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WORKERS WHO ARE LET GO IN S’PORE TURF CLUB CLOSURE, GETTING “RETRENCHMENT PACKAGE”

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WORKERS WHO ARE LET GO IN S’PORE TURF CLUB CLOSURE, GETTING “RETRENCHMENT PACKAGE”

The Singapore Turf Club, a prominent institution known for horse racing, is set to close its doors by March 2027.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development, Indranee Rajah, spoke about the closure in Parliament on 3 July, sharing that the decision to close down the Turf Club was not an easy one to make.

She said that Singapore, with its small size and land constraints, continually reviews land use plans to accommodate present and future needs.

The demand for more land, particularly for housing purposes, has been increasing, posing challenges for the allocation of limited space. Simultaneously, local horse racing has witnessed a decline in spectatorship, prompting a reassessment of the Turf Club’s long-term viability.

With these factors in mind, the government made the difficult decision to redevelop the Singapore Turf Club to better serve the country’s evolving needs.

Affected workers

The closure of the Singapore Turf Club will have implications for two groups of workers: those employed directly by the turf club and those employed by trainers. A

pproximately 350 employees of the Singapore Turf Club and around 420 workers employed by trainers will be affected by the closure.

a. Turf Club Employees:

To address the concerns of turf club employees, the government has devised a plan to support them during the transition period.

Until October 2024, these employees will continue to be employed by the turf club. Some individuals may stay until the club’s closure in 2027.

Following the cessation of their employment, they will receive retrenchment packages in accordance with the guidelines set by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

Moreover, the affected employees will receive job placement assistance, career guidance, skills training, and counseling to facilitate their reentry into the workforce. NTUC (National Trades Union Congress) has also extended its support to these employees during this challenging phase.

b. Trainers’ Employees:

The turf club recognizes its responsibility towards workers employed by trainers and aims to collaborate with their employers to provide support during the transition. Efforts will be made to facilitate employment, provide skills training, and offer career counseling to these employees.

Furthermore, equestrian entities are prepared to offer job opportunities to some of these individuals, alleviating the potential impact of the closure on their livelihoods.

MARRIED WOMAN HAVING AN AFFAIR, SAYS SHE REALLY LIKES THE OTHER GUY

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MARRIED WOMAN HAVING AN AFFAIR, SAYS SHE REALLY LIKES THE OTHER GUY

A woman shared how she is having an affair and cheating on her husband. but that she really likes the other guy.

Here is the story:

“I am having an affair. My emotions are all messed up horribly right now. I am all to blame for this mess I have put myself in.

I left my husband for someone I really like. I wanted to make our marriage work, but I could not shake off the feelings I had for the other guy.

Even knowing that that guy was never serious about our future, I still continued to date him, have S with him.

It was a difficult decision to make, but after much thought and consideration, I left my husband for someone I really like. We had been married for four years and we had a good relationship. We were both devoted to each other and our relationship was built on a strong foundation of trust and respect.

However, I couldn’t shake off the feelings I had for the other guy. I had been seeing him on and off for a few months and things had become serious. I knew if I was to stay with my husband, I would have to give up my feelings for the other guy. But I couldn’t bring myself to do it.

It wasn’t an easy decision to make. I had grown to love my husband and I was very happy with him. We had a lot of great memories together. We had gone on vacations, we had celebrated special occasions, and we had shared many intimate moments. But I just couldn’t ignore the feelings I had for the other guy.

I wanted to make our marriage work, so I tried to make things better between us. I opened up to my husband about my feelings and I tried to work through our issues. I even suggested marriage counseling, but he wasn’t open to it. He thought it was too expensive and he didn’t think it would do us any good.

I tried to be understanding and I tried to be patient, but in the end, I just couldn’t ignore the feelings I had for the other guy. I knew it wasn’t fair to my husband, but I knew I had to follow my heart. So, I made the difficult decision to leave my husband and pursue a relationship with the other guy.

I like him a lot. Still hope one day he will realize it.”

Editor’s note: You don’t deserve anything good in life.

COUPLE BOUGHT NEW HOME BUT MOTHER DON’T LET THEM MOVE IN BEFORE MARRIAGE

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COUPLE BOUGHT NEW HOME BUT MOTHER DON’T LET THEM MOVE IN BEFORE MARRIAGE

A netizen shared how he got engaged to his fiancee and bought a new home but her mother doesn’t want them to move in before marriage, citing her superstitious beliefs.

Here is the story:

“Hi, my Fiancée and i just got our home but we could not stay in the house due to superstitious chinese customs of “After marriage then can move in”, which was directed by her parents.

