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Purchased some items for business purposes, paid in full by cdc vouchers. Can claim from company? Yes or no and why

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An influencer-owned fashion boutique is under scrutiny after a shopper purportedly discovered Shein clothing among its racks. Stomper Anonymous was at La Beaute By Sara at Far East Plaza when she noticed a yellow top that had a Shein label. The boutique was founded by Singapore-based fashion influencer Sara Bulatovic, who has over 111,000 followers on Instagram. "The shop preaches about carrying limited-edition pieces sourced from established manufacturers," said Anonymous, who wonders if that is really the case. PHOTO: STOMP The Stomper added: "When asked about the clothes, the owner states they're high quality and luxurious. "How is it possible a normal crop top from Shein would be $139?" Anonymous shared photos of the boutique's online catalogue and Instagram posts, which she compared to similar clothing items that can be found on Shein. One of the products alleged to be from Shein was a $34.99 yellow dress, which was listed on the boutique's website with the same cover image and priced at $189. PHOTO: STOMP Similarly, a red embroidered dress listed on Shein for $28.43 was sold by the boutique for $189.90. Clothes displayed on the boutique's Instagram page can also be found on Shein. The posts and catalogue listings have since been taken down. PHOTO: STOMP In response to a Stomp query, Sara Bulatovic said the Stomper's information about her brand and sourcing practices is "inaccurate and misleading." Sara explained: "La Beaute by Sara is a legally registered business-to-consumer retail business. "I source ready-made fashion pieces from reputable and experienced suppliers, primarily in Istanbul, Italy, and long-established European-owned factories in China. "I have direct relationships with manufacturers in Turkey, China, invoices, details, and more. "I travel regularly to personally curate each collection, or order it, which is openly on my social media." Sara denied the claims of purchasing Shein clothing, saying: "The images and assumptions made in the materials you may have received are not only false but also damaging. None of my products are purchased from Shein. "I have documentation to support this, including purchase invoices, flight itineraries, supplier contracts, and direct confirmation from my manufacturers - many of whom have been in the industry for over 30 years and are widely recognised." "Furthermore, it's worth noting that, in today's global market, it's not uncommon for designs to be replicated. "Any similarities in imagery or design are a result of a well-known issue in the fashion industry: design replication by manufacturers. This affects even the biggest names in luxury fashion. "When something becomes trendy, it's often copied across multiple markets, especially by manufacturers in China. This is nothing new, and most people, especially those familiar with fashion and buying clothes, understand that. She also shared issues she has had with impersonators: "We've had fake accounts impersonating my brand, including Facebook pages and Instagram duplicates. "These tactics, combined with manipulated screenshots, make it dangerously easy for someone to spread false impressions online. "Most can tell if the account is fake, so it wasn't a big deal. Nobody paid attention to that and those profiles were removed after reports by my team." Sara defended her image and said: "I hold a Master's Degree in International Fashion Business, and I was invited by the vice president of LVMH to Fashion Week." LVMH is the parent company of many luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Marc Jacobs. "I've also spent the past three years volunteering in efforts to support children through a local organisation, supported by Halimah Yacob," Sara told Stomp. "I have been in Singapore for six years, and am currently undertaking another level of education at Harvard University. "I don't share this to seek recognition, only to provide context: I am not the kind of person who would engage in unethical or deceptive business." PHOTO: SARA BULATOVIC When asked about Shein products being found in her boutique, Sara said she has "no idea" what happened. "For over two years, my store has not received a single complaint of this kind. I have never knowingly purchased any products from Shein, nor have I ever re-branded any Shein product," she reiterated. "I can't comment on the veracity of the images. Were they photoshopped? No idea. "Did Shein steal the designs from my Turkish manufacturers, mass-manufacture them, and others create the impression that I am re-branding Shein, when it is the other way around? "Does one of my three Chinese manufacturers have a relationship with Shein and released their designs to them and then inadvertently shipped me products which they were illicitly manufacturing for Shein? "I honestly have no idea. I don't check every single item that arrives in a shipment. "It is cheaper for me to source from a Chinese manufacturer than a Chinese retailer, even ultra-high-volume retailers such as Shein." PHOTO: STOMP Sara also said: "Income derived from La Beaute by Sara is quite incidental to me. "I am just not that sort of person to try to make a few hundred dollars here and there from re-branding Shein products." However, Anonymous did not quite buy Sara's explanation. "If her response was true, why would she remove those catalogue listings and social media posts?" asked the Stomper, who feels that paper qualifications have nothing to do with integrity. "Formality aside, she needs to stop boasting about her life, indicating she's reliable with degrees. Stomp visited La Beaute By Sara at Far East Plaza on June 26, but it was closed. We also went to Therapy Market at Wheelock Place, which stocks La Beaute By Sara. We found apparel from various fashion labels such as Gizzly Plus, a wholesale factory in Turkey, and L'amazone. However, there was no Shein. Each item of clothing was attached with a tag that read: "Curated styles from trusted manufacturers. We don't manufacture."

