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SINGAPORE - A five-room Housing Board flat in Bishan has changed hands for a record $1.295 million this month, smashing the previous high of $1.268 million lodged just last month. The 120 sq m unit at Block 273A Bishan Street 24 in a Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) project called Natura Loft was sold just three weeks after it was put up for sale, ERA Realty property agent Elson Wang, who brokered the deal, told The Straits Times. The unit, which is in a 40-storey tall block, is now the most expensive HDB resale unit to change hands so far. The unit sits above level 35- sellers declined to share exact floor - and has around 89 years left on its lease. The transaction comes against the backdrop of steadily rising prices for HDB resale flats in what has been a record year for million-dollar flats. Last month, a 49-year-old HDB terraced house in Whampoa took the spotlight when it was sold for $1.268 million, beating the previous record by around $10,000. In the latest transaction, the Bishan DBSS unit has widened the price gap by around $27,000, an indication of the robust HDB resale market. Mr Wang, 34, said the sellers had set a bottom line of $1.27 million when they approached him and would not consider any offers below that amount. "They didn't share the reason for picking that figure but I guess different people have different expectations. I had advised them that the transaction might take time as we need to wait for the right buyer," said Mr Wang, who has been in the industry for seven years. They just needed to host five groups of potential buyers and the sellers got an offer in three weeks. While the initial offer of $1.25 million was deemed "too low" by the sellers, after a few rounds of negotiations, the offered price gradually crept up to $1.28 million before landing at the final $1.295 million. There was an earlier offer but it was below the sellers' expectations so they did not pursue it, said Mr Wang. The sellers are a Singaporean Chinese couple in their late 50s and have one child, and are now moving to a private property. Mr Wang said he told the buyers to be prepared to pay a cash over valuation of around $100,000 to $150,000, but they ended up paying "less than expected". He declined to reveal the final figure. Mr Wang cited the unblocked city view, its central location and the well-maintained interior as the unit's main draws. The sellers had spent almost $100,000 on renovation works with frequent touch-ups over the years, said Mr Wang. As at Friday (July 30), 124 HDB resale flats have sold for at least $1 million this year, the highest number of million-dollar flats sold in a year on record. Eighteen were transacted this month. This brings the total number of million-dollar flats to 426 since the first such transaction in 2012. Million-dollar HDB flat transactions will end on a record high note this year, with one analyst predicting that it may exceed 180 units, given that the quarterly average was 25 units over the past three years. DBSS units are built by private developers, with each development characterised by unique external features, although owners are subjected to the same regulations as HDB owners. These units are very sought-after due to their rarity and larger living spaces. There are a total of 13 DBSS projects in Singapore, all built between 2005 and 2012, although not all command a million-dollar price tag. Units in at least two other DBSS projects - The Peak @ Toa Payoh and City View @ Boon Keng - have changed hands for at least $1 million. Ms Christine Sun, senior vice-president of research and analytics at OrangeTee & Tie, said the latest transaction may set the precedence for more $1.2 million to $1.3 million HDB resale deals in time to come. "Mass-market condo prices have been increasing so perhaps some are willing to turn to such million-dollar HDB flats that have equally attractive attributes," she said. "There are also more Build-To-Order (BTO) HDB flats in mature estates with higher price tags around the $600,000 to $700,000 range so in comparison, paying $1 million for a premium resale flat may be okay for some."

