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Michelin-restaurant meltdown: 8 one-star closures and what it means for the F&B scene
Michelin-restaurant meltdown: 8 one-star closures and what it means for the F&B scene
In 2024, there were 42 one-Michelin-starred restaurants in Singapore. Now, the number is just 32. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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MOM looking into alleged fraudulent work injury claim against Sumo Salad; police investigating owner's death
MOM looking into alleged fraudulent work injury claim against Sumo Salad; police investigating owner’s death
The salad eatery’s owner, Ms Jane Lee, died after making two Facebook posts about an employee who allegedly faked a workplace injury to seek compensation from the company.
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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
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Man gets jail for tapping bus driver's face with EZ-Link card
SINGAPORE: Drunk and upset that he had not alighted at his stop, a man made a scene on a public bus and tapped the driver's face with his EZ-Link card. Wilson Loh, 53, was sentenced to five weeks' jail and fined S$1,500 (US$1,168) on Monday (Jul 21) for offences committed over the entire episode. He pleaded guilty to one count of public nuisance and two counts of criminal force - by tapping the card on the bus driver's face and pushing the hand of a passenger who tried to intervene.
Man gets jail for tapping bus driver’s face with EZ-Link card
He tapped the bus driver’s face after asking why he had not been allowed to alight and made a scene on the bus, disrupting the service.
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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.
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.
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Man gets jail for pushing drunk stranger into Singapore River; victim later found dead
'SINGAPORE: A man was sentenced to just under three years' jail on Wednesday (Jul 16) for pushing a drunk man, who fell into the Singapore River and drowned. Legha Pawan, a 22-year-old Indian national, was given 35 months' jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of voluntarily causing hurt to Jasbir Singh, 33, where the hurt caused turned out to be grievous hurt in the form of death.' How was it only under 3 years when so much evidence pointed to the fact that he ran off and actively evade the police? I understand there's plenty of factors but it feels like he got off light.
Man gets jail for pushing drunk stranger into Singapore River; victim later found dead
The victim, who had taken to drinking heavily after the death of his mother, fell backwards into the river and drowned.
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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.
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Female primary school teacher allegedly committed sex acts with underage male student
Not again, I really hope commentators don't come up with "lucky" comments again, last reported case was in 2019.
Female primary school teacher charged over alleged sex acts with underage male student
MOE told ST that she has been suspended from duty since March 2024 and is no longer teaching at any school. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Star Awards 2025 - A hosting and floor management nightmare
Apart from Chantelle’s abysmal hosting skills and uncontrollable outbursts during the Top 10 female artists trying to make it all about her. The time management and tempo of the entire show is very bad this year. Guo Liang seems to have a hard time carrying the show and trying to build some rapport with Chantelle but the chemistry is just not there. The skits of the prize presenters sounds so unprepared and amateur. Was expecting more since it’s 30th anniversary - 30 years of hosting such an event and it’s still so bad?
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.
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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.
