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SINGAPORE – Four people were taken to hospital after a glass pane fell from height at The Star Vista mall in Buona Vista on the morning of April 20, which is also Easter Sunday. The four were among six people assessed for injuries and were taken to the National University Hospital, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force, which said it received a call for assistance at about 11.30am. Two others declined to be sent to hospital. The Star Vista said on April 20 that a glass facade panel on level three of the mall “fractured”, and six shoppers sustained non-life threatening injuries like minor cuts and lacerations. It added that its on-site first-aid team was deployed immediately to provide care, and as a precaution, the affected area was cordoned off and additional safety barriers were installed. In photos shared with The Straits Times by mall visitors, the glass panel located outside the entrance of the Performing Arts Centre landed on the ground on the first floor next to two eateries, HarriAnns Nonya Table and Bingz. Mr Peter Hoskins was at the mall’s second floor when he heard a commotion and saw shattered glass on the ground next to Chinese eatery Bingz. “There was loads of glass on the ground,” he said, adding that he was situated between where the glass fell from and where it landed. “It certainly made me jump, thinking about where I was standing, and whether it was a good idea (to be there) or not,” he said. “Some staff were doing their job, speaking clearly and loudly telling people to stay away from the area,” he said, adding that he saw first responders at the scene tending to multiple people who had their heads bandaged. The mall is owned by New Creation Church, which had an 11.30am service around the time of the incident. Another mall visitor, who wanted to be known only as Ms Heng, was dining at a nearby eatery with her friend when she heard a loud crashing sound. When she went to check what happened, she saw shattered glass on the ground around the HarriAnns Nonya Table, and a crowd had gathered outside the Peranakan eatery. HarriAnns Nonya Table said the glass panel struck its seating area, adding that the outlet will be closed on April 21 as a safety precaution. The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) said on April 20 that the incident involves a non-laminated tempered glass panel, and preliminary assessment indicates that this was a case of spontaneous glass breakage, likely caused by a rare phenomenon involving microscopic impurities present in glass. It noted that the structural integrity of the building remains unaffected, and a visual inspection of other similar glass panels did not reveal any sign of defects. BCA said it will serve a Notice to Maintain to the building owner, which requires the owner to appoint an Appropriate Qualified Person (QP) to investigate the cause of the incident, inspect the condition of the rest of the building facade, and propose appropriate permanent rectification measures. The building owner will then be required to implement these measures according to the QP’s recommendations, BCA added.

Tell me that when new citizen hold over 60% of the total voting number

I don't get to see the day when new citizen make over 60% of the total voter and form their own party And see how the ruling party despo trying to hold on to power

my taste of ice cream is not high, for me taste like mcd ice cream but lesser sugar and weaker flavor (cause i nv add anything) just milky flavor ice cream that is a little sweet (i add a bit stevia)

Me already say liao Now number to little, just wait for them to have a large number as in new citizen, they will form their own party

where to buy?

https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/decade-jinjja-chicken-founder-admits-041322998.html SINGAPORE, April 19 – Singaporean entrepreneur Bernard Tay has today admitted the local origins of his Korean fried chicken chain, Jinjja Chicken, which he launched in 2015. The Straits Times reported that the brand is co-owned by Tay and another Singaporean partner, and now operates eight outlets in Singapore, generating about S$10 million (RM33 million) annually and employing 170 staff. “It is time to let people know that we are proudly 100 per cent owned by Singaporeans. We are a Singaporean brand and we are also doing well overseas. “I hope people will support Singaporeans who dare to sell cuisines which are not local,” Tay reportedly said. The halal-certified brand currently has franchise outlets in Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei, with another scheduled to open in Brunei this August. Tay said many customers assume Jinjja is a South Korean brand, and he initially chose not to correct the misconception due to concerns over perceived authenticity. He cited a specific incident in 2017 at the Northpoint City outlet, where a customer left upon learning that the owner was Singaporean, doubting the quality of the food because it wasn’t South Korean-owned. Before launching Jinjja, Tay worked at his family’s food business, Molly’s Nonya Kuehs, and used his savings and a bank loan totalling over S$350,000 to open the first outlet in Bugis Village in October 2015. He obtained halal certification to appeal to a broader market, and his wife Christine Tay joined the business as marketing director in 2016. Tay said he developed Jinjja with help from a branding agency and a chef friend, while sourcing authentic recipes from South Korean contacts he met while running a trading company for food ingredients. Despite having no culinary background, Tay said he worked in the kitchen during the early days, handling everything from food prep to dishwashing in gruelling 14-hour shifts without breaks. Tay said he now has set his sights on expanding into Thailand, Vietnam, China and possibly Australia through franchising.