Who says job situation is bad in SG? 19yr jhb earn $2300/month - confirm don't have Sinkies who want to do job sio

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She is going into labour anytime soon. Yet, no one offered her a seat on the North-South Line. Stomper Lim said she boarded the train at Orchard MRT station at around 7.15pm on July 9, but had to stand all the way until Ang Mo Kio MRT station. That is seven stops and 14 minutes apart. Lim, who is 37 weeks pregnant, said: "My cousin was with me, so she carried one of my work bags while I held on to the pole for support. "It was only when a man got up at Ang Mo Kio that I could sit. A woman in blue and some others saw me, but went back to their phones." The Stomper shared a video of her visibly big belly and the row of commuters seated before her. Most appeared to be using their mobile devices. Lim did not approach anyone for a seat, but noted that this is a common occurrence. She told Stomp: "I just feel disgusted because they are all young and healthy, but show no sign of even giving up their seats. "It's not the first time. I am heavily pregnant, but it's still manageable. I can't imagine what it's like for those mummies who are swelling and badly needing a seat."

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@Cybertan

安心亞

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thats why some ppl deserved to be bang by car. no pity given only pity the driver and the car

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Micro here and micro there before you know it, you really reach retirement age and it dawn on you that you cannot retire or you will need to eat grass every 2 weeks This is Singapore where there are 240,000 millionaires. So, if you are not one then you in deep shiat. Too late to vote wisely.

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Fat and fair. Reminds me of the pork belly in fairprice.

