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https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/24-new-cases-of-locally-transmitted-covid-19-infection-13-may-2021

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Single mum good ar.. sexperienced...

They should have stationed ICA officers with stacks of deportation papers on-site, would reduce public spending by so much.

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SINGAPORE - Singapore’s first inland ash-scattering garden, Garden of Peace, will be operational from next Monday. Developed by the National Environment Agency (NEA), the 9,500 sq m garden will provide another option for the management of cremated human remains in land scarce Singapore. Garden of Peace was developed in response to interest expressed by the public for such practices to be made available in Singapore. Ms Khoo Siew Eng, a volunteer at Green Burial Movement, said: “If everyone chooses to store the ashes in a columbarium, more of them will have to be built. Meanwhile, the ash-scattering garden takes up only a single plot of land.” The ash-scattering garden at the Choa Chu Kang Cemetery Complex is a secular facility open to all religious faiths and adopts an open garden concept, with designated lanes for walkways and ash scattering. NEA had conducted extensive consultations and engagements with religious groups and the funerary industry during the development of the garden. Similar dedicated facilities are also found in New Zealand, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Boundary shrubs and vegetation have been planted to clearly demarcate the garden's boundary and provide sufficient privacy to visitors. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN Mr Chew Ming Fai, NEA deputy chief executive officer and director-general of public health, said: “There was an emphasis that the facility should adopt a serene garden feel, where family and friends would be accorded privacy during the act of ash scattering.” Boundary shrubs and vegetation have been planted to clearly demarcate the garden boundary and provide sufficient privacy for visitors, a feature suggested by religious leaders during the consultation. There are four ash-scattering lanes in the garden, designed intentionally to accord families with privacy. The lanes are designed to allow ashes to naturally percolate into the soil underneath. Bishop Terry Kee, vice-president of the National Council of Churches of Singapore, who was involved in the consultation process, said: “We are very happy that all feedback were graciously received. We appreciate the efforts taken to provide this additional option.” Venerable Shi You Guang, chairman of general affairs committee at Singapore Buddhist Federation, said: “Inland ash scattering is a pragmatic alternative supporting bereaved families who wish to have a green and logistically friendly manner towards closure after completing their loved one’s journey.” Mr Calvin Tang, president of the Association of Funeral Directors Singapore, said: “People may prefer to scatter ashes inland as, in a sense, they will know the exact resting place of their loved ones and can drop by to pay respects. That’s not the case when you scatter the ashes in the sea.” Religious ceremonies or rites will not be permitted in the garden, but visitors may use the prayer facility near the north gate of the Garden of Peace to conduct simple rites. Those who wish to scatter ashes at the garden will have to pay a $320 fee which covers the cost of pulverisation of cremated human remains into fine ashes, a canister to store the ashes and a two-hour session at the garden. Under current Covid-19 restrictions, no more than five people are allowed per session, excluding funeral directors. A second inland ash-scattering facility, Garden of Serenity, at the Mandai Crematorium Complex is in development and expected to be operational next year. Those who wish to apply for inland ash scattering may do so via NEA's online ePortal.

