food👍😲 4
"Deluxe" fried rice
$10 from Bao Er @ Balestier Plaza. The "deluxe" versions come with a big piece of fish/chicken. The "normal" versions come at $6.50 with a few pieces of protein.
AnythingWhatever👍😡 5
Frustrated with new citizens purchasing HDBs when they have no intention of living in SG
Frustrated with new citizens purchasing HDBs when they have no intention of living in SG I recently found out that my Malaysian colleague is trying for BTO. The couple are Malaysians — the male partner recently converted to Singaporean (accepted prior to recent election), and the female remains a PR — are applying for a BTO flat. What frustrates me is that they have openly said they don’t plan to live in Singapore long-term. They’re only buying the flat for “investment” or as a backup plan. The male didn’t serve National Service because he became a citizen as an adult. Yet, by simply converting, he now has access to heavily subsidised public housing — and the PR partner gets to ride on that privilege too. To me, this exposes a serious flaw in the current policy. BTO flats are meant to help Singaporean families build stable homes. But cases like this suggest that even new citizens with shallow roots — and zero NS contribution — can access the same BTO supply and subsidies as lifelong Singaporeans. Key Policy Gaps: 1. No minimum citizenship duration before a new SC can apply for BTO with a PR spouse. 2. No requirement for NS (or equivalent national contribution) from adult male new citizens. 3. No check on intent to stay — buyers can qualify for BTO even if they clearly view it as an investment vehicle. Meanwhile, many Singaporeans — who’ve served NS, paid taxes all their lives, and genuinely plan to raise families here — are still waiting years for a BTO or are priced out of the resale market. I’m not against immigration or new citizens — but access to subsidised public housing should reflect commitment, sacrifice, and intent to settle, not just a passport conversion. There’s a growing sense that some are exploiting the system while true-blue citizens are left behind. What are your thoughts on new citizen purchasing HDBs?
teenagers😲👍😡 5
did anyone else who went to pinkdot yesterday get lowkey harassed by some people?
so i went to pinkdot with my bf and some friends yesterday, and ofc we all wore pink for the occasion but i guess it made us standout we got a couple of judgy looks from people on public transport here and there which i could deal with but there was one lady who, im assuming is a christian conservative, walk up to us an suddenly quote some bible verse and curse us out in what im assuming was some dialect but i wasnt sure which one, then she just..left. when we left to go home on our own ways i also got stopped by one of those people who walk up to you at the mrt to advertise shit except this guy was promoting christianity and was following me even while i was ignoring him, he kept on asking if i went to pinkdot and that i should repent, which annoyed the fuck out of me
exams👍😲 4
NTU penalises 3 students over use of AI tools; they dispute university’s findings
NTU penalises 3 students over use of AI tools; they dispute university’s findings
The students, who were enrolled in a module on health, disease outbreaks and politics, were investigated in April. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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NTU to convene panel with AI experts to consider appeal of student accused of academic fraud
NTU to convene panel with AI experts to consider appeal of student accused of academic fraud
One of the students, whose appeal request was rejected, has raised issues with the university’s lack of clarity in regulating AI misuse.
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interesting👍 3
Singapore's first batch of National Servicemen leave Bedok Camp upon completing their two years of service in August 1969
Singapore's first batch of National Servicemen leave Bedok Camp upon completing their two years of service in August 1969. The first people to say "ROD Loh!" ORD used to be called ROD (Run Out Date) Credit: Photonico
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Singapore seen from space at night
Reposted by US Embassy Malaysia. NASA astronaut took a photo of Singapore from the ISS at night. Tiny island. Home of world best airport, 100% safe tap water, functioning traffic lights, sheltered walkways, efficient public service. Powered by Singaporeans and foreigners.
sgnews😲👍 3
Man suffers gunshot wound while cycling in restricted forested area near SAF live-firing activity
Man suffers gunshot wound while cycling in restricted forested area near SAF live-firing activity
The SAF was conducting a live-firing activity at Nee Soon Range at the time of the incident.
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teenagers❤️👍 3
is he into me?
ok so idk where to ask this but yea so ive been talking to this guy since like sec 1 last yr and we mostly became closer because we both like cats and after sch we alw go to visit community cats because...cats are cute!! and like whenever we see cat reels on instagram or anyth funny we both like(kpop for eg) we alw send it to each other but recently hes been sending more reels and posts that are more for like...ig couples? it started off w like "ur birth month ur cat duo" kinda posts and it was like yea we were friends but we also spent a lot of time tgt so yea made sense, then he sent a few ones that were like "what do u perceive me as" and it was like diff stuff like desserts and what kinda person each dessert represented but the posts first slide(that he usually left out) was alw like how does ur girlfriend perceive u or which boyfriend are u stuff like that and idk if im just overthinking but is he into me?? and ive also noticed hes like initiating hangouts a lot more just with me and him, sending good morning/night texts like are these hints? or him just being a closer friend idk
teenagers👍 2
singaporeans are way too mean
HEAR ME OUT. i am a singaporean by the way. born and raised but just saying. singaporeans ARE SO FREAKING RUDE AND DISCOURAGING i swear…… i can name you MANY instances where singaporeans are such mood killers and i swear people in other countries will hate some of this people. and ive been to a few countries and they are super different. for example, idk why dancing on the grad stage is SUCH A CRIME. like bro they ain’t even doing anyth wrong. i saw so much freaking hate everywhere. do this in USA or smth, people will just laugh bro. the tiktok culture omg……… terrible. everything is a mistake. according to people here, you CANT HAVE FUN. there was this influencer telling her gpa on tiktok and people like “oh can’t go ntu nus”. when she did state she doesn’t really care and all. and alsooo, when people show their achievements “show off”, “wan get attention ah”. on the other hand, if people not doing so well post “so dumb sia” AND ALL THAT. WHY? idk why people are so nosy and so like boring. BORING. i love having good grades but why are people so toxic???????? and education is important and YES. but damn, what kind of culture is this? this is why people plan to move out and the mental healths of youths are terrible looking down at everything not considered the BEST) ite, poly, lower tier jcs, lower tier unis THE LIST GOES ON AND ON AND ON😵💫 MENTAL HEALTH? OH YEAH means you’re weak. tf bruh. and the older generation, “strawberry generation”, just handle it lah. NONSENSE EH. my teacher says mental health was bullshit and she prefers the olden days where they didn’t really care about it. BRUH I WISH I CAN LEAVE YOU THERE ALSO. 😔 i feel like people in sg are all way too idk what word to describe it as. seldom to people encourage, they just spread hate and stigma. lol, like they isn’t alr
investing👍 3
$500 dividends per month
Hello, am here to seek some opinions. For context im 32M looking to get some dividends income to better diversify my portfolio. I have in general settled my high risk investments (or at least am happy with current investment amts) And am looking for a more stable fixed income / dividends / low risk investments. The goal here is whether i am able to earn on avg $500 in dividends. Plan is to start accumulating over time (dca) singapore stocks that pays dividends. And for the first year re-invest my dividends earnings. 1. which platform do u recommend? 2. is there any flaw in this plan? 3. do u recommend funds over purchasing the stocks by itself? E.g UOBAM vs UOB stocks itself 4. any current stocks u recommend and is now a good time to buy in? (Just trying to time the market a little so outlook is better, also why i’m looking to dca)
sgnews😲 2
SAF serviceman taken to hospital after accident in Upper Changi Road East
SAF serviceman taken to hospital after accident in Upper Changi Road East
The 24-year-old was discharged after receiving outpatient treatment. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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