The_King

not surprise. from what i see: * turning or changing footpath without signalling their intention to do so * abrupt footpath change * speeding * weave in and out of footpath * Reckless riding like near miss * dash through the flashing green man

With Singaporeans' growing appetite for the convenience of food delivered to their doorsteps, the deliveryman who brings them their grub has been getting into more accidents. The number of accidents involving food delivery riders appears to have risen since 2016, based on an unofficial tally of online media reports. On Dec 20, a 42-year-old GrabFood delivery rider died after his motorcycle collided with an 800 Super truck. It was the first reported fatal accident involving a food delivery rider this year. The same night, a Foodpanda delivery rider fractured his left arm in an accident involving a drunk driver in Petir Road, in Bukit Panjang. The police told The Sunday Times that they do not have data on accident victims categorised according to their occupation, such as food delivery riders. Checks with food delivery companies also drew a blank. But statistics of cases reported in online English media reports compiled by The Sunday Times showed that there were at least 25 reports of food delivery riders meeting with accidents between last year and this year. This is a big jump from just three cases between 2016 and 2017. Last year, there were 12 accidents reported, with four cases reported in the first half of the year. At least 13 accidents have been reported this year as of Dec 20. Industry observers and food delivery riders believe that the real figure is higher. Nine out of 10 delivery riders interviewed by The Sunday Times said that they had met with accidents or knew of fellow riders who had met with accidents since they started working in the industry. They cited the main reasons as rushing to complete orders, rash motorists and pedestrians who are not alert on the roads. "Food delivery riders often work long and odd hours and suffer from fatigue. We also have to deal with impatient customers who press us to deliver their food fast," said GrabFood rider Ramdan Samat. The 32-year-old has had several close calls on the job. Mr Ramdan, who earns about $2,000 a month for his trips, said the incentives offered by food delivery apps may also encourage riders to take on more orders. Some riders also feel that food delivery companies can do more to promote safety. When contacted, the companies said that they have been working on measures to arrest the trend of accidents. Foodpanda, Deliveroo and GrabFood have road safety courses and programmes to equip riders with safe riding practices and tips. A spokesman for Grab said the company actively provides relevant safety training for its riders, providing safety reminders, online training modules and safety videos to keep riders up to date on road regulations. A spokesman for Deliveroo said all new riders are given a safety kit, which includes a waterproof jacket, a long-sleeved base layer top and delivery bags - all brightly coloured to increase visibility. Since last month, Deliveroo riders have been required to wear a shirt or base layer of their choice made of at least 30 per cent reflective material while completing deliveries, to ensure increased visibility. Mr Luc Andreani, Foodpanda Singapore's managing director, said the company conducts onboarding sessions for new riders. The sessions familiarise new riders with Land Transport Authority regulations, and refresher sessions are conducted in alignment with road regulations. Experts say that more can be done in addition to safety training. Professor Chin Hoong Chor from the National University of Singapore said that increasing safety courses presumes the problem of accidents lies solely with the riders. He said: "There is little understanding on accidents caused by PMDs (personal mobility devices). More riders and more trips simply increase the exposure to the risk. Without addressing the risk holistically, the problem will not go away." Nominated MP Walter Theseira added that it is important to note the accident rate instead of the raw number of accidents to understand if food delivery riders posed a greater risk on the roads or streets. A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on December 29, 2019, with the headline 'Delivery riders seem to be getting into more accidents, ST poll finds'.

SINGAPORE — A 17-year-old male teenager was arrested after an accident involving a personal mobility device (PMD), which resulted in a six-year-old boy being taken to the hospital on Sunday (Dec 29) morning. The police were alerted to the accident, which took place at 10 Bayfront Avenue, near The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, at 12.42am on Sunday. The six-year-old boy was conscious when conveyed to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, the police added. A 17-year-old male teenager was then arrested for causing hurt by rash act. Police investigations are ongoing. Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pmd-rider-arrested-after-accident-6-year-old-boy-near-marina-bay-sands

