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ya 1 jhk money got suck dry by vietbu i go geylang safer
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no money la
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he mia liao either eat air or under tony stark
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this is how i view my death, lonely bbfa
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SINGAPORE: A woman was shocked upon being charged S$17.50 for a meal she had at a hot pot stall at the food court at VivoCity. A Facebook user who goes by Indah wrote in a Nov 6 post that she only ordered “1 potato, 1 tofu, 4 okras, 2 tofu skin, a little bit of chicken, and 1 rice,” and added that she did not know why it was so expensive. She then asked the stall staff about the price and if she had been charged wrongly. The staff told her that the price of an order at their stall was based on its weight. “This means for the veggies, 45 (gram) x 0.22 = $9.9. I don’t understand why they put (10g) on the veggie and meat. I thought they were charging $0.22 per 10 grams of veggies or meat,” she wrote. Screengrab/Complaint Singapore/Indah Later, she added that it was her fault that she ended up paying so much. If she had read stall reviews beforehand, she would have known about the stall’s pricing. See also Row of wet stained chairs seen at Changi Airport, netizens were more than horrified, if not disgusted However, since she was “very” hungry, she did not bother to check the reviews. “I will be more careful next time,” she added. Screengrab/Complaint Singapore/Indah In a later edit to her post, Ms Indah added that she is not from Singapore and has “no idea how much food should cost here.” However, she found it “very odd” and decided to post about it. Commenters on her post reiterated that the orders for mala hot pot are based on weight. One commenter who ate at Mala Hot Pot at Paya Lebar Square wrote they ended up paying S$38. A group member chimed in that Mala can cost between S$27 and S$30. Another wrote that they had a similar experience, calling it the first and last time. Others said that with these prices, buying their own ingredients and cooking and eating at home is better. Some Facebook users wondered what “vegetables 45x” means, joking that every peanut or sesame seed could have been counted and added to the charges. See also Bishan Bus Interchange: The Worst in Singapore as No One Forms Lines One commenter urged the post author to complain directly to the stall management if she’s unhappy with the meal or its pricing. Still, others agreed that the price she paid for the dish was quite expensive. The Independent Singapore has contacted to Ms Indah for further comment or updates./TISG
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what a sad state sg have become, even a job that is to help low income earner to earn some money in sch selling food, now cant even earn enough.
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Education Minister Chan Chun Sing on 12 November explained that Ministry of Education (MOE) is exploring alternative models, such as central kitchen-based meal preparation, to address challenges some schools face in finding new canteen stallholders. He acknowledged that the issue of finding new vendors is expected to intensify as current stallholders retire. In this model, which has been successfully piloted at Yusof Ishak Secondary School, meals are pre-ordered, prepared at a central kitchen, and delivered to schools. “Where there are existing storeholders impacted by such a transition, schools will help by referring them to nearby schools or recommending them for employment by the central kitchen operator,” Mr Chan said. MOE also supports vendors affected by this transition by referring them to nearby schools or offering them positions with the central kitchen operator. Mr Chan was responding to parliamentary questions filed by Workers’ Party MPs, Louis Chua and He Ting Ru. Louis Chua inquired about the MOE’s stance on directly subsidising school canteen vendors to help them manage the rising expenses associated with healthier ingredients and adherence to nutritional standards. He asked if the Ministry had conducted feasibility studies on such subsidies, reasons for not considering direct financial aid, and what measures are currently in place to maintain quality and nutritional standards without sacrificing affordability. Ms He raised concerns regarding the impact of canteen stall closures on students’ access to quality, affordable meals. She questioned whether the Ministry is examining how such closures could disproportionately affect children from lower-income families. Ms He suggested potential solutions, such as introducing government-funded freshly packed meals prepared by central kitchens or mandating on-site kitchens in schools staffed by hired workers, aiming to ensure that all students have consistent access to nutritious food during school hours. In response, Mr Chan highlighted MOE collaborates with schools to monitor food quality, quantity, and prices in line with the Health Promotion Board’s (HPB) guidelines. Canteen vendors are required to serve balanced meals covering four main food groups: carbohydrates, proteins, vegetables, and fruits. This standard aims to support students’ growth and development. He said canteen stall rentals are set at a low rate, between S$5 and S$15 per month, and are waived