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Just because something is out there in plain sight, doesn't mean you can abuse it. A young Vietnamese woman operating a beer stall at Hong Lim Market & Food Centre has gained some fame, or notoriety, after her sartorial preferences made the local news. Local Chinese evening papers reported recently that Yumi enjoys wearing hot pants and revealing tops at work, even going braless at times. This led to some of her male customers conspiring to take and leak videos of her breasts. In a Lianhe Wanbao report published on Feb 27, Yumi told reporters that a man asked to take a photo with her on Jan 16, and his friend then took the opportunity to record the video. The report said she was wearing a white cropped top which revealed the lower half of her breasts that day. As she didn't wear a bra, her nipples would be exposed if she raised her arms. Yumi told the Chinese daily: "The man deliberately asked me if the light in front of the stall was spoilt, and I inadvertently raised my hand to point at the light as I talked. (Another man) purposely aimed his mobile phone at my chest and took footage of my exposed breasts." She said she only found out her video had been uploaded to the internet one week later, and vented angrily on Facebook. Comments on her post are mixed, the Chinese report said, with some netizens empathising with her and others chiding that she deserved it. One netizen said: "If she uses sexiness to attract customers, she should have anticipated something like this would happen sooner or later… I'm not saying what the men did were right, but both parties bear responsibility." Yumi doesn't feel so. She told the media: "Dressing sexy and respect are two separate things. Regardless of what I wear, customers should show basic respect." She has reservations about wearing cropped tops after the incident but she said she will still wear sexy outfits in the future. "I like dressing like this. I'm here running a legitimate business, I have nothing to fear," she added. Last week, Shin Min Daily News also reported on an eyebrow-raising job advertisement that Yumi posted on Facebook for a part-time stall assistant. "You'll get extra points if you, like me, don't like wearing a bra," she wrote, adding that it wasn't a prerequisite. https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/dressing-sexy-and-respect-are-2-separate-things-female-beer-stall-operator-angry-after

Two women were caught on camera in a heated argument at Whampoa Hawker Centre on Sunday morning (Feb 28) — over a table. Stomper Joe Yap witnessed the dispute that occurred at the Block 91 Whampoa Drive hawker centre at around 10.35am. He recounted: "The ah ma in a black shirt did not know that the seat had been reserved by the pink shirt lady and sat down. "Suddenly and immediately, the pink shirt lady rushed over and shouted so loudly at the ah ma, who looked to be around 75 years old. "The first thing she said to the ah ma was, 'I will take a video of you and post it on the Internet.' She also told her that she was useless and old." In a video taken by Joe, the two women can be heard shouting at each other. Younger woman: You take off your mask, I film (you) loud and clear. This table is here. Elderly woman: I - (something unintelligible) Younger woman: You don't come and knock me. Don't come and knock me! I am filming you! You come and knock me, right?! Did you knock me?! Elderly woman How did I knock you? Younger woman: You did touch me. You touched me! You touched me! I am filming you now! After filming you, I will call the police! We are seated at this table, cannot share! The argument then escalated into who was seated where, though most of the elderly woman's speech cannot be heard clearly. Younger woman: Don't come and talk to me about this kind lah. Old people, say we bully you. Or is it you bully people? So what if I call the police? Elderly woman: Call then call. Waste of public resources! Younger woman: Waste of public resources, is that your fault or mine? A man then intervened and tried to diffuse the situation. Both women can also be seen with their phones raised at each other. The younger woman is heard telling the man: "I was sitting here, you know!" and "She's just trying to find trouble with me." Stomper Joe said: "The elderly woman walked off afterwards. The pink shirt lady was being a bully and humiliated her."

SINGAPORE - The Substation's board announced in a statement on Tuesday (March 2) that the contemporary arts venue will close for good after it leaves its 45 Armenian Street space. "This difficult decision was made after lengthy deliberations and several discussions with the National Arts Council (NAC) and with members of the arts community," the statement added. The board said the decision was because "while NAC has suggested that The Substation may return to 45 Armenian Street as a co-tenant when renovations are over, NAC made it clear that The Substation will be one of several co-tenants and will not occupy the building in its full capacity". The Substation is scheduled to move out of the conserved building it has occupied since 1990 for renovations in July. It was founded by late theatre doyen Kuo Pao Kun. The NAC has said that The Substation can return to the venue as a tenant under the Framework for Arts Spaces scheme but that the space will be shared with other arts groups. The board said that it came to two key conclusions: "Firstly, The Substation will lose a fundamental part of its identity and heritage if it cannot return fully to 45 Armenian Street. "Secondly, even if it returns as a co-tenant, The Substation will be unable to control the building facilities integral to its operations such as the theatre and gallery. "This has two implications, namely, the loss of autonomy over the spaces and facilities crucial for its mission, and the loss of income from venue hiring. These factors impact The Substation's ability to operate as an independent arts centre and incubator." Another contributing factor to the closure is the Covid-19 pandemic, which has made fund-raising especially difficult, the statement added. Mr Chew Kheng Chuan, 63, chairman of the board, told The Straits Times: “We had begun strenuous fundraising for substantive donations for over a year and had not met with any success. “We also reached out to NAC to help us with a lifeline to tide us over these two years. Their response was to offer some help, but it was inadequate and fell significantly short of what we were asking for. We have been deliberating on this matter for almost two years.” The Substation’s annual budget is between $1 million and $1.2 million a year, with the NAC funding between 30 and 35 per cent. Revenue from rental to other arts groups and live music bar Timbre covers between 35 and 50 per cent while the rest depends on fund-raising. It pays $4,510 a month in rental to NAC. The NAC said it was “disappointed” to hear of the board’s decision and called it a “missed opportunity”. A spokesman said: “The Substation’s request was to return as the sole tenant and to be the only user of the entire space. It had sought autonomy over the whole space, so that it could generate income from venue hire, including the space formerly leased