Ever felt the extreme urge to use the toilet while you’re stuck in a massive jam? In the clip, a man was seen squatting beside the woman, attempting to cover the woman up but the road users were still able to witness 100% of the ungodly sight. He was also holding her waist, and we really couldn’t figure out why he’d accompany the woman doing her business, instead of actually covering her up with a shirt or something. While filming the video from her car, the poor witness could be heard exclaiming “OH MY GOD”. Welp, that must’ve been traumatising for her. It was said that in the Facebook post that was already removed, the motorists were warned about this highway so they wouldn’t run over the pile of excretion lying on the road. Some netizens even mentioned that the spot she took a dump at was actually nearing the immigration checkpoint, and she could’ve walked to the checkpoint to get her business done. Source: The Star Because of how nauseating and disgusting the uncensored 3-second video was, it has already removed from Facebook. However, this clip is still circulating on WhatsApp, destroying the appetite of people like admin. Honestly, we don’t know how to feel about this because we understand the helplessness of being stuck in a sh*tty jam while our intestines flip around like a washing machine. But we also think it’s mad gross to actually take a dump in the middle of the road in broad daylight. This is something we wouldn’t even wish upon our worst enemies, we hope that the woman and the witnesses were able to recover from the trauma. https://www.worldofbuzz.com/woman-caught-pooping-by-the-roadside-of-johor-singapore-highway-because-of-traffic-jam/

Nothing special, human can last 24hr without water or 1 months without food

my plan is to put in kitchen so i can extra room for other thing, either closet or growing or compost, cause the smell, no one will be able to smell it hahaha

your must be old HDB, all new hdb dont have storeroom, only bomb shelter mine is this type of ladder my vacuums, tools, toiletries, laundry, daily stock inventory item, oil, can food, bottle etc.... i use this to solve chemical,hardware last 2 row often used item in the middle (non hardware or chemical) and the 2nd top is for food storage and last top row is for toiletries (in those plastic container for easy access) or any light item like toilet paper

SINGAPORE - Toh Yi resident Koo Cheng Puay has visited the Lim De Li minimart at 5.45pm sharp every day for the past 10 years, to pick up the newspaper and to chat with the store owner but the curtain has just come down on that beloved routine. The minimart, a fixture in the Bukit Timah estate for almost 20 years, closed on Saturday (Dec 28) but not without a bit of a splash. Mr Koo, a 74-year-old retired bus timekeeper, was one of many residents who dropped by to say goodbye to owners Lim Kok Peng and wife Chen Meng Keun at a farewell party organised by residents. The event also attracted customers like Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and the MP for Holland Bukit-Timah GRC, Ms Sim Ann. It was a bittersweet goodbye for Mr Lim, 64 and Madam Chen, 63, who have retired as they felt age was catching up with them. "I've grown old, and my kids are all grown up and have their own careers, it's time to move on," said Mr Lim, a grandfather of two. He will miss the residents and his neighbouring shopkeepers the most: "We've been around here for so long, we know a lot of them. Some came to us as babies and now they're all grown up." He and Madam Chen operated the shop with Mr Lim's older sister and a hired assistant from 6am until around 8.30pm, with few rest days. "I am honoured to have served the Toh Yi residents for the past 20 years," said Mr Lim. Despite the gruelling hours, Madam Chen says her fondest memories are being with the residents at the shop: "All of our time was spent here. Of course we will miss everyone here." Saturday's party was organised by residents with the help of the Bukit Timah Toh Yi Residents' Committee and youth service organisation Blossom World Society. It was attended by more than 50 residents, with many others popping by to bid Mr Lim and Madam Chen goodbye. (From left) Community Club Management Committees vice-chairman Neo Tiam Ting, Madam Chen Meng Keun, Mr Lim Kok Peng, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information Sim Ann and Bukit Timah Citizens' Consultative Committees chairman Kenny Sim at the party. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY Long-time customer Rita Naidu, 82, has been using the minimart for the past 17 years. "He (Mr Lim) would always say smile and say to us, and come up to ask if we need any help," said Ms Naidu, a retired nurse. Mr Lim also counts "famous" people among his long-time clients, including DPM Heng who used to frequent the shop, and Ms Sim, also the Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information. Ms Sim said: "We know that growth and change in every neighbourhood is inevitable, but when a familiar face disappears ... people will feel a sense of loss." The ground-up event was a proper send-off for Mr Lim, said Ms Sim, adding that the storekeeper has always been a friendly face in the neighbourhood. "This is a way of us thanking him for his years of service," she added. The couple plan to spend more time with their grandchildren, said Madam Chen. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bittersweet-farewell-for-20-year-old-minimart-in-bukit-timah-estate