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SINGAPORE: In just three years in the workforce, Nathaniel Wong has had three careers – as a barista, in finance, and now a trainee kindergarten teacher. "I think initially in my early stage of life, making all these transitions - yes, it seems scary,” said the 25-year-old, who now teaches at My First Skool. “But I have no regrets … in these industries, when combining the experience together, it helps to shape me to who I am today. I feel that it's a good opportunity for me to expand my horizon and learn about different job scopes.” Key to his job changes was the Career Conversion Programme (CCP) run by government agency Workforce Singapore (WSG), which he said helped him secure the skills and certification needed to qualify as a preschool teacher. According to WSG’s figures, the number of Gen Z workers – or those typically aged below 28 – who changed jobs last year more than tripled to over 900, compared to 2021. Some Gen Zs are also switching careers much earlier in life, with some starting their third of fourth job by the age of 25. The statutory board noted that more young jobseekers like Mr Wong are turning to the CCP, which are usually targeted towards mid-career switchers. Over 2,400 people born after 1997 enrolled in the programme as of 2025 – up from just over 300 participants in 2021. YOUNG EMPLOYEES SEEKING A PURPOSE Ms Safrah M Eusoof, director of healthcare and social and business services at WSG, told CNA that many young working adults make career switches driven by personal values and aspirations. “Interestingly (we see) that they transitioned from some sectors, including finance and petrochemical (industries),” she added. Career coaches said they are starting to engage fresh graduates earlier to plan their careers. While Career Conversion Programmes have typically been targeted towards mid-career switchers, career coaches are starting to engage fresh graduates earlier to plan their careers. "It's important that they (acquire the skills) needed for the job, instead of expecting the new employer to train them,” said Ms Joey Kang, a senior career coach at WSG. She added that graduates with the right skills are more attractive to employers who do not need to train them from scratch, despite multiple job changes. Human resource experts noted that while it is natural for young workers to try out different industries, they advised them not to job hop continuously but to plan their moves with a purpose. “My recommendation is … build certain skills that … add value … as they move through their career,” said Kirsty Poltock, country manager of recruitment firm Robert Walters (Singapore). She told CNA’s Singapore Tonight programme that while employees should embrace artificial intelligence, they should also develop soft skills like people management which AI cannot replace. “But don't forget to be human. AI is not human. You can be human, you can use empathy, curiosity, experimental learning,” said Ms Poltock. She noted that firms have realised that employees are not staying for long periods like five or 10 years. Ms Poltock added companies are also hiring contract staff, freelance workers and “boomerang” employees - individuals who have left and returned after a break. MID-CAREER MICRO-RETIREMENTS More employees are also taking mid-career breaks – or “micro-retirement” – to recharge, pick up new skills or explore personal passions, according to business and employment social networking site LinkedIn. Its data showed that 17 per cent of its users who took career breaks last year did so for personal goals, up from 12 per cent in 2020. "These breaks can range from weeks to even years. It reflects a growing shift away from the mindset that a career path needs to be linear and that there needs to be fixed milestones that one needs to hit,” said Ms Chua Peiying, head economist for APAC at LinkedIn. One worker who took such a break was Mr Dom Chiam, who quit his job as a project manager in 2023, after 12 years in the workforce. "I was in an environment where the working hours are long … (with a) seven-day work week,” said the 39-year-old. His partner Ms Lim Hui Jing, an engineer, joined him a few months later. “Housing was also expensive in Singapore, so we wanted to try an alternative way of living … (by pursuing) van life,” she added. The couple said they took more than a year’s break from work, travelling and camping around Southeast Asia. Others like 31-year-old Chen Zhi Liang started a new venture as his way of taking a break from employment, taking greater control of their time and work. “I feel more recharged now. I think Monday blues is no longer a thing. I look forward to Monday, and of course … with the flexibility of running my own business … I can also plan my day better," said the founder of a design and web development practice. Still, Mr Chen acknowledged that his extended break was a privilege due to ample savings from work and some side hustles. Experts said that companies need to adapt to more people considering “micro-retirement” because of burnout and changing priorities. "If companies have those programs that are available for their employees, then the employees would feel empowered to take these breaks,” said Ms Chua. She added that employees would not view such breaks as stigmatising but rather as “an opportunity for growth, an opportunity to learn new skills, or gain perspective, or even just mental renewal.” For Mr Chiam and Ms Lim, their travels in a van became a key talking point when they returned to Singapore, helping the duo stand out during job interviews. "It became … an icebreaker during our job interview process. Sometimes taking the leap of faith does have (a) good outcome,” said Mr Chiam. Returning to work has motivated them to continue with their travel goals, he added. They are now saving up for their next “micro-retirement” journey – driving to the United Kingdom. “Even though … now that we are back, we never really stopped travelling in our van. We still go for short trips here and there whenever we can,” said Ms Lim.

Delay No more

This looks like an interesting anime https://myanimelist.net/anime/59062/Gachiakuta Quit a few promising series this year.

@HarrisY1 is that you? that why you mia

committed in 2019. now then tio caught or reported. dats y need to knw employment status wif MOE. if she is still working there, victim list will be longer, hv more info to penalise?

applying for primary sch as student naoooooo

@CannotTahanLiao

Straits Times wants to know if she is still entertaining students ijjit?

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