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SINGAPORE: The act of “doxxing”, which involves the publishing of someone’s personal information such as their photos, contact numbers or employment details with the intention to harass, will be criminalised under proposed changes to the Protection from Harassment Act (POHA). The amendments, which were tabled in Parliament on Monday (Apr 1), are meant to enhance protection for victims of harassment and falsehoods, and to make it easier for victims to obtain remedies. The act was enacted in 2014 to provide a range of criminal and civil remedies against harassment, and civil remedies for false statements of facts. Since it came into force in November 2014, the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) says many people have benefitted from the civil and criminal measures it provides, with more than 1,700 prosecutions and over 3,000 Magistrate’s Complaints filed. More than 500 people have stepped forward to make applications for Protection Orders. However, MinLaw added that it has received feedback from those who have relied on remedies under POHA that the court processes can be further streamlined and simplified. Additionally, new social trends, such as sharing people’s personal information so as to harass them online, and the viral spread of falsehoods to harm individuals, have emerged over the last few years. INCREASING TREND OF “DOXXING”, ONLINE VIGILANTISM MinLaw said that there has been an increasing trend in recent years of an individual’s personal information being consolidated and published online, with a view to harassing the person. Often, it said, this arises in the context of online vigilantism. One recent example of such online vigilantism was a dispute involving a Go-Jek driver and his passenger, which was recorded and posted online. In the video, the passenger could be heard accusing the driver of trying to “cheat” her after he took a route that passed an Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantry and required her to pay a fee. The video went viral online, with netizens reacting with outrage at the passenger, some of whom named and shamed her online. In another recent incident which had also gone viral, the driver of a BMW vehicle had allegedly refused to pay S$135 for his petrol at a Caltex service station, because he said he had only asked for S$10 worth. The elderly pump attendant then informed the cashier to let the driver pay S$10, and he would personally absorb the rest of the cost. Following the incident, the driver had to file a police report, citing fears for his safety after receiving many nuisance calls, SMSes and WhatsApp messages. The amendments will ban the publication of such personal information when it is done with the intention to harass the victim, or cause violence. It fills a gap in Singapore’s existing laws, which only ban intentional harassment if it assumes the form of threatening, abusive or insulting words, behaviour or communication, MinLaw said. However, posting someone’s personal information online with the intention to harass or cause violence can be considered a form of deliberate harassment, even if threatening words were not used. Perpetrators of “doxxing” could face a fine of up to S$5,000 or a jail term of up to 6 months if the intention was to cause harassment, or 12 months if they intended to cause fear or provoke violence. The amendments will also provide recourse to entities who are victims of falsehoods, MinLaw said, explaining that a corporate entity’s reputation can be ruined in days if falsehoods about the entity are allowed to go unchecked. The scope of orders which can be made in relation to falsehoods will also be expanded with the amendments, the ministry said, with the courts empowered to make a range of orders to better protect victims of falsehoods. Furthermore, given the fact that false statements can go viral extremely quickly, MinLaw added that the courts will also be empowered to make relevant interim orders to provide victims with urgent relief. NEW SPECIALISED COURT TO PROVIDE ONE-STOP SOLUTION FOR VICTIMS OF HARASSMENT As part of the amendments, a new Protection from Harassment Courts (PHC) will also be set up, MinLaw said, with the intention of providing a one-stop solution for victims to receive holistic and effective relief. The new court will be a specialised court with oversight over all criminal and civil matters under POHA. It will also adopt simplified procedures with expedited timelines for certain types of applications, including claims for damages up to S$20,000 as well as applications for Protection Orders and Expedited Protection Orders. These simplified procedures will allow claims, Protection Orders and Expedited Protection Orders to be filed using a straightforward claim form, instead of requiring an Originating Summons as is the case currently. The PHC will also not be bound by the rules of evidence in the conduct of civil proceedings. It aims to hear applications for Expedited Protection Orders within 48 to 72 hours of the application, or 24 hours if there is actual violence or a risk of violence. STRENGTHENED PROTECTION FOR VICTIMS OF HARASSMENT AND RELATED PERSONS With the amendments, protection afforded by Protection Orders and Expedited Protection Orders will be enhanced. Protection will be extended to persons related to the victim, such as the victim’s family members or children, as they are also often at risk of violence from the harasser, said the ministry. The amendments will also clarify that domestic exclusion orders can also be granted as part of a Protection Order. Such orders restrain the respondent from entering the applicant’s residence or parts of the residence, and will ensure better protection for victims who may live in the same place as their harasser, MinLaw said. Expedited Protection Orders will also remain in effect until the Protection Order hearing is concluded, MinLaw added. Under the amendments, the recourse for breaches of Protection Orders and Expedited Protection Orders will be strengthened. For example, such breaches will be deemed arrestable offences in some circumstances, such as where there is hurt or continued harassment. Community orders can also be made for breaches of Protection Orders. There will also be enhanced penalties in areas where greater deterrence is warranted to deal with harassment-related conduct. First, the existing penalties for offences against vulnerable persons such as those with mental or physical disabilities will be enhanced, to match those which have been introduced recently by the Criminal Law Reform Bill. Enhanced penalties are also proposed to deal with offences against victims in an intimate partner relationship - whether dating or married. The amendments also clarifies that entities can be held liable for harassment-related behaviour. MinLaw explained that they have received feedback about institutionalised harassment against victims, such as by debt collectors. Source: CNA/lc