ya extra space to keep stuff they hardly even used. just like many ppl i know i ask them this question In percentage, how many item in the bomb shelter you have not touch at all for the past 4 yr. their answer is usually about 40% to 60%

this is why i find it wasteful, why waste a perfectly good room. based on what i found for my reno thread, there ppl who use it for playing drum or loud music, closet, study room, a small work room or study room for kids, also there a opening to transfer aircon cold air inside for me is closet or either veggi growing, composting etc...

good answer it will be my default answer, i just need to change sgx and atb

No if or butt, MMA is nothing and outdated this style pwn every MMA, kungfu, or kick boxing or anystyle

thanks for the info post like this, and my ssrr for quite com area series and CNA video or other video like this, prove i am doing the right thing. retire as early as possible to enjoy life and using minimalist as a guide on how not to be wasteful sadly i see 99% of my cousin, somehow love debt and love work and keep buying and buying stuff and waste time traveling

i should walk to tiong bahru to ssrr inside and jin sweet road again

i suggest use the bomb shelter as a walk in closet

if they torn down, then where those poor ppl go

HENG AH In gold i trust

my visit to jin swee road hdb there also same, if you let ppl go there, you cant believe you are in sg. you thought you are in some 3rd world country

which block? this will be my next visit

Gold prices (GC=F) may have more room to run, after the metal climbed above $1,500 an ounce, a notable psychological level. Todd Shriber, chief ETF analyst at Benzinga, tells The Ticker that a softer dollar could become the catalyst for gold to keep shining. “The Fed rate cuts that took place this year, sometimes some of the dollar weakening effect can take a few months, like maybe up to six, seven months in some cases. If we see that trickle into next year, I think we'll probably see even more near-term upside in gold, in GLD,” Shriber said. The SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) has increased roughly 17% year to date. It’s the largest exchange-traded fund on Wall Street to invest in physical gold. GLD has risen roughly 17% year to date. Shriber explains he wouldn't bank on that as a repeat performance for 2020, but does expect more interest in gold leading up to the presidential election. “We might see a shift from stocks in that May, June period into safer assets in the summertime. And I would think gold could establish a leadership position in the months leading up to November 2020,” he added. While Shriber calls GLD “the choice of the pros,” he also points to SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM) and GraniteShares Gold Trust ETF (BAR) as some of the best ways to play the metal, due to its lower fees. Spot gold is currently on track for its best annual gain since 2010. Gold prices recently climbed above $1,500 an ounce. (Courtesy: Getty) https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-gold-has-nearterm-upside-after-breaking-out-above-1500-expert-133151416.html

