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SINGAPORE — From Friday (March 1), all operationally ready national servicemen (NSmen) will no longer have to notify the authorities when they travel abroad for less than half a year.
Previously, NSmen from the Singapore Armed Forces and the Home Team who are overseas for more than 14 days and less than six months had to inform the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) and the Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) notification centres and provide their contact details before departing Singapore.
Senior Minister of State for Defence Heng Chee How announced the move on Friday during the debate on Mindef’s budget in Parliament.
He said national servicemen have to balance personal and National Service (NS) commitments, and the authorities must strive to increase convenience by reducing administrative burdens where possible.
“This will help them focus on the training,” Mr Heng said.
“We will also maximise the potential and tap into the abilities of our increasingly better-educated pool of servicemen, so that they can contribute even more meaningfully.”
Mr Heng stressed that the change would not compromise operational readiness, as other exit-control measures remain. These measures could be tightened if the need arises, he said.
In a statement, Mindef said NSmen must still apply for an exit permit before they travel overseas for six months or more.
Soldiers on operational and mobilisation manning must continue to seek permission from their units before they go overseas.
The ministry added that NSmen must also keep their telephone numbers — including their temporary contact information while overseas — updated on the NS Portal, so that their units may contact them.
The Government last tweaked the rule on travel notification in 2014, when it was relaxed to allow servicemen overseas for more than 14 days and less than six months to notify Mindef and the MHA — up from more than 24 hours previously.
On Friday, Mr Heng also unveiled other plans to improve soldiers’ NS experience. Here’s a snapshot:
SKILLSFUTURE@NS
From the middle of this year, full-time national servicemen (NSFs) will have access to about 3,000 courses — up from 200 or so now — for which they may use the credits they are already granted, also known as “e-credits”.
These programmes will include SkillsFuture Series courses on emerging areas, such as data analytics and cyber security, and are meant to ease their transition to schools and workplaces.
Today, NSFs are granted e-credits worth S$350 — valid up to a year after they complete full-time NS — to subscribe to about 200 online courses offered by local universities and polytechnics.
Mindef is also working with institutes of higher learning to offer customised courses that would afford NSFs credit exemptions for relevant diploma or degree programmes after full-time NS.
There will also be efforts to prepare NSFs to transit to workplaces through career-orientation workshops near the end of their full-time service.
NS MEMORIES DIGITAL REPOSITORY
Mindef will begin testing a digital repository with an unspecified active infantry unit in the middle of this year for three months.
The NS Memories platform will give soldiers access to official, non-sensitive and individually tagged photographs of themselves and their buddies, chronicling their experiences through NS during full-time service and thereafter. It may include photos during training, cohesion activities and other memorable events.
Mr Heng said servicemen have told the ministry that sharing photos of their experiences in camp would help them build a stronger sense of community, and it has been exploring ways to facilitate this online.
Servicemen will be able to view, download and share these images on their personal social media pages.
The ministry is exploring suitable online platforms to host this repository, and Mr Heng said the initiative will be expanded if it is found to be successful.
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Most people think that Bukit Batok lacks good food. Not, based on our research. They’re quite a number of delectable stalls for residents of Bukit Batok to enjoy. Here is a list of things you can try in Bukit Batok ranging from hawker stalls to cafes.
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1. Xiang Mei Roasted Meat
Charcoal Grilled Roasted Duck. Source: Miss Tam ChiakXiang Mei Roasted Meat stall serves different types of meat from charcoal grilled roasted duck, soy chicken and roasted pork. It is located in S11 Foodhouse, Blk 640 Bukit Batok Central, 450m away from Bukit Batok MRT station. They're open from 10.30 am to 9.30 pm daily.
2. Ah Lipp Famous Penang Prawn Noodles & Assam Laksa
Penang Big Prawn Noodle. Source: Seth Liu
Penang Asam Laksa. Source: Seth LiuA fan of Penang food? The residents of Bukit Batok may enjoy these 2 amazing Penang authentic dishes, Penang Prawn Noodle and Asam Laksa. The Big Prawn Noodle is $10 and the Penang Asam Laksa is $3.50. The prawn noodle may be on the more expensive side for a hawker stall but in this case, you truly pay for the quality of the food. Just a fun fact, the name Ah Lipp is inspired by the name of their Penang born head chef Wong Thin Lipp. The stall is located at 155 Bukit Batok Street 11, 650155 and its 1.3 km from Bukit Batok MRT station. They're open from 7.30 am to 8 pm daily.