I was unhappy about it as we are paying for the house already and ready to live in but faces this road block.

When my fiancée and I first got the keys to our new home, we were both elated. We had just made the biggest purchase of our lives and were ready to start our lives together in our new home. We had already made plans to move in the following week when we were stopped in our tracks – her parents had other plans.

I was surprised when her parents told us that we could not move in until we were married. According to their Chinese customs, it was supposed to be “after marriage then can move in”. I was taken aback because we had already paid for the house and were ready to start living there. It was hard to understand why we had to abide by an old superstition and delay our move-in date.

My fiancée tried to explain to me that it was a Chinese custom that had been passed down from generations before us. It was believed that it was bad luck to move into a new home before marriage. The superstition was that if we did, we would not have a successful union. Her parents were firm in their belief that we should wait until after the wedding to move into our new home.

Does it have to be that way that we must listen to elders on this when it’s our lives, our house. My Fiancée will abide by her parents as well on this.

To me it doesn’t make any sense. Please advise”

Editor’s note: Just move in, her mother doesn’t have a say in it.

GIRL FOUGHT WITH HER PARENTS BECAUSE SHE DOESN’T WANT TO HAVE CHILDREN

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GIRL FOUGHT WITH HER PARENTS BECAUSE SHE DOESN’T WANT TO HAVE CHILDREN

A netizen shared how she had an argument with her parents because she doesn’t want to get married and have children.

Here is the story:

“I (27F) had an argument with my parents a few days ago regarding me settling down and starting a family.

While I do have a boyfriend and do not mind getting married (though I honestly prefer not to because marriage is just a glorified certificate anyways), I mind having children. I’m great with them. I babysit my nieces, nephews, and godchildren all the time but yet I simply do not want any kids. My parents and basically everyone but my boyfriend thinks that I’m selfish for not wanting to have kids and have been saying other nasty things to me about my decision as well.

Today, the conversation came up again during dinner and honestly I’m fed up and sick and tired of repeating myself over and over again hence I harshly defended myself openly for the first time and now my parents are giving me the cold shoulder as they feel like I’m pushing my trauma and the blame to them.

I grew up in a family of 7. I’m the oldest and I have 4 younger brothers. Half of them are dyslexic. As I’m the oldest child and cousin (yes, both sides) a lot of pressure has been placed on my shoulders, especially academic-wise. I’m the only child to enter the Express stream. My parents kicked a huge fuss when I decided to go to a polytechnic instead of a JC. I graduated university with a double degree and was on the dean’s list as well. Growing up with 4 younger brothers was not the smoothest as my parents often neglected me a lot to put all of their focus on my brothers. Hence, I was very independent at a young age. My father had several failed businesses so I started working at 14 years old to ensure that I wouldn’t add on to his financial burdens. I have had to babysit my siblings, be their tutor, and even guardian once I was at a legal age to do so. In short, I was like the third parent.

Being independent at such a young age continued to make me more independent, but also made me not want to have kids or honestly get married. Marriage is negotiable to me, but definitely not children. 

My financials are great and I have a stable job with a good income. I have a reasonable amount saved. 2 of my siblings are married and have kids, but even before the pandemic, I can visibly see that they’re struggling to keep things afloat. Most times they resorted to asking money from my parents and me as well.

Every child deserves a parent, but not every parent deserves a child. I know deep down that I would absolutely hate to be a mother, and I would hate myself even more for giving in to motherhood. I do not want to bring a child into this world knowing that I definitely do not want it even when I’m financially stable to afford it.

I love to travel and have some quiet time when I get home from socializing or work. And my boyfriend completely supports and understands that. So from how I was raised and from seeing how things are with my brothers and their “happy little family”, is it wrong and selfish of me to not want to have kids?”

Editor’s note: Nothing wrong with your decision.

35 Y.O S’PORE MAN KENA $3.7K SAMAN FOR NOT DECLARING HIS ADDRESS CHANGE IN 28 DAYS

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35 Y.O S’PORE MAN KENA $3.7K SAMAN FOR NOT DECLARING HIS ADDRESS CHANGE IN 28 DAYS

A 35-year-old Singaporean man was fined $3,700 for not declaring his change in residential address within 28 days, after auxiliary police officers went to his home to execute an outstanding warrant of arrest but found that he had already moved away.

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) statement

Singaporean Man Fined for Failing To Report Change of Residential Address

            On 4 July 2023, 35-year-old Singaporean male, Muhammad Taufiq Hidayat bin Kamsin, was sentenced to a fine of $3,700 in default ten days imprisonment, for failing to report a change of residential address, an offence under the National Registration Act.