After a couple of unsuccessful runs in Singapore, Shakey's Pizza is set to make a comeback in Singapore soon, according to its Facebook and Instagram posts. Sharp-eyed shoppers have also been sharing photos of the chain's hoarding at Lucky Plaza, prompting hundreds of comments from excited fans. The US chain, which is also popular in the Philippines, specialises in thin-crust pizza, chicken, and mojos (fried potato slices). Fans can expect the chain's complete menu to be served in Singapore, with some tweaks in order to comply with halal requirements, Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures — which operates over 200 Shakey's outlets in the Philippines — said in January. "We are certain that many locals, and especially the overseas Filipinos, miss Shakey's, and this will bring back a sense of nostalgia," local franchisee partner Brenrich said. Shakey's was first brought into Singapore in 1980 by Twentieth Century Foods, but closed down in 1984. It later tried to make a comeback in 1989 under a different franchisee. Spoiler alert: their second attempt proved unsuccessful as well. But if the hype on social media is any indication, Shakey's will definitely be receiving a warm welcome this time around. their non sg menu

SINGAPORE - Visitors to all markets and hawker centres in Singapore are now required to check in with their TraceTogether app or token. The National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Friday (July 30) that it has worked with town councils, operators and other agencies to progressively implement access control with SafeEntry at all of these locations. "To facilitate safe entry to markets and hawker centres, all patrons, stallholders and stall assistants must bring along and use their TraceTogether token or app to tap on the SafeEntry Gateway reader," said NEA. The TraceTogether app can also be used to scan the QR code to check-in, it added. "NEA and town councils will be progressively deploying personnel to assist with SafeEntry check-in at access points to markets and hawker centres." The move to install interim fencing and make TraceTogether-only SafeEntry mandatory was earlier announced by the Health Ministry (MOH) on July 20. The tightened measures are meant to tamp down a surge in Covid-19 cases at markets and food centres, likely seeded when fishmongers visited Jurong Fishery Port to collect their seafood stocks. The Jurong Fishery Port cluster was already the largest here at 321 cases when MOH announced the stepped-up measures last Tuesday. As at Friday afternoon, there were 997 Covid-19 cases linked to the Jurong Fishery Port/Hong Lim Market and Food Centre clusters, according to MOH. NEA said the recent cases and clusters at markets and hawker centres are a reminder of the need to maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, and to strictly observe safe distancing. The porous nature of markets and hawker centres has been a challenge for SafeEntry compliance, with QR codes previously placed at individual stalls and centre toilets to facilitate contact tracing, it noted. But given how transmissible the Delta variant of the Covid-19 virus is, there is an increased need for quicker contact tracing, NEA added. Temporary fencing have been set up at the locations to limit the access points to markets and hawker centres. Personnel will progressively be deployed to man SafeEntry check-in points at markets and hawker centres, with priority given to peak periods like meal times to facilitate "safe and more efficient entry into premises", said NEA. Interim fencing at Geylang Serai Market. PHOTO: NEA Safe distancing ambassadors and enforcement officers will continue to be deployed at the locations to ensure compliance with rules. The authority urged patrons to be socially responsible and to perform their check-ins at access points regardless of whether or not the entry points are manned. Other precautions should still be observed as well, it added. These include keeping a safe distance from others, not lingering at these premises unnecessarily, and wearing masks properly at all times. "We seek the understanding of members of the public to adhere to safe management measures at markets and hawker centres," NEA added. "These are crucial to minimise the risk of clusters forming, which may require the closure of premises for deep cleaning and disinfection."