to Timbre. “We had explained that it would not be feasible for any arts company to be sustainable if it relies on almost 90 per cent of its income from Government funding, including the commercial tenancy income it derives from leasing out parts of the subsidised premises at 45 Armenian Street allocated by NAC.” The Substation’s reliance on direct and indirect government funding – an average of 86 per cent of annual income – is the highest among NAC’s 52 major companies. Mr Chew said the Substation’s last day will likely be in July, when it is due to move out of the building. Former Substation artistic director T. Sasitharan decried this as “the saddest day in Singapore arts”. “We have sacrificed The Substation in the name of development economics, urban planning and progress,” said the Intercultural Theatre Institute director, 62. “The truest, most authentic site of plural, inclusive, independent, interdisciplinary art making in Singapore has fallen victim to the callous logic of bureaucracy. It’s a damning indictment of all of us, as artists, as a people and a society. All our wealth and stature and capability couldn’t save it. What have we become?” Alvin Tan, 56, artistic director of theatre company The Necessary Stage, called for greater transparency. “This announcement has come as a shock,” said Tan, who has been coordinating a grassroots effort in the arts community to help save the venue. “I am dismayed because I don’t think enough was done to save The Substation. “I wish there was more self-examination, transparency and community engagement, especially since The Substation belongs to the arts community and even the Singaporean general public. “In the process not being transparent, the arts community has been locked out of the challenges The Substation has been facing, rendering us all helpless onlookers.” Singapore Management University (SMU) assistant professor Hoe Su Fern, 38, said that while she respected the board’s desire to “go out on its own terms”, she was not sure if it was the wisest move. The SMU arts and culture management programme coordinator added that the statement and decision indicate the current management of The Substation might be the reason behind the venue’s troubled condition. She pointed out that The Substation’s precarity has been a given throughout its history. “If The Substation has always been known to be that one oddball in the arts that has survived more than 30 years, why is it giving up on itself now, before even giving itself an opportunity to try out new conditions and emerge stronger? “The decision by the board demonstrates a clear lack of faith in the joint artistic directors and the arts management team who have been working tirelessly to keep The Substation running, especially within the uncertain conditions presented by a global pandemic.” The Substation’s current artistic directors, Raka Maitra and Woon Tien Wei, declined to comment on the situation. Mr Chew acknowledged that the arts community is aggrieved with the decision. “I understand their sentiment,” he said. “We felt that in the end, we as the board were the ones who carried the responsibilities and the burdens of our duty towards the institution and the staff. “We are gratefully aware that there may be no other arts institution or organisation in Singapore whose ownership and affiliation is so widely felt by a supportive public. Perhaps we could have initiated a ‘Save The Substation’ public campaign, which we did not.” But The Substation will be holding a town hall, hopefully by this weekend, to address some of these questions. Mr Chew said: “I think at the back of our minds, we did not believe that the deep sympathies of our supportive public could translate sufficiently into the financial support we needed, nor reverse the decisions of the NAC whose actions ultimately decided our fate.” The Substation will hold a four-week arts festival, SeptFest, from Thursday (March 4) to March 28. Curated by Maitra with the theme In The Margins, it will explore the stories of marginalised, displaced and forgotten communities in Singapore.

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TAIPEI (Reuters) - The de facto U.S. and Canadian embassies in Taiwan on Tuesday praised the quality of pineapples grown on the island, depicting photographs of their top diplomats in Taipei with the fruit after an import ban by China. China last week stopped the import of Taiwanese pineapples, citing "harmful creatures" it said could come with the fruit. Infuriated Taiwanese authorities called the ban a political move to further pressure the island, a charge that China denied. While neither the United States nor Canada, like most countries, have formal diplomatic ties with the Chinese-claimed island, both have their own disputes with Beijing over human rights, trade and other issues. While Taiwan is best known internationally for its thriving tech companies, the sub-tropical island has a flourishing fruit industry. Last year, more than 90% of its exported pineapples went to China. Referencing a tweet by Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu for people around the world to "rally behind the #FreedomPineapple", the Canadian Trade Office, on Taipei's Facebook page, used the same hashtag on a picture of its chief, Jordan Reeves, posing with colleagues around a pineapple pizza. "We in the Canadian Office like pineapple pizza, especially pineapples from Taiwan!" it wrote, adding that the idea to put pineapple on a pizza was invented by a Canadian in 1962. The American Institute in Taiwan, under the hashtags #realfriendsrealprogress and #pineapplesolidarity, posted Facebook pictures of pineapples on their Taipei premises, including of its director Brent Christensen with three on his desk. "Have you bought your pineapples? We have!" it wrote. Local politicians have, meanwhile, posted pictures of themselves in fields with farmers and tucking into the fruit on their social media pages, encouraging domestic consumers as well as other countries to pick up the slack left by China.

SINGAPORE'S number of ultra-wealthy people continued growing strongly in the 2019-2020 period despite the pandemic, making it the Asian country with the second highest rate of growth in this segment. The number of ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWI) in the city-state rose 10.2 per cent or by 345 to 3,732 in 2020, says The Wealth Report 2021 put out by Knight Frank. The report defines UHNWIs as those with net worth of at least US$30 million, including their primary residence. The figures refer to the UHNWI population living within each country. Globally, among the top 10 countries with the fastest-growing UHNWI populations, Singapore is ranked third. China is first with a 15.8 per cent growth rate, and Sweden, second with 11.3 per cent. Knight Frank's current report said that the number of UHNWIs rose by 2.4 per cent globally last year, one-third of the growth rate in 2019. This brought the total of these millionaires and billionaires to more than 520,000. China produced 9,594 more UHNWIs, followed by the US (6,080) and Japan (1,199). In absolute numbers, the ultra wealthy in China now number 79,426, followed by Japan's 14,755. The US has the world's most ultra wealthy at 180,060.

