BlueZeus😲👍 3
Boy, 16, siphons over $90k from dad’s CPF, bank accounts for fishing trips and Korea holiday
Boy, 16, siphons over $90k from dad’s CPF, bank accounts for fishing trips and Korea holiday
After taking loans from his father’s insurance policies, the teen transferred the money to himself. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.com
BlueZeus👍 4
Is 41-42 too old to be a first time father
Recently talking to a few friends. I had some work and financial issues when younger and put off dating in my late 20s and early 30s. I endured a very bad break up with a girl at 33 who hurt me badly. Then Covid came and things got worst from there. I recently have been talking to a few different people since and have been surprised at the backlash I received from saying I have a desire to be a father..........many thinks I am irresponsible at wanting to be a father at my age. For what it's worth, the backlash that I am receiving is coming from locals and local ladies. I feel like the local scene is more harsh towards older men who wants to be father. Now financially stable. Have my own 5-room HDB flat, renting out the spare bedrooms and earning income. Is anyone else experiencing the same?
Why Singaporeans use their phones loudly on the MRT/public places. A theory by me
Lots of post pandemic Singaporeans, including myself ask this question. It seems like it's more common here than in other Asian cities. But why do we always see this? I asked a similar question about two years ago and based on my own observations. Here is what I think: 1. Many of these are middle-aged to wlderly people. They used to mainly read newspapers prior to the pandemic. The pandemic led to the rise of Social Media usage and TikTok outside of the younger generations, as I have observed with my own family, leading to increased phone usage outside. Since many are...newer to using their phones outside, and not using your phone loudly is more-or-less an unwritten rule (until just a couple of months ago), many might not know. And the fact that these new written rules are merely advisories pasted on the walls means that it would be ignored 2. Older people are also not used to headphones, and headphones nowadays are more difficult to set up for the less tech literate, especially as Bluetooth is more popular and headphone jacks are gone. Also, contrary to what some might instinctively think, it's not because of age-related hearing loss. 3. Why Singapore specifically? Singaporeans are generally non-confrontational in public and are scared of directly addressing the matter (kiasi). It's our nature, IDK why specifically, probably due to our heavy surveillance or internet vigilantes (STOMP in the past, TikTok today) but even I feel that way. I don't feel comfortable asking someone to reduce their volume as I fear they would resist and argue with me. This leads to a Bystander effect where we feel someone else would address the issue. In Hong Kong or even KL, you are more likely to get confronted for stuff like this. For example, i stood on the left of the escalator in HK by mistake (they stand on the other side) and someone tapped my shoulder asking me to shift. In SG, people would merely stand behind the person standing on the wrong side, rarely asking them to shift.
stormshadow👍😲 5
Singaporeans are avoiding the U.S. more than other Asian travelers.
Singaporeans are avoiding the U.S. more than other Asian travelers. Here’s why
A survey shows Singaporeans’ views of the U.S. differed from those from Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia — often by a wide margin.
www.cnbc.com
boxofstuff👍 3
Why legalising vaping actually makes drug vape enforcement more difficult
One of the biggest problems is how similar everything looks. A vape used for nicotine looks nearly identical to one used for other drugs. They are often small, sleek, and discreet, which makes them perfect for flying under the radar. When police, teachers, or even parents see someone with a vape, it is hard to tell what is actually inside it without lab testing or advanced tools. And the truth is, no one has the time or resources to test every single vape they come across. Legalization also makes vaping more socially acceptable. Once something becomes legal, people feel more comfortable using it out in the open. This creates a kind of smoke screen for those who are vaping drugs illegally. In a crowd where vaping is common, it is much easier to hide illegal activity. Drug vapers can blend right in, and no one thinks twice unless there is a strong smell or someone gets caught red-handed. Another issue is the sheer number of vape devices now in circulation. Once vaping becomes legal, the market floods with all kinds of devices, e-liquids, and accessories. With so many products available, it becomes almost impossible to monitor everything. Illicit products can easily slip through the cracks, and law enforcement simply does not have the resources to keep up. On top of that, legal vape pens are often refillable. This means someone can buy a perfectly legal device, then fill it with a drug-based liquid, and no one would know the difference. It is a loophole that is hard to close without placing tight restrictions on all vapes, which would defeat the purpose of legalization in the first place.
sunsun👍 4
Unpopular opinion: the government was RIGHT about vapes from the start
Sure, we are seeing a deluge of seemingly coordinated news about vapes and the harms they are causing. But I will say that I've come to the conclusion that the government was right when they warned us about how this can be a gateway to drugs and when they said that the harms of vaping may not be lesser than your normal ciggies when people did not believe them. 'This can't be taxed', they say, 'so the govt is banning it'. 'Vapes are safer' than traditional cigs. In fact, what we can conclude, today, is that the academic evidence is mixed at best - there is no clear evidence showing vaping is less harmful than cigarettes. Initially, we saw some push back from folks that are, let's say, not exactly establishment figure. I recall Donald Low pushing very hard saying that vaping is less harmful and can help people kick their addiction from tradition cigarettes. I recall a former WP MP saying something similar and Kirsten Han (till this day) touting the virtues of vaping. What's telling is the silence from many of the original defenders. With the mounting negative news, most of the folks who once championed vaping (or criticised the G's stance) have gone quiet. This shift makes me conclude that the initial government warnings, which we were so quick to dismiss, were more prescient than we gave them credit for which is, a very reddit thing to do. That is all.
Roadrunner😲👍😡 4
1 delay vs 8M population who will win?
