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The Committee to review ministerial salaries has released its report. Share with us the extent to which you agree with the statements below.

The proposed ministerial salary cuts of between 20% and 53% are significant.

 18% 
To a great extent (28)

 26% 
To a moderate extent (41)

 24% 
To a small extent (38)

 31% 
Not at all (49)

 2% 
Not sure (3)
I agree with the three principles used in determining ministers' pay packages, namely to ensure competitive salaries, with a discount to reflect the sacrifices of political service, and a transparent system with no hidden perks.

 23% 
To a great extent (37)

 26% 
To a moderate extent  (42)

 25% 
To a small extent (40)

 24% 
Not at all (38)

 1% 
Not sure (2)
The President's salary should be 30% less than the Prime Minister's, in view of his executive roles.

 38% 
To a great extent (60)

 19% 
To a moderate extent (30)

 18% 
To a small extent (29)

 19% 
Not at all (31)

 6% 
Not sure (9)
The pension system should be removed.

 75% 
To a great extent (120)

 8% 
To a moderate extent  (12)

 11% 
To a small extent (17)

 4% 
Not at all (6)

 3% 
Not sure (4)
I agree that the proposed national bonus, which applies to the new salary formula for ministers and political appointment holders, should be based equally on four indicators: real median income growth of Singapore citizens, real growth rate of the lowest 20% percentile income of citizens, unemployment rate of citizens and real GDP growth rate.

 40% 
To a great extent (64)

 26% 
To a moderate extent  (42)

 17% 
To a small extent (27)

 16% 
Not at all (25)

 1% 
Not sure (1)
I look forward to the debate in Parliament on this report, as a process to ensure that Singaporeans views are reflected.

 72% 
To a great extent (115)

 13% 
To a moderate extent (20)

 5% 
To a small extent (8)

 8% 
Not at all (13)

 2% 
Not sure (3)
President's Address 2011 Quick Poll
Share your views on the key points of President Tony Tan’s Address on 10 Oct!

Better Life for All

Inclusive growth should benefit all citizens, not just a lucky few. With high quality, inclusive growth, we can afford to invest in our people, our country, and our future.

 67% 
Strongly Agree (56)

 25% 
Agree (21)

 2% 
Disagree (2)

 4% 
Strongly Disagree (3)

 2% 
Not Sure (2)
Singapore's success should also be defined by our values and ideals, such as a fair and just society; a gracious and compassionate community; and a truly special Singapore.

 68% 
Strongly Agree (57)

 25% 
Agree (21)

 2% 
Disagree (2)

 2% 
Strongly Disagree (2)

 2% 
Not Sure (2)
New Political Environment

On the internet, truth is not easily distinguished from misinformation while considered views are often drowned out by harsh voices. Nevertheless, we should use the new media constructively to connect with the digital generation and sustain fruitful conversations.

 42% 
Strongly Agree (35)

 44% 
Agree (37)

 5% 
Disagree (4)

 5% 
Strongly Disagree (4)

 5% 
Not Sure (4)
While the composition of Parliament today reflects more diverse and open politics, our politics must always remain constructive and responsible, taking a long-term perspective and finding solutions that serve the best interests of Singapore.

 46% 
Strongly Agree (39)

 37% 
Agree (31)

 8% 
Disagree (7)

 4% 
Strongly Disagree (3)

 5% 
Not Sure (4)
Building Our Future Together

The Government cannot, and should not, try to do everything by itself. Singaporeans play an equally important role in shaping Singapore's future.

 50% 
Strongly Agree (42)

 36% 
Agree (30)

 7% 
Disagree (6)

 5% 
Strongly Disagree (4)

 2% 
Not Sure (2)
The Government is slowing the inflow to ensure that new immigrants not only contribute economically, but also embrace our values and integrate into our society.

 31% 
Strongly Agree (26)

 23% 
Agree (19)

 13% 
Disagree (11)

 17% 
Strongly Disagree (14)

 17% 
Not Sure (14)
Select three themes in PM’s speech that captured your attention most.

 8% 
Outlook for the Singapore Economy (45)

 10% 
One Nation Together (Active citizenship, harnessing diverse views and ideas and stepping forward to create a constructive climate of opinion) (57)

 17% 
Singaporeans First for housing (Increasing HDB income ceiling, supply of BTO and rental flats) (95)

 16% 
Singaporeans First for education (Increasing number of university places for Singaporeans) (89)

 22% 
Singaporeans First for jobs (Raising salary thresholds for Employment Passes and tightening educational qualifications on the middle range of foreign workers) (125)

 14% 
Improving Social Safety Nets (More support for outpatient medical treatment for the elderly needing long term care and those with chronic ailments, and lowering the qualifying age for the Primary Care Partnership Scheme (PCPS)) (77)

 6% 
Improving Social Safety Nets (Expand capacity of special education and mainstream schools and increasing financial assistance for households needing more help) (36)

 7% 
Building Our Singapore (Building an outstanding nation, remembering our history, embodying the Singapore Spirit) (40)
To what extent do you agree that the Government must be more adept in engaging Singaporeans online and that there must be sites where people can have open debate and balanced discussions?

 69% 
To a great extent (133)

 24% 
To a moderate extent (47)

 6% 
To a small extent (12)

 1% 
Not at all (1)

 1% 
Not sure (1)
To what extent do you agree that increasing HDB income ceiling and supply of BTO/ rental flats will help to make housing available and affordable for Singaporeans?

 29% 
To a great extent (56)

 23% 
To a moderate extent (45)

 30% 
To a small extent (58)

 18% 
Not at all (34)

 1% 
Not sure (1)
To what extent do you agree that increasing the number of university places for Singaporeans from the current 12,000 a year to 14,000 by 2015, while capping foreign enrolment, will help to meet Singaporeans’ aspirations for a degree and allay concerns about foreign competition?