STARHUB has overhauled its entertainment offering to seven entertainment bundles from 50 bundles previously, the telco said on Monday. The new "passes" will consist of the English Entertainment Pass, Movies Pass, Asian Entertainment Pass, Malay Entertainment Pass, Indian Entertainment Pass, Filipino Entertainment Pass and Sports Pass. These passes can also be switched at any one given time and any number of times on the telco’s online portal for customers. Other initiatives include offering a no-contract option, removing set-up box rental fees and providing free multi-screen viewing. To enjoy the new entertainment passes, customers need to be subscribers of StarHub’s fibre broadband services, while customers subscribed to another company’s broadband would have to pay S$15 extra to access the pay-TV service, the telco said in response to queries from The Business Times. Customers already subscribing to its broadband service will be able to sign up for one pass at S$29.90 a month with a 24-month contract or opt for a no-contract option. They can also add more passes according to their needs. Customers subscribed to the passes will also be able to gain complimentary access to StarHub partner apps such as HBO GO for Movies Pass subscribers and BBC Player for English Entertainment Pass subscribers. StarHub has also enhanced its multi-screen viewing experience under the new passes, allowing all customers to receive its StarHub TV Go value-added service without any additional charge. All StarHub Mobile postpaid customers will also be able to stream unlimited content on StarHub Go without incurring any local data charges. Johan Buse, StarHub's chief of consumer business group, said that over time, the telco is committed to introduce "even more sweeping changes to delight and entertain" customers. "We are pleased to remove clutter, unshackle handcuffs and enhance transparency by slashing the outdated model of basic groups, getting rid of hidden fees and removing set-top box rental charges. Hidden fees are a thing of the past - the price you see is the price you will pay," Mr Buse said. StarHub shares last traded at S$1.50 apiece on Monday as at 3.10pm, up one Singapore cent. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/starhub-streamlines-its-50-entertainment-bundles-to-seven

SINGAPORE: A 36-year-old man on Monday (Apr 1) admitted to stealing more than S$1,000 worth of toys from Toys "R" Us for his children. Kwok Woei Jie, who was jobless at the time, stole toys including a Lego set, a NERF toy gun and Monopoly Cash Grab sets from Toys "R" Us stores over three days in January. He pleaded guilty on Monday to three charges of theft, with a fourth charge taken into consideration. The court heard that Kwok stole a S$279.99 Porsche 911 Lego set and S$529.99 Gundam Astray Red Frame Kai from the Toys "R" Us outlet at Punggol's Waterway Point mall on Jan 9, 2019. He returned to the same store a few weeks later on Jan 21, where he placed three toys worth about S$300 in total into a plastic bag and left without paying for them. The store manager was observing him, however, and followed him outside where he detained him and escorted him back to the store. The manager then retrieved the items and called the police. After this, he recognised Kwok from his previous visits to the store and checked closed-circuit television footage, where he realised that Kwok had stolen items on Jan 9. Four days later, Kwok stole from a different Toys "R" Us, this time at City Square mall in Kitchener Road. He took four toys worth about S$100 in total, concealing them in his pockets, but paid for two bottled drinks. The store manager at this outlet realised that Kwok looked familiar and checked a group chat on her phone for the various outlets. She then realised that Kwok had recently been arrested for stealing from the Waterway Point outlet, and detained him outside the store when he left, recovering the stolen toys. In court on Monday, Kwok, who was unrepresented, said he had stolen the toys for his two children, who are now in Primary 1 and Primary 3. He was jobless at the time, he said, and now makes money making midnight deliveries. His wife does not work and is a housewife. "I admit to what I've done," he said. "I did not intend to sell them for cash." He will return to court for mitigation and sentencing this Friday. For each count of theft in dwelling, he may be jailed for up to seven years and fined. Source: CNA/ll

