公积金会员最低存款、保健储蓄户头的最低存款和存款顶限都将上调
今年7月1号起，公积金会员的最低存款，以及保健储蓄户头的最低存款和存款顶限都将上调。
公积金会员最低存款、保健储蓄户头的最低存款和存款顶限都将上调
今年7月1号起，公积金会员的最低存款，以及保健储蓄户头的最低存款和存款顶限都将上调。
公积金局和人力部联合发表文告说：凡在今年7月1号到明年6月30号，年满55岁的公积金会员，他们在退休户头内的最低存款额，将从目前的13万9千元，上调到14万8千元。
另外，保健储蓄户头最低存款额也将上调到4万5百元。目前，保健储蓄户头的最低存款额是3万8千5百元。而保健储蓄户头的存款顶限，也相应上调到4万5千5百元；目前则是4万3千5百元。
- wong chee tat :)
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Judge in sex-for-grades trial issues warrant of arrest for defence witness
Judge in sex-for-grades trial issues warrant of arrest for defence witness
By Claire Huang
POSTED: 07 May 2013 5:51 PM
The judge presiding over the corruption trial of a law professor on Tuesday issued a warrant of arrest, saying defence witness Dr Tommy Tan is to turn up in court on Wednesday.
SINGAPORE: The judge presiding over the corruption trial of a law professor on Tuesday issued a warrant of arrest, saying defence witness Dr Tommy Tan is to turn up in court on Wednesday.
Chief District Judge Tan Siong Thye said if Dr Tan fails to show up on Wednesday, he will be arrested to court by the police.
This is the sternest warning yet from the judge, who indicated that the trial be wrapped up on Tuesday.
His warning follows Dr Tan's refusal to testify in court after being subpoenaed.
Previously, the court heard Dr Tan underwent an eye operation and was not fit to testify.
On Tuesday, Senior Counsel Peter Low, who is representing Tey Tsun Hang in the sex-for-grades trial, told the court that Dr Tan is unable to testify in court as he was “busy with clients”.
The judge ordered Mr Low to convey the ramifications to Dr Tan.
Later in the day, the court heard Dr Tan is only able to attend court on Friday.
Four witnesses also gave evidence in court, including assistant registrar Colin Seow.
Tey, 42, faces six counts of corruptly obtaining gifts and sex from his former student, Darinne Ko, in return for giving her better grades between May and July 2010.
If convicted, Tey could be jailed up to five years and fined S$100,000 on each charge.
- CNA/xq
- wong chee tat :)
By Claire Huang
POSTED: 07 May 2013 5:51 PM
The judge presiding over the corruption trial of a law professor on Tuesday issued a warrant of arrest, saying defence witness Dr Tommy Tan is to turn up in court on Wednesday.
SINGAPORE: The judge presiding over the corruption trial of a law professor on Tuesday issued a warrant of arrest, saying defence witness Dr Tommy Tan is to turn up in court on Wednesday.
Chief District Judge Tan Siong Thye said if Dr Tan fails to show up on Wednesday, he will be arrested to court by the police.
This is the sternest warning yet from the judge, who indicated that the trial be wrapped up on Tuesday.
His warning follows Dr Tan's refusal to testify in court after being subpoenaed.
Previously, the court heard Dr Tan underwent an eye operation and was not fit to testify.
On Tuesday, Senior Counsel Peter Low, who is representing Tey Tsun Hang in the sex-for-grades trial, told the court that Dr Tan is unable to testify in court as he was “busy with clients”.
The judge ordered Mr Low to convey the ramifications to Dr Tan.
Later in the day, the court heard Dr Tan is only able to attend court on Friday.
Four witnesses also gave evidence in court, including assistant registrar Colin Seow.
Tey, 42, faces six counts of corruptly obtaining gifts and sex from his former student, Darinne Ko, in return for giving her better grades between May and July 2010.
If convicted, Tey could be jailed up to five years and fined S$100,000 on each charge.