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"You snakes. You brood of vipers. How will you escape being condemned to hell?" https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Myanmar-Coup/Thai-PM-and-Myanmar-junta-chief-stay-engaged-via-back-channels?utm_campaign=RN Subscriber newsletter&utm_medium=daily newsletter&utm_source=NAR Newsletter&utm_content=article link&del_type=1&pub_date=20210512190000&seq_num=2&si=44594 Thai PM and Myanmar junta chief stay engaged via back channels Talks between Prayuth and Min Aung Hlaing illustrate bonds between militaries Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, left, and Myanmar Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing: Min Aung Hlaing was the first Southeast Asian military leader who reached out to Prayuth after he overthrew an elected Thai government in 2014 as army chief. (Source photos by Reuters) MARWAAN MACAN-MARKAR, Asia regional correspondentMay 12, 2021 11:19 JST BANGKOK -- Thailand's pro-military government has tapped its back-channel contacts with Myanmar's armed forces to shape Bangkok's diplomatic options following the turmoil and bloodshed in its neighbor since the February coup in Naypyitaw. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha tipped this element of Bangkok's approach by skipping the recent summit of Association of Southeast Asian Nations leaders in Jakarta. He sent Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai instead for the ASEAN gathering convened to chart a regional response to Myanmar. Prayuth seemingly missed his chance to engage with Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's military chief and junta leader, who flew to the Indonesian capital for the April 24 summit -- his first overseas trip since the power grab. But criticism of Prayuth prompted this retort from a confidant: "The P.M. does not have to attend the ASEAN summit to engage with [Min Aung Hlaing]." Pressed to elaborate, the source in the prime minister's inner circle told Nikkei Asia that Prayuth benefits from direct links cultivated by members of Thailand's army over the past decade with counterparts in the Tatmadaw, as Myanmar's military is called. "We have maintained back channels, and [Prayuth and Min Aung Hlaing] can communicate without having to meet," he said. "They have talked since the coup." "They know how to engage," he added, but the source declined to reveal the substance of their discussions. Prayuth, now a retired general, overthrew an elected Thai government in 2014 when he was army chief. He led the Thai junta for five years until the 2019 general election, which paved the way for his 2-year-old pro-military governing alliance. This chemistry between the two militaries has not been lost on veteran Thai diplomats who engaged with a broad range of Myanmar's political players prior to the putsch. "The two militaries think alike as comrades-in-arms, and they can understand each other well," said Kobsak Chutikul, a former Thai ambassador. "The Thai and Myanmar militaries have a lot of contact at many levels -- local commanders, border commanders, regional commanders and even at the highest level, the central command." The bonds stem from the 2,400-km border shared by the countries, a line longer than Myanmar's boundaries with China in the northeast and India in the west. Troops from Thailand's Third Army, which handles security in the country's northern sector, watch a line that stretches across mountainous terrain, remote and porous valleys as well as busy border towns where people and goods flow both ways. Those troops now face refugees crossing from Myanmar as the Tatmadaw's campaign to repress anti-coup protesters has resulted in over 750 deaths. The border is also a route for the movement of illegal weapons and the multibillion-dollar narcotics trade from drug labs in northeastern Myanmar. The Thai military traditionally calls the shots in shaping the Southeast Asian kingdom's foreign policy toward its immediate neighbors. But Min Aung Hlaing also was the first Southeast Asian military leader to reach out to Prayuth after he staged the 2014 coup, praising him for the putsch. Two years earlier, Min Aung Hlaing had sought the blessing of Thai Gen. Prem Tinsulanonda -- a former army chief, former prime minister and president of the royal advisory Privy Council -- to become his "adopted son." Thailand's personal ties with Min Aung Hlaing were elevated to new heights in 2018 when he was awarded the country's Knight Grand Cross of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, a royal decoration normally given to military officers and civilians who have been recognized for distinguished service. It was bestowed "in honor of the support he has shown for the Thai military," the Bangkok Post, an English-language daily, reported at the time. Min Aung Hlaing's bonds with Thai military counterparts reflect the dramatic change in relations between the two neighbors, once marked by historical animosities, deep suspicion and border skirmishes. Bangkok's security policy toward Myanmar over a decade ago was illustrated by its "buffer zone" strategy, which allowed armed ethnic rebels in Myanmar fighting separatist wars against the Tatmadaw to operate along the Thai border. Tension was rife along the border at the time, said a security analyst, with the ethnic fighters serving as useful proxies for the Thai military. "There was a lack of trust between the two countries in those days because of the buffer zone policies," said Sihasak Phuangketkeow, former permanent secretary of Thailand's Foreign Ministry. "But not so now, and the Thai military's border policies changed for many reasons, including the realization about the scope of border trade." Cross-border trade between the countries totaled $5.4 billion for the fiscal year 2018-2019, according to the Thai ministry of commerce. It was driven by Thailand pouring investment into infrastructure to bolster economic ties and the many new checkpoints opened for Thai businesses to tap. Prior to the coup, Kasikorn Research Center, a subsidiary of KBank, a Thai bank, forecast that in Mae Sot, the busiest border crossing, trade would reach 100 billion baht (about $3.3 billion) by 2021. The robust cross-border trade follows the nearly $11 billion in foreign direct investment Thailand has sent into Myanmar over the past three decades, coming third after China and Singapore. "Thailand deals with Myanmar on a daily basis, at many levels, so the government's response to the coup will have to factor multiple challenges," Sihasak said, echoing sentiments from some in Thai military circles that the country is the "only frontline state" in relation to Myanmar, unlike other ASEAN members. "Our diplomatic language will naturally be more restrained, and we will not be able to talk like Indonesia or Singapore about Myanmar." Prayuth's approach reflects this, influenced by what his military advisers say about the inner workings of post-coup Myanmar. "Staying engaged is our priority," the source in the prime minister's office said. "We are closer than you think."

sad no more cheap movies

I miss watching all the hot minas jiggling along geyland serai bazzar!

SINGAPORE - All Changi Airport passenger terminal buildings and Jewel Changi Airport will be closed for two weeks to the public from Thursday (May 13). While some staff and travellers can still access the terminal buildings, Jewel will be completely closed. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) said the move will take place while Covid-19 tests of workers are ongoing at the airport. Given the evolving nature of Covid-19, the authorities will continue to review and adjust the measures as necessary. This includes extending the closure if required. CAAS and CAG said: "Changi Airport remains open for air travel during this period. Passengers may also continue to be dropped off and picked up from the airport. "Access to the passenger terminal buildings will be restricted to only passengers with air tickets and essential airport workers. Some essential services and food and beverage outlets will remain open to serve them." The closures come as the number of Covid-19 cases linked to the airport continues to grow. Seven of the community cases announced on Wednesday are linked to the Changi Airport cluster, taking the total number of cases in the cluster to 25. Airport workers and staff working in Jewel are urged to refrain from going out except for essential work or activities in the next 14 days, until they have tested negative for Covid-19. They should also not be redeployed to other workplaces or outlets during this period. The airport Covid-19 cluster is now the second-largest active cluster, after the one at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH). It emerged after an 88-year-old cleaner deployed at Terminal 3 tested positive for Covid-19 on May 5. Six in the cluster have tested preliminarily positive for the B1617 variant, and are pending further confirmatory tests. Changi Airport had begun a special testing operation on May 9 to test 9,000 workers in order to root out any hidden Covid-19 cases among airport workers. Its main cleaning contractor for Changi Airport Terminal 3, Ramky Cleantech Services, was placed on a safety time-out for 14 days since Monday (May 10), after Covid-19 cases were detected recently among its cleaners. The airport had also closed Basement 2 at Terminal 3 to the public since May 10, pending the Ministry of Health's investigations. It said the area was of particular concern as several of the Covid-19 cases had visited outlets there.