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cause i dont want to switch on the lighting in the middle of the day and my home already small adding darker color will make it small but dark color will make your home big also, you have to know what color to choose

SINGAPORE – Cream walls, beige furniture, curved edges, cove lighting and open floor plans. Scroll through Singapore’s TikTok interior design accounts or home inspiration platforms like Communa, and one encounters a striking sense of sameness. This sameness takes the form of row after row of cream minimalist homes, often labelled “Mujicore”, “Scandinavian” or “Japandi” (a portmanteau of Japanese and Scandinavian styles that blends minimalism, clean lines and natural materials from both design traditions). The developers of the Communa app, which has been downloaded over 340,000 times, say minimalist designs lead user preferences at 19 per cent of posts saved by users, followed by Japandi (17 per cent), Scandinavian (17 per cent) and Mid-century Modern (14 per cent). Mr Douglas Tan, a 38-year-old technology consultant, lives in one such cream minimalist home. The renovation of his four-room HDB flat was completed in 2024 and features many of the trendy elements that dominate social media. Mr Douglas Tan’s cream minimalist home embodies the aesthetic that is now inescapable in social media content about home renovation.PHOTO: COURTESY OF DOUGLAS TAN A fan of the aesthetic, Mr Tan says it is visually pleasing and cost-effective. “It minimises the amount of effort needed to ensure that the furniture can match the theme,” he adds. On the other hand, public servant Qazim Karim, who recently documented his first home renovation of a three-room HDB flat on social media, says this aesthetic crowds out alternatives. “I tried to find samples of more heritage-infused or eclectic designs, but they were very hard to find in interior designers’ portfolios.” The 35-year-old says cream minimalist homes suit couples starting life together in a new Build-To-Order (BTO) flat, but less so for those with pre-existing clutter and varied lifestyle needs. Interior designers speaking to The Straits Times say it is not just social media algorithms promoting this aesthetic. Minimalism in cream tones dominates HDB flats, particularly among millennial and first-time home owners. Beyond aesthetics, these design choices offer a window into their lives. ST unpacks what is really driving the trend. The usual suspects in Singapore home design Interior designers say young Singaporean home owners are enthralled by Mujicore and Scandinavian design trends.PHOTO: M2 DECOR If one were to compose a typical Singapore millennial home, it would likely follow this recipe: mostly neutral colours (predominantly beige and white), clean lines, open floor plans, cove lighting and microcement finishes. “The thing in every interior designer page that you google is curved lines,” says interior designer Russell Chin, founder of the Inspire ID Group. Having predicted this trend in a 2024 blog post, he notes that these curves are everywhere now, in the form of walls, couches and even lighting. Cove lighting, another inescapable feature, is a form of indirect lighting built into ceiling ledges that has become a regular presence on millennials’ shelves, ceilings and kitchens. Cove lighting is a form of indirect lighting built into ceiling ledges that has become a regular presence on millennials’ shelves, ceilings and kitchens.PHOTO: COURTESY OF DOUGLAS TAN “I think microcement – where the whole house uses microcement to replace painting – is overused,” says Mr Wilson Teh, co-founder of Rezt+Relax Interior Design, who adds that this finish can make a home seem cold if one goes overboard with it. Microcement is a thin, versatile coating that can be applied to floors, walls and furniture – creating a cement-like surface that is durable and comes in a variety of colours. Together, these elements create a living space heavily influenced by Japanese lifestyle brand Muji, in a way that is not unlike the nation’s love of Uniqlo, say designers. This homogeneity extends even to imaginary homes. Artificial intelligence start-up Renderspace, which creates AI-generated interior design mock-ups for real estate agents to virtually stage a home for potential buyers, reports that its top four generated styles mirror Singapore’s dominant trends: Modern (generated over 9,000 times), Minimalist (4,500), Scandinavian (4,000) and Japandi (2,000). “We took the AI models that we trained on Singapore homes – which is why it also looks like that – and we sell it to property agents because we know they will use it to beautify spaces,” says Renderspace co-founder Raphael Yee. “This is what people want.” However, some disagree. Ascend Design creative chief Agnes Yap says young home owners tend to take a more hands-on approach to styling their home with unique furnishings or unconventional materials.PHOTO: ASCEND DESIGN Mr Agnes Yap, creative chief at interior design firm Ascend Design, notes that while minimalist designs can reduce renovation stress with fewer decorative walls or furnishings, his studio increasingly sees clients seeking more distinctive approaches. These clients