SINGAPORE (Apr 1): It is hard to figure out why, in a compact and wealthy city state such as Singapore, where food options are plentiful and comparatively cheap, there are still people who worry about where their next meal will come from. Singapore currently holds the record for being the world’s most food-secure country, according to the Global Food Security Index published annually by the Economist Intelligence Unit. This has been achieved through keeping food affordable relative to household income, high food safety standards and a mostly reliable supply chain from many countries. Yet, in a recent survey of low-income households and food aid organisations, the Lien Centre for Social Innovation found that a significant number of households in Singapore experienced what is termed as severe food insecurity, meaning that they skipped meals or experienced hunger. A number of others had moderate food insecurity, indicating that they had to compromise on the quality and variety of food they had. Fresh produce, for one, tends to be a luxury. To be sure, there are many food aid organisations that provide either cooked meals or dry foodstuff to a large number of low-income households in Singapore. But there are households that end up being overlooked, because they either have not applied for help or do not live in the obviously low-income estates that social workers typically visit. At the same time, food insecurity is not tied only to income levels. Lien Centre researchers found it was also linked to time and health constraints. In some cases, the efforts of the food aid organisations and other community groups either go to waste or miss the mark. Provisions that are given out tend to be lacking in vital nutrients, and are carbohydrate-heavy or sugar-laden — hardly suitable for diabetic senior citizens, for instance. Take the case of the elderly lady whom our reporter met. The 80-year-old widow receives regular rations of rice and noodles, among other food items. Owing to health issues, however, she is unable to cook and the food piles up in her home until she is able to give it away. What is needed, according to Lien Centre and aid workers, is better information about people in need, and coordination of the social services. At the very least, this would help avoid overlaps of services. More importantly, it would enable the targeted and efficient delivery of social services, and help ensure no needy person is left out. The Ministry of Social and Family Development has noted that the observations produced by the Lien Centre survey were “useful”, but that the sample size was small. In any case, the ministry has various initiatives to support community groups and volunteers, to identify and deliver where the provision of food aid is most needed. There are also programmes to help needy individuals and families with daily living expenses and other forms of support, such as in the area of employment and medical assistance. That there are people in Singapore who struggle is not new. As a wealthy city state, it is not exempt from the inequality that is growing in other countries and fast becoming more apparent. Over the last year, much of the discourse here has been around the stark contrast between two segments of the local population — the wealthy, cosmopolitan jet-set, and the almost-ghettoised families and individuals who lack access to opportunities to better their lives. The disparity is worsened by technological disruption, which has affected jobs and wages. In addition, as our columnist Manu Bhaskaran observes, there is a rise of populism and extreme nationalism. That is, in part, a reflection of individuals wanting to be in control of their lives, as well as a growing sense that, in some countries, the system is increasingly rigged in favour of the rich and powerful. Consequently, there is going to be a significant shift in how regulatory and fiscal policies are formulated in developed economies, and Singapore should really be ahead of the curve. Perhaps the most obvious rethink would be the policy on wealth taxation, as well as higher welfare spending. Both seem to be anathema to the existence of Singapore. But, as wealth grows, and particularly as the population here ages, it is also time to relook at the guiding principles that have helped Singapore thrive thus far. Ano­ther area primed for review, as this paper has also discussed in earlier issues, is the growth of local enterprise and talent vis-à-vis the substantial investment in attracting MNCs. To be sure, there have been efforts in the areas of education and early childhood development to help children from less privileged backgrounds gain a head start in life. There is still much scope for more improvement, though. As we pointed out early this year, the billion-dollar tuition industry that continues to prosper in Singapore only serves to exacerbate the inequality. Ultimately, this period of Singapore’s development needs new models for policymaking. And that means old assumptions have to be set aside. It is a good thing the new leadership has asserted that, in the context of policies, there are “no sacred cows” here. This story appears in The Edge Singapore (Issue 875, week of Apr 1)

SINGAPORE: Five teenagers aged between 16 and 18 were arrested for trespassing at IKEA Tampines early Sunday (Mar 31) morning. Police said in a news release that they were alerted to a case of willful trespass at 60 Tampines North Drive, where the IKEA mall is located, at about 12.50am. "Preliminary investigations revealed that the youths were hiding in the building and stayed beyond the operating hours," the release stated. Officers from the Bedok Police Division located the five and arrested them. Those found guilty of willful trespass can be fined up to S$1,000. Police also reminded that “any person who without satisfactory excuse, willfully trespasses on any ground belonging to the Government or appropriated to public purposes, shall be investigated accordingly”. Source: CNA/na(hs)

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this is new to me Go-Jek driver and rider apps may show different prices due to factors which may include possible incentives during peak periods that are borne by the company. However, it is unclear what is the cause behind this incident.

