The_King

maybe 2 week later go video, another content got ghost mall in sg

for show one la

hahahahaah

she eat too full

dont think the butter so much, everytime i make ghee i need 12 pc to have around 2.8litres of ghee which is enough for 3jar of 32oz mason jar each that butter is enough for 2 batch of cooking, so it not really a lot

no idea why ntuc suddenly bring back the $1.55 butter, last week the staff told me no more liao supplier no stock but today go still on offer nvm tml i go hoot more i can store 42 butter aka 10.2kg. , if i squeeze i can goes to 50 to 55 i still got room for another 14 to 15pc

rvs butter promo no more. now it $5 per 250ml. but i got around 12 litres of ghee left ppl buy butter ether 1 to 3 stick, me buy butter is by the kilo. hahahahaha my alt is lard but lard cant store as well as ghee, other alt: Amul Pure Ghee - mustafa selling $20 (last check with mid 2025) per 2litres Lurpak Soft Unsalted Butter 5kg - $74 per 5kg or 3.70 per 250ml Flechard Unsalted Butter 10Kg - $128 per 10kg or $3.20 per 250ml MERICO (aussie) UNSALTED BUTTER 250G (40 PCS) $126.55 or $3.16 per 250ml https://shopee.sg/Unsalted-Butter-10Kg-i.149254894.41952595467 https://shopee.sg/Lurpak-Soft-Unsalted-Butter-5kg-i.91441150.27675716409 https://www.bakewithyen.sg/collection/butter

where the F is Baisha Central Hawker Centre

Business is dismal on the second floor of the Baisha Central Hawker Centre, with only eight of the 22 stalls still open. Vendors interviewed said that customers have fewer and fewer food options, and foot traffic continues to decline, creating a vicious cycle. At least four of the currently operating stalls admitted they are considering relocating. A netizen recently posted on Facebook that when he went to the second floor of the Pasir Ris Hawker Centre for lunch at 12:30 pm on Tuesday (9th), he found that only four of the 22 stalls were open. The other 18 stalls were either empty or had "For Rent" signs posted. The whole floor was like a ghost town, and the business was very slow, which made him feel sad. Six stalls in a row have been available for rent for more than six months. (Photo: Zeng Wanyu) When a reporter from 8world News visited the site on Wednesday (10th), the first floor was crowded, but the second floor was much quieter. At lunchtime, there were only 10 to 20 people, some of whom brought their own food or bought food from the first floor and ate on the second floor. A cleaner who worked there for about three years recalled that almost all 22 stalls on the second floor were open for business at the time, and it was very lively during lunchtime. The more than 200 seats were often full, and it was hard to find a seat. According to observations, eight of the 22 stalls on the second floor are still in operation, while the other 14 vacant stalls have no signs, and ten of them are currently available for rent. Ms. Lin, a vendor who has been operating here for about four years, said in an interview that since the opening of a nearby shopping mall and the relocation of the bus interchange, the flow of people has been further dispersed, and her business has dropped by about 50% to 60% compared with the past. She only sells about 20 bowls a day and has been losing money. “Some stalls only last a month or two before closing down, while others can’t survive for more than six months. The last stall to move was a soup stall; it just moved last week.” She revealed that she is also looking for other locations, hoping to find a business location with reasonable rent and high foot traffic. Ms. Lin also said, "Fewer people lead to stalls closing down, and when the stalls close down, there are even fewer choices, which in turn leads to even fewer people. It's a vicious cycle." Only six stalls were open on Wednesday. (Photo: Tseng Wan-yu) Sun Huile, a vendor who started operating here in 2021, said that more than 15 stalls have moved away or closed down in the past five years. She admitted that she considered moving last year, but ultimately decided to stay and wait and see. "Seeing others leave makes me feel a little frustrated." Mr. Wang, who has been running a Western food stall here for about a year, said that although many stalls in the surrounding area have closed, his business has remained stable overall. "I have some regular customers, so the impact is not that big." Some diners bought food on the first floor and then took it to the second floor to eat. (Photo: Zeng Wanyu) Diner: The second floor is really pitiful. Most of the diners interviewed felt that there were fewer stalls operating on the second floor, and the choices were also limited. Some said that the second floor was less convenient, and they preferred to dine on the first floor. Mr. Cai, who frequently dine at the hawker center, said that there used to be more stalls to choose from upstairs, but now many stalls have closed, and he visits less often. "If they continue to stay locked up like this, I probably won't come here specifically in the future." Another diner, who declined to be named, pointed out that the relocation of the bus interchange had affected the flow of people. "It takes 10 to 15 minutes to walk from the bus interchange, which is not convenient at all. I would not want to come here even if I lived in Pasir Ris." 63-year-old resident Ye Zhongmei said, "The second floor is not very convenient. We prefer to come down to the first floor to eat directly. It's inconvenient to have to take the elevator up to the second floor." 65-year-old resident Tang Jinlong said, “I went up to the second floor, and it was empty. Everyone had closed their doors. There wasn’t a single door open on the second floor, so once you have the impression that a door is closed, you’ll always feel that it’s closed.” 65-year-old Chen Baomei said, "There are very few stalls on the second floor. Few people go there and there are very few stalls to choose from. It's very sad to see. I feel sorry for the vendors there, but as diners, we can't do anything about it." 26-year-old salesperson Liao Weili said, "On the second floor, there was only one room with a long queue, and the others didn't seem to have many options." There are 14 stalls without signs. (Photo: Tseng Wan-yu) To minimize the impact on vendors, FairPrice Group has introduced measures to address the issue. When contacted, the FairPrice Group, which manages the Pasir Ris Hawker Centre, said it has noticed some recent developments in the surrounding area, including the relocated bus interchange and the sports and leisure centre which is under renovation. These developments have temporarily affected foot traffic and posed additional challenges to hawkers. To minimize the impact on hawker stalls on the second floor of hawker centers, FairPrice Group has implemented various measures, including proactively adjusting rents and offering rent rebates. To attract diners back, the group also regularly organizes events and provides free shuttle bus services to improve accessibility to hawker centers. The group will also work closely with vendors to address these challenges while enhancing the dining experience within the community.