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You’re staring at a screen right now. And chances are, you don’t know the #1 thing you can do to protect your eyes while doing so. That’s why we wrote this. The truth is that the power is within your sights—diet, lifestyle choices and good eye hygiene have a lot to do with preserving vision as we age. Here’s what top experts say you should focus on. Read on, and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had Coronavirus. 1 You're Getting Too Much Sun happy older woman smiling with hands behind head "Regardless of where we live or the time of year, sun overexposure is an ever-present danger to our eye health," says Trevor Elmquist, DO, a board-certified ophthalmologist and founder of Elmquist Eye Group in Florida. "We all know about the importance of sunscreen, but many don't consider the harmful effects of UV rays on our eyes." The Rx: "Make an effort to wear wide-brimmed hats, UV-blocking contact lenses and close-fitting, UV-blocking sunglasses to protect your eyes and prevent long-term damage," says Elmquist. When shopping for sunglasses, check the label, and only buy shades that block 99 percent of both UVA and UVB radiation. 2 You're Not Eating An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Woman holding cabbage in store. "Diet plays a surprising role in vision health, both helping and harming," says Lisa Richards, a nutritionist and author of The Candida Diet. "Refined and processed foods have inflammatory effects in the body, including the eyes. Chronic inflammation can be damaging to the eyes and cause poor vision." The Rx: Ground your diet in lean protein, healthy fats and the full color spectrum of fruits and vegetables. "We should seek to 'eat the rainbow' for more than just our general wellness, but our eye health as well," says Richards. "Fruits and vegetables, along with lean meats, fatty fish, whole grains and low-fat dairy provide the eyes with support they need to prevent damage." "It's true that carrots are good for your eyes," adds Elmquist. "A diet that's rich in fruits and vegetables, especially dark, leafy greens as well as fish high in omega 3-fatty acids can help protect your vision." 3 You're Not Following the 20-20-20 Rule woman with depressed facial expression sitting on grey textile couch holding her phone Several eye doctors told us that if you stare at your phone or a computer screen all day, practice 20-20-20 to reduce eye strain: "Every 20 minutes, look away from screens and focus about 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds," explains Elmquist. And don't forget to blink. "Blinking regularly is also critical for cleansing and lubricating the surface of the eye," he says. "Studies show that we tend to blink less when using a digital device, and the smaller the screen, the less we blink." The Rx: You might need to remember to make blinking a routine. "Each time you get up to use the restroom or go to a meeting, try to do five complete blinks to remoisten your eyes," suggests Charissa Lee, OD, an optometrist and director of education at Johnson&Johnson Vision. "Complete blinking is important to activate your oil glands in your lids and to spread these beneficial oils—and your protective tear film layer—across your eyes." 4 You're Giving Yourself Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) Close up black african man taking off glasses feels unhealthy suffering from eye strain after long working on computer "We unknowingly ruin our vision when we create a lifestyle that speeds up the aging process," says Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP, a registered dietitian nutritionist based in West Virginia. Oxidative stress—the process of cell damage that antioxidants prevent—can increase as the body ages, she explains. "If our lifestyle speeds up this process, the delicate tissues of the eye are susceptible to damage, and diseases like dry eye syndrome (DES) can result. DES can cause vision loss if root causes are not addressed, like an inadequate vitamin D level, a nutrient-poor diet, autoimmune disease, medication use and inflammatory skin conditions." The Rx: "We can slow down the aging of our cells and protect our eyes by creating a lifestyle that keeps our mitochondria healthy," says Blake. "Following a plant-based, nutrient-rich diet is critical, but we must also obtain restful sleep, practice mindful movement, and manage stress in a healthy way." 5 You're Using Expired Makeup "Because makeup can come in contact with your eyes, applying expired makeup products means giving an easy passage to bacteria and other infections," says Christine Joy, OD, an optometrist and VSP Network doctor in New York City. The Rx: "As a rule, you should replace your eye makeup every three months to reduce risk of infection," says Joy. "Also, make it a practice to remove makeup every night, and never share your makeup." 6 You're Stressing Out Shocked young woman looking at laptop computer screen at home If you're constantly tearing your hair out, your eyes will pay for it. "Unmanaged chronic mental stress takes a physical toll on the body and can be problematic for the ocular system," says Jeanette Kimszal, RDN, NLC, a registered dietitian based in New Jersey. "According to research, chronic stress that cause surges of the stress hormone cortisol can negatively impact the nervous system. When the nervous system isn't functioning properly, it can affect our brain and eyes, resulting in problems with vision." Cortisol also tells the body to hang onto fat, particularly around your midsection. And it's sneaky. Adds Kimszal: "The biggest problem with stress is that someone may not feel they are under stress, but their body could still be pumping out cortisol. This constant stressed state can also deplete the body of needed nutrients." The Rx: Fight stress with exercise, spending time with loved ones, and relaxation techniques such as meditation and mindfulness. Diet can help: "Vitamins C and E, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids are needed to maintain healthy vision," says Kimszal. 7 You're Rubbing Your Eyes Tired stressed woman rubbing eyes Your mom was right: Your face really could freeze that way. "Rubbing your eyes too frequently can cause microvascular damage to the small blood vessels under the skin," says Anthony Kouri, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Toledo Medical Center. "This leads to dark circles and puffiness. Rubbing your eyes also causes premature aging to the skin around the eyes, including wrinkles and drooping eyelids." The Rx: Hands off! "Avoid rubbing this area to maintain your youthful look," says Kouri. 