It seems the drama coming out from Go-Jek rides is never-ending: kidnapping accusations, complaints about customers in wheelchairs, and F-bombs hurled during rides. Now, another Go-Jek driver has decided to launch an unhinged rant on an elderly customer all because there was a $7 difference in fare. The implications of the fare difference seemed to be intense for the driver as he claimed it would affect his monetary incentives and if he canceled the ride, it would affect his acceptance rate of bookings. The video of the rant was taken down by the original poster but was later re-uploaded to All Singapore Stuff’s Facebook page on Saturday in the late afternoon. https://www.facebook.com/allsgstuff/videos/361880824667962/ In the video, the customers – an elderly couple – were seen reportedly sorting out a price difference issue with a Go-Jek officer on the phone. Apparently, the price of the ride was around $14 when the couple booked for the ride on the Go-Jek app. But, the duo entered the car booked for their ride only to find out that the driver’s app reflected a price of around $21 instead for the trip. The couple’s call to the Go-Jek customer service team happened during the ride. Go-Jek drivers are unable to cancel rides during a trip, according to the driver handbook. It is at this moment that our intrepid driver decided to pull an Abang Go-Jek: by taking out his phone to record the whole conversation. The couple repeatedly tried to persuade the driver that they were not targeting him but they were merely checking in with Go-Jek about the reason behind the price difference. That did not stop the Go-Jek driver from getting triggered by the conversation, which is obviously wasting precious time that he could use to chase more clients and hit incentive requirements. “Seven dollars, you want to make an issue?” the driver ranted. “Waste my time! Eh, you’re driving Mercedes one is it?” At multiple times during the incident, the driver flared up when the elderly couple said to the Go-Jek team on the phone that he was allegedly charging them a higher fare. “I am not charging you! The app shows $21.10. It’s not my problem!” said the driver, pointing his finger at the couple. “Don’t accuse me.” To the credit of the couple, they said to the customer service officer that the price difference was not fair to both the driver and the customers. However, no words could console our dear driver who kept getting triggered by the couple’s choice of words. At one point, the customer asked Go-Jek customer service if the driver could “bear with it” which sent the driver absolutely nuts. “If you sort out with Go-Jek, Go-Jek will minus out the $7 from my account,” the driver explained. “Let me put it clear to you, anything it becomes driver’s problem. Always driver’s problem. That is the problem.” Coconuts Singapore understands Go-Jek driver and rider apps may show different prices due to factors which may include possible incentives during peak periods that are borne by the company. However, it is unclear what is the cause behind this incident. Coconuts Singapore has reached out to Go-Jek representatives to obtain more information on the incident. In the meantime, if you see a price difference or have a grouse to raise, you can always send a support ticket to Go-Jek through their app. Just try not to aggravate the driver while you’re doing that.