Come to sg becum dirty uncle

Big and fresh

Sinkies voted for it

SINGAPORE: Households living in Housing Board (HDB) flats and non-landed private homes will pay more for refuse collection from Jul 1, with monthly fees set to rise by 44 cents from S$10.20 (US$7.94) to S$10.64, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Friday (Jun 12). For landed homes, the monthly refuse collection fee will increase by S$1.50, from S$34 to S$35.50. NEA said that the revised fees, which are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST), ensure Singapore's overall waste management system can continue operating sustainably. This is part of a regular review of refuse collection charges and reflects rising operational and manpower costs faced by public waste collectors, NEA added. The latest increase comes two years after the previous revision in July 2024. For HDB households, the refuse collection fee can be offset by U-Save rebates provided under the permanent GST Voucher scheme. Eligible households receive the rebates directly in their SP Services utility accounts to help defray utility expenses, including refuse collection charges. U-Save rebates for the 2026 financial year will be disbursed in July and October, as well as in January 2027. The April tranche has already been paid out.

[SINGAPORE] At first glance, there is little to suggest that Singapore’s premier retail belt Orchard Road is losing its shine. Home to luxury-brand flagships and some of the city’s top-performing retail assets, the shopping street continues to attract high foot traffic and new store openings. Major landlords report high occupancies and healthy tenant sales. Ion Orchard, 50 per cent owned by CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT), was about 98 per cent occupied in FY2025. The mall helped lift tenant sales across CICT’s retail portfolio; they rose 14.9 per cent on a per square foot basis and 29.1 per cent by quantum year on year. Starhill Global Real Estate Investment Trust’s (Reit) Singapore retail portfolio, which consists of Wisma Atria and Ngee Ann City, was 99.5 per cent occupied as at end-December 2025, while tenant sales at Wisma Atria increased 2.9 per cent year on year. At Lendlease Global Commercial Reit’s 313@somerset, occupancy stood at 98.8 per cent as at the end of 2025. Overall shopper traffic and tenant sales were up 6.2 per cent and 1.1 per cent on the year, respectively, in the first half of FY2026. On paper, Orchard Road is holding up well. But some industry watchers question if it can hold its own next to competing retail destinations, both global and local, and if plans to rejuvenate the district will spark a much-talked-about revival that has yet to fully materialise. And while Orchard Road is widely seen as the seat of luxury retail in the city, a recent survey of store opening activity also suggests that Singapore may be losing the edge it had among Asian destinations. “The fundamental challenge is that Orchard Road was built, and is still largely operated, as a shopping street in an era when shopping is no longer a sufficient reason to visit a place,” said Ethan Hsu, chief executive officer of boutique retail consultancy and real estate firm Catbird Singapore. Several Orchard area properties have changed hands in the last three years. Others remain on the market after having been put up for sale in the recent past, banking on the promise of a precinct-wide revival. A Strategic Development Incentive scheme is in place to encourage asset owners to rebuild or renew older buildings, offering bonus floor area for “transformative” proposals. Redevelopment plans have been floated for older buildings including Forum The Shopping Mall, Delfi, and The Centrepoint. Eyes are now on the rebuilding of Tanglin Shopping Centre into a mixed-use development combining retail, office, wellness and cultural uses. The word on the street is that Hong Kong’s Wharf group has put its Scotts Square mall back on the market for S$380 million, about 15 per cent below the S$450 million guide price sought in 2024. Some 10 parties are said to be interested, including fund-type investors. To refresh the precinct’s appeal, the government is rolling out a fresh slate of initiatives announced in May. These include the Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) plans for large pop-up spaces along the Orchard Road pedestrian mall between Wisma Atria and Ngee Ann City. Other plans include hotel developments at 37 Emerald Hill, the site of a former school, and Seton Close, a cluster of colonial era mansions. However, questions remain over what Orchard Road needs to stay competitive, especially as a tourist destination. Experts point to issues ranging from a retail landscape overcrowded with established brands to deeper challenges around entrepreneurship, placemaking and urban design. Tanglin Shopping Centre is being converted into a mixed-use development with retail, office, wellness and cultural uses. IMAGE: PACIFIC EAGLE REAL ESTATE Why now? “Like any major lifestyle destination, Orchard Road continues to evolve in response to evolving consumer preferences – particularly the growing demand for experiential and distinctive offerings,” noted Ashlynn Loo, director of land and concept development at STB. Mark Shaw, chairman of the Orchard Road Business Association (Orba), said: “Orchard Road has to be more than a destination to shop and eat. It has to turn from a traditional shopping belt into an iconic lifestyle destination in a city garden, combining retail with parks, events, culture and new hospitality concepts.” The push comes as e-commerce reshapes buying habits, consumers increasingly prioritise quality of experience, and Orchard Road faces growing competition from both local and overseas retail precincts. Dr Sing Tien Foo, provost’s chair professor at the National University of Singapore Business School’s department of real estate, said that the street’s physical infrastructure, shopping mix and concepts have remained largely unchanged for decades. This makes it timely to reassess whether they are suited to post-pandemic consumer behaviour and economic realities. Shoppers – and tourists – today also have more alternatives, from