My letter to MediaCorp’s TODAY newspaper on the above matter is published
today, Tuesday 1st September 2015.
I am sure that many older workers welcome
the news on the re-employment age (“Re-employment age to be raised to 67 years
by 2017”; Aug 24).
Gainful employment gives older workers the
opportunity to get key social support. And with their wealth of experience,
they can be mentors to younger workers.
At a recent get-together organised by
MediaCorp, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for
Communications and Information Lawrence Wong paid a fitting tribute to former
employees who have contributed to the success of our local television and radio
stations.
His tribute was echoed by MediaCorp chief
executive Shaun Seow, who mentioned that younger workers can benefit from the
broadcast pioneers’ dedication and knowledge. The national broadcaster walks
the talk by hiring suitable older staff on a part-time or project basis.
Likewise, public sector officers who have
retired could be offered job opportunities, be it on a full-time or part-time
basis, in all government departments.
Job opportunities should be created for
our retirees, which would enable them to keep their minds engaged and, at the
same time, allow them to pay for their MediShield Life premiums, thereby giving
them peace of mind on rising health-care costs.
If the civil service leads by example, the
private sector would be enticed to do likewise
RAYMOND ANTHONY FERNANDO
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