Before the "circuit breaker" hit last April, the thought of rearing foliage plants did not even occur to Grayce and Jason Ooi. They had been too busy, and constant travels prevented them from growing anything more elaborate than easy-care plants like succulents. The lockdown changed all that. “We became [plant-crazy] because of the Circuit Breaker,” said Mrs Ooi, a regional HR executive. “We started to read more, research more, and joined [plant hobby] groups. In Phase 2, we started going around plant nurseries. We still can’t travel. The only thing that makes us happy is growing things at home. We’re working from home, and plants are very therapeutic – they’re a way for us to release our stress.” Jason and Grayce Ooi got hooked on plant-collecting during last year's Circuit Breaker. (Photo: Jason and Grayce Ooi) It’s a narrative that’s familiar by now: Gardening as a popular pandemic pastime. What’s unique within this trend, though, is the amount that people are willing to splurge on rare and sought-after plants. “We noticed a sharp uptrend in gardening since the start of 2020 (beginning of Circuit Breaker); it has sparked a renewed interest in home gardening and plants as more people were staying indoors. This also piqued the interest in special and rare plants that were not commonly available in the market,” explained Peter Cheok, sales & marketing director of Far East Flora. A Philodendron gloriosum at Far East Flora retailing for S$2,999, although smaller specimens cost less. (Photo: Far East Flora) “We noticed a sharp uptrend in gardening since the start of 2020.” – Peter Cheok In June, Candy Floriculture, a nursery in Thomson, posted on its Instagram page that a customer had purchased a rare and slow-growing Philodendron spiritus sancti. The sticker price? A cool S$40,000. In June, a customer of Candy Floriculture purchased a Philodendron spiritus sancti for S$40,000. (Screenshot: Instagram/candy_floriculture) “He was a regular [customer],” explained Sharon Goh, Candy’s sales development director. “He wanted something of better value, rather than a mass of plants.” A check with local nurseries and online platforms revealed that five-figure price tags are not uncommon. On the day that CNA Luxury visited Candy, Goh had just received shipment of another Philodendron spiritus sancti, priced at S$42,000. A smaller specimen was also available for S$29,000. Other prized varieties, such as Philodendron billietiae variegated, were on the market for between S$15,000 and S$16,888 A Philodendron spiritus sancti at Candy Floriculture retailing for S$42,000. (Photo: Aaron De Silva) A Philodendron billietiae variegated retailing for S$16,888 at Candy Floriculture. (Photo: Aaron De Silva) This particular species is also the most expensive variety at Terrascapes, a garden centre in Choa Chu Kang. “We have a Philodendron billietiae variegated which is now valued at about S$20,000 based on its size and highly variegated leaves,” said Terrascapes founders Sandy and Bridgette Soh. Over at Greenfingers, a nursery in Lim Chu Kang, owner Shawn Chen told CNA Luxury that its biggest ticket item is a variegated tiger orchid (Grammatophyllum speciosum). At more than 4m in diameter, it’s the world’s largest orchid, and a native of Singapore. But unlike other orchids that are prized for their blooms, this particular species is valued for its foliage. Greenfingers owner Shawn Chen. (Photo: Shawn Chen) A variegated tiger orchid (Grammatophyllum speciosum) retailing for S$45,000 at Greenfingers. (Photo: Shawn Chen) “Collecting such rare plants might be a form of luxury to replace travelling for some people nowadays.” – Tan Wei Jie “This one is special because the leaves are variegated, two-tone yellow and green. And when the light hits it, it’s almost golden-yellow and shimmery. It’s priced at S$45,000,” said Chen, who is also co-founder of Foliage Fanatics Singapore, a Facebook group with more than 4,600 members – including the Oois. On consumer marketplace Carousell, a mature Philodendron spiritus sancti is currently being listed for S$54,380. The same seller, @rootingforyou, also has a listing for a Philodendron billietiae variegated for the same price. The Oois are no stranger to high-value plants, with their most extravagant purchase being a Monstera dilacherata that cost almost S$8,000. “When I was offered it [from an overseas seller], I didn’t even bat an eyelid, because I had been searching for it. The usual price is about S$10,000,” said Mr Ooi, a food scientist. His second-most expensive plant is a Monstera borsigiana aurea, which he bought for S$2,500. “At the time, S$2,500 seemed expensive, but I would buy it again, because of the colours – I’ve never seen anything like it before! Most Monstera aureas don’t have marbling like this, but on mine, every leaf is… like A5 Wagyu marbling!” Jeremy