I am not going to stay here and get manipulated by these poopies! Staying here and getting milk from them & still need to listen to their propaganda is just shotgunning myself!

looks rike kgk is bz preparing for his celebration tml ~

quote "It's really very hard for us to close our borders permanently," he said. "Instead, we've always taken a risk-based approach in managing our borders from the start."" sauce: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/unlike-large-resource-rich-countries-singapore-cannot-afford-to-close-its-borders i guess the risk-based approach failed

now is the world of streaming liao yet still have kgk buying into a sunset biz. even for a shrewd bizman like robert, he also make wrong move into want to double down a losing bet. market rumors was that a south korean concern and a chinese concern were bidding and were willing to pay usd400m but someone told robert not to let go for less than usd500m in 2016. https://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/09/172948/kuok-seeking-buyer-cinema-chain-deal-may-hit-us500m https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/ppb-plans-cinema-business-expansion-not-selling-gsc https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/gsc-buys-majority-mbo-cinema-assets i guess if the adviser is an outsider, most likely he will be out of a job now. but my intelligent guess is that this adviser is his 'sakti' youngest son and apparent heir. wahahahahhaha

Nex got so many covid case tts y ppl siam

SINGAPORE - Experts have warned that the Covid-19 crisis in Singapore could worsen quickly amid a growing number of unlinked cases and expanding clusters, but some here are still not seeing a doctor after developing symptoms. The Covid-19 situation here is on a knife's edge, Education Minister Lawrence Wong said when he addressed Parliament on Tuesday (May 11). The experts agree. Speaking during his ministerial address on the pandemic, Mr Wong, who co-chairs the multi-ministry task force tackling the pandemic, said that the nation has a chance of getting things under control by the end of the month. But he also warned against complacency, saying that the country's community case numbers can go either way over the next few weeks, and it will only take one lapse or one irresponsible action for a potential super-spreading event to occur. As of Wednesday, there were 12 active clusters here, with 12 unlinked cases in the community over the past week. Professor Dale Fisher, from the Department of Medicine at the National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, said he "couldn't agree more" with Mr Wong's statement. The choice is between either controlling the increasing cases or clusters, or having to go into a second circuit breaker, he said. "Lockdowns are very blunt but could be necessary if unlinked cases and new clusters continue to emerge. Now, as a community, we can act and hopefully avoid the restrictions becoming mandated by government," he said. Dr Hannah Clapham, Assistant Professor at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, noted that this is not the first time Singaporeans have been told the situation is at a potential tipping point. However, she added: "Unfortunately, it continues to be true each time. Because there has been a swift and effective response, we have not yet seen any of these tipping points turn into full blown community outbreaks. "But it is exactly because the measures have been put in place that this hasn't happened, and this is what we are seeing now - the potential for lots of cases and therefore a tipping point. More measures are brought in to ensure this does not happen." She added that the measures needed to keep things under control should decrease over time as more people here get vaccinated. As of May 9, about 1.8 million people here had received at least one dose of the vaccine. Of this number, about 1.2 million had received their second dose as well. Prof Fisher added that Singapore has not been in this state of the pandemic for "a long time". Pointing to the unlinked cases and number of clusters that are developing, he added: "Furthermore, Tan Tock Seng Hospital has lost a lot of its capacity, so that adds to the concerns over Singapore's hospital response." The past six days have also seen nine Covid-19 cases who did not seek medical attention immediately despite developing symptoms of the coronavirus. In one case, a 42-year-old man who works as an operating theatre technician at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, developed a cough on April 21, but did not seek medical treatment until May 10 - nearly three weeks later - after his cough worsened. Dr Clapham said that such cases are especially concerning, and that people should seek medical attention when they develop symptoms. "It is ideal if cases are detected as soon as possible, as this enables contact tracing to occur and other measures to be brought in as needed to control this transmission chain before we see many cases occurring," she explained. Both experts urged people here to get vaccinated when they have the chance, follow safe management measures and see a doctor if they develop symptoms. Prof Fisher added: "We all can do well to just go out less for the next few weeks... Nobody wants a circuit breaker, but we know the Government will do it if necessary."

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Cheong hard to invite more FTs...