often start with a Japandi Mid-century Modern foundation, but incorporate playful colours and bold patterns from Bohemian or Bauhaus styles. Mr Eugene Lee, who lectures on interior design at Lasalle College of the Arts, says: “There’s no one dominant trend. There’s something for everyone right now in the current scene.” He adds that when one takes a longer view of design history, the accessibility of design influences and options today means much more variety is on offer now than in the 1990s and early 2000s. So, why the cream minimalism? Interior designers say there are three major drivers behind the trend – starting with the fundamental constraints of HDB layouts. Mr Lionel Leow, co-founder of TA.LE Architects, points to this as a primary driver of homogeneity: “Properties here are not that big, so having a design that is more minimalist is also very functional.” Without the space and layout constraints posed by Singapore’s public housing, there is more room for creativity when it comes to interior design.PHOTO: TA.LE ARCHITECTS He notes that in larger spaces, like the landed properties and condos that comprise most of his work, there is greater diversity in design. “One room in a landed property may be the size of an entire HDB flat, so there’s less of a requirement for a room to look ‘clean’,” he says. A typical four-room HDB flat has under 100 sq m of space, making design elements that create openness and airiness – like light neutral colours – a natural fit. More on this Topic How SGAG’s Xiao Ming and his wife survived two home renovations in four yearsConsumers lost almost $2m in prepayments in 2024; highest losses from home renovations: Case According to a 2018 survey of 500 local home owners by home renovation platform Qanvast, their most desired improvements were more space to move around (72 per cent of respondents), more light filtering into their homes (67 per cent) and more storage solutions (62 per cent). It is not just size that creates limitations, says interior designer Rizq Aqil Azfar. “Floor layouts play a crucial role in how home owners can get creative. If they feel more constrained, they’ll get whatever’s trending online and copy-paste it.” HDB’s new “white flat” layouts enable greater flexibility for home owners to configure their living spaces.PHOTO: HDB He says BTOs’ regular and linear layouts – typically involving rooms connected by a long corridor – limit possibilities. And when these layouts span neighbourhoods, typical design considerations – like building on what exists or complementing the style of homes in the area – also play less of a role. “I think HDB is moving towards more open and wide flats, with fewer walls, and that’s where we’ll see home owners finally start to play,” he adds. HDB began piloting “white flats” in 2024, which offer open-concept floor plans as white canvases for home owners to personalise. Resale value over personal expression M2 Decor director Benjamin Toh’s firm specialises in modern minimalist design.PHOTO: M2 DECOR Many millennial home owners view properties as both investments and living spaces, which means prioritising resale value over personal expression, say designers. Mr Benjamin Toh, director of interior design firm M2 Decor, notes that with this in mind, it is natural to opt for minimalist and neutral aesthetics. “Minimalism typically involves fewer materials, less furniture and a more intentional approach to decor, which can help reduce costs.” The style’s inoffensiveness and timelessness also make it an easier future sell, especially when compared with bold or niche designs that might alienate potential buyers, he adds. More on this Topic The Chic Home: Low-key luxe in Bencoolen condoThe Chic Home: Sleek Newton apartment for a small family Mr Teh estimates that minimalist designs translate to “easily 30 per cent” cost savings compared with alternatives, as it means fewer expensive details like custom-made furniture or elaborate flooring. This thriftiness is a sought-after trait among interior designers. According to a 2023 survey of 635 home owners by Qanvast, choosing an interior designer who could meet the specified budget was the top priority for 27 per cent of respondents. In contrast, 20 per cent of respondents prioritised finding someone who proposed good ideas first. Minimalist designs translate to an easier time finding affordable furniture.PHOTO: REZT + RELAX INTERIOR DESIGN Even for the design-conscious home owner, the investment mindset is inescapable, as the home makes up one of the largest components of household wealth in Singapore. According to the Department of Statistics, residential property assets make up 43.9 per cent of assets held by Singapore households as at the fourth quarter of 2024. “If you treat it as an investment vehicle, you won’t put as much thought into aesthetics,” says Mr Yee, who is planning his first home renovation with his wife. ‘Bang for your buck’ culture Open-concept layouts and cream tones create a more airy and spacious feeling in space-constrained HDB homes.PHOTO: REZT + RELAX INTERIOR DESIGN Beyond Singaporeans’ price-consciousness, the country’s high rate of home ownership – 90 per cent as at 2024 – has also created a renovation culture. “Malaysian