White Paper on Population.
They will cover a wide spectrum of areas, including support for housing, medical costs and childcare.
Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Chan Chun Sing, said beyond monetary incentives, the key is in getting Singaporeans to give as much priority to starting a family as they do to their careers.
He was speaking to the media, sharing priorities for the new Social and Family Development Ministry, which he will helm from November 1.
Singapore's total fertility rate (TFR) of 1.2 is a far cry from the replacement level of 2.1.
The government recently set a new target -- to raise the TFR to 1.4 or 1.5.
Mr Chan admitted it is "a stretch target", but not impossible to achieve.
"If you look at the other equivalent Asian societies, I think quite a number of (their TFRs) are below 1," said Mr Chan.
"If we can encourage and help our people to settle down earlier, and if we can encourage those who have settled down to have their first baby earlier, then it is possible."
He explained: "If you look at it at a very mathematical or mechanical sense, a birth (takes place with) about a two-year interval on average, so if people settle down a bit earlier and have their first child a bit earlier, then they won't run up the biological clock of both the male and the female, and then you will have the chance to reach the stretch target."
The decision to get married and have children is deemed as a personal one, and that is a challenge which the government has to overcome in encouraging Singaporeans to settle down early.
The government intends to promote the joys of family among Singaporeans.
Mr Chan said his ministry will work with agencies such as the National Population and Talent Division as well as the Education Ministry to strengthen the transmission of such values.
He also stressed that families play a crucial role in encouraging marriage and parenthood.
"You give up something, perhaps your ability to travel a few weeks overseas to an exotic place, you may give up some of the other (lifestyle) patterns but you gain something else," he said.
"I always remember this advice, from one of my seniors: there is never a perfect time to get married or to have a child because all conditions are right, but the perfect time is when you have made the commitment to overcome life's challenges with your partner to build a family."
Heeding practical concerns, the government will also roll out new measures under the Marriage and Parenthood package.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong mentioned some of them during his National Day Rally Speech in August.
Some measures include more help with housing for young couples, subsidies for infant care and childcare as well as a Medisave account for every child at birth.
Mr Chan said details will be revealed by the individual ministries-in-charge.
- CNA/xq
By Hetty Musfirah | Posted: 26 October 2012 1844 hrs
SINGAPORE: New pro-family and pro-baby initiatives are expected to be announced early next year, in conjunction with the release of the White Paper on Population.
They will cover a wide spectrum of areas, including support for housing, medical costs and childcare.
Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Chan Chun Sing, said beyond monetary incentives, the key is in getting Singaporeans to give as much priority to starting a family as they do to their careers.
He was speaking to the media, sharing priorities for the new Social and Family Development Ministry, which he will helm from November 1.
Singapore's total fertility rate (TFR) of 1.2 is a far cry from the replacement level of 2.1.
The government recently set a new target -- to raise the TFR to 1.4 or 1.5.
Mr Chan admitted it is "a stretch target", but not impossible to achieve.
"If you look at the other equivalent Asian societies, I think quite a number of (their TFRs) are below 1," said Mr Chan.
"If we can encourage and help our people to settle down earlier, and if we can encourage those who have settled down to have their first baby earlier, then it is possible."
He explained: "If you look at it at a very mathematical or mechanical sense, a birth (takes place with) about a two-year interval on average, so if people settle down a bit earlier and have their first child a bit earlier, then they won't run up the biological clock of both the male and the female, and then you will have the chance to reach the stretch target."
The decision to get married and have children is deemed as a personal one, and that is a challenge which the government has to overcome in encouraging Singaporeans to settle down early.
The government intends to promote the joys of family among Singaporeans.
Mr Chan said his ministry will work with agencies such as the National Population and Talent Division as well as the Education Ministry to strengthen the transmission of such values.
He also stressed that families play a crucial role in encouraging marriage and parenthood.
"You give up something, perhaps your ability to travel a few weeks overseas to an exotic place, you may give up some of the other (lifestyle) patterns but you gain something else," he said.
"I always remember this advice, from one of my seniors: there is never a perfect time to get married or to have a child because all conditions are right, but the perfect time is when you have made the commitment to overcome life's challenges with your partner to build a family."
Heeding practical concerns, the government will also roll out new measures under the Marriage and Parenthood package.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong mentioned some of them during his National Day Rally Speech in August.
Some measures include more help with housing for young couples, subsidies for infant care and childcare as well as a Medisave account for every child at birth.
Mr Chan said details will be revealed by the individual ministries-in-charge.