Gopalan, a freelance editor and plant collector with over 300 plants, said that the rare plant craze can be explained thus: “People are not spending money on travels. They’re saving money on their commute to work. They’re saving money on transport. So they’re using this money to spend on other things.” Plant collector Jeremy Gopalan with his Philodendron Dean McDowell and Philodendron Florida Beauty. (Photo: Jeremy Gopalan) Tan Wei Jie, founder of plant retailer Rabbit Island in Woodlands, echoed this sentiment. “Collecting such rare plants might be a form of luxury to replace travelling for some people nowadays,” he said. Not too long ago, bonsai varieties routinely ranked among the most expensive plants. But these days, it is aroids that are breaking price records. Aroids belong to a family that includes philodendrons, monsteras and common houseplants such as pothos (money plants). “We still can’t travel. The only thing that makes us happy is growing things at home. We’re working from home, and plants are very therapeutic – they’re a way for us to release our stress.” – Grayce Ooi Explaining the explosive growth in the popularity of aroids, Candy’s Goh offered: “In the old days, we used to sell bonsai that were also very expensive. But aroids are easier to upkeep than bonsai. Bonsai need a lot of sunlight, whereas you can keep aroids indoors.” For Gopalan, aroids are popular because there are several genera, and even within species they can look different. Such a great variety means that there’s something to suit all tastes. And, since they’re not native to Singapore or Asia – most of them are native to South America – it makes them that much more desirable. “I think it’s also how unique the [foliage] can be. [With the variegated varieties] there’s the element of fleetingness that also increases the value,” he added. A Monstera deliciosa Thai Constellation at Far East Flora. (Photo: Far East Flora) While Gopalan doesn’t profess to be a rare plant collector, he does own a Philodendron bipennifolium variegated, which he purchased for S$600 from a private collector a few years ago. Indeed, among the aroids, variegated varieties are the most in-demand right now. “Variegated plants are difficult to propagate,” explained Terrascapes’s founders. “Variegation isn’t constant and cannot be controlled. When propagated, the plants don’t always come out nicely variegated. Some come out too variegated which leads to unhealthy growth due to the lack of chlorophyll, or some turn out with low or no variegation at all, which would not appeal to the collector/hobbyist.” For those keen on collecting rare plants, what advice do the growers have? “The advice will be to do more research to find out what is the best location for the plant in terms of sunlight and watering care,” said Noah Garden Centre's founder Darren Neo. “Also, I will recommend starting this planting or growing hobby with a common and less pricey plant. There's a saying that goes ‘Start cheap feel cheap’. Once one has experience taking care of the plants, they can upgrade accordingly.” “I recommend starting this planting or growing hobby with a common and less pricey plant. Once one has experience taking care of the plants, they can upgrade accordingly.” – Darren Neo With rare plants in red-hot demand now, and prices reaching ever more eye-watering levels, there’s a distinct possibility that the bubble will burst. However, Far East Flora’s Cheok believes that the trend will prevail. “We are in the early days of rare plant collection. This generation of plant collectors are perhaps of a different breed; the millennials forge emotional connections to their plants (going as far as naming them). And with the explosion of ‘plantfluencers’ in recent years showcasing their plant collections and unboxing videos, all these generated much social media interest and hype which attained a following and started mass-market plant interest.” A banner advertising rare plants along Thomson Road. (Photo: Aaron De Silva) Noah’s Neo is also of the opinion that Singapore is far from the peak of the rare plant craze. “We started a Collectors Plants section [on our website] last October as demand for collectors’ plants have been increasing since the lockdown last year. [The trend] will definitely continue due to the limited quantities of these rare plants.” Gopalan, however, thinks otherwise. “My friends and I think that the bubble may burst. Once people start going back to work, and once suppliers get more stock because they want to sell more, there will be a surplus and prices will go back down.” As for the Oois, plants will still remain their top priority when life returns to normal. In fact, they’ll be on the lookout for bargains. “Once borders reopen, half the people may give up their plants. When that happens, I’ll buy them over – cheaply!” joked Mr Ooi.