8 You're Smoking A close up image of an open package of cigarettes. Smoke getting in your eyes might have inspired a pretty ballad, but in reality, there's nothing romantic about it. "Smoking creates oxidative stress on tissues throughout the body. In the eyes, the areas most prone to this are the macula [an area in the center of the retina] and the lens," says Wang. "The formation of free radicals may contribute to the development of macular degeneration and cataracts, which have been shown to occur more commonly and at an earlier age in those who smoke. Externally, the smoke is an irritant on the delicate structures of the cornea and conjunctiva, which can lead to chronic dry and red eyes." The Rx: If you haven't stopped smoking, what more are you waiting for? See your doctor if you're having trouble quitting; nicotine patches and gums can help. 9 You're Not Getting Enough Sleep woman smiling while sleeping in her bed at home "If we aren't getting enough sleep at night, it can accelerate the aging process," says Kouri. "This can lead to bloodshot eyes, dark circles, eye twitching (known as myokymia) and blurry vision. Over long periods of time with inadequate rest, we can experience popped blood vessels due to eye strain. Additionally, we may experience dry eyes which can cause pain, itchiness, and sensitivity to light." The Rx: Experts including the National Sleep Foundation say that adults of all ages should get seven to nine hours of sleep a night. That won't just help preserve your vision—it's been shown to lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke and depression. 10 You're Not Getting An Annual Eye Exam Close up of female hand pointing at eye chart with Latin letters during eyesight test in ophthalmology clinic It's a common misconception that you should only see an eye doctor when you notice there's a problem with your vision. "Even though you may think you see fine, it's important to book an appointment with your eye doctor annually," says Lee. "When you go in, they'll make sure to check all aspects of your eye health, including how healthy the front and back of your eyes are. This can help identify potential issues such as Meibomian gland dysfunction—otherwise known as dry eye—early signs of glaucoma, or even things as serious as a melanoma." 11 You Have Untreated Myopia (Nearsightedness) guy is holding his eyeglasses Nearsightedness may seem like a harmless consequence of aging, but "if it goes untreated, it can cause irreversible vision impairment and blindness," says Lee. Genetics can raise your risk, along with lifestyle factors like doing too much near work (reading, writing or screen time) and spending a limited time outdoors. The Rx: "The Environmental Protection Agency reports Americans, on average, spend 90% of their time indoors, so make a conscious effort to spend more time outdoors, especially while the weather is nice," says Lee. 12 You Have Poor Hygiene Woman Washing her hands with soap and water at home bathroom Keeping your hands and eyes clean is the easiest thing you can do to maintain eye health. "Poor hygiene can increase your risk of eye health issues like infection," says Lee. The Rx: "To lessen this risk you should wash your hands often to lessen the risk of bacteria being transferred to your eyes if you tend to rub them," says Lee. "If you're a contact lens wearer, make sure you're swapping out your case every two to three months, and use solutions made for your contact lenses specifically. Also, do not wear contact lenses in the shower or while swimming." 13 You're Not Wearing Goggles When Swimming Swim goggles You don't want to open your eyes too much in the pool. Really. "Human eyes are not intended to function properly under water, hence the blurriness when trying to see there," says Richard Foulkes, MD, an ophthalmologist and founder of Foulkes Vision in Chicago. "Think about everything that goes into a pool: Chemicals like chlorine, sunblock, sweat, dust, urine can all come into contact with your eyes. Believe it or not, saltwater is actually safer on your eyes than chlorine. If you wear contacts, contamination can be absorbed onto a contact lens, and keeping the lens on the cornea can lead to infections. Any debris can also get caught under the contact lens, causing corneal ulcers or corneal lacerations." The Rx: "Always wear good-fitting goggles when you swim," says Foulkes. And make sure they're snug. "If they don't fit properly, water can leak into the goggles, causing irritation and even leading to infection." 14 You're Using Contact Lenses Wrong woman putting contact lens in her right eye, "Not disposing of contacts within the recommended time frame and sleeping in contact lenses increases the risk of bacterial infection and inflammation in the eyes," says Joy. "Wearing contacts too long during the day can decrease the amount of oxygen to the eye and cause dry eyes or irritation. Swimming or showering in contact lenses is also a big no-no. You can put yourself at risk for a dangerous, sight threatening infection called Acanthamoeba, a type of amoeba that lives in the water, which can get trapped under contact lenses." The Rx: "It is highly recommended to remove contact lenses while swimming, showering or taking a nap," advises Joy. "Make sure to dispose your contacts regularly and give your eyes a break with glasses when you're able to." 15 You're Not Exercising arms up squat "Your eyes benefit from exercise just as much as the rest of your body. High blood pressure and diabetes can be caused by a sedentary lifestyle," says Joy. Both can contribute to vision problems. "Regular exercise not only helps to prevent these diseases, but also reduces your chances of developing glaucoma. Much like our brain, our eyes need oxygen to maintain an optimal level of performance." The Rx: "Exercising regularly, even a light walk, is a great way to keep your eyes sharp." 16 You're Not Wearing Safety Goggles repairman with protective goggles, he is using a drill and doing a home renovation Forty-five percent of eye injuries occur at home, "often due to inadequate eye protection," says Kouri. "Household hazards include chemicals from cleaning or pool supplies, home improvement projects or hot grease from cooking." The Rx: Better to be safe than (really, really) sorry. "If you're doing a home improvement project or cleaning around the house, it's best to wear protective eye gear," says Kouri. 17 You're Drinking Too Much Bartender Serve Whiskey, on wood bar. Turns out the expression "blind drunk" isn't just a turn of phrase. "Heavy drinking can have adverse effects on your eyesight by aggravating and intensifying symptoms of dry eye," says Joy. "These symptoms may include stinging or burning sensations in your eyes, sensitivity to light, redness, discomfort when wearing contact lenses and eye fatigue." The Rx: Experts say men should limit themselves to two drinks a day, and women should stop at one. Not just for your vision, but to cut your risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and stroke. 18 You're Addicted to Screens using phone in bed "Use of digital devices and cell phones can contribute to significant eye strain," says Ming Wang, MD, PhD, an eye surgeon and founder of the Wang Vision Institute in Nashville, Tennessee. "The strain of focusing for close activities can cause the eyes in some people to lock into near focus, which can cause distance vision to be blurry temporarily. Over time, it may lead to the development of more nearsightedness as the eyes adjust to close focus. This is believed to be part of what is causing rise to the development of more high amounts of near-sightedness among young children in technology-heavy countries like China, Japan, Korea and the United States." The Rx: Follow that 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes take a 20 second break and look 20 feet away. 19 You're Not Drinking Enough Water Woman wearing denim shirt using laptop in the office and holding plastic bottle of water "It's important to keep the eyes hydrated," says Wang. "The surface of the eye is the first surface that light hits before it makes it to the back of the eye, providing vision. When the surface isn't hydrated, it can cause someone's vision to be very blurry temporarily. Over time, a poorly hydrated surface can form cracks and actually lead to minor scar tissue development, which can cause more permanent blurred vision." The Rx: "A healthy diet, drinking lots of water, and taking breaks when doing reading work are ways to keep the eyes hydrated naturally," says Wang. "If those are not enough, then the use of over-the-counter artificial tears daily two to six times daily can be helpful. If this does not provide adequate relief, seeing an eye doctor is recommended." 