contractors I speak to say Singaporeans are very particular about renovation,” says Mr Chin. “In Singapore, if I buy a house, I am going to renovate it.” This means Singapore’s social media is saturated with home renovation content – everything from complaints about interior design firms to glossy post-renovation photo shoots. It is also not uncommon to see couples starting an Instagram account dedicated to documenting their renovation journey. As such, social media – from Pinterest to Instagram to TikTok – plays an outsized role in shaping the country’s design trends. More on this Topic The Chic Home: Under one roof in Scandi-style Ubi flatThe Chic Home: Dual-key condo unit revamped for couple who enjoy entertaining Mr Adriano Tawin, co-founder of real estate media company Stacked Homes, says that as interior designers post their portfolios on social media, they get a clear sense of what is trending based on what draws engagement and client interest online – resulting in many in the sector converging on the same trends. While designers might look to magazines and long-form content on YouTube, the layperson is less interested in design principles and more in “bang for your buck”, says Mr Yee. The clearest manifestation of this is the rise of social media content dedicated to “Taobao homes”, or minimising one’s costs by ordering budget-friendly, do-it-yourself items from Chinese e-commerce site Taobao. This convergence on cream Japandi homes can also be exacerbated by social media algorithms creating echo chambers of design. Mr Eugene Lee warns his students at Lasalle that algorithms are likely to recommend content similar to what one has engaged with before, which can easily create a social media feed composed of homogenous “cream-looking styles”. The way Singapore regulates the interior design profession also plays a role, says Mr Lee, who notes that unlike in regions such as Taiwan, there is little barrier to entry to the profession here. In his view, this explains the popularity and ubiquity of social media content about home renovations, as “these TikTok videos and home renovation journeys have the effect of informing home owners about the things they should be wary about”. In defence of beige A Japandi and Mujicore design by the Inspire ID Group.PHOTO: INSPIRE ID GROUP Is there anything wrong with Singapore’s cream minimalism? Designers and home owners are divided. “Singaporeans are allergic to colour,” writes one Reddit user on the sense of conformity among Singapore homes. “Many homes are decked out in neutrals and greys. I think many see this as a shortcut to taste, but to me, this highlights the lack of it.” Mr Tan shrugs off such criticism, saying he is happy with his choice of interior design for his home. When putting together his design brief, his chief concern was finding an interior designer who could implement a welcoming home that would maximise space and create an uncluttered environment. “And that dream was realised,” he says. Mr Eugene Lee says: “Singaporeans are very practical. If we can declutter, make our HDBs look larger, if we can hide the mess – let’s do it. “And we are very efficient. If we can get a look together in a smaller budget, in a shorter length of time – let’s do that.” He notes that many of Singapore’s most popular design elements serve practical purposes due to the Republic’s dense urban environment, tropical heat and compact living spaces. These include ceiling fans, laundry lines that fold upwards into the ceiling, and multipurpose furniture that can double as storage space. “Cove lighting is there for a reason. It’s much softer on the eyes,” he adds, noting that HDB ceiling heights are often low. “For designers who work with HDB homes, the aesthetic suggestions will always come as a solution alongside practicality concerns.” Curved walls and furniture are also a practical choice for families with children. Mr Lionel Leow agrees with this sentiment, noting that he does not think it is bad for clients to embrace popular design tropes. “The issue will be if you just replicate what you see, then that is not really the aim of design,” he says. Comparing Singapore’s love of minimalist Mujicore homes with the country’s fondness for Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo, Mr Leow notes that many opt for these understated brands because they are affordable and easy choices. “You don’t want to think so much, so you just let it be. But a home shouldn’t be like that. It’s something you should think about because you’re going to spend a lot of time there,” he says, adding that clear communication can help interior designers understand how to add personal touches to make a home reflect its residents’ character. For Mr Yee, the pragmatism around cost and acceptance of “good enough” aesthetics have coalesced into an “unstoppable force” in Singapore’s design scene. “Singaporeans are very focused on how we get 60 per cent of that effect with only 20 per cent of the cost,” says Mr Yee, who notes that interior design social media here is rife with elements that photograph well – like laminate and vinyl – but may disappoint in person. “It’s not bad. It’s not ‘nice’, but it’s not bad,” he adds. But for those who are