4. Bukit Batok Teochew Porridge
This pic is for illustration purpose only.Looking for comfort food within Bukit Batok? Head down to gobble up a bowl of Teochew Porridge located in Foodclique Coffee Shop, 347 Bt Batok St. 34. It is 400m away from Bukit Batok MRT station. They are open until 2 am daily thus it's a good place to get your supper fix.
5. Xin Kou Wei Braised Duck Rice
This pic is for illustration purposes only.
Xing Kou Wei braised duck rice stall offers delicious varieties of charred and succulent meat. The stall is located in Hong Kah Food Place, 376 Bukit Batok St.31, 550m away from Bukit Batok MRT Station. It is open from 5 am to 2 pm.
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6. Reach Community Cafe
Reach Community Cafe. Source: Seth Liu
Reach Community Cafe's volunteers. Source: Seth LiuReach Cafe is a cafe run by seniors for seniors located in Reach Youth Powerhouse, Blk 417 Bukit Batok West Ave 4. Volunteers come to cook and sell their food. As volunteers are doing this for good purposes the food served doesn't have a fixed price as they implement the pay-as-you-wish system. The menu changes according to the team that is in charge that day. However, do note they only serve breakfast from 9 am to 12 pm every Friday.
7. Cuppafield Cafe
Source: insta @cuppafield
Source: insta @cuppafield
Source: insta @cuppafieldCuppafield offers fusion food, suitable for both young and mature crowds. Located at Blk 466 Bukit Batok West Avenue 8, it is 1.6 km away from Bukit Batok MRT station. It is open from 11 am to 10 pm daily.
8. My Grandfather Cafe
Source: insta @mygrandfathercaf
Source: insta @mygrandfathercafe
Source: insta @mygrandfathercafeMy Grandfather Cafe is located in #01-146, 164 Bukit Batok Street 11, 1.5 km away from Bukit Batok MRT station. They offer a wide selection of beverages and cakes which is suitable for tea-time meals. According to Grandfather Cafe, they’re dedicated to serving you with the finest blend of coffee, where each cup has its own grandfather story to tell. They are open from 11 am to 9 pm daily.
8. Milk and Honey Gelato Cafe
Source: Milk & Honey Gelato
Source: Milk & Honey GelatoMilk and Honey Gelato is located in 2 Bukit Batok West Avenue 7, HomeTeamNS and has a modern industrial theme. The nearest MRT to the cafe is Bukit Gombak MRT station which 1 km away from the cafe. Their food and beverages are very affordable where the ice-creams price starts from $3.50. Milk and Honey Gelato also offers gelato buffet with free flow of waffles for $15.90 per person and have a brunch menu with foods such as egg royale and chicken bechamel pie on their menu. They are open from 11 am to 10 pm daily.
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SINGAPORE - Alexandra Central Mall will be replacing all the glass doors in the building after an accident on Saturday (Feb 23) which left one woman severely injured, the shopping centre said on Thursday.
The woman suffered injuries to her head, legs and pelvis, and also had some internal bleeding after the glass door at the building's fourth-floor carpark lift lobby fell on her, Chinese-language paper Shin Min Daily News reported earlier.
The 47-year-old woman was taken to the National University Hospital and assigned to a high-dependency ward, the paper said on Wednesday.
The victim's 48-year-old husband, who was named only as Mr Cai and is self-employed, told Shin Min that his wife was no longer in a critical condition, but she is still being monitored by doctors.
Replying to media queries on Thursday, an Alexandra Central Mall spokesman said that the mall is looking into the matter and will be taking down all the shopping centre's glass doors for inspection. The doors will also be replaced.
The spokesman said the mall’s management has contacted the Building and Construction Authority (BCA).
The mall in Alexandra Road is also working with the contractor that installed the doors.
However, the BCA told The Straits Times on Thursday that it does not regulate interior fittings like glass doors.
"Building owners are responsible in ensuring that their common property, including fixtures and fittings, is kept in a state of good and serviceable repair," said BCA.