Workers in the three Asian cities spend longer in the office, take fewer holidays and have some of the worst work-life balance in the world This workaholic culture sits in stark contrast to cities in Northern Europe, where vacations are long and the average working week is much shorter Stress-induced illnesses are often attributed to overwork. Photo: Shutterstock A typical working day for Singaporean office worker Shamir Osman lasts about nine and a half hours, so packed full of meetings and calls that he sometimes does not even get a chance to eat. The 39-year-old public relations manager’s hectic schedule is far from unusual in the city state, where the average working week lasts just shy of 45 hours – the second longest in the Asia-Pacific, according to a study of 40 cities done by office access control systems provider Kisi. The report, released in August, looked at the length of workers’ commutes, their arrival time at work, the number of hours they worked per week and the amount of leave taken to determine the hardest-working cities in the world – with three of the top five being in Asia. Japanese megacity Tokyo took the top spot, with Singapore coming in second, followed by the US capital of Washington, Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur – which had the longest average working week at 46 hours – and then Houston in Texas. Tokyo was named in the study as the city with the worst work-life balance in the world. Photo: EPA At the other end of the scale, the cities judged to have the best work-life balance were all in Northern Europe: Helsinki in Finland first, followed by Germany’s Munich, Norway’s Oslo – which had the shortest working week at just under 39 hours on average – then Hamburg in Germany and Sweden’s Stockholm. For Osman, who has not been on holiday since a weeklong trip to Yogyakarta in October, the almost 30 days of leave that an average worker in Munich takes each year might seem excessive, especially as the Singaporean average is just 14 days – but even this amount of time is a luxury compared to the fewer than 10 days per year that the average employee in Tokyo takes off work. So why do cities in Asia work so hard? Erman Tan, former president of the Singapore Human Resources Institute, puts it down to “work culture and work behaviour”. “Singapore says that being hardworking is a virtue, and it is a competitive environment so people have to work hard to keep up with the competition,” he said. Workers in Finland’s Helsinki enjoy some of the best working conditions in the world. Photo: Shutterstock This workaholic culture is something to which merchandiser Betty Ho – a former employee of a Japanese firm in Singapore – can fully attest. “You cannot be late, there are a lot of meetings, your desk has to be neat and organised, the boss is always right and you cannot leave the office before him,” said the 41-year-old. Earlier this year, the excessive hours some tech companies in China expect their employees to work hit the headlines, after a post on global code-sharing and collaboration platform Github triggered a wider backlash against the so-called 996 system – which stands for working from 9am to 9pm, six days a week. The complaints spiralled into a broader debate on productivity and work-life balance in the country, with tech tycoon Jack Ma, founder of South China Morning Post owner Alibaba, saying that he saw the 996 schedule as a “huge blessing that many companies and employees do not have the opportunity to have”. “If you do not do 996 when you are young, when will you? Do you think never having to work 996 in your life is an honour to boast about?” he said at an internal Alibaba event in April, according to a transcript published on the company’s official WeChat account. It is far from clear, however, that long hours spent at work lead to any increase in productivity. Statistics from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development show that in 2017, for example, the average Japanese worker generated US$46.10 towards their country’s gross domestic product for every hour worked, while the average Finn generated US$64.60 per hour – meaning that each employee in Japan contributed less to the overall national economy than their counterparts in Finland, despite working 125 more hours over the year. Longer hours in the office do not necessarily equate to increased productivity. Photo: Shutterstock A similar conclusion was reached by US tech giant Microsoft when it trialled a four-day work week at its offices in Japan, giving its entire 2,300-strong workforce Fridays off for the month of August without decreasing their pay. The shorter work week lead to more efficient meetings, happier workers and a productivity boost of about 40 per cent, Microsoft said, with both employee absence and electricity use down by about a quarter. Tan, the human relations expert who also runs chemical engineering company Asia Polyurethane Manufacturing, said that thanks to modern technology, work could now be done from anywhere. “At home, on the train … On your smartphone, you can answer emails, chats and WhatsApp or WeChat messages. You can do everything using your phone and have work-life integration, working around the clock.” But such 24-hour connectivity can become a bugbear for some – including Osman, the Singapore-based public relations manager, who just wants to switch off after a long day at work. Being contactable at all times has its benefits, such as being able to run personal errands while still responding to work matters, he said, “but in the same breath, that very benefit can be the bane of some employees’ existence”. “Some organisations expect their employees to respond to work matters even when they are taking time off. That can nurture a negative attitude towards work and colleagues, even burn out, because employees always have to be switched on.” Etain Chow, 28, a senior brand manager at an advertising agency in Kuala Lumpur, sets herself rules to avoid falling into this trap – she does not reply to work emails and messages “before 9am or past 7.30pm” and gives “no responses on weekends”. That is, until she has a deadline to meet, when she sometimes stays in the office until 9pm and will work through Saturdays and Sundays. She says she does not mind though, as she gets days off in lieu for working weekends and chalks the sometimes heavy workload up to her career choices. “I think to some degree, it comes with the territory of the industry,” she said. “If I really wanted [a good] work-life balance, I’d work in banking or something I guess.” https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3043649/why-do-singapore-tokyo-and-kuala-lumpur-work-so-hard