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Stealing from your employer can come in many different forms. There’s this guy who was unsatisfied with his salary enough to use printing equipment at his workplace to operate his own printing company at his employer’s expense. And there’s this guy who stole some shrimp from the fishball noodle stall he was working as a stall assistant at to prepare his own lunch. Both guys got ratted out by their colleagues, but unfortunately for the female colleague of the stall assistant, the guy happens to have a particularly nasty temper. A Very Short Fuse Igniting a Very Big Incident Occurring on 27 April 2021, in a coffee shop at Block 155 Bukit Batok Street 11, a fishball noodle stall assistant, 33-year-old Xie BinBin (谢彬彬), was caught stealing some shrimps to prepare his lunch by his female colleague, the 35-year-old victim, Zhang WenHong (张雯红). As a result, the colleague reprimanded him and they started arguing. Apparently, Mr Xie is known to have a terribly hot temper despite only started working there from late March of this year. He was known to always butt heads with his colleagues. However, nothing serious occurred during the first altercation. Later, at 4:20pm the same day, Ms Zhang asked the man whether the customer’s food is ready. This apparently agitated Mr Xie to the point where he took a kitchen knife and threatened his colleague. In front of his customers – and, hence, in front of plenty of witnesses – he grabbed a hold of his female colleague’s hair and swung the knife towards her head and neck at least 7 times, causing multiple wounds. She was bleeding at this point. Another stall owner saw the incident and quickly grabbed a plastic bin nearby, using it to push the knife-wielding attacker aside. This made the man loosen his grip and enabled the victim to escape. Mr Xie then left the knife on a table before quickly leaving the scene of the crime. The victim was eventually rushed to the hospital for treatment. Unfortunately for the hot-tempered man though, not only are there lots of witnesses to the crime, everything was also captured on the CCTV, making it easy to establish his case in court. And justice is swift. He ended up being sentenced to 18 months in jail with 3 lashes of the cane.

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CHINESE video-sharing app TikTok's recently appointed chief executive, Singaporean Chew Shou Zi, is understood to be in the early stage of buying a property... https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/tiktok-ceo-buying-gcb-for-s86m

SINGAPORE: Feeling that he was not given enough opportunities to progress in his career, a production manager at a printing company began printing items for his own clients using the firm's equipment. He used the company's resources to fulfil orders for his freelance clients and later set up his own printing company, making a profit of more than S$57,000 at his employer's expense. Mike Song, 56, was given a year's jail on Thursday (Jul 29). He pleaded guilty to two charges of criminal breach of trust as an employee, with another four charges taken into consideration. The court heard that Song worked as a production manager at 8 Ink Media, which specialised in printing services. The company transferred its assets and employees, including Song, to INX Events & Productions in February 2019. Song began working for the company in October 2014, when it first started out printing banners. As the production manager, he fulfilled the printing orders sent to the company and was entrusted with printing resources such as ink and paper. However, he began using his company's resources to print materials which he sold on the side from November 2015. He was often physically absent from work during office hours and returned to work late at night. Song began his freelance operations as he felt the company was not giving him sufficient progression or opportunities even though it was expanding and doing well. He set up his own company specialising in printing services in August 2016 and searched for his own clients while still employed with 8 Ink Media. He continued to print banners and other materials for his personal clients using his employer's property in 2017 and 2018. He printed materials using his employer's