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heng ah he nv see me wear like this go ion or mbs or anywhere in SG
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https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19kzxC6k3v/ ION Orchard is a luxury shopping destination, not your neighbourhood grocery store. You don't need to wear Gucci or Prada, but at least dress like you're going somewhere special. A little effort goes a long way! When visiting a high-end shopping destination, dressing appropriately is a basic form of respect for the place and the people around you.
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Indonesia's gas cuts to Singapore put spotlight on domestic energy needs, economic trade-offs https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/indonesia-gas-cut-singapore-energy-exports-6492596?cid=internal_sharetool_androidphone_26102026_cna Full Details: Indonesia's Gas Cuts to Singapore — Domestic Needs & Economic Trade-offs Source: CNA, 26 Oct 2026 📌 Overview Indonesia began reducing natural gas exports to Singapore on Oct 24, 2026, diverting 31 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) — 15 MMSCFD from Natuna, 16 MMSCFD from Sumatra — to meet domestic electricity needs in Batam, Bintan, and Sumatra . While the immediate impact on Singapore is expected to be small, analysts say it highlights deeper questions about Indonesia's domestic energy priorities and long-term supply security for Singapore . 🇮🇩 Why Indonesia Is Cutting — Domestic Drivers SKK Migas (Indonesia's upstream oil & gas regulator): Cuts are intended to "safeguard the reliability of domestic gas supplies for electricity generation" . Key drivers: - Economic growth: ~5% annual GDP growth → matching increases in electricity demand - Rising demand from hyperscalers/data centres requiring 24/7 reliable power - Multiple sectors growing simultaneously — fertiliser industry, households, industry — making long-term planning difficult - Infrastructure limits: Rystad Energy notes pipeline capacity constraints will cap how much gas Indonesia can actually redirect domestically; beyond a point, reduced exports could mean lower production overall, not just diversion Economic trade-off debate: RSIS's Alvin Chew notes Indonesia economically stands to gain more selling gas to Singapore at higher prices than using it domestically — suggesting political considerations may also be at play, referencing Minister Bahlil's Oct 22 warning about reviewing exports to countries lacking "mutual respect" 🇸🇬 Immediate Impact — Limited, Say All Parties Measure Detail Cut volume 31 MMSCFD = <2% of Singapore's daily gas demand Gas in power generation ~95% of Singapore's electricity comes from natural gas Sources Pipelines from Indonesia + Malaysia; plus global LNG imports Price impact Minimal short-term effect — most gas priced against global benchmarks, not directly affected by this cut[__LINK_ICON] EMA: Sufficient supplies in place; contingency plans active; importer seeking alternatives PM Wong (Oct 25): "We expect all parties to honour their commitments." Importer will protect contractual rights. Singapore has long prepared for such risks — LNG terminals enable diversification beyond pipeline imports Minister Tan See Leng: Understands Indonesia's domestic needs; bilateral relations remain strong 🔭 Longer-Term Concerns & Energy Security Strategies ⚠️ What Analysts Warn - David Broadstock (ESI): If this marks a lasting shift toward resource nationalism, the trend could deepen — affecting not just gas but future low-carbon electricity imports too - Prateek Pandey (Rystad): The real test comes post-2028, when current long-term gas contracts expire. Diversions will remain manageable unless cuts deepen or production falters - Alvin Chew (RSIS): Diversifying LNG sources alone won't eliminate vulnerability. Singapore should build more domestic generation — solar and especially nuclear — for genuine energy independence 🔄 Singapore's Diversification Push - Conditional approval granted Oct 26: Sembcorp Utilities to import 1.3GW low-carbon electricity from Vietnam (offshore wind) and Malaysia (solar) by 2035 - Similar import projects under review with Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam - Easier to substitute piped gas with spot LNG cargoes from Australia/US — volumes involved are modest 🤝 Cooperation Opportunities - Broadstock suggests both nations could use this moment to rebalance bilateral energy security dialogue and strengthen ASEAN-wide energy cooperation rather than treating it as a one-off dispute - Strong bilateral ties could help restore original flows, though Indonesia's reputation as a reliable supplier is at stake if changes happen without clear advance notice ✅ Key Takeaways - ✅ Short term: <2% demand impact; prices stable; alternatives available - ⚠️ Medium term: Watch contract renewals after 2028; infrastructure limits cap Indonesia's ability to redirect gas - 🔄 Strategic shift: Singapore accelerating both supply diversification and low-carbon electricity imports + domestic generation development - 🤝 Outlook: Both sides keeping channels open — but the episode underscores that energy security can no longer be taken for granted
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then better not tell us Electricity prices is going up And that prices is not based on LNG prices Enough of the bs
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No wonder we are stepping up the air force. more flights are flying in Paya Lebar. Wonder if the same in Tengah And is Seletar all set for missile defense or attack Looks we need to sharpen our skill Lucky we just completed an upscale Ex Wallaby and our woman sniper is all set for a 3 km headshot
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