- CNA/xq
- wong chee tat :)
CPF & Medisave minimum sums, Medisave contribution ceiling to be raised
CPF & Medisave minimum sums, Medisave contribution ceiling to be raised
POSTED: 07 May 2013 5:28 PM
From 1 July this year, the CPF minimum sum, Medisave minimum sum and Medisave contribution ceiling will be raised. CPF members who turn 55 between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2014 will need to set aside a minimum sum of S$148,000 in their Retirement Account.
SINGAPORE: From 1 July this year, the CPF minimum sum, Medisave minimum sum and Medisave contribution ceiling will be raised.
CPF members who turn 55 between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2014 will need to set aside a minimum sum of S$148,000 in their Retirement Account.
The minimum sum for 2012 was S$139,000.
The minimum sum has been adjusted over the years to account for inflation, longer life expectancies and Singaporeans' rising expectations of their quality of life.
The Medisave minimum sum will also be raised from S$38,500, to S$40,500 from 1 July 2013.
The Medisave minimum sum is the amount that a person turning 55 needs to set aside in his old age for his own or his dependants' healthcare expenses and basic MediShield and ElderShield premiums.
Members will be able to withdraw their Medisave savings in excess of the minimum sum at or after the age of 55.
The maximum balance a member may have in his Medisave Account, known as the Medisave contribution ceiling, is set at S$5,000 above the Medisave minimum sum, and this would be increased correspondingly from S$43,500 to S$45,500.
Any Medisave contribution in excess of the current Medisave contribution ceiling will be transferred to the member's Special Account if he is below age 55 or to his Retirement Account if he is above age 55 and has a minimum sum shortfall.
The CPF Board said regular Medisave minimum sum adjustments are necessary to help Singaporeans meet their long-term healthcare needs.
- CNA/xq
- wong chee tat :)
POSTED: 07 May 2013 5:28 PM
From 1 July this year, the CPF minimum sum, Medisave minimum sum and Medisave contribution ceiling will be raised. CPF members who turn 55 between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2014 will need to set aside a minimum sum of S$148,000 in their Retirement Account.
SINGAPORE: From 1 July this year, the CPF minimum sum, Medisave minimum sum and Medisave contribution ceiling will be raised.
CPF members who turn 55 between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2014 will need to set aside a minimum sum of S$148,000 in their Retirement Account.
The minimum sum for 2012 was S$139,000.
The minimum sum has been adjusted over the years to account for inflation, longer life expectancies and Singaporeans' rising expectations of their quality of life.
The Medisave minimum sum will also be raised from S$38,500, to S$40,500 from 1 July 2013.
The Medisave minimum sum is the amount that a person turning 55 needs to set aside in his old age for his own or his dependants' healthcare expenses and basic MediShield and ElderShield premiums.
Members will be able to withdraw their Medisave savings in excess of the minimum sum at or after the age of 55.
The maximum balance a member may have in his Medisave Account, known as the Medisave contribution ceiling, is set at S$5,000 above the Medisave minimum sum, and this would be increased correspondingly from S$43,500 to S$45,500.
Any Medisave contribution in excess of the current Medisave contribution ceiling will be transferred to the member's Special Account if he is below age 55 or to his Retirement Account if he is above age 55 and has a minimum sum shortfall.
The CPF Board said regular Medisave minimum sum adjustments are necessary to help Singaporeans meet their long-term healthcare needs.
- CNA/xq
- wong chee tat :)
Judge threatens to issue arrest warrant for absentee witness
Judge threatens to issue arrest warrant for absentee witness
POSTED: 07 May 2013 3:48 PM
The judge presiding over the corruption trial of the law professor warned that a warrant of arrest will be issued if a defence witness fails to turn up in court.
SINGAPORE: The judge presiding over the corruption trial of the law professor on Tuesday warned that a warrant of arrest will be issued if a defence witness fails to turn up in court.
This is the sternest warning yet from the Chief District Judge, Tan Siong Thye, who indicated that the trial be wrapped up today.
His warning follows a defence witness, Dr Tommy Tan's refusal to testify in court after being subpoenaed. Previously, the court heard Dr Tan underwent an eye operation and was not fit to testify.