during school holidays. MOE also periodically reviews food pricing guidelines to help vendors maintain affordable, healthy options. Mr Chan assured that students on MOE’s Financial Assistance Scheme receive meal subsidies, and schools are allocated additional funds to assist students who need further help, ensuring that children from lower-income backgrounds can access nutritious meals during school hours. Ms He questions sustainability of current food model as schools turn to vending machines for meals In his supplementary questions, Mr Chua asked if MOE has conducted studies on the percentage of canteen food meeting HPB nutritional guidelines, and whether MOE would consider expanding the centralized catering model for easier monitoring and improved financial sustainability for stallholders. In response, Mr Chan stated that MOE collaborates with HPB to regularly assess canteen food quality, taking immediate action when issues arise, and explained that expanding the central kitchen model would be based on each school’s specific needs, with transitions made accordingly. Ms He raised concerns about some schools resorting to vending machines for meals, questioning whether this indicated sustainability issues with the current food provision model. In response, Mr Chan explained that vending machines are just one of many options used in schools, mainly to reduce manpower needed for serving drinks and to allow staff to focus on preparing hot meals. Minister: MOE helps stallholders source cost-effective produce, with decisions left to operators Mr Yip Hon Weng, PAP MP for Yio Chu Kang SMC, asked if the MOE had considered implementing a school-based meal program similar to the one in Japan and whether there were any preliminary considerations or challenges in adopting such a model in Singapore. He also inquired whether the Ministry had explored collaborations with local farms or producers to supply fresh, nutritious ingredients to reduce costs for school canteens. Minister Chan said the Ministry’s efforts to help canteen stallholders source the most cost-effective produce for their stalls, whether local or overseas, with a focus on ensuring the suitability and cost-effectiveness of the ingredients. He emphasised that these operational decisions are left to the canteen operators. Regarding the school-based meal program, Minister Chan explained that the cultural context in Japan differs significantly from Singapore, particularly in terms of school canteen structures and student habits. He noted that Japanese schools often do not have large canteens, with many students bringing their own food from home or eating in classrooms. He highlighted that Japanese students also take on civic responsibilities, such as cleaning their classrooms after meals, which is different from Singapore’s model.
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A 52-year-old man was found dead at his residential unit at Block 157 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh on Nov. 10 morning. According to the man's neighbour, he "had been living alone" since he and his wife divorced a few years ago, reported Shin Min Daily News (Shin Min). 'Strong foul smell' at HDB block When Shin Min reporters arrived at the scene in the afternoon, they saw three police vehicles parked on the ground floor of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) block. It was reported that it had likely been a few days before someone noticed the man's death, as there was "a strong foul smell" at the void deck. Police officers were seen at the deceased's unit, which had been cordoned off. Three female family members of the deceased were also present at the scene. A woman, believed to be the man's daughter, was seen weeping. At around 3:30pm, the man's body was carried into a black police vehicle. Deceased lived alone: neighbour A neighbour of the deceased told Shin Min that he had been living at the unit for some years. After the deceased and his wife ended their marriage, his wife moved out of the flat with their daughter, with the neighbour adding that this was "a few years ago". The man had been living alone since, and his family and friends "would occasionally swing by to visit him", recounted the neighbour. "The deceased's mother used to live on the fifth floor of our HDB block, but she passed away a few years ago," the neighbour added. 'A very friendly person' A resident who lives on the 10th floor told Shin Min that many residents of the HDB block are elderly people living alone, and they would "keep their doors open so that they could look after one another". While the deceased's neighbour noticed that his door was shut when she passed by his unit a few days ago, she thought the unit "must have been vacated". When she noticed a foul smell from the deceased's unit on Nov. 10, the day his body was found, the neighbour thought the smell came from wastewater. "I only knew he had passed on after I saw police officers at his door on Nov. 11," shared the neighbour. She added that the deceased was "a very friendly person" who would always greet her whenever they met. Police statement In response to Mothership's queries, the Singapore Police Force confirmed they were alerted to the case of unnatural death at 11:15am on Nov. 10. The man was found lying motionless in his unit and was pronounced dead at the scene. Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play. Police investigations are ongoing.