 31% 
To a great extent (60)

 26% 
To a moderate extent (51)

 30% 
To a small extent (58)

 12% 
Not at all (23)

 1% 
Not sure (2)
To what extent do you agree that the new initiatives to raise salary thresholds for Employment Pass holders and tighten educational qualifications on the middle range of foreign workers will moderate the inflow of foreigners into Singapore and mitigate the worries of Singaporeans about completion for jobs from foreigners?

 21% 
To a great extent (40)

 24% 
To a moderate extent (46)

 32% 
To a small extent (63)

 22% 
Not at all (42)

 2% 
Not sure (3)
To what extent do you agree that increasing subsidies for more expensive drugs and lowering the qualifying age for the Primary Care Partnership Scheme (PCPS) from 65 to 40 years old will address elderly and disabled Singaporeans’ concerns over healthcare costs?

 43% 
To a great extent (83)

 34% 
To a moderate extent (65)

 16% 
To a small extent (31)

 5% 
Not at all (10)

 3% 
Not sure (5)
To what extent does PM’s speech make you look forward to the next decade of development in Singapore?

 21% 
To a great extent (40)

 28% 
To a moderate extent (55)

 26% 
To a small extent (51)

 22% 
Not at all (43)

 3% 
Not sure (5)
Smokers don't care about your health: poll
The National Smoking Control Campaign plans to bring down the number of smokers in Singapore to less than 10 per cent of the population, by 2020. In your view, to what extent will the following measures be effective in helping smokers quit?

At the grassroots level, free smoking cessation counselling will be rendered to those applying for financial aid.

 26% 
To a great extent  (12)

 17% 
To a moderate extent  (8)

 30% 
To a small extent  (14)

 22% 
Not at all  (10)

 4% 
Not sure (2)
Work with uniformed groups and industries with typically higher number of smoker employees to implement smoking intervention programmes.

 46% 
To a great extent  (21)

 28% 
To a moderate extent  (13)

 20% 
To a small extent  (9)

 7% 
Not at all  (3)

 0% 
Not sure (0)
Set up an “I Quit Club” on Facebook, where smokers and former smokers can meet online for encouragement and to share experiences.

 20% 
To a great extent  (9)

 17% 
To a moderate extent  (8)

 46% 
To a small extent  (21)

 15% 
Not at all  (7)

 2% 
Not sure (1)
Introduce counselling services for smokers in the workplace.

 37% 
To a great extent  (17)

 37% 
To a moderate extent  (17)

 13% 
To a small extent  (6)

 4% 
Not at all  (2)

 9% 
Not sure (4)
May Day Rally 2011
37 participants

In his May Day Rally 2011 speech, PM noted that Singapore's labour movement has been a key partner in Singapore's success, and that Singapore must continue to remain competitive. The National Wage Council (NWC) has also recommended that workers be rewarded with wage increases, in line with economic performance.

To what extent has tripartism in Singapore contributed to harmonious labour relations?

 14% 
To a great extent (5)

 24% 
To a moderate extent (9)

 8% 
To a small extent (3)

 43% 
Not at all (16)

 11% 
Not sure (4)
To what extent do you agree that growing incomes for all Singaporeans is the best way to cope with rising costs?

 32% 
To a great extent (12)

 22% 
To a moderate extent (8)

 16% 
To a small extent (6)

 30% 
Not at all (11)

 0% 
Not sure (0)
To what extent is improving productivity a critical factor in sustaining Singapore’s economic growth?

 27% 
To a great extent (10)

 27% 
To a moderate extent (10)

 24% 
To a small extent (9)

 14% 
Not at all (5)

 8% 
Not sure (3)
Budget 2011
356 participants

To what extent do you see Budget 2011 as an inclusive budget which will strengthen both the Singapore economy and the society?

 8% 
To a great extent (30)

 29% 
To a moderate extent (103)

 35% 
To a small extent (123)

 26% 
Not at all (94)

 2% 
Not sure (6)
To what extent do you see Budget 2011 benefitting you as an individual?

 3% 
To a great extent (10)

 21% 
To a moderate extent (76)

 49% 
To a small extent (173)

 26% 
Not at all (94)

 1% 
Not sure (3)
As an individual, which of the following Budget 2011 initiatives interests you most? (You may select more than one)

 20% 
Income tax cuts and a 20% tax rebate  (188)

 16% 
Employer CPF contribution rate increased to 16% (154)

 9% 
CPF salary ceiling up from S$4,500 to S$5,000 (84)

 17% 
Growth dividends from $100 to $800 for each adult Singaporean (164)

 4% 
$10 billion to upgrade homes and rejuvenate estates  (38)

 6% 
Special CPF housing grants to help first time home buyers  (54)

 9% 
Child Development Credit scheme for Singaporean children  (88)

 9% 
Top-ups to Medisave Accounts of citizens 45 years old and above  (84)

 6% 
Additional S$500 million to ComCare Fund for needy Singaporeans  (56)

 5% 
One-off Special Bonus payment for those on WIS Scheme (43)
Which of the following group(s) in Singapore do you think Budget 2011 has benefited most? (you may select more than one)

 34% 
Low income earners (215)

 15% 
Middle income earners  (97)

 13% 
Elderly Singaporeans  (80)

 16% 
Needy Singaporeans  (103)

 6% 
Children  (40)

 5% 
Parents  (34)

 10% 
Businesses (63)
In your opinion, to what extent has Budget 2011 addressed the key concerns of Singaporeans?

 5% 
To a great extent  (17)

 28% 
To a moderate extent  (101)

 33% 
To a small extent  (119)

 33% 
Not at all  (116)

 1% 
Not sure (3)
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