20 You're Not Taking Off Your Makeup At Night happy woman washing face "For those who wear it, not removing makeup opens the eyes to risk," says Wang. "Bacteria and parasites can grow in the areas along the eyelids and eyelashes. These organisms then secrete toxins which can fall into the eye and contribute to irritation, redness, and itching. Over time, they can cause permanent damage to the structures that secrete tear components (the meibomian glands) leading to chronic dry eye." The Rx: Be sure to remove your makeup each night. 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SINGAPORE: Two products, which were marketed with claims that they could help with weight loss, were found to contain a banned substance and four times the usual dose of laxative, said the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on Monday (Mar 1). Members of the public were alerted to not buy or consume Bobba Fitz and Bobba Toxx, which were often sold as a set. Tests on Bobba Fitz showed that it contained sibutramine, a banned substance, and Bobba Tozz contained sennosides, a laxative at about four times the usual dose. Both products were packaged in boxes of 10 powder sachets and were sold on local e-commerce and social media platforms. Bobba Fitz was labelled to contain natural ingredients such as whey protein, cocoa powder and Garcinia Cambogia, a fruit-derived ingredient. HSA said it has worked with various platform administrators including Shopee, Lazada, Facebook and Instagram to remove the affected listings and issue warnings to the respective sellers. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PALPITATIONS AND MOOD SWINGS HSA issued the warning after a woman experienced palpitations and mood swings after consuming Bobba Fitz and Bobba Toxx. She has since stopped taking both products and the adverse effects have subsided, it added. "If she had continued to consume them, the adverse effects would likely have worsened," HSA said. A composite of the product Bobba Toxx tested by the Health Sciences Authority in Singapore (Image: HSA) Sibrutramine was previously available as a prescription-only weight loss medicine in Singapore. It was banned in 2010 due to an increased risk of heart attack and strokes. Other serious adverse effects reported by consumers include insomnia, hallucinations and hearing voices. In 2019, a consumer experienced "extremely" fast heart rate and became unconscious, according to HSA. She was resuscitated and suffered "debilitating consequences" requiring implantation with a defibrillator. The laxative, sennoside, is used for the relief of constipation. Adverse effects include cramping, diarrhoea, as well as excessive loss of water and essential minerals when consumed at high levels. "Prolonged use may cause chronic constipation, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, bloating and abdominal pain," said HSA. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP TAKING PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY Consumers were advised to stop taking the two products immediately and consult a doctor if they feel unwell or are concerned about their health. HSA also advised consumers to be wary of products that carry exaggerated claims of fast weight loss without the need for exercise or diet control, or deliver quick results. "They can contain potent ingredients that can seriously harm your health. Do not trust online product reviews, as these testimonials usually cannot be verified," said the authority. HSA added that there is no "quick and easy way" to lose weight and weight control should be achieved through a combination of balanced diet and appropriate exercise. Consumers who need help managing their weight should consult their doctor, dietitian or a healthcare professional. All sellers and suppliers must stop selling the products immediately, said HSA. The authority added it will not hesitate to take "stern" enforcement actions against anyone who sells or supplies products found to be adulterated with banned substances or potent ingredients. HSA warned that sellers and suppliers are liable to prosecution. If convicted, they may be imprisoned for up to two years, fined up to S$10,000 or both. Members of the public who have any information on the sale and supply of the products may also contact HSA's enforcement branch at 6866 3485 during office hours on Monday to Friday or email [email protected]. Source: CNA/lk(ta)

A police camera in Singapore. (Yahoo News Singapore file photo) SINGAPORE — Almost 90,000 police cameras have been installed in Singapore with "many more" to be placed islandwide, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam in Parliament on Monday (1 March). These cameras are placed at major public locations, HDB estates, neighbourhood centres and car parks, he said during the Ministry of Home Affairs' Committee of Supply debate. Shanmugam noted that such cameras have been a "game changer" in helping the police investigate and solve crimes. As of December last year, police cameras had helped in solving nearly 5,000 cases, he said. "Surveys have shown that people feel safer with a prominent placement of police cameras in their neighbourhoods. In the next several years, I promise that many more cameras will be installed across the island, subject to the budgetary situation," he added. In his speech, Shanmugam also shared other types of technological upgrades to the Singapore Police Force's capabilities. These include having automated self-help kiosks at neighbourhood police centres and posts to provide public access to police services around the clock. The police will also roll out 300 next-generation fast response police cars by 2023, which will feature cameras that capture and provide 360-degree views of the vehicles' surroundings to the police command centre. This will allow those at the command centre to assess situations and deploy back-up if necessary. These new vehicles will also be equipped with video analytics technology that can read number plates and automatically flag vehicles of interest. "So it will be surrounded by sensors, which will make people feel safer and more confident," said Shanmugam. Police beacons to be rolled out will also allow members of the public to contact the police directly during emergencies. These will be equipped with a range of tools to deter offenders and project the police's presence. "They will also have CCTV cameras so situations can be assessed immediately, and they are particularly useful in more secluded locations," said Shanmugam.

