Tag Archives: Straits Times 2 Jun 2014

Our neighbouring countries face rampant forest fires and political unrest, and many people go hungry. As for those living in Singapore, most have a roof over their heads. Newly launched condominium projects always attract throngs of potential investors and buyers - a clear sign of the wealth locals possess. Is this a common scene in our neighbouring countries?

THE Workers' Party (WP) has set up a charity fund to run community programmes like financial aid, food distribution and health screenings. The WP Community Fund (WPCF) is structured like the PAP Community Foundation (PCF), the ruling party's charity arm. The WPCF was registered as a company limited by guarantee in January this year and accepted by the authorities as a charity in February.