resources on 70 occasions over the two years. In total, he earned about S$57,480 from his personal clients between November 2015 and December 2019. This amount was counted as loss to his employers. Even after the company's assets and employees were transferred to INX Events & Productions, Song continued with his own business up until December 2019. Another employee flagged Song's actions to the company's general manager on Feb 1, 2020, and a police report was made. Song agreed to repay the company S$58,000 in instalments, and completed paying in full on Jun 9, 2021. For each charge of criminal breach of trust as an employee, he could have been jailed up to 15 years and fined. Source: CNA/ll(cy)

SINGAPORE: Seng Huat Bean Curd has been directed to suspend food business operations from Thursday (Jul 29) until further notice. The suspension, which was issued by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), comes after widespread pest infestations were found during an inspection of the premises on Thursday. Cockroaches, drain flies and a dead rodent were observed and the premises was also found to be poorly maintained, said SFA. The food manufacturer is located at units #04-02/03 at 15 Jalan Tepong, Jurong Food Hub. In the interest of public health, SFA said it has directed Seng Huat Bean Curd to rectify the lapses and take the necessary measures to improve the cleanliness of its premises. As a precautionary measure, SFA has also directed the manufacturer to recall the bean curd “tau kwa” delivered to various wet markets on Thursday. “Food safety is a joint responsibility as food can be contaminated anywhere along the food chain. While SFA continues to be vigilant and works to ensure that regulatory measures are in place and properly enforced, the industry and consumers must also play their part,” said SFA. SFA added that all food operators should ensure that their premises are clean and well-maintained, and that staff members are adequately trained on proper food safety management. Enforcement action will be taken against food operators who do not adhere to regulations or comply with food hygiene and food safety requirements, said SFA. Those found guilty face a fine of up to S$10,000, up to 12 months’ jail, or both. Members of the public who come across poor hygiene practices in food establishments are advised not to patronise them. They can also provide feedback via SFA’s online feedback form. Source: CNA/zl(ta)

Singapore's favourite dim sum joint Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant will finally be opening its new Century Square outlet on July 30, it announced in an Instagram post today (July 29). Besides its cloud kitchen at Tampines Food Co., this is the first time the restaurant is venturing outside Jalan Besar. Journeying to the East, Swee Choon will be offering a $2 dim sum promotion from July 30 to Aug 1 to celebrate its opening. The promotion, only available via walk-in takeaway, will cover their top 10 best-selling dim sum dishes which include Char Siew Bao, Siew Mai, Glutinous Rice with Chicken, Minced Pork and Century Egg Porridge, Rice Roll with Char Siew, Carrot Cake, Mee Suah Kueh, Tofu Bomb, Si Chuan Oil Wanton and Mango Pomelo Sago. Officially their second outlet, the new eatery seats 40 pax and features a vibrant colour scheme. Additionally. the 59-year-old restaurant will be launching a few new treats such as a Black Pepper Char Siew Bao and Baked BBQ Char Siew Bao. For those who want to stay home, there will also be a 20 per cent storewide discount via Foodpanda for the entire month of August! You can also find Swee Choon's Century Square outlet on OddleEats and GrabFood and it will be available on Deliveroo soon, the restaurant said. Address: 2 Tampines Central 4, Century Square, #01-01, Singapore 529509 Opening hours: 9am to 12am daily

Despite several food operators facing hard times during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, some still find ways to help those who are even less fortunate. A Stomper shared with Stomp how heartened they were to come across a vegetarian stall at Our Tampines Hub's hawker centre offering free meals to the needy. "Remarkably, in time of a pandemic, this stall still cares for the poor by offering 20 free noodle sets," the Stomper said.