The Heritage Chicken Rice Store, Yet Con has quietly closed down at Purvis St For those who always loved Hainanese chicken rice would know the name of Yet Con (逸群海南鸡饭店), but sadly they are no longer operating and the eatery’s store shuttered and their Google status is also permanently marked as closed. The Hainanese chicken rice store which is located along Purvis Street has stopped operation temporarily in August 2020 with the reason cited which included the demise of its chef in charge at the end of 2019 and as well as the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the doors appeared to be locked till year-end and a brief survey suggested that the store struggled and eventually closed doors due to poor business. It also rumoured the Hainanese chicken rice store had been facing issue with finding a successor and had been in discussion with stakeholders regarding its future which is unclear. https://sg.everydayonsales.com/news/40289/the-heritage-chicken-rice-store-yet-con-has-quietly-closed-down-at-purvis-st/#:~:

SINGAPORE — After his close friend’s ex-wife was assaulted by a gang member, Muhammad Ikram Abdul Aziz, who belonged to a secret society himself, decided to buy a gun to help his friend and scare those from the other gang. Ikram managed to get the illegal semi-automatic Seahawk pistol and eight bullets during a trip to Johor Baru, Malaysia with his parents. For seven months, he kept them in his Jurong West flat. He had offered his friend, Amirul Asyraff Muhammad Junus, the gun but the other man refused to take it. It was only when Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers raided Ikram’s home on the suspicion that he had taken drugs that they found the weapon and ammunition. Ikram, 26, who also goes by the name of Sonic, was sentenced to seven years and 10 months’ jail and six strokes of the cane on Monday (March 1). The Singaporean food stall operator pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a firearm under the Arms Offences Act — the first such case since 2009. He was not charged with drug-related or secret society offences. Amirul, also aged 26, has been charged with consorting with a person carrying arms. His case is pending. He worked as a safety officer at the time in 2019. HOW IT BEGAN The court heard that both men knew each other from their studies at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College West in 2012. They had also played football for the under-18 team of Tanjong Pagar United Football Club. Around 2016, Ikram joined the Sio Kun Tong secret society. Amirul followed suit about two years later. In January 2019, Amirul learned that a man known as Faris had beaten up his ex-wife outside the Baliza nightclub, located at the Marina Square mall. She told him that Faris had also declared he was from “Teck Whye”, which Amirul knew as a gang whose members frequently patronised the nightclub. Amirul told Ikram about this, wanting to take revenge on behalf of his ex-wife. Ikram told him not to act rashly and that he would help him, but added that he had a young daughter and did not want to get into a fight because of that. Ikram then decided to buy a gun for their safety, as well as to scare the Teck Whye members and show that Amirul could not be bullied. Around February 2019, Ikram travelled to Johor Baru with his girlfriend and Amirul, then secretly went to a tattoo shop in a shopping mall to get a gun. A man who approached him outside the shop eventually said he could sell Ikram a revolver for S$900. Ikram agreed and handed over the cash. However, the man took too long to return with the gun and Ikram returned to Singapore later that day. BOUGHT GUN FOR S$1,400 IN TOTAL A few days later, the man called Ikram and told him that while the revolver was no longer available, he could pay another S$500 for a handgun which was nicer. Ikram agreed and drove to Johor Baru with his parents. There, he deposited RM1,500 (S$491) in the man’s bank account before meeting him later that day. When the man handed him a bag containing the pistol, magazine and bullets, Ikram said he wanted only the gun. The man then said they came together. Ikram did not dare to refuse taking the bullets as he was a foreigner, Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Norine Tan told the court. The man also told Ikram not to stay for too long, worried that Ikram would be stopped by the police as he was heavily tattooed. The next day, Ikram went back to Singapore. He decided to take the gun back with him, rather than leave it in his rental condominium unit, as he observed that Customs officers would seldom check his belongings if he travelled with his parents. He then bought a black holster from e-marketplace Carousell for S$15 and a pair of gloves. While alone in his room, he explored the pistol’s features such as removing the magazine, pulling the trigger, putting four bullets in the magazine and engaging the pistol’s safety lock. AMIRUL ‘SHOCKED’ TO SEE GUN Sometime in March 2019, Amirul went to Ikram’s house for dinner. He was shocked when Ikram showed him the pistol. Ikram then told him he could not “go down and fight” for him as they lived far apart, meaning Ikram could not reach Amirul in a short time to help. Because of this, he thought the pistol was the easiest way to help. DPP Tan told the court: “Ikram then asked Amirul if he wanted to bring the pistol home and Amirul refused. “They got into an argument as Amirul expected Ikram to protect him. On the other hand, Ikram felt that this is Amirul’s personal matter, and he should be standing up for his ex-wife himself.” In the subsequent months, Amirul was allegedly assaulted by members from the Teck Whye secret society, among other incidents. Ikram asked if he wanted him to bring the pistol for a settlement talk with the gang, including Faris, but Amirul declined. On Oct 8, 2019, CNB officers detained Ikram at the void deck of Block 731 Jurong West Street 72 for suspected drug offences. One of the officers then discovered four bullets in a glove, kept in a box on the highest shelf of a cupboard in Ikram’s uncle’s bedroom. Another officer then found the loaded gun, including the magazine, in another cabinet. LEAST SEVERE OF ARMS-RELATED CRIMES: JUDGE While sentencing Ikram, District Judge Teo Guan Kee noted that his offence was the “least severe of arms-related offences contained in the (Arms Offences) Act as it now stands”. For example, those convicted of illegally carrying a firearm could be jailed for up to 14 years and caned, while those who use or attempt to use any arm can be given the death penalty. The judge also disagreed with Ikram’s lawyer Ferlin Jayatissa that Ikram had merely kept the pistol at home, as he had at least tried out its features. The fact that the authorities only found it after raiding his home for an unrelated offence also pointed to the offence being hard to detect, the judge added. While Mr Jayatissa argued that Ikram did not mean to buy the bullets, District Judge Teo said that he had “actively sought out” the weapon and brought it into Singapore despite knowing it was illegal. For unlawful possession of a firearm, Ikram could have been jailed for at least five years and up to 10 years, and given at least six strokes of the cane. Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/over-7-years-jail-caning-gang-member-who-kept-loaded-pistol-extra-bullets-his-jurong-west