lifestyle precincts such as Joo Chiat and Dempsey, to Jewel Changi Airport and Marina Bay Sands. “Orchard Road loses its exclusive address for brands once they expand islandwide into suburban locations,” pointed out Joan Chen, CBRE Singapore’s head of retail. “Local and international travellers can also find similar brands in the region or even in tourists’ home countries; in some instances, (these) even offer more exciting retail formats, product range and pricing, taking the shine off Orchard Road retail.” “Category killers” To some observers, Orchard Road’s retail mix has become predictable with established brands and proven concepts, leaving less room for experimentation. In Hsu’s words, it is “not about snobbery, (but) more about economics”. “Prime ground-floor rents on Orchard Road are set by what global luxury, large F&B chains and category killer concepts can pay, because those are the tenants competing for the space,” he said. “Once that becomes the clearing rate, an independent operator with a genuinely interesting idea is structurally locked out unless someone subsidises them in.” Most prime malls on Orchard Road are held by Reits, whose focus on occupancy and stable returns has helped create a retail landscape that is highly curated and operationally efficient. But it is also one where it is often difficult to distinguish one mall from the next. “It is the natural output of a system where every leasing decision has to clear a yield hurdle, a covenant test and an institutional comfort threshold,” added Hsu. “Interesting retail, almost by definition, is a bet. The Reit structure is built to minimise bets.” In a LinkedIn post in May, Metro’s retail division CEO Erwin Wuysang-Oei argued that the Reit structure “prices out everything that cannot afford to stay” and has “produced a street of proven formats and deep pockets”. The department store operator occupies space on several floors in Paragon mall. That said, CBRE’s Chen pointed out that landlords have been more open to offering pop-up space or short-term leases as a lower entry point. If the concepts take off, the brands could take on permanent tenancy, reflecting “a broader shift towards curating more unique and engaging tenant mixes as part of rejuvenation efforts”, she noted. OUE Reit, for instance, carved out a permanent pop-up space in Mandarin Gallery and hosted activations ranging from Pop Mart collaborations featuring Labubu and Twinkle Twinkle to events linked to singers Ed Sheeran and Blackpink’s Rose. Orba’s Shaw also pointed to a string of local concepts that have set up shop in Orchard Road in the past year, including Cafe Nesuto at Ion Orchard, Violet Oon’s casual Peranakan concept Bibik Violet and Carousell Luxury at The Centrepoint. Local brands such as Violet Oon’s casual Peranakan concept Bibik Violet are now in Orchard Road. PHOTO: TEMASEK SHOPHOUSE The deeper challenge, said Dr Sing, lies in building a pipeline of businesses capable of creating new products, services and retail experiences that resonate with consumers. Such an ecosystem would need to “come from the ground up”, with greater entrepreneurship and risk-taking among start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises. Hsu also pointed to issues that the STB initiatives may not resolve, including rent structure that makes independent retail uneconomic on prime frontages, the strata ownership in older buildings that prevents coherent repositioning and the Reit mandate that systematically filters out tenant risk. “The initiatives are a necessary improvement to the precinct’s surface. The structural work is a separate conversation, and it is one that will determine whether Orchard is interesting in 10 years.” Parks and recreation Yet others argue that Orchard Road’s challenges run deeper than tenant mix and retail concepts, extending to the design of the precinct itself. Real estate consultancy Cistri’s regional director Jack Backen said: “The criticism of Orchard Road is often that it is a series of malls that don’t talk to each other. It’s very much ‘in one mall, out one mall’. Orchard Road’s scale and history is what drives its performance, less so the design or place. This is gradually changing, but (it) takes time.” Orchard Road’s sub-precincts – Tanglin, Orchard, Somerset and Dhoby Ghaut – should have more distinct identities so that visitors know why they are going there, observed Hsu. Backen noted: “Outside of the retail core between Somerset and Orchard, development is rightly being focused on leisure, hotels and residential uses, with less of a focus on shopping malls. This is the right approach: Allow the core to succeed as a retail heart, and make the surrounding areas more complementary. You can see the URA (Urban Redevelopment Authority) implementing this; it just takes time.” Leonard Tay, head of research at Knight Frank Singapore, said that the proposed hospitality developments at Emerald Hill and Seton Close could “soften the corridor’s traditionally mall-centric character and create contrast between the grand and the intimate”. Joshua Tay, JLL senior vice-president of advisory and asset management, hotels and hospitality group, noted: “Orchard Road’s hotel room supply stands at about 13,300 rooms as at 2025. “Over the past decade, growth has been driven largely by the rebranding and repositioning of existing assets, rather than a meaningful expansion in net new room supply.” He added: “The broader market has increasingly bifurcated, with Marina Bay dominating the corporate segment, while Orchard Road pivots toward high‑end leisure, boutique luxury and experiential hospitality.” The government is also pedestrianising a 500 metre stretch from Buyong Road to Handy Road, expanding Istana Park to three times its current size. “The acceptance and utilisation of this pedestrianised space might provide a model for the future pedestrianisation of other stretches of Orchard Road,” said Backen. “Singapore has long been a pioneer of world-class integrated green developments – think Jewel and Gardens by the Bay. Perhaps Orchard Road could offer the opportunity to use a similar approach to transform the experience of shopping into a uniquely Singaporean lush green setting.”