(Reuters) -Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) on Thursday posted a S$409 million ($302 million) first-quarter loss, narrower than a year earlier, helped by a strong air cargo market and no major impairments. The airline forecast passenger capacity to reach 33% of pre-pandemic levels in the second quarter, and said it would serve at least 50% of locations it did before by the end of September. The airline, like Hong Kong rival Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, lacks a domestic market and is solely reliant on international travel at a time when most borders remain closed. SIA carried 132,600 passengers in the month of June, an improvement on its June 2020 figures but a 96% fall from the same month two years earlier, before the pandemic hit. It filled just 16.1% of seats in June, with its flights heavily reliant on cargo for revenue at a time when the freight market is strong. The company posted a record S$1.1 billion loss in the first quarter a year earlier. Revenue in the just-ended quarter came in at S$1.30 billion, up from S$851 million a year earlier. Cargo flown revenue grew 32.4% and the company said demand fundamentals for the business remained strong, even though fresh pandemic-related restrictions in parts of the world could cause short-term uncertainty. SIA, unlike rival national carriers in Southeast Asia, still has a healthy cash balance to help it get through a period of low travel. It recently raised S$6.2 billion of convertible bonds underwritten by its largest shareholder, state investor Temasek Holdings. The airline also said 98% of active pilots and cabin crew have been vaccinated. ($1 = 1.3544 Singapore dollars)

SINGAPORE - The number of Covid-19 patients in intensive care units (ICU) here or requiring oxygen supplementation has tripled over the last two weeks, rising from eight in total on July 15 to 25 on Wednesday (July 28), with experts warning the number is likely to grow. But they were quick to add that the healthcare system should be able to cope despite the worrying trend. Professor Dale Fisher, senior consultant at the National University Hospital's (NUH) Division of Infectious Diseases, said there has been an increase in the number of unvaccinated people contracting the disease, after almost 1,000 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in the last week. "Over that week, the number of unvaccinated cases in the older age groups has more than doubled, so I feel we can expect the numbers of new severe cases to increase significantly," he said. But he added that the rise should still be "well within" the healthcare system's capabilities. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Wednesday that Singapore can open up about 1,000 ICU beds for critically ill Covid-19 patients. But he had also pointed out earlier that it takes only five weeks to overwhelm the hospitals' ICU capacity. Prof Paul Tambyah said that with more than half the population here fully vaccinated, he anticipates one or two new severe cases a day if infections remain in the hundreds. This estimate is based on the number of severe cases reported in other countries such as Britain and the United States where significant proportions of the population have been fully vaccinated, said Prof Tambyah, who is also a senior consultant at NUH's Division of Infectious Diseases. Prof Teo Yik Ying, dean of the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, noted that the number of infections reported daily is still above 100, with a number of cases among people above 70 years old who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. "These are the ones that are at a high risk to experience severe disease and require hospital care," he said. Two teams from the school have been carrying out modelling to predict which way the numbers might go - one led by Dr Hannah Clapham, an assistant professor at the school, and another by Associate Professor Alex Cook, who is vice-dean of research. Prof Cook noted that vaccine uptake in the older age groups, who are at greatest risk, has risen to about 75 per cent. Taking into account this statistic, as well as the effectiveness of the vaccines in preventing severe disease, the teams predicted that the risk of someone ending up in the ICU with Covid-19 has fallen from around 2 per cent to about 0.2 per cent. This varies across age groups, Prof Cook clarified, as those under 40 have a much lower risk. The 0.2 per cent figure could drop further if more seniors get their shots, he added. Prof Fisher, who is also a professor of medicine at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, said a key factor in predicting the trend in terms of future severe infections is the rate of infection in unvaccinated people. Prof Teo said another important factor is where community transmission takes place. "For example, if present or new clusters emerge in areas frequented by the elderly or those with underlying medical conditions, then when these people are exposed and infected, that is when we start to see more medical complications arise," he explained. But Singapore is "well prepared" for rising numbers of severe cases, said Prof Tambyah. "We went through this last year and all the public hospitals, as well as many of the private hospitals have plans," he added. Prof Fisher noted that while hospitals here have good capacity to deal with a surge in cases, they may need to postpone some functions such as elective work and clinics for a short while. "If there was another hospital cluster, that would make service challenging. But we have got through such events before," he said. More on this topic Related Story 129 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases in S'pore; 30 linked to Jurong Fishery Port Prof Teo said that Singapore already has the necessary capacity to handle a slight increase in severe cases. "Our public hospitals monitor the utilisation of these resources very carefully, and we actually take a whole-of-country approach towards managing the usage of these resources," he said. For example, when the required number of ICU beds was higher in mid-2020, the hospitals communicated with one another to identify available ICU spaces so patients could be sent there. But he cautioned that if the number of those with severe illness spikes, stricter restrictions, which could include another circuit breaker, might be needed to break chains of transmission and allow hospitals to recover their capacity. "This is really only a scenario that we will see when the spread enters vulnerable communities such as the unvaccinated elderly or unvaccinated people with underlying medical conditions," he said. Prof Cook agreed, adding that there is a limit to how many beds in hospitals can be converted into ICUs. "Potentially, if there are large outbreaks after we reopen, we may have to reimplement a temporary circuit breaker to safeguard the healthcare system, but the risk of this really depends on how many elderly Singaporean citizens and residents come forward for vaccination," he said. He added: "Right now, the number of severe infections is much lower than at its peak early last year, thanks to the vaccine roll-out."

