I REFER to Ms Lydia Rahman's letter 'Expats score at expense of others' on Monday. I think Ms Rahman has generalised everything according to her interpretation and expectations.
First, not all expats own cars: they take the MRT, buses and taxis, just as ordinary Singaporeans like you and I do. The ones who own cars are more likely to be families with children, as the wives normally ferry the children around, like some of us do.
Not every expat has perks like interest-free car loans, housing allowance, hardship allowance and relocation allowance (probably a one-off when they arrive), as Ms Rahman pointed out. Some are paid the same or lower than locals.