Singapore, ranked the world's second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025 behind Switzerland, saw 1,267 food business closures between January and April this year, nearly half the total number of shutdowns seen throughout last year. Among the latest casualties are casual French restaurant Encore by Rhubarb and French café The Black Sheep. Popular burger restaurant Working Title in Singapore also ceased operations on April 30, marking the end of its 13-year run. More closures are on the horizon, as Peranakan café Nana Dolly's and heritage restaurant Wing Seong Fatty's will cease operations at the end of the month, Channel News Asia reported. Industry insiders said since tourism rebounded after the Covid-19 pandemic and the Singapore dollar strengthened, more Singaporeans have chosen to spend school holidays and long weekends overseas rather than dining and shopping locally, The Straits Times reported. According to official statistics, 3,148 food businesses ceased operations in Singapore in 2025, up from 3,047 in 2024. "Rent, labor and energy costs have settled at a higher baseline, while consumers have become more cautious with their spending," saud Geoffrey Tai, manager at Temasek Polytechnic's School of Business, as quoted by The Straits Times. "Many operators that managed to survive on cash reserves or debt are now facing mounting operational pressures." However, restaurants continue to open despite the wave of closures. According to data from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, 1,436 new food businesses registered from January to April, up 7% year-on-year. Recent openings include several Japanese brands, such as hamburger steak restaurant Hikiniku To Come and yakitori chain Torikizoku, as well as Korean eateries Jiho Samgyetang SBCD and Bibim Deli.