Ya me look like dkgk sai

the middle right look like flat tapeworm, the left side look like bone not meat

Angry that a woman he dated had love bites on her neck, a cook at an economy rice stall pinned her down, molested her and took a picture of her bare chest. The 52-year-old man pleaded guilty on Thursday (Jul 29) to four charges of voyeurism and aggravated outrage of modesty, with another four charges considered in sentencing. He cannot be named due to a gag order protecting the victim's identity. The court heard that the man met the victim at the coffee shop they both worked at. The victim was a 24-year-old Malaysian national who worked as a beer promoter. They became friends in late January 2020, and entered into a romantic relationship in March the same year. On Apr 28, 2020, the victim moved into a flat with the accused as she could not return home to Malaysia due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was angry that she returned to the flat late at night with love bites on her neck. Because of this, the pair quarrelled frequently, the court heard. At about 1am on Aug 21, 2020, the victim returned home from work and found the main door of the flat locked from the inside. She called the accused to open the door for her. When he did so, he began asking her why she had been out late, and who she had been with. The victim was tired and did not want a confrontation, so she told him that she was going to take a shower, the court heard. When he saw that she had taken her phone with her into the shower, the accused became angry and asked why she had to do so. He snatched her phone away and went into the bedroom. Fearing for her safety, the victim tried to call a friend on her smart watch. However, she could not make any calls and realised that the accused must have been monitoring her phone, which was connected to her watch, and cutting her calls. After showering, the victim went into the bedroom and lay down, using her phone that the accused returned to her. He grew angry again and began questioning her about her mobile phone use and if she had been with other men. He also asked about her love bites. The victim wanted to de-escalate the situation and ignored his questions, sitting up to use her phone. HE RESTRAINED HER, MOLESTED HER Angry that the victim was not answering him, the accused grabbed her phone and pinned her forcefully down on the bed. He then forcefully kissed and sucked her neck. The victim pleaded with him to stop, saying he was hurting her. The accused replied: "You let others do it, it hurts when I do it, but it doesn't when others do it". The victim struggled and tried to get up but could not. When she tried to use her phone to call for help, the accused held her down by the front of her neck. He released her later, and the victim asked him to leave. He took his things but later went back into the bedroom and asked her if she really meant it when she told him to leave. After another argument, the man sat on top of the victim and restrained her on the bed. He then removed her clothes as she cried and molested her. The victim told the accused that she felt pain and asked him to stop. Instead, the man took his phone and took a photo of the victim's bare chest as she cried and struggled. The man later got off the woman, gathered his things and left the flat. He sent the victim a message later that day and apologised for what he had done, but she did not respond. He then sent her the photo he had taken, distressing the victim. She confided in a friend about what the accused had done, and lodged a police report at her friend's urging. The accused was arrested and charged, before being released on bail. However, his bail was later revoked as he breached a condition by contacting the victim. He admitted to the offences when questioned by the police. A psychiatric report found that the accused was suffering from major depressive disorder at the time of the offences, but that he was cognisant of the nature and wrongfulness of his actions. The prosecutor asked for at least four years and 24 weeks' jail and 12 strokes of the cane, citing the significant degree of sexual contact and force. There were also elements of revenge, as the accused was "acting vindictively in his actions out of jealousy and rage that the victim had moved on with her life", said the prosecutor. He added that there was an element of "deep perversion and humiliation", as the accused took off the victim's clothes, photographed her and sent her the photo when she did not reply his text. He will return to court for sentencing next month.