Lawyer and co-managing partner of Chia Wong LLP, Mr Chia Boon Teck, said that one possible recourse for those hurt by faulty interior fittings would be to sue the owner of the building, or whoever is responsible for that part of the building.
On Thursday, Chinese-language daily Lianhe Wanbao reported that the glass doors at the carpark lift lobby on the fifth floor did not seem secure.
The carpark lift lobby doors on the fifth and sixth floors were sealed off from public use, Wanbao said.
The mall spokesman added that firm action will be taken over the leak of Saturday's accident footage.
A video of the accident, taken from closed-circuit television footage, has been making the rounds on social media.
Alexandra Central Mall's spokesman said that filming the CCTV footage is a potential breach of the Personal Data Protection Act as well as security protocols.
The shopping centre's building management has contacted the company which manages its security services to investigate the matter, he added.
The management's priorities are to ensure safety precautions are in place as well as the victim's recovery, the spokesman said.
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SINGAPORE - The Central Provident Fund Board (CPF Board) will get a new chief on April 1, as Mr Ng Chee Peng steps down after 30 years in public service.
Current Ministry of Manpower (MOM) deputy secretary Augustin Lee, 47, will succeed Mr Ng, 48, as chief executive officer.
MOM, in a statement on Wednesday (Feb 27), thanked Mr Ng for his leadership.
Mr Aubeck Kam, permanent secretary of manpower, said that under Mr Ng, the CPF Board provided members greater assurance in their retirement, improved members' service experience, enhanced the Board's digital shopfront and deepened engagement with members.
"The Ministry of Manpower would like to put on record its appreciation to Chee Peng for his leadership of CPF Board," he said.
Mr Ng's career in the public service began in 1989, when he was awarded the President's Scholarship and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Overseas Scholarship.
Besides being on the CPF Board, he held previous appointments as chief of staff-joint staff in the SAF and chief of navy.
Since he joined the CPF Board in March 2015, Mr Ng has spearheaded the implementation of policy initiatives recommended by the CPF Advisory Panel.
These include options to help CPF members grow their retirement savings and receive payouts that better meet their retirement needs as well as greater flexibility to transfer their CPF balances to loved ones.
He also led the Board in a digital transformation journey to improve members' service experience.
The CPF Board became the first government agency to implement the use of PayNow in its services.
With PayNow, CPF members who have turned 55 can make withdrawals conveniently by using their mobile devices, and can receive their money within minutes.
The Board also inaugurated the use of call authentication for its call-services in March 2017 - this enables members to receive personal information over the phone in a convenient and secure manner.
The "my cpf" mobile application and "my cpf" eServices profile page were revamped to provide an enhanced user interface and personalised experience for members.
In addition, during Mr Ng's tenure, the CPF Board introduced annual CPF retirement planning campaigns and roadshows as well as new social media channels to help Singaporeans better prepare for retirement.
The Board also implemented a number of initiatives, such as the revamped CPF Yearly Statement of Accounts and the CPF Retirement Planning Service.
Mr Ng's successor, Mr Lee, has held various appointments at the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Trade and Industry.
He was also the principal private secretary to then Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong.
He joined MOM as deputy secretary in 2010.
Mr Lee graduated from the National University of Singapore with a bachelor and masters degrees in engineering.
He also holds a master of science degree in management from Stanford University in the United States.
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SINGAPORE - The Government has yet to decide on the exact timing of the planned goods and services tax hike by 2 percentage points to 9 per cent, and it will exercise care in doing so, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Thursday.
"We will continue to monitor the prevailing economic conditions, spending trends and the buoyancy of our revenues carefully," he said, adding that when the hike kicks in, the Government will provide a transitional support package to help residents cope.
In a speech responding to 55 MPs who spoke over three days, Mr Heng noted the reservations that some had raised over the approach and timing of the GST hike, which was announced in last year's Budget and is slated to kick in some time between 2021 and 2025.
Ms Foo Mee Har (West Coast GRC) had urged the Government to delay the planned increase for as long as possible, suggesting that funds set aside in this term of government as well as the decision to use government debt to finance infrastructure could provide some leeway to postpone the hike.
But Mr Heng said the increase is necessary in the light of needs in healthcare and other areas. This decision, he stressed, was not made lightly.