Paper need wipe many times then clean

Woman shocked by condition of toilet cubicle at Sun Plaza, hopes mall will put up notices A woman was shocked after allegedly discovering a filthy toilet cubicle at Sun Plaza in Sembawang, prompting her to call on mall management to address the issue. Toilet found overflowing with paper The incident was shared in the Complaint Singapore Facebook group on 9 June, where the Original Poster (OP) shared a photo of a toilet cubicle, allegedly from the shopping mall. In the caption, she wrote: “Sembawang Sun Plaza toilet. Will share this to their management. Hope they put up some notes to users. Seriously the cleaner has tough jobs here!” Source: Complaint Singapore on Facebook The accompanying photo showed a toilet bowl filled to the brim and overflowing with toilet paper. There was also a pile of toilet paper thrown on the floor next to it. The OP expressed sympathy for the cleaner and wished that the mall’s management could consider putting up notices for toilet users. Netizens express dismay at state of toilet The post quickly drew reactions from netizens, many of whom also expressed similar dismay at the state of the toilet cubicle. A netizen empathised with the toilet cleaners who had to clean up the mess in the cubicle. Source: Facebook A commenter also could not understand why “people need to dump in the tissue without flushing”. Source: Facebook A Facebook user who used to work as a cleaner at a mall shared that such a situation “happened almost every week” and that they have seen worse. Source: Facebook Another netizen also suggested installing bidets in public toilets and removing toilet paper to prevent such incidents. Source: Facebook Issue highlighted to mall staff The OP, who wished to remain anonymous, told MS News that they came across the dirty toilet on 6 June at about 8.20pm. They were picking up a food delivery at the mall and had gone to the toilet near FairPrice on basement 1. “I opened almost all the toilet doors and was greeted by the worst sight. I nearly shouted, ‘WTH!'” the OP said. The OP later highlighted the issue to the second-floor information counter and asked that it be escalated to management. The staff member allegedly explained that management had previously put up notices reminding shoppers to keep the toilets clean. However, these were later removed after some shoppers complained that the notices were insulting. “I said we still need to try; otherwise, these people will think they can do whatever they want,” the OP said. However, the staff member reportedly said there was little they could do about the situation. MS News has also reached out to Sun Plaza for comment.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 — A male teacher pleaded not guilty at the Ampang Sessions Court to two charges of committing physical sexual assault against a female pupil last month. Mohd Saufi Jama’in, 45, is accused of committing the acts against a nine-year-old girl, with whom the accused had a relationship of trust as her English teacher. The offence was allegedly committed at the teacher’s dining area in a school canteen near here at 9am on May 5 and May 7. He was charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, read together with Section 16 of the same Act. The offence is punishable by a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and caning, while Section 16 carries an additional penalty of up to five years’ imprisonment and no less than two strokes of the cane, upon conviction. Earlier, deputy public prosecutor Muhammad Hairuliqram Hairuddin offered bail of RM20,000 with one surety for both charges, along with additional conditions that the accused must report to the nearest police station once a month and refrain from contacting or disturbing the victim and tampering with witnesses. The accused’s lawyer, Francis Pereira, requested bail of RM4,000 for each charge, citing that his client, who has worked as a teacher for nearly 20 years, supports four children and also suffers from hypertension. “The accused has no criminal record and has never faced disciplinary action throughout his service. He has fully cooperated with police and poses no flight risk,” he said. Judge Ho Kwong Chin granted bail of RM12,000 with one surety for both charges, allowed the additional conditions requested by the prosecution, and set August 4 for case mention. — Bernama