- CNA/xq
马国宰鸡影响蛋供 本地农场蛋价料涨
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:30:00 GMT
马国宰鸡影响蛋供 本地农场蛋价料涨
马来西亚农场宰杀500万只鸡，本地鸡蛋进口商表示，供应量不会受到影响。不过也有本地农场认为，目前鸡蛋成本高，利润薄，宰杀行动相信会推高鸡蛋的价格。
蛋商工会认为，马国宰杀500万只老母鸡，不会影响本地的进口量，因为当地原本每个月都会淘汰200多万只老母鸡，这次额外淘汰了200多万只，除了是因为美国饲料价格上涨之外，也因为适逢哈芝节，当地马来人对鸡肉需求量增加所致。
不过，这次宰鸡行动只会使鸡蛋的总供应量减少不到10%，而本地进口商也已经对此早有准备。
“我们在五个星期前，已经逐步的提高价格，涨幅在三分到三分半之间。”新加坡蛋商工会会长洪松茂解释。
至于哈芝节过后的鸡蛋，价格是否继续上涨，蛋商工会表示，这要看马国的小鸡产量是否稳定，然后他们才会决定是否需要做出相应的调整。
不过也有农场认为，本地和马国农场都面临成本高涨的压力，从6月至今已经上涨了八成，马国的宰鸡行动，相信会进一步推高鸡蛋的价格。
“今年初到目前为止，鸡蛋成本非常的高，可是我们的价格一直处于在低于成本的价位。马国淘汰了这些老母鸡之后，我相信他们的价格会有所调整。当他的鸡蛋调整之后，我相信新加坡的鸡蛋价格也会跟着调整。” 农场业者马琼就这么告诉记者。
另外，农场也表示，目前本地还不需要通过宰杀鸡只来控制成本。
目前我国鸡蛋的平均单价为18分，比起2004年禽流感时候的40分到50分价格，还是有一段距离。
- wong chee tat :)
马国宰鸡影响蛋供 本地农场蛋价料涨
马来西亚农场宰杀500万只鸡，本地鸡蛋进口商表示，供应量不会受到影响。不过也有本地农场认为，目前鸡蛋成本高，利润薄，宰杀行动相信会推高鸡蛋的价格。
蛋商工会认为，马国宰杀500万只老母鸡，不会影响本地的进口量，因为当地原本每个月都会淘汰200多万只老母鸡，这次额外淘汰了200多万只，除了是因为美国饲料价格上涨之外，也因为适逢哈芝节，当地马来人对鸡肉需求量增加所致。
不过，这次宰鸡行动只会使鸡蛋的总供应量减少不到10%，而本地进口商也已经对此早有准备。
“我们在五个星期前，已经逐步的提高价格，涨幅在三分到三分半之间。”新加坡蛋商工会会长洪松茂解释。
至于哈芝节过后的鸡蛋，价格是否继续上涨，蛋商工会表示，这要看马国的小鸡产量是否稳定，然后他们才会决定是否需要做出相应的调整。
不过也有农场认为，本地和马国农场都面临成本高涨的压力，从6月至今已经上涨了八成，马国的宰鸡行动，相信会进一步推高鸡蛋的价格。
“今年初到目前为止，鸡蛋成本非常的高，可是我们的价格一直处于在低于成本的价位。马国淘汰了这些老母鸡之后，我相信他们的价格会有所调整。当他的鸡蛋调整之后，我相信新加坡的鸡蛋价格也会跟着调整。” 农场业者马琼就这么告诉记者。
另外，农场也表示，目前本地还不需要通过宰杀鸡只来控制成本。
目前我国鸡蛋的平均单价为18分，比起2004年禽流感时候的40分到50分价格，还是有一段距离。
- wong chee tat :)
后港一座组屋的双层公寓式单位 转售溢价创新高
Updated: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:30:27 GMT
后港一座组屋的双层公寓式单位 转售溢价创新高
后港一座组屋的双层公寓式单位的转售溢价创下新高，达到22万5千元。
后港一座组屋的双层公寓式单位的转售溢价创下新高，达到22万5千元。
这比一般这类组屋的转售溢价高出4倍。这个单位位于后港21街第237座组屋，上个星期二以90万元售出。
房地产分析员说，像这样的溢价非常罕见。分析员认为：这是因为有关单位靠近邻里公园，附近也有熟食中心和地铁站的缘故。
- wong chee tat :)
后港一座组屋的双层公寓式单位 转售溢价创新高
后港一座组屋的双层公寓式单位的转售溢价创下新高，达到22万5千元。
后港一座组屋的双层公寓式单位的转售溢价创下新高，达到22万5千元。
这比一般这类组屋的转售溢价高出4倍。这个单位位于后港21街第237座组屋，上个星期二以90万元售出。
房地产分析员说，像这样的溢价非常罕见。分析员认为：这是因为有关单位靠近邻里公园，附近也有熟食中心和地铁站的缘故。
- wong chee tat :)
马国农场扑杀5百万只母鸡 本地鸡蛋价格猛涨
Updated: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:19:10 GMT
马国农场扑杀5百万只母鸡 本地鸡蛋价格猛涨
马来西亚农民扑杀了大约5百万只母鸡，以压低鸡蛋的生产成本，但这却导致马国鸡蛋供不应求，价格猛涨。
马来西亚农民扑杀了大约5百万只母鸡，以压低鸡蛋的生产成本，但这却导致马国鸡蛋供不应求，价格猛涨。
最近几个月占了鸡蛋生产成本大约8成的饲料价格大幅上升，这是因为美国发生严重旱灾，导致玉米和黄豆的价格暴涨。
许多人担心，接下来几个星期的蛋价还会继续攀高，这是因为雨季即将来临，而屠妖节、圣诞节等年底佳节也陆续到来。
目前，马来西亚农民每天生产2千万个鸡蛋，其中大约3百万个出口到新加坡。
当地农民已经致函农业部，希望当局能给予他们一些津贴，以稳定局势。
- wong chee tat :)
马国农场扑杀5百万只母鸡 本地鸡蛋价格猛涨
马来西亚农民扑杀了大约5百万只母鸡，以压低鸡蛋的生产成本，但这却导致马国鸡蛋供不应求，价格猛涨。
马来西亚农民扑杀了大约5百万只母鸡，以压低鸡蛋的生产成本，但这却导致马国鸡蛋供不应求，价格猛涨。
最近几个月占了鸡蛋生产成本大约8成的饲料价格大幅上升，这是因为美国发生严重旱灾，导致玉米和黄豆的价格暴涨。
许多人担心，接下来几个星期的蛋价还会继续攀高，这是因为雨季即将来临，而屠妖节、圣诞节等年底佳节也陆续到来。
目前，马来西亚农民每天生产2千万个鸡蛋，其中大约3百万个出口到新加坡。
当地农民已经致函农业部，希望当局能给予他们一些津贴，以稳定局势。
- wong chee tat :)
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