In 2019 alone, the Health Ministry is expected to spend $6.1 billion to subsidise patient bills through existing permanent schemes enjoyed by all Singaporeans, he noted. This figure excludes further spending to boost healthcare facilities and medical research.
As a result, the base of healthcare spending has risen, said Mr Heng.
"As our population ages, spending on permanent healthcare schemes and other parts of the healthcare system will continue to increase structurally. Funding this requires a structural increase in our operating revenues," he said.
A GST hike is therefore necessary to support this structural increase in healthcare, among other critical needs like pre-school education and security, he said.
Such healthcare spending is also of "a completely different scale and nature" from cohort-based packages set aside for the Merdeka and Pioneer generations, he noted in his speech.
Following the speech, Workers' Party (WP) MP Low Thia Khiang (Aljunied GRC) sought clarification on how long this structural increase will last since the biggest ageing demographic now is the Merdeka Generation, which will diminish in number over time.
WP chief Pritam Singh added that his party was against the GST hike.
Last year, the WP said it supported the Budget, but voted against it because of the announcement on the GST. "This year, we support the Budget, but our position on the GST has not changed. And I just want to put that down for the record," Mr Singh said.
Replying to Mr Low, Mr Heng said that even though the medical doctors in the House will not have a definitive answer to Mr Low's question, the Government is carefully studying the variables that affect life expectancy and treatment cost structures.
"All I can say is that it is going to last for quite a number of years," he said.
Drawing laughter from the MPs, Mr Heng said each time he meets Health Minister Gan Kim Yong, Mr Gan comes up with a higher set of figures on healthcare costs.
Mr Heng noted in his speech that the GST tax increase is also similar to measures taken by other governments that face ageing societies.
"To address the growing fiscal burden from higher healthcare spending and demographic change, without further ballooning of public debt, there is a need for these governments to raise primary revenues," he added.
Member governments in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development are estimated to require additional median revenues of 6.5 percentage points of gross domestic product by 2060. The planned GST increase of 2 percentage points is expected to raise Singapore's GDP by about 0.7 percentage point, he said.
Mr Heng, responding to Mr Liang Eng Hwa's (Holland-Bukit Timah GRC) speech on the role of surpluses accumulated in this term of government, said the monies will be reinvested into the national reserves. Half of the long-term returns from the reserves can be spent in future Budgets as part of the Net Investment Returns framework.
These contributions to the reserves are part of the Government's obligation to prepare for future uncertainties, he said, citing Mr Murali Pillai's (Bukit Batok) speech. "Any surpluses we have do not simply disappear at the end of the term."
Recalling his work as the managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore during the 2008 financial crisis, Mr Heng said surpluses and past reserves can help the Government provide targeted support to people who need help to tide over downturns.
"In planning for this financial year, we were also faced with the global economic outlook being downgraded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as global trade tensions grew," he said.
Last month, the IMF trimmed its global growth forecasts to 3.5 per cent for 2019 and 3.6 per cent for 2020, its second downgrade in three months.
Many commentators have in recent days said the cumulative surpluses over this term of government allows the Government to run deficits of up to an estimated $18.8 billion in the next two years.
Mr Heng said: "Fundamentally, we should not have the mentality of trying to spend everything that we have before the end of each term of government.
"As part of our long-term approach, we continue to review our plans and will deploy financial resources where necessary."
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8 minutes ago, chamfer said:
Tiong bus driver is it????
no idea but i feel it FT
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People are reselling limited edition McDonald’s hoodies for up to $250 after customers snapped up all 100 of them within minutes of the latest relaunch of the McGriddles sandwich on Wednesday morning (27 February).
The one-day-only promotional offer by McDonald’s Singapore was available only at the Springleaf Tower outlet in Tanjong Pagar. From 10am onwards, 100 customers were given a free hoodie together with a purchase of a Sausage McGriddles with Egg meal, which costs $6. The breakfast item combines maple syrup-infused griddle cakes with a chicken sausage patty.
When Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore arrived at Springleaf Tower right before the hoodie giveaway at 10am, there was a long queue which began from the entrance of the McDonald’s outlet and stretched around the building. Some of the customers had been queueing since 9pm the previous night.