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SINGAPORE: The police are investigating deepfake nude photos of Singapore Sports School (SSP) students that were created and shared by other students. In response to CNA’s queries, principal Ong Kim Soon said on Tuesday (Nov 12) that the school is aware of the incident "involving the creation and sharing of deepfake photos by our student-athletes". "The school does not condone such harmful behaviour," he added. "The school has launched an investigation and lodged a police report. As police investigations are ongoing, we are unable to share more information." CNA understands that these photos were deepfake nude photos. The police confirmed with CNA that a report was lodged and that investigations were ongoing. The school did not provide details about the nature of the images. In a WhatsApp message to parents that was seen by CNA, the school said the police have been given website links associated with the case, and they are assisting in requesting the removal of images from these sites. All students involved are being interviewed by the police, and their mobile phones and other devices have been confiscated for forensic examination, according to the message. The school also said that disciplinary actions have started, including caning for some students and sports trip bans, suspension from school, training and boarding. POLICE REPORTS The father of a victim said he was informed about the case on Monday during a call with his daughter’s mentor. The parents then met with their daughter's form teacher. According to him, the case dates back to June when a group of boys started generating and circulating deepfake nude images of their female schoolmates. He said he was unsure how many students are involved, but added that "it's a huge group of boys" and "not just one or two". He said the perpetrators were using WhatsApp to communicate. There were two groups – one would generate the photos, while the other would circulate them. Affected parents have made police reports, he added. "Apparently some of the boys received (caning) in private yesterday. But it’s not enough," he told CNA on Tuesday. He has asked the school to "seriously look at" expelling the students involved. "The girls will not feel safe with them lurking in school," said the father. Officially opened in 2004, SSP runs an integrated academic and sports programme to select students to nurture them into national athletes. Its students are between 13 and 18 years old, and most of them join via Direct School Admission.
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Touting is not allowed in Nex mall. Stomper Amos alleged that when he tried to take a video of touting by staff members of The Mineral Boutique, a store manager grabbed his neck and "headbutted" him. The Stomper revealed this in his response to The Mineral Boutique lodging a police report against him after he accused the shop of pressuring his 68-year-old mother into buying a $1,200 skincare product in May. A spokesperson for The Mineral Boutique said the Stomper had been "engaging in a concerted campaign to defame, harass, and disseminate malicious falsehoods aimed at damaging the retailer's esteemed reputation". Even though the money was refunded, the Stomper "displayed aggressive behaviour towards The Mineral Boutique's staff," said the spokesperson. The Stomper denied this. He said: "There was no reason for me to display aggressive behaviour. In reality, that day (May 31), I had witnessed some salesgirls touting outside the shop. "When I went over to take a video of the touting activity, the retail manager confronted me aggressively, trying to block me and knock my mobile phone from my hands numerous times. The retail manager was twice the size of me. "After I explained to him that it is legal to take photographs in a public space, he even grabbed my neck and headbutted me, causing my mobile phone to fall to the floor." In a police report seen by Stomp, the Stomper said: "When my mother shouted at (the manager) to stop hitting me, he invited us into the shop for a full refund. "While I was inside the shop, Eugene told me to delete the photos in my mobile phone or we would not get our refund back. "Since I was cornered by him in his shop and fearing for my safety, I complied." The Stomper added in the report that the manager was a "martial arts fighter". In response to a Stomp query, the police confirmed a report was lodged. The Mineral Boutique spokesperson told Stomp: "Under no circumstances, did any of the boutique staff grab the Stomper, nor did they headbutt him. The entire incident was recorded on CCTV and the Stomper could be seen being the aggressor." The spokesperson also alleged that the Stomper revealed the personal information of a Nex mall manager, which the Stomper denied. The Stomper claimed that on Oct 16, someone attempted to reveal Stomper's personal information on Hardwarezone but was banned. He added "I disagreed with Mineral Boutique's claim that I posted numerous Google reviews because many of these reviews were written months ago before I even knew this company." He also pointed out a Oct 24 Lianhe Zaobao report about The Mineral Boutique allegedly trying to sell a $20,000 skincare product to a 70-year-old man who declined and walked out of the shop with a facial mask on. According to the report, The Mineral Boutique denied the accusation and said they would not refuse to wash the face of a customer. The Stomper said: "The man's story about being pressured to buy products matches my mother's story." He further alleged: "The Mineral Boutique lied that I had made abusive calls to Mineral Boutique to distress the staff. In total, I only made one single call to ask about how long I had to wait to receive my refund. "The staff explained the refund process and also told me that its HQ would investigate the matter about the retail manager. There was nothing abusive in the entire conversation." The Mineral Boutique also claimed the Stomper contacted the Prime Minister’s Office. "Yes, I needed to," said the Stomper. "This matter is of public interest because similar Google review complaints were written against Mineral Boutique about elderly buyers being pressured to buy skincare products costing thousands of dollars for a long period of time even before I knew Mineral Boutique. "My mother's experience corroborated these complaints."