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A chef's knife is arguably the single most important kitchen tool you'll own. But knives are intimidating to shop for. What's full tang? What's the difference between a Western-style knife and a Japanese-style knife? Do you want a thick blade or a thin blade? Should your knife be heavy or light? And of course, how much money should you spend? You can find knives out there for as little as $9and for more than $3,000. We waded through all the nonsense and set out to find the best chef's knife for home cooks, at the best price. We tested 14 8" chef's knives ranging in price from $25 to about $400. In the end, we found a traditional, Western-style knife we liked, as well as an option if you're looking for a Japanese one. Read on for our results, plus what you should be thinking about when purchasing a chef's knife. How We Tested My colleague Joe Sevier and I evaluated the larger group of 14 chef's knives first by holding them in our hands and observing the quality of the metal and sharpened edge, the feeling of the handle, and the overall weight of the knife. We then used the knives to chop raw sweet potatoes and onions, mince a pile of herbs, and tear through the delicate flesh of a tomato. Once we narrowed them down to our top four or five picks, Epi senior food editor Anna Stockwell and Bon Appétit senior food editor (and knife aficionado) Chris Morocco further narrowed down our winners based on feel, look, and some additional light testing. Factors We Evaluated 1. How Heavy Is the Knife? To a certain extent, the ideal weight of a chef's knife is a point of personal preference. If you tend to use a rocking motion while cutting, a heavier knife with a curved blade will keep your hand stable in one place; if you prefer a slicing motion, a light, thin-bladed knife will be easier to maneuver back and forth. As a team, we preferred a lightweight knife. At first, heft of the knife was a point of contention between Anna and Chris. Anna is used to a heavier German-style knife, like a classic Wüsthof, while Chris likes a thin, lightweight knife. Anna ultimately joined the light knife camp after Chris pointed out that "the force cutting through something is coming from your hand, not from the heft of the knife itself." 2. How Thin Is the Blade? What Shape Is It? From the start, we were looking for a thin, sharp blade. "I like thinner knives because they're lighter for people," Chris says. We also preferred the flatter belly that typically accompanies a thin blade on a Japanese or French knife because it makes for more precise, clean slicing. German-style knives, on the other hand, have a more pronounced curve and thicker blade that's more conducive to rocking than slicing. Thinner blades also make slicing easier and smoother, but there's a catch: "Chips are going to happen to any knife after a while, especially to ones that are thinner and have less metal behind the edge when you're slicing through tough vegetables like butternut squash," Chris says. You can combat this by taking extra care of your knife and having it sharpened regularly. 3. How Does the Handle Feel and How Responsive Is the Knife? Naturally, we wanted a knife with a comfortable handle, which we interpreted as lightweight and smooth rather than heavy and long. When it comes to responsiveness, Chris explains that you want a knife that feels "alive in your hand." You can determine the responsiveness by tapping the blade against the cutting board or counter—a responsive knife will vibrate back in your hand. When you chop something, you'll feel like you have greater control over the cutting and more of a connection with the knife. 4. How Effectively Does It Slice Through Tough Vegetables? (How Sharp Is It?) We sliced through tough sweet potatoes to test each knife's sharpness and smoothness. We didn't want blades that would catch on the vegetables—we wanted clean, easy slicing. We also tested onions to examine the knives' precision when slicing and dicing. Certain knives yielded thinner, even, and more precise slices than others. 5. How Does It Handle Delicate Herbs? In addition to handling the heft and toughness of something like a potato, we wanted a knife that could slice through herbs without crushing them. A good chef's knife shouldn't muddle or mush a pile of parsley. 6. What's the Finish Quality? How nice is the steel? How are the transitions between blade and handle? Is the handle made of high-quality material? Is the blade smooth and even? Again, understanding the difference between a German-style knife and a Japanese one is important here: German knives tend to have a thick cuff, or a bolster, that runs between the knife blade and the handle. This makes the knife heavier and better for rocking motions. Once again, we ultimately liked a smoother transition without the cuff, as it resulted in a lighter knife that made for an easy and comfortable slicing motion. The Aura Chef's Knife has a blue maple handle and price tag that make it more of a splurge than an everyday purchase. Our Favorite Chef's Knives 1. The Best Overall Chef's Knife: Mac Knife 8" Professional Hollow Edge Chef's Knife This is an extremely sharp and well-priced knife that, at six ounces, is pretty lightweight. It handles both tough and delicate slicing beautifully, and cuts with even precision. Even though it's light, it's strong enough to get through tough vegetables—it sliced easily through the sweet potato and cut the onion into thin, even strips with ease. It was also sharp enough to razor through delicate herbs without smashing them. The agile blade is relatively straight and tapers at the end. This means it has a little of the curve reminiscent of a Western knife, but the same sharp hard edge of a Japanese model. The material is also a compromise between German and Japanese knives—it's made of a hard steel like a Japanese knife, but isn't quit as brittle, so it's prone to less chipping. We also found this knife to be lively and responsive in our hands. There's a smooth transition between the handle and the blade, and the knife is comfortable to hold. Mac Knife is a company we trust to make quality knives at a variety of price points, and this affordable option performs reliably. We know from using them in the test kitchen that they stay sharp for a long time—and they're easy to sharpen. It has a simple design and finish, with a wooden handle and a dimpled blade that keeps food from sticking to the sides of the knife. This is a kitchen workhorse that will last a long time. BUY IT: Mac Knife 8" Professional Hollow Edge Chef's Knife, $144.95 on Amazon 2. The Best Heavy Chef's Knife: Misen Chef's Knife For people who are used to a heavier knife, the Misen chef's knife is a nice compromise. It still has a thinner blade than many German-style knives, but it has a little bit more weight behind it. It has a half bolster, which makes it comfortable to choke up on the blade and do a pinch grip, but it's also not as bulky as a knife with a full bolster. Plus, at $60, it has an unbeatable price tag. It was a little heavy for Chris' taste and he found the finish quality to be a bit lacking—the blade wasn't perfectly sharpened and there was a small dip on the edge. Still, this knife feels nice in your hand and slices through hefty vegetables with prowess. It doesn't have the delicacy of the extra-sharp Mac Knife when slicing through herbs, but it handles the job just fine. The Misen Chef's knife is a relatively new direct-to-consumer variety that's best for beginner cooks on a budget or people who are looking for a more standard Western-style chef's knife. BUY IT: Misen Chef's Knife, $65 at Misen Other Knives We Tested Another well-priced knife we tested was the Victorinox Fibrox Pro. This rubber-handled chef's knife isn't full tang, meaning the metal of the blade doesn't extend all the way to the base of the handle. While this is generally said to indicate a lower-quality, less sturdy knife, Chris assured us that it likely wasn't a cause for concern. Plus, it has a pretty good edge. This knife definitely doesn't feel expensive and its finishes are nowhere near luxurious—the steel isn't great and it isn't very responsive—but if you're looking for something extra affordable, you can't beat the $45 price tag. Since the knife isn't too precious, you don't have to treat it with extra care (go ahead, throw it in the dishwasher!). "It's probably the best knife out there for the money. Any you can buy it almost anywhere. It's the standard knife that we keep around the test kitchen and it sharpens nicely," Chris adds. We also liked the Miyabi Kaizen chef's knife. It's a Japanese-style knife and though the blade is super thin and precise, the handle has some width and bulk to make it feel steady. It's ultra-sharp, has high-quality finishes, and compared to similar knives on the market, isn't too expensive. Finally, if you're looking for a luxe gift (or just want to splurge on yourself), the Aura Two Chef's Knifeis a notable knife. The steel is extremely high-quality, the transitions are beautiful, and the grinding on the blade is perfect. It had the long, straight shape that Chris loves and glided through our test with ease and precision. The knife has an unconventional (some might say artsy) handle, and comes with a hefty price tag of $499. Our Takeaway For an extremely sharp, relatively lightweight Japanese-style knife that will last and sharpen easily, choose the Mac Knife. For a heftier and less expensive knife that's more in line with a standard Western design, choose the Misen Chef's knife. If you want to splurge on an unconventional knife, consider the Aura Two Chef's Knife, but for everyday use, stick to the Mac Knife.