The hoodie is a free-size grey sweatshirt with a stylised graphic of the McGriddles sandwich on the back.
https://www.facebook.com/yahoolifestylesg/videos/304587056917850/
Civil servant Jet Chew, 30, said she was buying the McGriddles for a friend and was queueing for the hoodie instead. “Most of them were here by 9pm plus or 10pm last night plus but I was here at 10pm,” said Chew.
Student Yu Zheng Heng, 17, was also in the queue. He said, “I think the McGriddles are one of the better breakfast burgers that they have, but I’m here more for the hoodie. I can always still get the McGriddles tomorrow.”
A check on online marketplace Carousell showed that sellers were offering the limited edition hoodie for prices ranging from $10 to $250.
Since there are only 100 of these hoodies in Singapore, people might actually be willing to buy them from resellers at such ridiculous prices.
The McGriddles will be officially launched only on Thursday (28 Feb) and will be available only during breakfast hours. There are two versions of the McGriddles – Sausage Mcgriddles ($4.50) and Sausage McGriddles with Egg ($5.40).
Besides bringing back McGriddles, McDonald’s is also serving the beloved Twister Fries again (so soon after Chinese New Year!) as well as launching a new menu item, Crispy Chicken.
The Chocolate Pie dessert is also back on the menu for a limited period.
Here’s what the promotional and new menu items look like:
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Mums and dads, PSLE 2019 timetable has been released. Here it is, for easy reference:
PSLE 2019 Timetable: Oral Examination
Thursday, 15 August & Friday, 16 August 2019 from 8 am to 1 pm
English Language
Chinese/Malay/TamilThursday, 15 August 2019 from 8 am to 1 pm
Foundation English
Friday, 16 August 2019 from 8 am to 1 pm
Foundation Chinese/Foundation Malay/Foundation Tamil
Bengali/Gujarati/Hindi/Panjabi/Urdu
Foundation Bengali/Foundation Gujarati/Foundation Hindi/Foundation Panjabi/Foundation UrduPSLE 2019 Timetable: Listening Comprehension Examination
Friday, 20 September 2019
Chinese/Malay/Tamil : 9:00 am – 9:35 am *
Foundation Chinese / Foundation Malay /Foundation Tamil: 9:00 am – 9:40 am *
Bengali/Gujarati/Hindi/Panjabi/Urdu
Foundation Bengali/Foundation Gujarati: 9:00 – 9:30 am *
Foundation Hindi/Foundation Panjabi/Foundation UrduEnglish Language/Foundation English: 11:15 – 11:50 am *
*Actual duration may differ slightly
PSLE 2019 Timetable: Written Examination
Thursday, 26 September 2019
English Language Paper 1: 8:15 am – 9:25 am (Duration: 1 hr 10 min)
English Language Paper 2: 10:30 am – 12:20 pm (Duration: 1 hr 50 min)Foundation English Paper 1: 8:15 am – 9:25 am (Duration: 1 hr 10 min)
Foundation English Paper 2: 10:30 am – 11:50 am (Duration: 1 hr 20 min)Friday, 27 September 2019
Mathematics Paper 1: 8:15 am – 9:15 am (Duration: 1 hr)
Mathematics Paper 2: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (Duration: 1 hr 30 min)Foundation Mathematics Paper 1: 8:15 am – 9:15 am (Duration: 1 hr)
Foundation Mathematics Paper 2: 10:30 am – 11:30 am(Duration: 1 hr)Monday, 30 September 2019
Chinese/Malay/Tamil
Bengali/Gujarati/Hindi/Panjabi/Urdu Paper 1: 8:15 am – 9:05 am (Duration: 50 min)Chinese/Malay/Tamil
Bengali/Gujarati/Hindi/Panjabi/Urdu Paper 2: 10:15 am – 11:55 am (Duration: 1 hr 40 min)Foundation Chinese/Foundation Malay/Foundation Tamil Paper 1: 8:15 am – 8:55 am (Duration: 40 min)
Tuesday, 01 October 2019
Science: 8:15 am – 10:00 am (Duration: 1 hr 45 min)
Foundation Science: 8:15 am – 9:30 am (Duration: 1 hr 15 min)Wednesday, 02 October 2019
Higher Chinese/Higher Malay/Higher Tamil Paper 1: 8:15 am – 9:05 am (Duration: 50 min)
Higher Chinese/Higher Malay/Higher Tamil Paper 2: 10:15 am – 11:35 am (Duration: 1 hr 20 min)
https://sg.style.yahoo.com/psle-2019-timetable-important-dates-034249379.html
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A lorry driver caught on video charging at a cyclist before falling down from a punch to his face along Jalan Eunos has been arrested by the police.
