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Singapore is a resource-scarce country, and yet it is often viewed as a showcase of successful economic management. Understanding how Singapore's employees are motivated and nurtured at both the national and workplace levels helps explain why the country continues to succeed despite various limitations. This article provides an overview of the pay practices in Singapore. It examines in some detail the evolution of the compensation system under the leadership of the National Wages Council since 1972. It also presents a profile of the national pay structure and occupational, industry and gender differences. The article also discusses an original study of pay practices in 21 electronics manufacturing companies in Singapore. Finally, the article looks at the causal link between directors' remuneration and firm performance.

The only form of group litigation recognized by the Singapore Rules of Court at present is the representative action. The adequacy of the procedure, and the possible introduction of a wider group/class action mechanism, is being considered. The litigation in Tan Chin Seng & Others v. Raffles Town Club Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 278 (High Court) and Tan Chin Seng and Others v. Raffles Town Club Pte Ltd (No 2) [2003] 3 SLR 307 (Court of Appeal) provides a useful example of representative proceedings and will be considered.

Environmental conservation is high on Singapore's development agenda. This report presents a systematic overview of energy resources, consumption and conservation in Singapore and their relationship to affected local industries. The effects of the recently implemented environmental white paper "Singapore Green Plan" on local industries are presented and the implications of the plan are highlighted. A host of environmental programs and technological developments have been initiated as a result of the recentgreen policies, and it is Singapore's aim to answer successfully to environmental challenges while maintaining international competitiveness.

SummaryA major cause for the disparity in maternal and infant mortality and morbidity between the developing world and industrialized nations is the uncontrolled population growth seen in the former, largely brought about by failure of authorities to realize the importance of fertility regulation. Some governments and international agencies have introduced family planning programmes which have had a striking effect on the health of mothers and children. This study traces demographic changes in Singapore in the context of legislation disincentives and incentives.