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In July 2023, Singapore mandated supermarkets to charge 5¢ for each plastic bag given. Not only has plastic bag usage reduced six months after the policy took effect, but NTUC Fairprice and Sheng Shiong collected S$2.44 million in plastic bag charges. So the policy worked, but where does the money go?2 points
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SINGAPORE - Ageing condominiums and other private buildings will not get to use public funds for renovation and redecoration (R&R) works, or for lift maintenance, said the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) in a Facebook post published on March 20. It reiterated that any government co-funding will be targeted at safety upgrades for older lifts, to add safety features that were not available when they were installed. These include systems to prevent lifts from moving unless the doors are fully closed and secured, or to automatically stop them if they move upwards too quickly. “We do not intend for (co-funding) to be used to support R&R and maintenance works, or to pay for the costs of general lift repairs or lift replacements,” BCA said. “Such costs should be funded from the private development’s sinking and maintenance funds.” It put up the Facebook post a day after The Straits Times’ podcast The Usual Place aired an episode on the topic. The episode discussed whether the Government should partially fund safety upgrades in ageing condominiums, especially if management corporation strata titles (MCSTs) have not been prudent in saving for them. The topic came under the spotlight on March 4, when Second Minister for National Development Indranee Rajah announced these potential changes in Parliament during the debate on her ministry’s budget. At the time, she had stressed the importance of ensuring that older lifts and escalators keep pace with modern safety standards, and added that more details will be shared when ready. During the podcast episode, the topic of whether the Government is “bailing out” such developments was brought up. “I wouldn’t call it a bailout. A bailout is in a situation where they just have no money,” said lawyer and partner at Lee & Lee Daniel Chen, a guest on the podcast. “How I see it is (as) government expenditure for public good. It is not the case that just because this is a private estate, there’s no public good to anything that is done within it.” BCA said in its Facebook post that the proposed changes were not a bailout, adding: “Property owners remain responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of their private developments.” The money for such maintenance and improvement works – including all other forms of lift upgrading and replacements – will still come from MCSTs, it said. More than 1,000 of the 3,750 private residential developments in Singapore are at least 30 years old. Not all will have enough money to fix maintenance issues such as lift breakdowns, spalling concrete and water seepages. BCA noted that it is separately reviewing the Building (Strata Management) Act to ensure that MCSTs do long-term financial planning and set aside adequate sinking funds for their estates. “This includes submission of information such as financial information and facilities records to BCA, and the publishing of selected financial information for buyers to review before they decide whether to purchase a unit in the private development,” BCA added. In its Facebook post, it also noted that HDB has been providing “substantial amounts of funding for lift enhancements” in public housing estates through the Lift Enhancement Programme, including the addition of safety features. It also said that the Ministry of National Development provides funding support to all town councils for the timely replacement of ageing lifts. “The amount of funding to improve the lifts in public housing is significantly higher than the targeted co-funding which BCA is currently exploring for private developments to enhance the safety of their older lifts,” it said.2 points
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your hidden content like majority nothing much one leh, no need hide la2 points
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oh my sky the japan reporter gonna die https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWE9MCrES1R/?hl=en2 points
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I will feed her with Shiok hkm with extra chili and study her laosai2 points
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this "actress" can stuff her panties into my mouth and ride me until my pipe gushes inside her2 points
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SINGAPORE: DBS services have resumed after they were partially down on Thursday (Mar 19), with customers being unable to access its app or digital payment services. The bank said earlier in a Facebook post at around 1pm that its customers were "facing difficulties" accessing some of its digital services. It added then that while it was "working to fully recover services", customers could make payments using their DBS/POSB cards. Some users were also unable to view their account balance on the app, and the bank advised customers to check their balances at DBS/POSB ATMs and digiBot. It also said users could withdraw cash from DBS/POSB ATMs or POSB Cash-Points, and place trades by contacting their relationship manager. "Please be assured that your monies and deposits remain safe. We will update you as soon as possible. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and understanding," the bank said. The services "have returned to normal as at 1.19pm", it said in an update on Facebook at almost 2pm. Some DBS users had reported issues with the banking app earlier on Thursday. Reports began to spike on Downdetector, which collates status reports from several sources, at 11.54am. The number of reports climbed to 2,088 by 12.45pm. In comments on an earlier DBS Facebook post, some users said they were unable to log in to the banking app and could not access payment services. When a user tried to log in to the app, a message said DBS was "experiencing heavy traffic" to its services. Although some users were able to log in, some said they could not access account details on the app. The DBS app showed a notification that said: "We are currently unable to display some account details. Please try again in another 10 minutes." Alan, an affected user who asked to be known by his first name only, told CNA he tried to pay for a taxi rental at 12.30pm but found that his bank account balance was not available on the app. With payment due at 3pm, he said he was anxious as the DBS customer service officer he spoke to could not provide a lead time for the service’s restoration. "I am worried that I cannot pay my rental on time and there will be consequences,” said the taxi driver. He told CNA later that his digital banking services were restored around 1.30pm. On Reddit, some users also commented they were unable to pay for their meals with DBS’ PayLah and PayNow services and had to turn to other payment methods such as CDC vouchers. Some users of POSB also reported disruption to its services. The number of reports on downdetector for POSB spiked to 625 at 12.30pm. Source: CNA/co2 points
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Singapore’s veteran food critic KF Seetoh has again raised concerns over mounting financial pressures faced by hawkers, urging them to increase prices to remain viable amid rising costs and global uncertainty. In a Facebook post on 18 March 2026, the founder of Makansutra highlighted the growing strain on hawkers, describing current conditions as “chaotic, expensive and dangerous”. Seetoh pointed to broader economic trends, noting that industries such as airlines and ride-hailing services have already raised prices to offset fuel and operational costs. He argued that similar pressures are cascading through the food supply chain, affecting transport, ingredient sourcing, and daily operations for hawkers. “When energy and petrol prices rise like a rocket, it’s a domino effect,” he wrote, adding that suppliers inevitably pass increased costs on to food vendors. Seetoh also questioned whether consumers fully understand the scale of cost increases, particularly for essentials such as cooking oil and bottled gas, which have surged significantly over the past three years. Call for price adjustments Urging hawkers to act, Seetoh encouraged them to raise prices, at least temporarily, to reflect current realities. He stressed that such adjustments should remain reasonable and transparent, and that hawkers need not justify their decisions excessively. According to his post, prices could be revised downward again if costs stabilise, while government support measures such as CDC vouchers could help cushion the impact on consumers. Seetoh also acknowledged the generosity of many hawkers, noting that some continue to provide meals at cost or for free to those in need, despite lacking formal subsidies. Public reaction reflects broad support Online responses to Seetoh’s comments were largely supportive, with many netizens agreeing that price increases are justified given rising expenses. Several highlighted key cost drivers, including rent, fuel, ingredients, and wages, arguing that hawkers have little choice but to pass these on to customers. Some comments suggested that hawkers offering premium or “Michelin-standard” food could command higher prices based on demand, leaving pricing decisions to market forces. However, Seetoh countered that even highly rated establishments are not immune to financial pressures, noting that reputation does not guarantee sustainability. Concerns over policy and affordability The discussion also revealed frustration among some netizens regarding broader economic and policy issues. One comment criticised the government for maintaining a budget surplus while expecting hawkers to shoulder social responsibilities, arguing that policymakers are disconnected from ground realities. Others expressed concern that consumers are being overlooked, noting that prices rarely decrease even when costs fall. At the same time, several defended hawkers, suggesting that only a minority overcharge, while most are simply responding to unavoidable increases. Structural challenges beyond pricing Beyond immediate cost pressures, contributors highlighted deeper structural issues affecting the hawker sector. These include limited access to foreign labour, rising minimum wages, and difficulties in business succession. Some argued that closures are not solely driven by rent, but also by poor planning or a lack of long-term sustainability strategies. Seetoh added that hawkers themselves are also consumers facing rising living costs, calling for a more balanced understanding of the situation. Suggestions for addressing these challenges ranged from collective action and unionisation to more structured price adjustment mechanisms. However, scepticism remains over the feasibility of such measures, with some arguing that market dynamics and consumer choice will ultimately shape outcomes. Others noted that increasing operational costs, including utilities and supply chains, make price hikes inevitable, while consumers may respond by seeking alternatives such as home cooking.2 points
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Don't be born in sg,dun marry,then won't be kertok by enlistment act n wc!!!1 point
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I watched till Ep 3. Then watched the final ep of S1 Jack of All Trades Really is ghey lou animu. The opening track there got show a few gers - but 3 episodes in, the only "female" has been an innkeeper with a 2 second dialogue1 point
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Looks like Japan also got armpit experts this one put butterfly sticker1 point
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singtel services down, bank services also down my guess kena attack by other country1 point
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hou mai.....moi will attacks her seksi orh gi on her stretch piece of armpit skin stained with her legendary chao sng armpit bawu!!!!!!!1 point
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A cheers staff who looks like her served me just now and she made my day mmmm Youre such a sweet and good girl, Dion.1 point
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