In a statement on Tuesday (26 February), the police said the lorry driver, aged 32, was arrested for rash act endangering the personal safety of others earlier that day, following the incident that took place on Sunday morning (24 February).
Meanwhile, the cyclist, aged 55, is assisting with investigations for causing hurt.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the lorry driver had overtaken the cyclist, and a dispute ensued.
“Following an initial confrontation between them, the lorry driver is alleged to have followed behind the cyclist after he rode away, before subsequently veering into the cyclist’s lane and forcing him off the road,” said the police.
In the video circulating widely on social media, the lorry driver can be seen charging out of his vehicle to confront the cyclist, who then purportedly punches the left side of the driver’s face once.
The lorry driver then falls to the ground and the cyclist rides his bicycle away from the scene.
In the statement, the police said, “Rash driving or riding is dangerous and could result in serious or fatal traffic accidents. All motorists are urged to drive safely and strictly abide to traffic rules and regulations.”
The police added that they will not hesitate to take firm action against motorists who endanger the safety of other road users.
Last month, another cyclist and lorry driver who were involved in a road rage incident in Pasir Ris in December last year were charged in court.
The maximum penalty for rash act endangering the personal safety of others is up to six months’ jail along with a fine of up to $2,500.
The maximum punishment for causing hurt is up to two years’ jail along with a fine of up to $5,000.
https://sg.yahoo.com/news/lorry-driver-viral-video-altercation-cyclist-eunos-arrested-112221133.html
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I remember eating McGriddles as a child. The sweet and savoury pancake-buns sandwiching a gorgeous patty of chicken sausage were just so tasty to me. When they released the McGriddles after its long absence in June last year, I was overjoyed. The prospect of sinking my teeth into this decadent breakfast dish and reliving my childhood was just so exciting.
Last year, McGriddles was released for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This year, McDonald’s will start off with a pre-launch, selling 100 of these beautiful sweet pancake muffins for on 27 February 2019. Thereafter, you can get ’em buns at all outlets starting 28 February 2019.
The highly coveted breakfast item will be launched exclusively at McDonald’s SpringLeaf Tower. Yes, its that metallic tower along Anson road that looks like a futuristic skyscraper.
Because they’re only releasing 100 of them from 10am onwards, you will have to reach there early. And knowing how Singaporeans love to queue overnight for McDonald’s goodies, we might even have to wait in line the day before.
Each Sausage McGriddles with Egg Meal is priced at $6 on 27 February. I think it’s really worth-it, since it was priced at $5.40 for just the a la carte muffin last year.
They will also be giving away exclusive McDonald’s hoodies to the 100 lucky customers!
If your intention is to order all 100 of them, I’m afraid you can’t. Each customer is only entitled to the purchase of one McGriddle. I guess the only logical solution is to pull down your entire fambam on that Wednesday morning.
Chances are, however, most of you readers will be at work then. That’s ok. Whilst nothing can beat McGriddles, we can offer you some suggestions that may come close to it.
Sweet Rex serves fluffy souffle that are priced affordably at $1.50 at Queenstown. There’s also ARTEA for those who just love pancakes in general.
If the sweet and salty fusion in McGriddles is your thang, we can suggest you check out Duckland that was opened by the TungLok group! They have this amazing duck and waffles that’s a perfect combination of sweet and salty.
Stay tuned for more information!
https://eatbook.sg/mcdonalds-mcgriddles/
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Self-driving cars might still be a rarity on our roads, but the speed at which the technology is developing has researchers and developers in a race to get ahead of what could one day develop into a major industry.
Source: CNN Business
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20 hours ago, Yamato said:
This wok shown shown in the video by the king is probably a standard 14" carbon steel wok. Please take note the 3 rivets holding the handle to the wok, this is a must for such a size and frequent movement. Most woks comes with only 2 rivets, if small its ok but 14" I'd say don't compromise.
