needy in Singapore

tanpa

26 Jan 09, 08:32

What do we call the poor in Singapore? According to websites there are no poor people in Singapore since we all live above the poverty line. But as evident, there are those who are in dire straits struggling to survive. I find it absurd that most try to cover up this issue.

Does anyone have any idea what the profile of the poor in Singapore is? Elderly, unemployed? One room flats? Is there a database that the Government puts in place to ensure that everyone's needs are met?

Pentaxdude90

26 Jan 09, 12:47

Deino

26 Jan 09, 13:10

i'm sure everyone here gets to eat more than twice a day...

If you really got nothing to eat then just go temple, mosque or church and beg for food lo...

ivebeenhad

26 Jan 09, 23:07

or if you are young, sign on with the SAF

zaxis

27 Jan 09, 00:14

less than 1% population is on Public Assistance

as of 1 room HDB does not = needy

average 200 elderly on Q to enter Senior Aged Home