On Tuesday, Senior Counsel Peter Low, who is representing Tey Tsun Hang in the sex-for-grades trial, told the court that Dr Tan is unable to testify in court as he was "busy with clients".
However, the judge ordered Mr Low to convey the ramifications to Dr Tan.
Later in the day, the court heard that Dr Tan is only able to attend court on Friday. However, the judge said he is to turn up on Wednesday, if not the warrant of arrest will be issued.
Earlier in the day, four witnesses gave evidence in court, including assistant registrar Colin Seow.
Tey, 42, faces six counts of corruptly obtaining gifts and sex from his former student, Darinne Ko, in return for giving her better grades between May and July 2010. If convicted, Tey could be jailed up to five years and fined S$100,000 on each charge.
- CNA/ac
- wong chee tat :)
POSTED: 07 May 2013 3:48 PM
The judge presiding over the corruption trial of the law professor warned that a warrant of arrest will be issued if a defence witness fails to turn up in court.
SINGAPORE: The judge presiding over the corruption trial of the law professor on Tuesday warned that a warrant of arrest will be issued if a defence witness fails to turn up in court.
This is the sternest warning yet from the Chief District Judge, Tan Siong Thye, who indicated that the trial be wrapped up today.
His warning follows a defence witness, Dr Tommy Tan's refusal to testify in court after being subpoenaed. Previously, the court heard Dr Tan underwent an eye operation and was not fit to testify.
On Tuesday, Senior Counsel Peter Low, who is representing Tey Tsun Hang in the sex-for-grades trial, told the court that Dr Tan is unable to testify in court as he was "busy with clients".
However, the judge ordered Mr Low to convey the ramifications to Dr Tan.
Later in the day, the court heard that Dr Tan is only able to attend court on Friday. However, the judge said he is to turn up on Wednesday, if not the warrant of arrest will be issued.
Earlier in the day, four witnesses gave evidence in court, including assistant registrar Colin Seow.
Tey, 42, faces six counts of corruptly obtaining gifts and sex from his former student, Darinne Ko, in return for giving her better grades between May and July 2010. If convicted, Tey could be jailed up to five years and fined S$100,000 on each charge.
- CNA/ac
- wong chee tat :)
Sex-for-grades trial resumes after law prof declared fit enough to testify
Sex-for-grades trial resumes after law prof declared fit enough to testify
By Claire Huang
POSTED: 06 May 2013 1:16 PM
UPDATED: 06 May 2013 8:10 PM
SINGAPORE: The corruption trial of law professor Tey Tsun Hang resumed on Monday after a two-week break.
The sex-for-grades trial was adjourned in late April.
Tey's lawyer, Peter Low, had made a request then to the court for his client to seek assessment from a forensic psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH).
The move was for the forensic psychiatrist to determine if Tey is fit to stand trial.
On Monday morning, the court heard that Tey is well enough to testify.
With a thick scarf wrapped around his neck, the former district judge continued to take the stand as he was questioned by prosecutor Andre Jumabhoy.
The morning proceedings moved along slowly as Tey refused to answer Mr Jumabhoy's questions directly, and the prosecutor had to keep repeating himself.
At one point, Mr Jumabhoy said pointedly that Tey should not "play dumb" in court.
This upset Tey, who demanded for the prosecutor to stop the "name-calling" as it was "very insulting".
Towards the later part of the morning, the prosecution brought up IMH's report on Tey's condition.
Tey has repeatedly said that he does not remember why he told the authorities certain items such as an iPad were a gift from his student, when in reality he bought the iPad himself.
Tey's defence was that at that point in time, his memory was affected.
Previously, it was said that Tey suffered from dissociative amnesia.
On Monday, the court heard that the IMH report by Dr Gwee Kenji stated that Tey's severe memory deficiencies were consistent with "individuals with severe brain damage, or organic disorders, chronic and severe psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia".
Mr Jumabhoy pointed out that Tey did not suffer from any of these conditions, which the law professor agreed.