Carbon steel is a good choice as it conducts heat quickly and also can be non-stick when seasoned. (Stainless steel sticks, Cast iron conducts heat slow and keeps heat)
This type of quality wok don't come cheap, you can order online just google carbon steel wok 14" price can vary according to thickness so don't think you are getting a good deal when price is cheap it could be very thin. And don't think you are cheated if you paid more cos it could be thick wok. I recommend not less than 1.65mm.
By the way a comfortable stove to work with this wok will be one with a large grate base and preferably deep as well.
It will be perfect on my stove the left burner.
i didnt know of the 3 rivets until yesterday
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20 hours ago, Yamato said:
I fried rice 2 weeks ago, wok hei gao gao
i jealous of your wok burner
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It’s 2019 and Singapore, while not being the most liberal place on Earth, remains quietly hopeful in its march towards being progressive with nearly half of young adults surveyed recently supporting same-sex civil partnerships.
It therefore comes as no surprise at all that the drag queen scene in the city-state has been buzzing of late. One particular drag queen has become quite the guilty pleasure for combining female impersonation with old-school Chinese songs from yesteryear.
Eric Lim first came to our radar when he posted a video of him lip-syncing to a Chinese oldie on his Instagram account @thatericboy at — of all places — an open-air taxi stand, posing and lip-syncing all while passersby were present behind him.
The video was posted using the hashtag #ahguaeric; “ah gua” is a derogatory term in Hokkien which alludes to an effeminate man but it seems like Eric has no qualms using the term for himself.
After an elegant performance where Eric preens and poses for the gods, his drag self then busts out a few krump-style dance moves to a more upbeat tune all without losing his balance on his heels, messing up his wig or breaking out a sweat.
Impressive.
Eric’s posts on Instagram have been getting thousands of likes per post and his videos have racked up as much as 21,000 views in one particular video, showing Eric giving his drag self a dog as he celebrates Valentine’s Day single and with a vodka bottle in hand, as one should.
In another video in January, Eric’s drag self is seen performing at the back alley of a row of shophouses, throwing it down to a Manyao-style track which adds a layer of electronic beats reminiscent of the early 2000s that would make any getai singer proud.
His videos have gotten love from other Singapore influencers, including the likes of Yan Kay Kay, Bong Qiu Qiu, and Saffron Sharpe.
Maybe Eric could consider appearing on Singapore’s version of the hit TV show RuPaul’s Drag Race, a drag competition called Drag Wars that is held by the HyperMKT brand.
Salute to all the drag queens that dare to be truly themselves in public view. As for us, we’re looking forward to what other antics Eric will get up to next time.
More power to you, Eric. Let the music play!
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No, BreadTalk doesn’t have a new baked good variety topped with black pork floss, that’s actually a big furry rat chilling in one of their cooling racks.
BreadTalk Philippines, the local franchise of the Singapore-based chain, came clean today about a viral video that captured a rodent chilling inside one of its stores in Pampanga.
It said “sorry” with a graphic of a crying cat (because, why not?) on Facebook and said that it has started investigating how the rat got there. They also told customers that the store in question has been sterilized.
The video started to circulate online earlier this month and has been reuploaded by various Facebook pages and groups since. In it, the rat, which looks to be the same size as one of BreadTalk’s buns, is seen sitting atop baked goods on a cooling rack. The store had already closed, so the witness captured it on video through a glass wall.
The witness tapped the wall, moving the rat to burrow itself its head inside one of the cooling rack’s slots.
In its post, BreadTalk also thanked those who brought the incident to their attention.
“We are very sorry this happened. We will do everything we can to ensure this does not happen again,”
The film Ratatouille just isn’t as cute in real life.
https://www.facebook.com/Filipino.Community/videos/2293576840923498/
https://coconuts.co/manila/news/hidden-mickey-breadtalk-apologizes-rat-spotted-pampanga-mall-branch/
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5 hours ago, Yamato said:
This wok shown shown in the video by the king is probably a standard 14" carbon steel wok. Please take note the 3 rivets holding the handle to the wok, this is a must for such a size and frequent movement. Most woks comes with only 2 rivets, if small its ok but 14" I'd say don't compromise.
Carbon steel is a good choice as it conducts heat quickly and also can be non-stick when seasoned. (Stainless steel sticks, Cast iron conducts heat slow and keeps heat)
This type of quality wok don't come cheap, you can order online just google carbon steel wok 14" price can vary according to thickness so don't think you are getting a good deal when price is cheap it could be very thin. And don't think you are cheated if you paid more cos it could be thick wok. I recommend not less than 1.65mm.
