yesterday, 25th april 2008, ChannelNewsAsia.com reported that "adjusting wages upwards to meet rising prices would only result in a "price-wage spiral" and Singaporeans should look at the bigger picture." (Quoted from Acting Manpower Minister Gan Kim Yong).

today, 26th april 2008, ChannelNewsAsia.com reported that "healthy increases in wages is one effective way for Singaporeans to overcome the rising prices of food." (Quoted from Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong).