My HP i7 laptop stopped working last month. It was old but fast, and it looked good for another 2-3 years. Since it was out of warranty, I took it to Simlim square for repair.
They told me that the processor was faulty, quoted S$ 120 and asked me to collect it the next day. However, the next day, the laptop wasn’t ready.
Two days later (after constant follow-ups from my side), they said that they were unable to fix the problem and asked me to collect the laptop. When I went there, I was given some other laptop. I told them that it wasn’t mine and they asked me to come back again the next day. In summary, THEY MISPLACED MY LAPTOP.
They told me that they were trying to find it, but didn’t provide any update by themselves. Whenever I asked for the status through texts/calls, they said that “they were checking”.
There was zero sense of accountability or regret in their tone for losing my laptop. After two weeks, when I asked for alternate settlement, they offered me S$100 (less than the quoted repair amount).
Realizing that didn’t have much of a choice, I accepted the offer. A police report was filed in the interim and there were investigations.
I do not wish to divulge further on that. However, since there has been a settlement, the matter I believe is now closed. So why am I posting this on reddit? A few reasons –
I don’t think the laptop was misplaced. The shop must have fixed the machine and sold for a much higher price on Carousell or other platforms for a higher price. BEWARE OF SUCH SCAMS and think twice before visiting Simlim.
If you purchase a second-hand laptop, please double-check if it is the following – Model – HP ENVY Notebook – 13-d022tu Serial Number – *272BJ.
Please help me with names of websites/apps other than Carousell where this laptop can be re-sold, so that I can actively monitor them. I am keeping a tab on Carousell for any new listings that match my laptop description.
I have lived in Singapore for 15+ years, and this is the second time I have been scammed in the last 1 year. Something for us to worry about?
TLDR – Gave my laptop for repair at Simlim square, and they misplaced it and compensated me with S$100.
We’d been out for a walk and got soaked in the rain and I hopped in the shower to warm up. She got in with me and, as you’d expect, we started to get into it.
She was going down on me and I said I needed to pee. When I went to get out of the shower she held onto my D and told me to use her face instead of using the toilet.
I laughed it off and used the toilet. It had never come up before and I didn’t think she was serious.
Anyway, I didn’t think much about it again until last night when we were in bed. Things were getting heated again and she paused and said something like: “I was being serious in the shower, I’d like you to do that”
We were in bed so just f-ed but am now on the fence about what to do next. I’m sort of interested by the idea but not exactly turned on by it.
Anyone done this before? Advice welcome.
Netizens’ comments
Here’s my take. Especially in a shower, nobody is possibly hurt here. There’s no mess to clean up, and if you are worried about the smell or taste of pee being on her, the shower washes it away. If you aren’t actually averse to trying this, I think that you should give it a shot. It’s always awesome to do things for your partner that they are into, even if you aren’t. Understand, I’m NEVER saying you should cross your own hard limits just to make a partner happy. But if it doesn’t actually bother you, more that it simply doesn’t do anything for you, it’s a HUGE plus to oblige a partner from time to time.
You never know what you might enjoy. And even if you aren’t particularly turned on by it, so long as you’re not completely turned off by it or it’s otherwise causing you some level of harm or negativity, it’s worth doing it if your partner loves it. While we might not love the act itself, we should love pleasing our partners.
She doesn’t just want it – she wants it enough that she brought it up later after it was laughed off. That’s good communication and a serious act of trust on her part.
Singaporeans who are no longer young, do you regret not spending enough money in the past or spending too much money in the past?
People with some life experience, do you regret being too thrifty when you were younger (eg. forgoing movies/arcade with friends, buying cheapest meal on the menu, etc and now the extra money will probably be saved to the grave)
Or do you regret spending too much? (eg. excessively buying things that serve little value, spending too much on meals, taxi, etc and now the extra money could really help)
Or do you feel that how you spent your money was just right?
Netizens’ comments
Regret: spending money on branded things – it’s a phase I quickly got out of cause I bid that bunch of friends goodbye. Do not regret: spending my money on travelling! I’ve travelled to 30 countries. Best gift to myself was spending money on experiences, enriching and immersing myself in new cultures and meeting people from everywhere, there’s still so much more to see and do. And I’m still gonna be doing this all the way!!!
The only regret is I cheap out on food when I was younger. Hungry? Cup noodles Lunch and dinner? Economy rice 2 veggie/1 veggie 1 meat (not filling for my portion at all, just to save some fifty cents foolishly) End up with bad gastric for years and ‘invested’ even more in medical bills up till today. Nowadays, I will just spend whatever amount I need to get my stomach full. Never be a penny wise, pound foolish kinda idiot. But also thankfully I have no interests in branded goods or expensive gadgets so despite spending heavily on meals now I can still save up a bit.
My only regret re money is paying for things (hotels, meals, entertainment) for an ex-bf. He even lived with me in my place. And he was a jerk and cheated. One lesson from that was not to date people who didn’t have their finances in order. Other than that, no regrets. I spend mostly on books, subscriptions, taking classes, and travel. Otherwise, I live simply: don’t own a car, live in an HDB, don’t spend much on clothes or gadgets.
Two Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 fighter jets were urgently scrambled earlier today (9 August). The cause? A Malaysia-registered helicopter had been detected flying over the Singapore Strait to the east of Changi Airport, according to The Straits Times.
This unexpected event prompted the Ministry of Defence and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore to issue a joint statement addressing the incident and the actions taken.
At precisely 12:40 pm, the RSAF F-16 fighter jets were promptly scrambled into action after a Malaysian helicopter flew over the Singapore Straits, before turning around, according to information from FlightRadar24.
The joint statement issued by the Ministry of Defence and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore underscored the primary motive behind scrambling the F-16s.
The key concern was to ascertain whether the nation’s security had been compromised. Once it was confirmed that no imminent danger was posed, the F-16s were stood down.
Preliminary investigations into the incident swiftly shed light on the helicopter’s identity. The aircraft in question was found to be of civilian origin and registered to a foreign company.
Airport Operations Disrupted
While the situation was swiftly resolved and there were no security threats, the incident did have an impact on the airline and flight operations of Changi Airport.
Between 12:50pm and 1:28pm, several flights were delayed due to the necessary precautions taken during the F-16 scramble. Nine arrival flights and eleven outbound aircraft experienced delays as a result.
Singapore Air Force’s statement
Two of our F-16 aircraft were scrambled at approximately 1240hrs in response to a helicopter. After ensuring that our security was not compromised, the F-16s were subsequently stood down. Preliminary checks indicate that the helicopter is of a civilian type and registered to a foreign company.
A big thank you to our air and ground crew who are ever-ready to defend our skies. Salute!
The Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of theft as a servant.
On 20 March 2023, the Police received a report of a case of theft at the construction site along Tampines Street 62.
Through follow-up investigations, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him at the construction site. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man allegedly stole variety of metal components including copper parts amounting of about $10,000. A mobile phone and $100 cash were seized as case exhibits.
The man will be charged in court on 8 August 2023 with theft as a servant under Section 381 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to seven years, and a fine.
The Police will not tolerate such brazen acts of crime and will spare no effort to apprehend such offenders and deal with them in accordance with the law.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE 07 August 2023 @ 10:30 PM
Other recent cases of theft
Earlier this week, a 38-year-old man, James Ho, was handed an 18-month jail sentence on Monday, August 7th. The charges against him revolved around the theft of an astonishing 70 tins of milk powder worth about $6,700 from various supermarkets to resell for profit.
On 2 August, a 32-year-old man was arrested for using stolen debit cards to make unauthorised transactions, spending more than $5,000 on an illegal shopping spree.
He was subsequently charged in court on 4 August with cheating.
On 1 August, a 23-year-old was arrested for a case of theft in dwelling, where he stole more than $21,000 worth of goods from several shops at Woodlands.
He was then charged in court on 1 August with theft in dwelling.
We’ve all experienced moments of frustration and impatience, especially when our hunger gets the best of us. However, an incident that recently unfolded in Toa Payoh, Singapore, took this common emotion to a rather unusual and dramatic level.
A man was purportedly upset that he didn’t get any pork lard (which the stall had run out) for his minced meat noodles, and threw the noodles at the tray return point of the coffee shop, breaking the bowl before leaving.
The noodle stall at the center of this unusual occurrence is a familiar spot for locals and regulars. Aloysius Tan, the stall’s owner, recounted the events on a popular Facebook group, Hawkers United – Dabao 2020, where he shared the incident.
The man in question was not a stranger; in fact, he was a regular customer who had made it a routine to visit the stall approximately 20 to 30 minutes before its closing time.
On that particular day, the man’s order was his usual choice: a steaming bowl of flavorful noodle soup. As he eagerly anticipated savoring his meal, his excitement turned to disappointment as he realized a crucial element was missing – the beloved pork lard that often graced his noodles.
In a bid to rectify the situation, the man approached the stall’s staff and requested a serving of the cherished pork lard. However, his hopes were swiftly dashed as the staff regretfully informed him that they had run out of this prized topping for the day.
As minutes passed, it became evident that the man’s discontent was growing. Observers noted his increasingly agitated demeanor, a clear indication that his hunger and disappointment were colliding to form a potent emotional cocktail.
Without warning, the situation took a dramatic turn. In a sudden fit of frustration, the hangry man hurled his tray and the partially consumed bowl of noodle soup at the nearby tray return point. The clatter of the tray hitting its target echoed through the air, drawing the attention of everyone in the vicinity.
With his impromptu display of displeasure complete, the man’s actions were far from over. After venting his frustration, he stormed back to his table, hastily grabbing his spectacles before making a swift exit.
Stall owner’s Facebook post
When one didn’t gets their own pork lards, one turns into a mad man.
Happened at my BCM/Minced Meat Noodles stall. Regular customer of mine who always comes 20-30mins before closing time.
When we’re gonna be closed in 20mins time, we ran out of pork lards to offer into his Yellow-Mee Soup. Went to his seat, ate abit, comes back and asked for pork lards, told him we ran out because we’re near to closing time, heads back to his seat, grouchy.
Went back and sat for awhile, then throws the tray + bowl into the tray-return point. Causing a huge spillage at the tray-return point + breakage of our bowl.
What did the tray + bowl do to you bro?
The cleaner aunties then will need to clean up the mess. S$4.50 noodles need like that ah? Aiyoooo.
It was previously reported that a 35-year-old man had been reported missing on 6 August in a case of suspected drowning near the Punggol Jetty.
The Singapore Police Force have since updated that they have found the missing man’s body and retrieve it from the waters on the same day.
He was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic from the Singapore Civil Defence Force, and at the time of writing, the Police are not suspecting any foul play, according to their preliminary investigations.
Police investigations into the incident are currently underway.
Recap
Tragedy struck off the serene coast of Punggol on August 6th (Sunday) as authorities launched an investigation into a case of suspected drowning.
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) was alerted to the incident at approximately 3:45 pm, near the Punggol Jetty. A 35-year-old man was reported missing, triggering a swift response from various agencies for a search and rescue operation, according to Lianhe Zaobao.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), working in conjunction with SPF and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), promptly initiated a search and rescue operation. These dedicated efforts were focused on locating the missing individual and ensuring his safety.
Eyewitnesses recounted a scene of urgency as police and SCDF personnel sprung into action around 4 pm in the vicinity of Punggol Settlement.
An onlooker who spoke to Lianhe Zaobao described the unfolding search and rescue operations. The Northshore Plaza park connector to Punggol Settlement area was cordoned off, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
Amidst the flurry of activity, bystanders gathered at the scene, their concern palpable. As the day progressed, the collective efforts of the MPA, SPF, and SCDF continued unabated with the search for the missing man underway.
COUPLE ARRESTED AND CHARGED FOR TAKING VIDEOS AT A POLICE STATION
On 4 August 2023, the Police received a report that two videos had been uploaded to social media, showing footage taken at a police station along New Bridge Road.
Following the police report, the Police have arrested a 41-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman separately for their alleged involvement in taking videos at a police station.
The man was charged on 5 August 2023 for making a video recording of a protected area without the permission of the authority of that protected area, an offence under Section 29(4) Infrastructure Protection Act 2017. The offence is alleged to have taken place on 1 August 2023.
The woman will be charged on 8 August 2023 for two charges of making a video recording of a protected area without the permission of the authority of that protected area with common intention, an offence under Section 29(4) Infrastructure Protection Act 2017 read with Section 34 of the Penal Code 1871. The offences are alleged to have taken place on 13 July 2023 and 1 August 2023.
As a police station is declared a protected area under the Infrastructure Protection Act 2017, it is an offence to take photograph, make any film or video recording of a police station without the permission of the authority of that protected area.
If convicted, the offender is liable under Section 29(4) of the Infrastructure Protection Act 2017 to a fine not exceeding $20,000, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.
The Police would like to remind members of the public to refrain from taking photographs or filming at any protected areas and protected places without permission of the authority.
Screenshots of the videos retrieved from social media ▼
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE 07 August 2023 @ 10:30 PM
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered his National Day Message yesterday (8 August), where he touched on a number of topics.
He spoke about the recent cases involving government Members of Parliament (MPs) and Ministers, the CPIB case and the Ridout Road case.
He delved into how the government dealt with the issues and did the right thing to protect the integrity of the system of government, and highlighted how “my Government is determined to keep our system free of corruption and wrongdoing. We will maintain our high standards of honesty, integrity, and propriety.”
He also spoke about the future, where DPM Lawrence Wong and his 4G team have embarked on a “Forward Singapore” exercise.
Lee also touched on the topic of Housing and Singapore’s ageing population, revealing that by the year 2030, 1 in 4 Singaporeans will be a senior citizen, and they will be improving community spaces and making homes more livable for seniors.
Summing up his speech, Lee said that whenever he meets up with foreign leaders from other countries, they tell him that they are impressed by Singapore and admire “our ability to think long-term, set ambitious goals, and steadily achieve our aspirations.”