SINGAPORE - A Singaporean man befriended an underage girl living overseas and made her perform sex acts during video chats. At around the same time, he was being investigated for sexually exploiting another minor. In September 2020, Sebastian Lye Chee Weng, now 32, stopped communicating with the American girl living in the state of Georgia, after he was convicted and sentenced to over eight months’ jail in the earlier case. Following his release, Lye was placed on a remission order, and was supposed to keep himself out of trouble from March 20 to June 13, 2021. However, he had a video call with the American girl during his remission and asked her to perform a sex act, with which she complied. Police later raided his home in April 2022 and found that he had 12,755 files of sexually explicit material involving children. On June 5, Lye was sentenced to five years and 11 months’ jail, and three strokes of the cane. He also has to spend an additional 66 days behind bars after breaching the remission order. The man had pleaded guilty to multiple offences including sexually exploiting a child. Court documents stated that in October 2018, Lye befriended the girl, who was then 12 years old, on a social media platform. Even though he was 24 years old at the time, he claimed to be 17 years old to lower her guard. The girl entered into a relationship with him, and they communicated on platforms such as Skype and Snapchat. Around the same time, police were also investigating Lye for offences relating to his sexual exploitation of another child. Court documents did not disclose details of the case. On Nov 14, 2018, officers raided his home in relation to that case and arrested him. After he was released, Lye sexually exploited the American girl on at least 61 occasions between Nov 23, 2018, and Dec 1, 2019, said Deputy Public Prosecutor Benedict Teong. Lye requested that she perform sexual acts, and recorded those acts and took screenshots. He was later convicted in the other case in September 2020 and was jailed. In April 2021, a month after his release, he had a video call with the American girl, who was then 14 years old. She complied when he asked her to do a sexual act. He then took two screenshots of her. In text messages on May 13 that year, Lye threatened to send the intimate recordings of her to “everyone she knew”. The DPP said: “The accused had threatened her... because he did not want their relationship to come to an end. “The victim replied to his message, asking for the accused to leave her alone,” he added. The next day, Lye passed several sexually explicit photographs of the girl on to another person. She then told her parents about what Lye had done. Her father reported the matter to the US authorities, who alerted the Singapore Police Force. On June 5, defence lawyer Nelson Chee told the court that his client has “depressive symptoms”. The lawyer also said that there is a contributory link between Lye’s condition and his offences. Lye’s bail has been set at $20,000, and he is expected to begin serving his sentence on June 19.

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A Carousell seller was stunned when police officers turned up at his door to inspect two parcels, after a Lalamove driver allegedly accused him of sending Kpods, or etomidate-laced vapes. Stomper D said he had booked a Lalamove courier on May 21 to deliver two parcels, worth more than $200 each, to two customers who had purchased items from his Carousell store, where he sells Thai amulets. The customers had opted for same-day express delivery and D paid for Lalamove’s standard delivery service. However, the parcels were not delivered within the expected timeframe of one hour, said D. “After an hour, my customer complained that she had not received her item,” said the Stomper. “When I checked the app, I noticed the driver was idling at a totally different location, nowhere near the first delivery location.” D said he tried contacting the driver through the app, but the number provided was apparently no longer in use. He then reached out to Lalamove’s customer support team, who purportedly shared a “template” reply advising him to fill up a claim form. As he was “extremely pissed off”, D sent a few “harsh” messages to the Lalamove driver via the in-app chat function, threatening to lodge a police report and file a complaint if the driver remained unresponsive. According to D, the driver called him soon after with a different phone number. Driver agrees to return parcels, but delivers rude shock instead D said he requested the parcels to be returned as he was dissatisfied with the delay. “At this point, he was already almost two hours late and I felt that the service I paid for was not fulfilled according to the stipulated timing,” said the Stomper. He added that he warned the driver that if the parcels were delivered later, the intended recipients might no longer be at the collection points. Following an argument, the driver allegedly agreed to return the parcels — but that’s not the only thing that D was greeted by at his door. Police arrive with parcels D said the driver arrived at his condominium carpark but did not immediately return the parcels. About 45 minutes later, two police officers showed up at his unit with the parcels instead. According to the Stomper, the officers asked him to open both packages in front of them following an allegation from the Lalamove driver that they could contain Kpods. “I asked... under what grounds I had to do it because I had already explained these were parcels for my Carousell customers,” said D. The Stomper was baffled. He told Stomp that if the driver genuinely suspected the parcels contained illegal items, the driver would have reported the matter immediately instead of carrying the parcels around for more than two hours. “This is obviously a deliberate attempt to get back at me because he was unhappy that I made him waste his trip returning the parcels,” alleged D. D said he cooperated fully with the police and opened both packages. “No contraband or illegal items were found,” he said. Complaints lodged with Lalamove and police “Not only did this episode waste my time (and his), it also affected my customers’ experience,” lamented D. The disgruntled Carousell user subsequently lodged a police report and filed a complaint with Lalamove. The police confirmed with Stomp that a report was lodged. In response to a Stomp query, a Lalamove spokesperson said the company is aware of “the reported incident concerning a delivery order placed on May 21”. “Following the report, we have been in contact with the user and have provided updates on the actions taken from our end, including our attempts to reach the driver,” said the spokesperson on June 9. “Based on the information available to us and in line with our platform policies, we have taken appropriate action on the driver’s account.” Lalamove said it takes all feedback and delivery-related concerns seriously, adding: “As the matter has been reported to the police, we will provide the necessary cooperation to the relevant authorities where required.” Stomper says lack of updates is concerning However, the Stomper refuted this and said he has not heard from Lalamove or gotten any follow-ups. “To date, the only email I have received from them is an automated template that they send to anyone who files a complaint,” he told Stomp on June 11. D found the lack of updates disappointing. He felt that he should have at least been informed about what actions had been taken against the rider. “Simply accusing someone of delivering prohibited items (Kpods, to be specific), which resulted in the police coming to my house and checking my parcels, is very serious,” he added. “If that is the case, then any Lalamove rider can just call the police and make false claims that the parcel they are delivering may contain illegal contraband just because they are unhappy with the sender.”

gold digger la need WOT meh

I am seriously so done with the dating scene in Singapore. Just need to post this here to see if I’m the one losing my mind or if the entitlement out there has reached absolute peak delusion. So, I’ve been talking to this girl from a dating app for about two weeks. Everything seemed quite okay, conversation was flowing, similar interests, same vibe. Yesterday, we were talking about our daily routines, and she asked me how I usually commute to my office in the CBD. I honestly didn’t think twice about it and just said, “Oh, I usually just take the feeder bus to the MRT, or sometimes direct premium bus if I’m feeling lazy. It’s quite fast, takes about 45 minutes.” Tell you, the moment I sent that, the vibe completely shifted. The replies went from paragraphs to one-word answers. Then this morning, I wake up to a giant wall of text. She basically told me that she doesn’t think we are a “good match” because our lifestyles and values are too different. And then she dropped the bomb. She literally wrote that a guy in his late 30s still taking public transport to work is a “huge red flag.” She said it shows a lack of drive, that I’m probably “poor,” and definitely “not up to her class” because she expects her future partner to at least drive or take Grab Premium everywhere. Walao eh, my jaw literally dropped. I was completely stunned. Since when did taking the bus in Singapore become a crime or a sign of poverty? We have literally one of the best public transport systems in the world! My office is right on top of an MRT station. If I buy a car now, with COE prices sitting comfortably in the six figures, I’m easily blowing $2,000 to $3,000 a month just on depreciating metal, petrol, ERP, and ridiculous CBD parking fees. Choosing not to waste money on a car when a bus card costs me a fraction of that is called being financially smart, not being poor! The irony is, I actually have a very solid sesh—good savings, a stable IT career, and I’m actively managing my own investments. But because I choose to take the bus instead of flexing a financed Mercedes that I don’t need, I am suddenly a low-class red flag? It’s this toxic, materialistic mindset that is ruining everything. Everyone wants the finished product, the guy who can high-SES them around town immediately, without looking at actual financial maturity or character. If taking a highly efficient public bus to work makes me “low class,” then fine. I’d rather stay single and keep my bank account intact than date someone whose self-worth is tied to the passenger seat of a car. Rant over. Going to tap my EZ-Link card later with immense pride.MAN TAKE BUS TO WORK, DATE SAID IT’S IS A RED FLAG “POOR MAN, NOT HER CLASS”

wtf the chicken look yummy

hahaha i wish i can do but me working