tired of minimalism, change may be on the horizon, as trends constantly evolve and coexist. Mr Qazim Karim worked with his interior designer to renovate his home in an eclectic style featuring pops of colour and rattan furniture.PHOTO: COURTESY OF QAZIM KARIM The early 2010s favoured industrial styles with brick and exposed lighting, while the late 2010s saw the rise of both Scandinavian minimalism and maximalist Peranakan tiles. For Gen Z designer Mr Rizq, who lives in a four-room HDB flat, these generational differences can be seen everywhere. “My parents are Gen X and my flat is completely different from what is on trend now because it was designed for my mum,” he says. It is the home of someone who loves to entertain, collects plates and buys a new centrepiece each Hari Raya for relatives to coo over. While millennial home owners may embrace minimalism in cream tones as a response to the clutter and noise of their parents’ homes, others might embrace a maximalist or eclectic aesthetic in response to the perceived sterility and “showroom feel” of today’s trends. For that reason, Mr Rizq hopes his designs will help put maximalism back on the menu. How to elevate your minimalist home 1. Use lighting as a design element, not just a utility M2 Decor’s Mr Benjamin Toh suggests layering different types of lighting, instead of over-relying on cove lighting. For instance, mix pendant lights that play with height, directional spotlights for accent features, and task lighting for workspaces to create depth and visual interest without changing your neutral palette. Warm lighting creates a cosy atmosphere, and statement light fixtures can act as both functional and decorative elements. 2. Go for honest materials over glossy imitations Renderspace’s Mr Raphael Yee says the idea of “material honesty” is one that more home owners should consider. This means opting for materials that should be used based on their properties, and that the characteristics of a material should influence its form. Laminate or vinyl attempting to reproduce wood often disappoints because it feels like plastic. However, laminates in bold colours or patterns that do not pretend to be something else create greater design integrity than unconvincing faux wood. While budget constraints are real, one can invest selectively in authentic materials where they make the most impact. Consider genuine wood for a dining table that is frequently touched and seen, rather than stretching faux finishes throughout your home. 3. Break free from algorithm-driven inspiration “I tell my students to change their search terms and mess up their social media algorithms to get different inspirations,” says Lasalle’s Mr Eugene Lee. He suggests adding deliberately contrasting words to see what alternatives come up in search results and seeking inspiration beyond the typical social media feeds. Other sources of inspiration include physical showrooms, architecture books or design from different cultures. Deliberately seeking diverse references will help one to develop a more unique perspective and avoid the homogeneity that comes from algorithm-recommended content. 4. Play with colour and texture Interior designers recommend incorporating accents through decorations, as well as introducing varied textures and materials that add depth to your home, even when there is a predominantly neutral palette. Mr Adriano Tawin from Stacked Homes says home owners in Singapore sometimes neglect the importance of styling in favour of structural renovation works, especially when compared with homes from other cultures. “If we are a bit more daring in relying on styling – doing minimal renovation work, but playing around with your furniture – you can really achieve something else and that’s where your personality will pop out,” he says, noting that these simple finishes can make a big difference without exceeding one’s budget. 5. Design for your lifestyle, not for trends Instead of focusing on trending design choices, consider how your lifestyle diverges from that of others. Think about activities that you enjoy, whether and how you entertain guests, and what would bring you comfort in your daily routine. This should guide the key principles of your design. “Even if someone is doing something minimalist, he or she can still do something personal to it to reflect his or her character,” says Mr Lionel Leow. For instance, a minimalist design can serve as a backdrop for displaying distinctive personal collections like Lego sets or travel souvenirs. “It creates some interest in a field of homogeneity,” he adds.

Me thinking of getting one for my aircon also Now wait for promo

Yes, that why I diy, try to ownself cook as much as 8 can

This is action 2 very old model My guess nano will be even smaller

360 that time can't take 4k in, I mean the 4k is 360 view If you take 1 side only it will crop

There leak that dji is releasing action 6 and OSMO Nano series This nano will be the discreet you seeking

action 4. Wanted Pocket 3 but waited until last min also nv release, maybe 2bd half see if dji will release a update or not

@Bigbird FYI

Don't worry, it Better late then nv

Should slow down when at a blend

He forgot there such a thing called hp