The prosecutor pointed out the only other basis for Tey's memory loss, as stated in the IMH report, is that he is malingering.
Tey rebutted, saying the prosecution is assuming and "making the supposition".
He said: "You are assuming, and you are making the supposition. Your line from beginning to end is, in your own phrase, flare for drama, play-acting, play dumb. For what? To land himself in this condition, suffering for a year, going to gaol?"
Later in the day, six other witnesses from the National University of Singapore's law faculty also testified.
The court heard about the grading system of the university and the role of the Board of Examiners.
The prosecution made the point that when the Board adjusts students' grades, it does not carry out the actual re-marking of the papers.
The court also heard from some professors who taught Darinne Ko - Tey's former student implicated in the case - that she was at worst a "B+" student and was a solid upper class honours graduate.
They described her as "a very bright student", who writes very well.
Tey, 42, is accused of obtaining gratification in the form of gifts and sex from Ms Ko, in return for giving her better grades between May and July 2010.
Just before the end of the day, Chief District Judge Tan Siong Thye signalled to both the prosecution and defence that he wishes the trial to end on Tuesday.
The defence has about seven more witnesses to go.
- CNA/ac/ms
- wong chee tat :)
By Claire Huang
POSTED: 06 May 2013 1:16 PM
UPDATED: 06 May 2013 8:10 PM
SINGAPORE: The corruption trial of law professor Tey Tsun Hang resumed on Monday after a two-week break.
The sex-for-grades trial was adjourned in late April.
Tey's lawyer, Peter Low, had made a request then to the court for his client to seek assessment from a forensic psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH).
The move was for the forensic psychiatrist to determine if Tey is fit to stand trial.
On Monday morning, the court heard that Tey is well enough to testify.
With a thick scarf wrapped around his neck, the former district judge continued to take the stand as he was questioned by prosecutor Andre Jumabhoy.
The morning proceedings moved along slowly as Tey refused to answer Mr Jumabhoy's questions directly, and the prosecutor had to keep repeating himself.
At one point, Mr Jumabhoy said pointedly that Tey should not "play dumb" in court.
This upset Tey, who demanded for the prosecutor to stop the "name-calling" as it was "very insulting".
Towards the later part of the morning, the prosecution brought up IMH's report on Tey's condition.
Tey has repeatedly said that he does not remember why he told the authorities certain items such as an iPad were a gift from his student, when in reality he bought the iPad himself.
Tey's defence was that at that point in time, his memory was affected.
Previously, it was said that Tey suffered from dissociative amnesia.
On Monday, the court heard that the IMH report by Dr Gwee Kenji stated that Tey's severe memory deficiencies were consistent with "individuals with severe brain damage, or organic disorders, chronic and severe psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia".
Mr Jumabhoy pointed out that Tey did not suffer from any of these conditions, which the law professor agreed.
The prosecutor pointed out the only other basis for Tey's memory loss, as stated in the IMH report, is that he is malingering.
Tey rebutted, saying the prosecution is assuming and "making the supposition".
He said: "You are assuming, and you are making the supposition. Your line from beginning to end is, in your own phrase, flare for drama, play-acting, play dumb. For what? To land himself in this condition, suffering for a year, going to gaol?"
Later in the day, six other witnesses from the National University of Singapore's law faculty also testified.
The court heard about the grading system of the university and the role of the Board of Examiners.
The prosecution made the point that when the Board adjusts students' grades, it does not carry out the actual re-marking of the papers.
The court also heard from some professors who taught Darinne Ko - Tey's former student implicated in the case - that she was at worst a "B+" student and was a solid upper class honours graduate.
They described her as "a very bright student", who writes very well.
Tey, 42, is accused of obtaining gratification in the form of gifts and sex from Ms Ko, in return for giving her better grades between May and July 2010.
Just before the end of the day, Chief District Judge Tan Siong Thye signalled to both the prosecution and defence that he wishes the trial to end on Tuesday.
The defence has about seven more witnesses to go.
- CNA/ac/ms
- wong chee tat :)
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