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SINGAPORE - The 36km Coast-to-Coast Trail, which stretches from Jurong Lake Gardens in the west to Coney Island Park in the north-east, was launched on Saturday (March 30), linking parks like Bukit Batok Nature Park, Botanic Gardens and MacRitchie Reservoir Park in one continuous route. A park at Rower's Bay in Lower Seletar Reservoir was also launched, forming part of the first 60km phase to be completed for the 150km Round Island Route park connector, which will be finished by 2035. And by the end of this year, a new 1.5km park connector next to Rower's Bay will be completed, with the rest of the loop around Lower Seletar Reservoir progressively planned and finished in the future, said the National Parks Board (NParks) at the launch at Rower's Bay. More sections of the Round Island Route will be completed in the next few years. By next year, Seletar Aerospace Park and Sengkang Riverside Park will be connected, and the public will be able to enjoy a 60 km route between Rower's Bay and Gardens by the Bay, via Sengkang, Punggol, Pasir Ris, Changi and East Coast Park. By 2021, another 60km of paths between Gardens by the Bay and Rower's Bay, part of which runs along the Rail Corridor, will be connected, making a loop of 120km. At the launch, Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong noted that the park connector network has grown over the years to over 300km. It will be increased to 400km by 2030. "Designing and developing these park connectors is a serious matter," he said. "We do it in a way that's deliberate and systematic because the park connectors also serve as green corridors and ecological links to protect our natural diversity." The Coast-to-Coast Trail connects parks and nature areas through footpaths at several areas, but these will progressively be replaced by park connectors. An app for the trail provides information on native flora and fauna through augmented reality 3D-animated characters. Users can also rack up points for rewards like food and beverage vouchers by, for example, uploading photographs they took of the trail to share their experiences. The app was developed by information technology firm Revez Motion and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and App Store. A 36-hour Coast-to-Coast Trail Challenge also kicked off on Saturday at noon and will end at 11.59pm on Sunday. Participants who collect 1600 points in the app, complete in-app challenges, and upload photos of themselves at all 10 checkpoints in the trail will be eligible for a lucky draw to win either an iPhone XS 64Gb or a Samsung Galaxy S10+ 128Gb. As for Rower's Bay, it now boasts a boardwalk, swales, a wetland and amenities like shelters, a bicycle repair station and toilets. The wetland around the boardwalk is planted with species that provide food and shelter for native wildlife that can be found in the area, such as the Grey Heron and Copper-cheeked Frog. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/36km-trail-linking-jurong-lake-gardens-to-coney-island-park-officially