SINGAPORE: Bus and train fares will go up by 7 per cent from Dec 28, the Public Transport Council (PTC) announced on Tuesday (Oct 8), the maximum allowable increase under this year’s fare review exercise. This will translate into an increase of 9 cents per journey for adult commuters who use travel cards. They make up about 65 per cent of all public transport trips here. Those using cash on buses, or who purchase single-trip tickets for train rides, will see a steeper increase of 20 cents per trip. The cost of monthly concession passes will go up by between S$1 and S$5.50, while the price of adult monthly travel passes will go up by S$8. Concession groups - such as students, senior citizens and those with disabilities - will pay 4 cents more per journey. About two million commuters - or more than one in two Singaporeans - enjoy concessionary fares, said the PTC. Full-time polytechnic and diploma students, however, will see a drop in their cost of commute. They currently pay adult fares but will have student concessions extended to them, allowing them to save up to S$1.54 per trip. In a Facebook post, Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan said that in any fare adjustment, the Government tries to keep the increase "as low as possible" so it affects as few people as it can. "Fortunately, more than half of Singaporeans receive substantial discounts from the normal fare of up to 70 per cent. This includes students, senior commuters and Workfare recipients," he said. Mr Khaw also noted that the PTC's move to cap the fare increase to no more than 4 cents for concession groups protects the interest of "two million or so" commuters. "With this, their fares on average are not higher than 2015 levels," he added. The increases are based on the current fare adjustment formula, which came into effect last year and takes into account factors such as energy prices and inflation. VOUCHERS FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS To further help lower-income households, the PTC will have both SMRT Trains and SBS Transit contribute about S$3.89 million to the Public Transport Fund - more than double last year's amount. Of this, S$1.88 million will come from SBS Transit, while S$2.01 million will come from SMRT. This represents 5 per cent and 10 per cent of their expected increase in fare revenues respectively, said PTC. It will allow 450,000 public transport vouchers to be made available to help lower-income households cope with the fare increase. All households with a per capita income of no more than S$1,200 per month - about one in every five households - will qualify for the vouchers. Households can apply for the vouchers - which can be used to purchase or top up fare cards, as well as buy monthly concession passes - at community centres and clubs (CCs) from Nov 11 this year to Oct 31 next year. Those who require more help can apply for additional vouchers through the CCs, which will assess these applications on a case-by-case basis. BALANCE BETWEEN FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY Speaking to reporters, PTC chairman Richard Magnus said that the council sought an “equitable and delicate balance” between financial sustainability for operators and the affordability of fares for commuters. He noted that the costs of running public transport have increased, largely due to a worldwide rise in energy prices as well as manpower wages. Both SMRT and SBS Transit had incurred losses on their rail operations. SMRT Trains reported a net loss of S$155 million for the financial year ending in March, while SBS Transit had reported losses of S$125 million for the Downtown Line over the past three years, adding that its train division has lost "tens of millions of dollars" in the last financial year. Both companies had applied for the 7 per cent increase, citing rising costs due to expenses such as maintenance and the introduction of new rail lines. The Government subsidises about S$1 billion per year for the upgrading of rail assets, and another S$1 billion to subsidise bus operations. “Running a reliable public transport system is costly, and we have to strive towards a more sustainable financing model,” said Mr Magnus, adding the adjustments would allow fare revenue to increase by about S$132.5 million. Of this, SBS Transit Rail will see increased revenue of about S$18.8 million, while SMRT Trains' revenue will go up by about S$40.2 million. Bus fare revenues will increase by about S$73.5 million, which will be used by the Government to offset bus operation subsidies. Mr Khaw said in his Facebook post that it requires "sound judgment" to distribute the costs of public transport between commuters and tax payers. This is relatively easy when fares are adjusted downwards, he noted, as was the case between 2015 and 2017. "But when fares need to go up, as for example when oil price increased drastically last year, PTC’s job becomes more challenging," he added. The Ministry of Transport will step in to help lower-income families, Mr Khaw said. This year, the Government we will extend 50 per cent more Public Transport Vouchers and increase the value of each voucher to S$50, up from S$30. "This extra assistance will cover one in five resident households, up from the previous one in 10 households," he said. https://www.facebook.com/ministerkhawboonwan/photos/a.436446466414579/2614243568634847/?type=3 Source: CNA/az