By the way a comfortable stove to work with this wok will be one with a large grate base and preferably deep as well.
It will be perfect on my stove the left burner.
i need one for my new home in a few yr, it was to be the only wok i ever buy and want it to last forever
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A culture of saving water has become watered down here, going by a government study.
A focus group study by national water agency PUB and government feedback unit Reach revealed that younger Singaporeans and permanent residents (PRs) appear to be less concerned about the sustainability of the country's water supply than older residents aged 55 and above.
The findings were released ahead of a new campaign to get Singaporeans to save water.
The qualitative study held focus group sessions with about 50 Singaporeans and PRs who are also responsible for paying their own household utility bills last October.
Younger participants - those with young or teenage children - perceived water scarcity as "a distant concept" due to the ready availability of water here, the PUB said.
The PUB's new campaign will be launched at Marina Barrage on March 2, Singapore World Water Day, together with over 2,000 representatives from schools, firms and grassroots organisations.
More than 64 roadshows and events islandwide will be held in the same month. Water rationing exercises will also be conducted in schools to inculcate water-saving habits among the young.
The campaign is themed "Make Every Drop Count" and emphasises the complexity of making water in Singapore.
The focus group study by PUB and Reach also found that even among those who were willing to conserve water, they lacked the means to manage water consumption effectively.
Efforts to diversify the Republic's water sources, such as Newater and desalination, have also assured them that Singapore's water supply is secure, the PUB added.
Ms Jessica Cheam, managing editor of Eco-Business, a media organisation dedicated to sustainable development, agreed that a "sense of complacency" may have arisen from Singapore's ability to address its existential water crisis effectively in the past decades.
"I think this is why it is important to constantly have dialogues among citizens, and between citizens and the Government, on why water continues to be a scarce resource that we need to take seriously, along with others such as energy and food," she added.
Mr Desmond Choo, a member of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Environment and Water Resources, said Singapore's future growth depends on meeting growing water demands, and climate change has made it even more urgent. "Earlier generations have experienced water shortages... (but) we now have water flowing any time from our taps. While we hope that our younger Singaporeans would never go through water crises, we must all share in this national duty to guard our water resources zealously."
For Ms Regina Lee, a master's student at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, the new campaign is important to inculcate a water-saving culture. "But I'm not sure if wasting water is an age thing," said the 23-year-old, adding that she has seen older Singaporeans waste water as well.
The campaign is in line with plans to cut water use here.
Last October, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean announced a new target of 130 litres per person daily by 2030, shaving 10 litres off the original goal. In 2017, each person here used 143 litres daily, just shy of the 140 litre target initially set for 2030 under the Sustainable Singapore Blueprint.
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SINGAPORE: The registers of electors have been prepared and will be available for public inspection from Feb 26 to Mar 11, the Elections Department said on Monday (Feb 25).
In a media release, the Elections Department said the registers contain the names of all qualified electors as of Feb 1, 2019.
Singapore citizens are able to check their particulars in the registers with their NRIC or passport through the following means:
Online at the Elections Department website
At community centres/clubs in Singapore
At any Singapore overseas missions that serve as overseas registration centres
At the Elections Department
Claims and objections may be submitted online through the Elections Department website, or in person at community centres or clubs, at Singapore overseas missions that serve as overseas registration centres and at the Elections Department.
Those with their names removed from the registers for failing to vote in a past election may apply to have them restored, to be able to vote in future elections, the release said.
REGISTRATION FOR OVERSEAS SINGAPOREANS
Overseas Singaporeans, whose names are listed in the registers of electors, and have resided in Singapore for at least 30 days between Feb 1, 2016 and Jan 31, 2019, may apply to register as overseas electors to vote at one of the designated overseas polling stations in future elections.
Those who have registered earlier as overseas electors will need to re-register if they meet the qualifying criteria as of Feb 1, 2019 and wish to remain as overseas electors.
Application for registration as an overseas elector is open all year round.
However, applications will not be processed during the period from the third day after the Writ for an election is issued until after Nomination Day if the election is uncontested, or until after Polling Day if a poll is to be taken.
Source: CNA/mn(hm)
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