He replied that “this is only possible because the people and the Government work closely together. This is what gives Singapore the edge over others. This is what makes us exceptional. We must never let this bond weaken.”
Snippet of PM Lee’s National Day Message
Often, when I meet foreign leaders, they tell me how impressed they are by Singapore. They admire our ability to think long-term, set ambitious goals, and steadily achieve our aspirations.
I tell them – this is only possible because the people and the Government work closely together. This is what gives Singapore the edge over others. This is what makes us exceptional. We must never let this bond weaken.
This National Day, as we look back on how far we have come, we can also look forward with hope. The best chapters of the Singapore story are yet to be written. Let us continue to dream boldly, work hard, and move Onward as One. Together, we can face the future with confidence.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered his National Day message yesterday (8 August), where he touched on a number of topics that have been on Singaporeans’ minds.
Snippet of PM Lee’s National Day message
Housing
One major aspiration of Singaporeans is housing – in particular, good and affordable public housing. HDB flats are far more than roofs over our heads. They are homes we are proud to own, neighbourhoods we raise our families in, and communities we build together.
Today, I am speaking to you from SkyOasis@Dawson, here in Queenstown, one of Singapore’s oldest towns. Some of the first SIT flats were built here, back in the 1950s. About 15 years ago, we started rejuvenating this estate: we built new HDB flats and revitalised the public spaces. Dawson is now one of our most attractive HDB estates, a shining example of the Singapore housing story.
Decade after decade, the Government has invested heavily to build affordable, accessible, and high-quality HDB flats for millions of Singaporeans.
So far, HDB has been building flats in both Mature Estates and Non-Mature Estates. Flats in Mature Estates, like Queenstown, have better amenities and locations. They are in higher demand and so generally cost more. Flats in Non-Mature Estates, on the other hand, have less comprehensive amenities, or less central locations. Therefore, they generally cost less.
But as we continue to develop more public housing, fewer and fewer undeveloped sites are left for us to build new estates. Furthermore, existing Non-Mature Estates are steadily maturing, as their transport links and amenities improve.
So in time to come, more and more new HDB flats will be built in existing estates, like here in Dawson. Such flats will naturally be in greater demand. Their launch prices and resale prices will reflect that.
But even amidst this changing landscape, we must still ensure public housing is accessible and affordable for Singaporeans of all income groups. We must also keep our housing schemes fair and inclusive for all. This is how we keep our national housing story going strong for current and future generations. This is my Government’s commitment to you, and we will deliver on it.
We will have to adjust HDB’s housing schemes to achieve these goals. We have some ideas on how to do so, which I will share at the National Day Rally.
Ageing well
While we refresh our approach to public housing, we are also making special efforts to adapt our HDB estates and flats to serve a rapidly ageing population.
Today, nearly 1 in 5 Singaporeans is a senior, aged 65 or older. By 2030, 1 in 4 will be a senior. This is one quarter of us.
And this is why we are making our estates and homes more liveable for seniors. For example, to help seniors find their way around more easily, we will install more visible signages and designs. To make their commuting safer and more comfortable, we will build more pedestrian-friendly zones and rest points. And in your homes, HDB will install more senior-friendly fixtures.
Beyond physical infrastructure, we will improve community spaces, build more Active Ageing Centres, and enhance programmes that keep seniors well and in touch with friends and neighbours in their golden years.
Another aspect of preparing for old age is CPF savings. We have progressively enhanced the CPF system, to make sure people can save enough in their working years. We are also providing targeted assistance to lower-income workers, for example through Workfare and Progressive Wages. But some older workers now in their 50s and early 60s still have not built up enough CPF savings for retirement, and can do with some extra help. I will talk about this at the Rally too.
The Government, though, can only be part of the solution. Each of us also has to do our part to stay healthy and well. Better health is better wealth. So do enrol in Healthier SG, watch our diets, stay active, and continue working as long as we can. Family members can also help: take good care of your loved ones, encourage them to get out and about, and keep an eye on their wellbeing. Together, we can help our seniors age well.
Our seniors have built up the Singapore we call home today. It is now for us to make Singapore a place where every senior can age with dignity and grace, connected to friends and family, and with their peace of mind assured. Together, we will make Singapore an endearing home for all ages. This is our vision. This is our Home.
Forward Singapore
I have spoken about housing and ageing – two topics close to our hearts. They are among the issues that DPM Wong and the 4G team are working on.
But the Forward Singapore agenda covers much more: How to equip our people with the skills to learn and succeed throughout life; how to better care for the vulnerable amongst us; and how to deepen our solidarity and Singapore spirit.
The 4G team will wrap up the Forward Singapore exercise later this year. I have every confidence DPM Wong and his team will work closely with you to take the country forward, together.