only 1 stall, how can it be better then JB. i go JB i got even more stall not just 1 stall not 1 only

After a 14-year-old boy enjoyed the Cold Stone milkshake he ordered through DoorDash, he said he was “disgusted” to learn that the driver had taken a sip of the drink before delivering it. “My dad told me to check out the video from last night, and once I checked it out I brushed five, six times,” Rishab Malhotra told local broadcast station KTXL. “I felt really disgusted.” When the Malhotras checked their security camera the next day, Rishab’s dad saw the unidentified driver take sip of the milkshake right on their doorstop. “[I thought] ‘Whoa, that’s crazy,” Rajesh Malhotra told KTXL. “I mean, how can someone jeopardize the product like that, especially the food?” Richab added, “I felt very disgusted by what happened.” People who saw the video online were also disgusted. “EEWWW! That’s it for me! I’ll make my own damned milkshake,” one Twitter user wrote. “YUCK!!!! Now I’ll think twice about ordering from @DoorDash or other food delivery,” another said. The family claimed it hasn’t heard back from DoorDash after reaching out about the incident several times in the past two weeks. “They just need proper training and we want an apology for them to say what we did was wrong and to make sure it doesn’t happen to other people,” Rajesh said. However, a DoorDash spokesperson said in a statement provided to Yahoo Lifestyle that the company reached out to the family immediately and fired the driver seen in the video. “We sincerely regret that this incident fell short of the experience we strive to give our customers every day,” the spokesperson said. “We reached out to this customer immediately after being notified of this event three weeks ago. We have since taken appropriate actions, including deactivating the Dasher from our platform for failing to follow and maintain our standards of food safety.” https://sg.news.yahoo.com/customer-catches-doordash-driver-sipping-milkshake-video-felt-really-disgusted-155638505.html

me dont care about cap america, me only interested in iron man

I got feeling that Tony stark die. The magic guy ask thanos to spare Tony lives in return for the time gem. Tony must be the key players if not the magic guy will not trade time gem for his lives against half the MCU population if he not important He also say the been Thur 14 million timeline and only 1 of them they win.