29/7/25 8am: CCL towards Harbourfront delayed due to ‘an incident’. entire platform fills up escalators turned off can hear SMRT staff shouting directions phones all out documenting this spectacular event Train service update: Normal 😬
manatwork😡👍😲 4
SM Lee: "There are so many things you can do, don't lie flat"
"If you lie flat after awhile, I hope you are ashamed of yourself. But we did all these for you, make use of it and show us that actually you are better than us" Full video: https://youtu.be/zFULEjsdV3U @ 46:45
Daydreamer👍 4
The problem with Mainland Chinese restaurants in Singapore is the language barrier and lack of English, as a Non-Chinese Singaporean
I would like to preface that I am an Indian Muslim with an interest for different cuisines. I do like some halal Chinese restaurants, especially Halal Lanzhou beef noodles at Tongue Tip, and I had the opportunity to try the only pork-free HDL in Indonesia. I would love to try more Northern Chinese cuisines if there are halal options, but I don't mind the vast majority of them not being Halal. This isn't meant to be political, but rather a personal concern. This does not refer to larger chains like HDL, Luckin, Chagee but rather the smaller restaurants you see popping up here and there, like in Bugis or Clementi where there's a growing Mainland Chinese population. But I feel that the brooding issue with the PRC restaurants is not bcos they're everywhere or their effects on rentals, but bcos they primarily use Chinese in their menus and marketing, with minimal English. Yes, they're a Chinese business, and Singapore is Chinese majority. But having only the Chinese language means you are excluding non-Chinese people and even some Chinese Singaporeans who struggle with their Mother Tongue. This can also affect Non-Chinese Grabfood/Foodpanda deliverypeople who might be unable to read Chinese place names. English is a common language here, and I feel the use of Chinese and the lack of English makes it seem that they do not really want to expand their business' clientele outside of the PRC immigrant population, and maybe some of the local Chinese. Even if they include English, the English text is either really tiny, or only half the information (especially in ads) are translated. In the menus, the translations can also be terrible. I do not know why the Chinese bosses are reluctant to put English signage. Do they think everyone speaks Chinese? Or do they only want the mainland immigrants as their clientele? When McDonalds first came to Singapore, they had Chinese on the menu since there was still a large chunk of the population that still couldn't speak English, to make non-English speakers feel welcome. Even if I wouldn't patronise since they're not halal anyway, what if there's someone who doesn't speak Chinese but are interested in trying these Chinese places? Having no English makes this feel unwelcoming to some in Singapore, and don't forget about the staff who also struggle with English! Addendum: Please do not use this as an excuse to be xenophobic.
boredAFman👍 4
What are some things in Singapore that feel truly local, like THIS IS SINGAPORE
I’ve been spending more time in Singapore and I’m curious like what are the little things or places that make you think, “yeah, this is the real Singapore”? Like a quiet spot, a food stall, or just something everyday that tourists usually miss. Would love to hear what makes it feel like home for you.
buckfrog👍😢 4
Fallen tree after the big rain
Pray for our fallen comrade. If one tree cost $10k, this is $10k gone from our NEA pocket. If you don’t believe this amount, you try to use your car and bang down the tree, see how much the govt will charge you.
Bananaboi👍 4
Would the average Singaporean Chinese Mandarin really be this bad?
Hey all I have a serious question that I am trying to rack my brain around. My friend is in the third stage of an interview with a tech company. The job is 90% English speaking. However sometimes they have to deal with clients/customers based in China. Therefore this stage is a mock presentation in mandarin. The brief says they don’t expect native speaker mandarin, just enough to present to the client, persuade them, assure them and answer their questions. 30 minutes. My friend is saying they are 100% sure they will fail even tho they are Chinese Singaporean. Here is what I struggle to understand. I have a non English mother tongue which I only learnt once a week on Saturdays + from speaking with my family at home. I would fail this kind of interview in my mother tongue, but when I look at my friends experience as a Singaporean Chinese: - 5 days a week of Chinese language lessons exposure throughout every year of schooling in Singapore. - Regular interactions with people who can’t speak English in Singapore only mandarin. - Their family is Chinese speaking. When I go to their events they don’t even speak English around me (understand this is not the average Singapore Chinese experience but yeah). - Chinese text seen on a regular basis around Singapore. - Chinese media is quite common and available. For example hearing it on the radio in a random grab ride. If I had this kind of exposure to my mother tongue I feel like i would be a black belt master in it. So what is the challenge Singaporeans feel about speaking mandarin at this level? Help me understand.
2muchfart👍😲 4
Smoker in front of school. What to do?
While picking up my kids from primary school, I witness an argument between a lady (20+) and an uncle (70+). The uncle was smoking near a grey bin, outside of the school compound. The lady told the uncle not to smoke citing a sign on the school fence that smoking is not allowed within 5m of school compound. Uncle retorted aggressively that the lady should mind her own business, he is smoking outside the school and is under the not sheltered area. Lady insisted that it is within 5m of school compound. Uncle was agitated, aggressive and dared the lady to call the police. There were quite a few bystanders, mostly waiting to pick up their kids. Noone intervened, not sure if it escalated after I left. My kids asked me what was the commotion about which prompted me to think about my own inactions. I feel guilty for not stepping up for the lady. I didn't have a ruler and not too good at estimating either. Uncle could be beyond the 5m of school compound, which means smoking there is not wrong. Lady maybe had good intentions since many students will be coming out to the area. Asking for opinions on what will you all do in this situation, especially since uncle gave the entitled, offensive, wanna fight kinda vibes.