A man who recently went through a divorce felt that it is so easy for divorce lawyers to earn money as the process for his divorce was so fast and furious.
Here is the story:
I went online to seek divorce lawyers and I managed to pick a few and found the cheapest one. After arranging the appointment with the lawyer, I went down and the lawyer started to ask about my situation.
I told him that my wife who is a foreigner has gone missing and probably away from Singapore after failing to contact her. Even though she agreed with the divorce. she did not follow through it and went missing.
The lawyer told me not to worried and asked me for a few key details such as the identification number and detail of both myself and my wife, he then started to draft the letter to submit to a court.
He asked for my contact details and my wife contact details and type in the letter that she was uncontactable and missing despite trying. The lawyer told me to dial the phone a few times and take a screenshot to attach as evidence.
The whole process for the lawyer to type and submit the letter to the court took less than 30mins. After 30mins I was told to pay around $2,000.
That’s it, the lawyer tells me to wait 3-7 months and I will most probably get approval for the divorce.
30 mins get $2,000. Lawyers earn more than doctors.
The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and the National Parks Board (NParks) issued a joint statement on Saturday (Jun 10), explaining their decision to take enforcement action against an individual residing in a shelter at East Coast Park. The man in question, Jackson Chan Kian Leng, 46, had persistently refused assistance and prevented others from using the facility.
On May 30, Chan was officially charged with the offences of residing in a public park without a license and smoking under a park shelter. Unable to pay the imposed fine of S$1,400 (US$1,042), he received a four-day jail sentence.
In response to media inquiries, NParks and MSF revealed that they were first made aware of Chan’s situation in June 2020. Despite repeated offers of shelter, he declined and exhibited resistance to any form of aid. The agencies noted that Chan appeared to be in good health.
In April 2021, MSF attempted to engage with Chan once more, but he refused to provide his contact details or give consent to be referred to social service agencies.
Subsequently, during Singapore’s COVID-19 Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) period, which occurred between the middle and end of 2021, Chan was observed staying at the East Coast Park shelter despite its closure and cordoned-off status.
As a result, he received six composition notices between December 2021 and April 2022.
According to NParks and MSF, Chan consistently displayed uncooperative behaviour, showed hostility towards officers, and even splashed water on a security officer patrolling the park.
In August 2022, Chan was duly informed that further enforcement action would be taken unless he vacated the shelter.
However, despite NParks’ repeated attempts to communicate with him and connect him with relevant agencies, Chan persisted in occupying the shelter until May of this year. It is worth noting that during this period, he informed NParks officers that he had a home in Singapore, a claim he reiterated in court.
MSF disclosed that it has been working closely with the Partners Engaging and Empowering Rough Sleepers (PEERS) Network, a collaboration comprising various community groups, to engage with and support individuals experiencing rough sleeping.
For the purposes of their efforts, MSF defines “rough sleepers” as individuals sleeping in public spaces, while they consider “homeless” to be those lacking access to adequate housing.
A nationwide street count conducted by the ministry in November of the previous year revealed a decrease of approximately 40 per cent in Singapore’s rough sleeping population, with the number falling to 530 since the previous study conducted in 2019.
“Ones who are willing to receive assistance have been supported through befriending and outreach, coordinated case support, and provision of shelter,” stated MSF on Saturday.
In the event that members of the public encounter rough sleepers requiring assistance or shelter, they are encouraged to email PEERS at [email protected], call ComCare at 1800-222-0000, or utilize the “Help Neighbour” feature on the OneService app.
A netizen shared his horror story after he lost all his money after trusting an asset management company.
He did not mention the name of the company as the company is of such magnitude that he is scared of potential lawsuits. Mr Lee (not real name) said that he was curious about managing his assets and hope that he can get a positive return on his investment through an asset management company.
Mr Lee put in over $100,000 of his cash savings with the asset management company which promised him that it is a very safe fund that is able to beat inflation although it does not earn him much.
He was convinced by the words of the fund manager and decided to proceed with it. Little did he know in a short period of 8 months, his portfolio decreased a staggering 80%.
He called the fund manager and he told Mr Lee that due to the uncertainties of the market the analysis has not been accurate due to the situation happening worldwide. Mr Lee then questioned the fund manager on why this was not brought up to him during the consultation.
The fund manager “claimed” that he was only informed of the inaccuracies of the investments recently.
Mr Lee then said that a big company does not mean that it’s safe to put your money with them neither does it means that a small company cannot perform. He said that his only regret is going all out on 1 piece of the financial instrument rather than spreading his risk over several.
He said that it’s a lesson learned and hope others do not follow in his footsteps for investment.
In an incident that occurred on Friday morning, a female motorcyclist was injured after being involved in a collision with a trailer truck. The accident took place at approximately 11:40 am along Moulmein Road in the direction of Balestier Road, as reported by the police.
According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force, the victim, a 30-year-old woman, remained conscious throughout the incident and was subsequently transported to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for medical treatment.
A video captured by Mr. Fong Chun Cheong and shared on Facebook depicts the sequence of events. It shows a trailer truck slowly progressing through a traffic junction, seemingly unaware of the presence of a motorcycle ahead of it. The truck collides with the motorcycle, causing it to fall to the right side of the vehicle. As the trailer truck continues its movement, the motorcyclist ends up underneath it.
Approximately five seconds after the impact, the trailer truck comes to a halt. After a brief pause, the driver begins reversing the vehicle, eventually opening the door. At this point, Mr. Fong can be seen rushing toward the trailer truck. Mr. Fong, a 41-year-old funeral director and geomancer, witnessed the incident while driving in the opposite direction.
Concerned for the safety of the injured woman trapped beneath the trailer truck, Mr. Fong hurriedly approached the driver, urging him to cease reversing to prevent further harm. Acting swiftly, he aimed to safeguard the motorcyclist’s life. A companion of Mr. Fong managed to attract the attention of a nearby ambulance.
Mr. Fong recounted his interaction with the injured motorcyclist, stating that she remained conscious while pinned beneath the vehicle. She expressed discomfort due to the heat emanating from the nearby engine. Responding to her distress, Mr. Fong immediately requested the driver to turn off the engine and ensured they waited for the arrival of the ambulance before leaving the scene.
Police investigations into the accident are currently underway.
Hi guys, would need advice on whether I should stay in a “relationship” that I deem as toxic.
Basically, I’m not officially in a relationship with this guy but we’ve been together for almost 2 years. We fight so often & many times, the fights are very intense & aggressive. When things escalate, he would usually shout at me while standing close to me & face down to me (i don’t really know how to describe his stance; but it’s an aggressive stance). When he does this, I wouldn’t even back down & would face him head on and fight it out with him (i admit my words can be too harsh during these kind of fights & note that my temper are really bad so sometimes i maybe the one that escalated the fight).
But ya, he raised his hands during a few of these fights but have never actually laid hands on me. He’d usually end up throwing my stuff across the room, snatching my phone away to make me stay (because i’d usually try to leave the room & get away from him), or he’d smash stuff. Just to note, he does not raise his hand/ throw or smash stuff/ snatch my phone in every single fight. It’s only during these very intense ones, but these happened probably more than 6-7 times during the 2 years – and 1 time in public.
Other than these intense fights, we also have very frequent long & random fights (heated but not as intense as the above).
These are the things that I can’t accept but at the same time, when things are good he’d be really very nice to me. He’d always tolerate me & gives in to me. He’d buy me stuff that I wanted to purchase myself to surprise me when I asked him for opinions on which item is nicer. He’d also always bring me to eat any food that I’m craving for & does many things that I want. Honestly, I would really settle down with him if not for the above stuff. I just don’t want to end up giving him a chance to actually hit me when our fight gets too intense? And I find that we fight way too often & too intensely with either willing to back down?
Oh on a side note, he snores REALLY loudly every night which disrupts my sleep so badly that I feel like murdering him sometimes. Any advice on how to make him stop snoring so that I can get some decent sleep when I’m with him would be greatly appreciated please!
18-year-old Danelle Tan, a football player from Singapore achieved yet another remarkable feat by joining Borussia Dortmund’s (BVB) women’s team, making history as the first Singaporean and Asian player to do so.
The official announcement of Tan’s signing was made by BVB on Jun. 9, 2023, via their Instagram account. Prior to the announcement, there were hints about Tan’s arrival, creating excitement and anticipation among the fans.
The Football Association Singapore (FAS) confirmed the news through a tweet, revealing that Tan has signed a one-year contract with BVB, set to commence in July 2023. As per FAS, Tan will join the team for pre-season training before the start of the new season in August 2023.
Expressing her enthusiasm, Tan took to Instagram, sharing her excitement about starting her journey with the new team. Even Emma the Bee, BVB’s official mascot, welcomed Tan to the BVB women’s squad in an Instagram story.
Tan had already made history earlier this year when she became the first Singaporean woman to play in a European league. On Feb. 5, 2023, she made her debut for the London Bees, coming on as a substitute at half-time. In a May 2023 interview with Mothership, Tan mentioned that she scored two goals in five games during her time with the London Bees.
Since January 2022, Tan has been residing in London, where she is pursuing her studies at Mill Hill School. She is currently preparing for her A-level examinations scheduled for this year.
In addition, Tan achieved a significant milestone in November 2022 by becoming the first Singaporean to be accepted into a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 football program, known for its prestigious status in the U.S. She is set to join the College of William and Mary in 2024, where she will be part of their Division 1 team and benefit from a partial athletics scholarship.
A max who was previously employed in a bank said that the bank is not a nice place to work as it is very stressful.
Here is the story:
The back end and front end of the bank is very different, I used to work in the back end and doing support was a special kind of ‘hell’.
Although in the contract it is stated I work 9-6 but most of the time (I would say about 70%) I work 9 – 10, 11 or even 12 am. Im not working in the support you thinking of, not the phone service.
My job was to edit and update the details of VIPs of the bank. The amount of work is insane and we have to change it in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
Tracking Bank Employees
Every movement in the bank system is tracked, from one transaction to the other, from one click to the other. It’s all timed by the system to judge our performance.
Actions/Time = performance level
If I fall below the acceptable grade my manager will come and F me. The system is used as part of a grading system of the employee which can affect bonuses, increments and even promotions.
The daily stress level is very high as I need to maintain a high-level score and this score is not visible to me, it’s like an invisible forcing us to work like cows in a field.
Sure, the overall public perception of working in a bank seems to be rich and powerful but the truth is the people in suits that are looking cool are the 1% top earners of the company.
Singaporean internet users were left upset after a British tabloid, The Sun, made a mistake in a Formula 1 (F1) graphic calendar published on June 1. In the article, a Chinese flag was wrongly featured alongside Singapore, leading to controversy.
The error came to light when an unknown Facebook user shared a screenshot of the calendar in a group called “Complaint Singapore,” drawing attention to the mistake.
The graphic calendar, located at the end of the erroneous article, provides information about past and upcoming F1 Grand Prix events scheduled for 2023 across the world. One entry in the calendar discussed the possibility of Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari if they significantly increased his salary, as claimed by an F1 expert.
Unfortunately, The Sun incorrectly used the flag of the People’s Republic of China to represent Singapore instead of Singapore’s own national flag. It is important to note that the article correctly mentioned the date and track for the Singapore Grand Prix 2023.
Once bitten twice shy, twice bitten ccb
Regrettably, The Sun repeated the same error in another article published on June 4. In the article’s cover image, they displayed China’s national flag instead of Singapore’s flag to represent the host countries for this year’s F1 races.
To clarify, it should be emphasized that China will not be hosting its Grand Prix in 2023 due to the ongoing challenges caused by the Covid-19 situation, as stated on the official website of F1.
Additionally, despite updating the graphic calendar to reflect the current stage of the championship, The Sun once again included the Chinese national flag alongside Singapore. This persistent error with the flags is worth noting.
Netizens’ comments
I am not surprised….I have foreigners asking me if Singapore is part of China. Soon they may be asking if we part of India
It’s Chinapore for quite some time..
Well the Sun isnt really rated as a newspaper so hardly a surprize
this show how ignorant the Sun are !
the sun is a terrible newspaper! Don’t sweat it. They get most things wrong!
It is believed that the video is taken in Brazil as they were speaking Portuguese.
The video depicted two men performing suggestive actions on the bed to test the bouncy capability of the bed.
The sales assistant can’t help it and keeps laughing.
Here is the video:
Two men in a department store in Brazil recently became a viral sensation after they decided to test the quality of beds in the store. The men, who were not identified, decided to lay down on several beds in the store in an attempt to determine the comfort level of the beds.
The men were seen trying out different beds in the store, rolling around on them and even jumping on them. While the men were testing out the beds, an onlooker captured the moment on their phone and uploaded the video to social media.
The video quickly gained traction and went viral, becoming an overnight sensation. People from all over the world were laughing at the two men’s antics and sharing the video with their friends and family.
The men’s antics also caught the attention of the store’s management, who were not too pleased with what had happened.
While the two men’s actions may have been inappropriate, no one can deny that their antics certainly made for an entertaining video. The video has since been shared thousands of times and has been watched by millions of people, making it one of the most popular videos on social media.
The two men may have gotten into some trouble for their actions, but their antics certainly gave people something to laugh about. The video of the two men trying out the beds in the store is sure to be remembered for years to come.
Charles & Keith, a rapidly growing global brand, has garnered significant popularity worldwide. Apart from being endorsed by BlackPink, the brand’s imitations have also been observed in China previously.
Interestingly, yet another counterfeit Charles & Keith store has recently surfaced in China. This time, however, the store’s name is so perplexing that it is virtually unpronounceable.
A brief five-second video shared by a TikTok user @kenpgl showcased this store stumbled upon in China. The store’s appearance bore a striking resemblance to an authentic Charles & Keith store located in Singapore, catching the attention of the original poster.
Nonetheless, what truly stood out was the store’s name. Instead of the familiar ‘Charles & Keith’ sign, the store went by the name ‘Chfpibs & Kslth.’ While there were similarities to the genuine store’s name, it seemed like a haphazard combination of letters.
Understandably, netizens were left utterly perplexed by the peculiar name of the counterfeit store. Many found it exceedingly challenging to pronounce. Several TikTok users suggested that the store would have been better off choosing a completely different name.
Even Zoe Gabriel, an ambassador for Charles & Keith, expressed her bewilderment at the unusual name.
On the other hand, some individuals were impressed by the store’s remarkable ability to replicate the original Charles & Keith store’s appearance.
Netizens’ comments
i try to pronounce the name and my saliva fly all over the place sia
Charles and keith cousin
The phonics teacher in me is SCREAMING
I could’ve sworn they have Charles & Keith on taobao so shouldn’t they have stores there too?
the effort to make a proper name is zero hahaha
Sounds something that Sims would come up with
It was encrypted for data protection
“i bought this bag at fjswikfhsysklkdlt”
You know you’ve made it very big when people imitate your brand very closely
How can you read it, i think they want us to spell