i also guessing Iron Man or Captain America

Marvel Studios and Disney do everything they possibly can to prevent Avengers: Endgame spoilers from leaking. Try as they might, however, there are simply too many moving parts to keep everything secret. Hundreds of people had a hand in making the movie itself, and then there are plenty of partner companies involved with different aspects of the production and with marketing the movie. When you have that many people out there with inside information, some of it is bound to leak and there’s really nothing anyone can do to stop it. With less than one month to go before Avengers: Endgame premieres in theaters across the globe, we’ve seen some pretty big leaks over the past week. Two in particular stand out from the crowd. First, a leak from a Lego toy set confirmed a key part of Avengers 4’s plot, and we now know how the remaining heroes plan to defeat Thanos and perhaps even how they’ll undo all the deaths from the snap. The source of the second big leak isn’t quite as solid, be he might have spoiled the entire movie by providing details about key events in each of Avengers: Endgame’s three acts. It might be a while before we can confirm the details of that big leak, but the latest Endgame leak can be confirmed right away because it comes from someone who actually worked on the film. A big spoiler lies ahead, so don’t read any further if you’d rather not spoil the surprise. We’re used to seeing actors from Marvel movies accidentally slip up and spill some key details. Even Samuel L. Jackson recently outed some previously unknown tidbits from Avengers: Endgame. This time around though, an actor you’ve never even heard of who worked on Avengers 4 is responsible for the latest leak. Why haven’t you heard of him? Because he has nothing to do with the version of the movie that will be released in the United States. In a radio interview with MVS Noticias relayed by Spanish language blog Unocero, voice actor Sergio Zurita let loose a pretty major spoiler. Movies released in international markets are often dubbed in local languages, and Zurita reportedly voices Rocket Racoon in the Spanish language version of Avengers: Endgame. We’ve seen countless hints that we’re in for some serious heartache in Endgame. We have a pretty good idea that all of the deaths caused by Thanos’s snap will ultimately be undone, but we also have a pretty good idea that bringing the dead back to life will require the Avengers to make some pretty big sacrifices. Rumor has it that at least one main character will die at some point in the movie, and now we can confirm as much thanks to Zurita’s interview. “I can tell you that the movie takes you from laughter to tears. A key character dies,” the actor said on air in a Spanish language interview that has been machine translated into English. “I can not say more… it’s too much. I do not know if I already said too much” Sorry pal, but you definitely said too much. As for which main character might die, we know that the two most likely candidates are Steve Rogers and Tony Stark. But Zurita also tossed out two more names over the course of the interview, the first being Rocket himself. “The movie looks intense, good,” Zurita said. “Rocket is in another state of mind. Rocket is always angry and throwing a bullet and now Rocket is brooding. Moreover, there is a time when Rocket is so sad that he does not care to be told in certain ways that it bothers him that they always tell him.” He continued, “There’s a dialogue between Rocket and… no, I think I can not say that anymore.” The actor never really says anything that hints at Rocket actually perishing though, and we’re pretty confident that he’ll still be around for Guardians of the Galaxy 3. It’s the other name Zurita mentioned that has us really worried. “There are irreversible things,” he noted during the interview. “Very interesting, very interesting what happens with Thor.” Thor and Rocket became buddies in Infinity War, so these two comments could definitely be linked. Does Thor die? Is Rocket with him when he does? Avengers: Endgame marks the end of Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and we know that not all of the original Avengers will make it to Phase 4. Iron Man or Captain America seem much more likely to go considering all the things we’ve heard so far, but we also know that the Russo brothers love to shock their audiences. It seems like anyone and everyone is fair game in Avengers: Endgame, and we won’t know for certain who ends up being killed until the movie premieres on April 26th. https://sg.yahoo.com/news/huge-spoiler-someone-worked-avengers-113116613.html

The number of people taken ill in a gastroenteritis outbreak has increased to 238 from 184 as of Thursday afternoon (28 March), with five more PAP Community Foundation (PCF) Sparkletots pre-schools and one separate daycare centre affected, on top of the seven Sparkletots centres previously announced. Of the 238 affected as of 4pm on Thursday, 222 are children and staff from across 12 PCF Sparkletots centres, said a PCF spokesperson on Friday. The remaining 16 cases occurred at P.L.A.N. Student Care Centre, which is located at Block 306 Ubi Avenue 1, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). Of the cases that occurred at Sparkletots centres, 25 people were hospitalised, of whom 11 have been discharged, the PCF spokesperson added. Those who are still hospitalised, including children, remain in stable condition. PCF CEO Victor Bay said that the organisation is taking this matter seriously and that its priority is to ensure that the affected children receive the necessary medical care and attention. “We are in close contact with affected parents and monitoring their children’s condition. Together with the principals and teachers, my senior management and I have been visiting affected children in hospitals and extending as much help as we can to these families,” said Bay. The five affected centres announced on Friday are located at Blocks 231 Sengkang Central, 326 Punggol Coast, 221 Paya Lebar as well as 79B and 146A Toa Payoh Central. The seven previously announced are located at Blocks 262A, 208, 210, 270, 290A and 298B Sengkang Central as well as Punggol North. The MOH, National Environment Agency (NEA) and Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) said in a joint statement on Wednesday that the gastroenteritis outbreak was traced to the consumption of food prepared by Kate’s Catering, with 109 people across four Sparkletots centres affected. The caterer’s licence has been suspended by the NEA until further notice, while investigations are ongoing. All 12 Sparkletots centres, instead of 11 as previously announced, were served food from the caterer, added the PCF spokesperson on Friday. It is unclear whether the affected cases at P.L.A.N. consumed food from the same caterer. The PCF has since suspended Kate’s Catering services as a precautionary measure. “Temporary food arrangements have already been made to provide meals from an in-house cook with the requisite certification or from another caterer,” said the PCF spokesperson. Investigations into all cases are ongoing, said the MOH. Yahoo News Singapore has reached out to Kate’s Catering and P.L.A.N. for comment. Last month, 30 children and one employee were affected following a gastroenteritis outbreak at the MindChamps pre-school’s Tanglin branch. In November last year, another outbreak of the disease linked to the River Valley branch of Spize Restaurant saw 72 people affected. Among them was Sats employee Fadli Salleh, 38, who subsequently died as a result of his illness.