Vidoe here: https://cdntube2.b-cdn.net/mp4/54e05084dc65b60729745782972662e63a494c2d.mp4 A delivery man, 31, has become a real-life superhero after saving a two-year-old girl as she falls from the 12th floor of a 16-story building in Hanoi, Vietnam. Reminding the frightening experience, Nguyen Ngoc Manh was still atremble after making a quick-thinking rescue, according to Anninhthudo. Nguyen Ngoc Manh, the "Superhero" delivery man. Manh works as a truck driver and provides professional packing services. The incident took place around 5 pm on Sunday. “I was sitting in the car and waiting to deliver some belongings for a client in the opposite building while hearing a baby’s bawling, just thought she was yelled by her mothers. However, no sooner had I heard someone screaming for help than I stuck my head out of the car, looking around, and saw a girl climbing out of the balcony. I plunged out of the car immediately and found ways to climb into the nearby building. I mounted on a 2-meter-high tile roof to seek a proper position to get the girl. I tried to reach out my hand and took the maximum effort to catch the girl. When the baby falls, I just can ward her off so that she would not fall directly to the ground. Luckily, the baby fell into my lap, and the two landing on the sheet roof. I hurriedly embraced her then saw blood leaking from her mouth, I was very frightened ”, Manh reminded. The lucky baby was taken to a nearby hospital while the superhero delivery man suffered a slight sprain. According to the initial updates, the girl has a broken arm and leg, while her health is temporarily stable. https://vnexplorer.net/2-year-old-vietnamese-girl-survives-fall-from-12th-floor-thanks-to-superhero-delivery-man-a2021127002.html

Further to SH Lee’s post & query yesterday on NSS FB group regarding the massive forest clearance next to Lower Seletar Reservoir We would like to make the following notes: Forest Clearance at Lower Seletar Reservoir 1. The area size of forest cleared is about 40 ha up to Jan 2021. 2. NSS wasn’t informed nor consulted with regard to this big project. 3. Whatever records we have of the wildlife within that officially-prohibited forest are from its periphery and given the large size of the forest there, things look promising — even if we just look only at the birdlife. 4. A White-bellied Sea Eagle is regularly seen flying to and from the forest there to the Sungei Seletar Estuary and the Straits of Johor. It is obviously using the Albizia grove within the forest area for roosting or probably for nesting. There are other possibilities of roosting or nesting for other eagles - like the Changeable Hawk and the Grey-headed Fish eagle in that sort of secondary forest. 5. Even if there is an EIA being done, it was not made public and the Nature Society is not apprised of this before the event which is the standard procedure for other governmental organisations like the PUB, LTA and HDB - or even after the development was carried out. 6. From the view through satellite map, this extensive clearance of the forest is rather not ecologically-oriented for there is hardly any allowance to say the least for a wildlife corridor along the shoreline of the Lower Seletar Reservoir to forge a connectivity between Springleaf Park and the Nature Reserve to the west and Khatib Bongsu Nature Park and the general Sungei Seletar Estuary area along the eastern coast. 7. This is especially relevant or pertinent for the dispersal or movement of the globally critically endangered Straw-headed Bulbul, which is regularly recorded at Khatib Bongsu along the eastern coast and the Springleaf area inland to the west. The clearance of the forest, as indicated on the map attached, will constraint adversely this allowance for a green corridor for wildlife in general, which should be a cardinal principle for the national objective of sustainability. 8. An ecologically-oriented approach to such a large project where an extensive patch of secondary forest or woodland is going to be wiped out calls for discussion and consultation across a broad spectrum of stakeholders apart from just the professional consultant. 9. We have communicated to NParks on this project. Leong Kwok Peng Conservation Committee CP sauce: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10158747129449404&id=58066174403

BANGKOK -- Thailand's economy contracted at its fastest pace in more than two decades, reflecting a lack of tourists and exports due to COVID-19, according to data released on Monday by the government's economic planning agency. Real gross domestic product shrank 6.1% in 2020 compared with the previous year, according to the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council. This was the third year that Southeast Asia's second-largest economy has contracted in recent times. The economy shrank 0.7% in 2009 due to the global financial crisis and 7.6% in 1998 amid the Asian financial crisis. The kingdom reported a 4.2% GDP decline for the quarter ending December compared with the same period in 2019. On a seasonally adjusted quarter-to-quarter basis, the economy grew by 1.3% for the three months, following 6.5% growth for the quarter ending September. A technical recovery is defined as two consecutive quarters of seasonally adjusted economic growth. Exports accounted for a large portion of the economic damage. Service exports, which include spending by nonresidents such as tourists, slumped 60.0% in 2020 compared to 2019. Thailand's borders remain shut to most tourists. Exports of goods were also weak, recording a 5.8% drop due to slow global demand. Private consumption expenditures fell 1.0% on the year in 2020. Business lockdowns imposed by local governments to control the first wave of the virus also weighed on results. The central government tried to support consumption by introducing travel subsidies and cash giveaways, but domestic demand was not strong enough to push the economy out of negative territory. Since mid-December, Thailand has seen coronavirus cases surge, forcing the reimposition of business lockdowns in certain provinces. With some lockdowns still in place, government organizations and private research companies are revising down their economic projections for 2021. The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council was no exception. It announced on Monday that it had revised down its forecast to 2.5-3.5% growth. In November 2020, the agency saw the Thai economy to grow in 2021 at between 3.5% and 4.5%. https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Thailand-GDP-shrinks-at-fastest-pace-in-over-2-decades

When an opportunity to attend her first-ever spin class came up, Michelle (not her real name) readily agreed. The 24-year-old was making good progress on her New Year's resolution; to start working out again, as she had stopped exercising regularly for the past six months due to the pace of her work picking up. She would also have the company of two friends, regular spin class attendees. Spin, an increasingly popular workout, gets its name from the moving wheels of static exercise bikes that its participants ride. Her maiden experience was "actually quite fun", Michelle tells Mothership over the phone from her hospital room, where she is recuperating from an episode of rhabdomyolysis. However, her chirpy demeanour belied the real danger she faced, just days ago. What is Rhabdomyolysis? Rhabdomyolysis, also known as "muscle breakdown" or rhabdo, happens when muscles are so injured or overworked that their fibres die, and by-product cells start to be released into the bloodstream. It can be caused by physical trauma, such as a car accident, but can also happen to those who over-exert themselves during workouts, according to a Singapore Medical Journal article. The article describes the sports-induced form of the syndrome as a "metabolic crisis" — where the body is unable to adequately process (or, metabolise) harmful substances. This is brought about by muscle damage after prolonged exercise, and is "usually induced by strenuous eccentric exercises in a hot and humid environment." Extreme cases of rhabdomyolysis may ultimately lead to kidney failure and even death. What happened The fateful spin class took place in the morning of Friday, Feb. 19. Under the dimmed lights of a swanky downtown studio, and with pulsing, high-tempo music not unlike the tracks played in clubs, Michelle got her first taste of an experience she had seen many raving about on social media. After the fun experience, Michelle headed to work right after. Michelle thought little of the muscle soreness that set in the day after. After all, she was no stranger to intense workouts, having been through gruelling physical training sessions in her days of practicing mixed martial arts (MMA). Tell-tale signs But by Monday morning, three days after the class, Michelle woke feeling extremely weak, and finding that she could not move her legs normally. The initial soreness in her thigh muscles had also intensified into something like a severe cramp — a "more painful kind of muscle tearing" feeling. "It really felt like my legs had been hit by a truck." Stefanie (also not her real name), a 21-year-old undergraduate student, who also got rhabdomyolysis after attending her first spin class earlier in February, said that her pain tolerance is "pretty high". But the pain she felt was so severe that she had to use ride-hailing service to get to classes from her hostel, and ordered food delivery as she was unable to walk to a canteen. "It felt like it was burning actually, like with every stretch and with every step." Like Michelle, Stefanie experienced the worst of it on the third day after her spin class. Stefanie said that "there’s no specific telling symptom that distinguishes between a normal muscle ache and Rhabdo." It was only when her urine changed colour that she sought medical attention, taking a taxi to a clinic, which then referred her to a hospital. For Michelle, a creeping sense that something was wrong on the third day after her class would later be confirmed when she went to the toilet that evening. She found that her urine was a dark "Coca-Cola colour", not because of blood, but because her body was trying to rid itself of the by-products of dying muscle tissue — one of the clearest symptoms of rhabdomyolysis. Treatment options are limited Michelle's treatment involved getting put on an intravenous (IV) drip to help prevent potentially harmful proteins from causing harm to her kidney. Her condition was monitored closely, with daily blood tests. The pain would get worse before it got better, Michelle said. Five days after being warded, she is now able to walk, but still has trouble bending her knees. Thankfully, Michelle is expected to make a full recovery, and is on track to be discharged sometime in the next few days, as the levels of harmful proteins in her blood have been declining day by day. Her doctor's advice is to wait for around a month, before starting on light exercise. Stefanie, whose doctors said her recovery would take one to two weeks, has been resting at home for the past four days. She is now "much, much better", though she still feels sore after walking for longer distances. Her quads are still "very weak". "Sometimes I feel like I'm going to fall," she said. Warnings for first-timers weren't enough “I guess it’s quite the trend nowadays, and I see it on Instagram quite often, so I wanted to try it out and get in shape," says Stefanie. "At the end of the day, I think it was an experience that I enjoyed." But she wonders if the gym she visited could have done more to warn newcomers of the potential risks. "I think there needs to be more attention paid to first timers, and to ensure that they know this condition might happen." The gym, Michelle said, did not require her to go through any registration, nor inquire of her fitness level. "I just went into the class," she told us. While Michelle remembers that the class' instructor did advise first-timers not to push themselves too hard, she felt that the pace of the class was manageable. Michelle now realises that there was something different about the spin session, as compared to any other workout she'd been in before. Easy to get carried away Spin class — or, at least the one she attended — had an atmosphere that made it all too easy for her to keep pedalling on the exercise bike, and to keep up with the pace of the class, despite her six-month hiatus from exercise. "Honestly, the environment is quite fun, because everybody's exercising together... Everybody just moves together lah. I think that's also one of the reasons why I didn't [feel] like I was tired, or like, it was too much for me." Surrounded by fellow spin class attendees completing revolution after revolution, Michelle admits that she let herself "get carried away with... high-intensity workout kind of music." "Your legs are in cleats and locked into the bike, said Stefanie. "And I think that contributes to not being able to tell whether you are over exerting or not." Stefanie's experience with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) was that she "could regulate and modify the exercises, and stop when I felt like I couldn’t continue." With spin, however, "after a while, the bike starts to pull your legs to move instead." Like what Michelle experienced, there was no tutorial or introduction for first-timers at Stefanie's spin session. "I was just thrown into the deep end and I didn't know much about spinning and anything related to injuries that might happen." "I think [the risk of rhabdomyolysis] is something that people should know about, before they start spinning," Stefanie added. Not going back anytime soon Stefanie won't be going back to spin "anytime soon", saying that her parents have "understandable" concerns after her harrowing experience. Michelle, on the other hand, is not yet decided if she will go back at all, saying that "it's still quite scary to think about it." One thing's for sure, though — when asked how she would advise someone seeking to get back to exercise like she was a week ago, Michelle said to "start with something that is lighter on the body." "I think the worst idea is to go to a spin class."