2.          On 1 April 2022, Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) alerted the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) that Taufiq had failed to report the change of his residential address. Auxiliary police officers engaged by URA visited Taufiq’s registered place of residence to execute an outstanding warrant of arrest but were informed by the homeowner that Taufiq was no longer residing in the unit. The homeowner also informed the officers that she did not allow Taufiq to use her address as his registered place of residence. ICA tried to contact Taufiq but he remained uncontactable. At that time, Taufiq also had outstanding Police Gazettes issued by various law enforcement agencies, which included warrants of arrest.

3.          In March 2023, Taufiq surrendered himself at the Traffic Police (TP) Headquarters to settle his outstanding matters with the agency. ICA subsequently followed up with him to investigate his failure to report change of address.

4.          Investigations by ICA revealed that Taufiq had moved out of his previous residence in Canberra in December 2021. However, Taufiq did not report the change in his place of residence within 28 days to ICA, as he had outstanding matters with several law enforcement agencies then and wanted to avoid the authorities, including TP and ICA.

5.          Under the National Registration Act, all identity card (IC) holders who change his/her place of residence must report the change to ICA within 28 days. ICA takes a firm stance against any person who fails to comply with the National Registration Act and its Regulations. ICA would like to remind all Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents that it is their responsibility to update their residential addresses with ICA. The penalty for failing to report a change of residential address is a fine of up to S$5,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both.

6.          Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who need to report a change of residential address can do so online via ICA’s change of address e-Service (https://go.gov.sg/ic-address). The updated addresses will facilitate their transactions with government agencies. Please refer to the Annex below on the steps to report a change of address.

IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
4 JULY 2023

Annex

SCHOOLGIRL MISSED BUS, WANTED TO WALK 1.5KM TO SCHOOL WHEN POLICE ESCORT HER THERE

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SCHOOLGIRL MISSED BUS, WANTED TO WALK 1.5KM TO SCHOOL WHEN POLICE ESCORT HER THERE

In a heartwarming incident in Malaysia, a group of police officers noticed a young girl walking alone on the streets. Upon learning that she had missed her school bus, they took it upon themselves to escort her to school.

On a regular patrol in Johor Bahru, three traffic officers from the Polis Daerah Seri Alam (Seri Alam District Police) came across a young girl walking by herself.

The trio of police officers, Mohd Rohaizam bin Mohd Zin, Abang Azrul Izwan bin Abang Aduka, and Hasbullah bin Abd Mana noticed her all by herself in the streets on Jalan Dedap 1, Taman Johor Jaya.

Concerned for her well-being, they approached her to inquire about the situation.

During their conversation, the officers discovered that the girl had missed her school bus and was planning to walk to school, which was approximately 1.5 kilometres away.

Recognizing the potential risks and challenges she might face on her own, the officers made a compassionate decision. They decided to escort her to school to ensure her safety and well-being.

Furthermore, they took the initiative to inform her teacher about the incident, emphasizing the importance of involving the school and the child’s guardians.

With the assistance of a kind-hearted member of the public, the police officers accompanied the young girl on her journey to school.

Together, they provided a safe and secure environment for her, alleviating any concerns she may have had during her walk.

The social media post shared by the Polis Daerah Seri Alam concluded with a reminder to all parents and guardians about the importance of monitoring and prioritizing the safety of their children.

The incident involving the police officers and the young girl serves as a reminder for the community to look out for one another and extend a helping hand when needed.

GIRL ADMITS TO CASTING “NASI KANGKANG” LOVE SPELL ON HER CRUSH

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GIRL ADMITS TO CASTING “NASI KANGKANG” LOVE SPELL ON HER CRUSH

A netizen shared how she resorted to black magic to get the attention of her crush and it apparently worked.

Here is the story:

“I’ve been crushing on this guy for over a year, but he doesn’t seem to reciprocate at all and only treated me as a friend. Luckily we remained as close friends and I still get to see him frequently.

However, my urges were so strong that I couldn’t resist imagining myself being in a relationship with him.

Just last month, I came across a forum where someone allegedly put a “love spell” onto a guy by letting the vapour of steamed rice sit onto her private parts and then letting it drip back onto the rice.

After the guy ate the rice, the girl mentioned that he showed gradual interest in her and that she’s now in a relationship with him ever since.

That is why I decided to try this spell onto my guy, but I don’t know how to cook rice. I had to try something else so I eventually used hot water instead and I collected the vapour that was dipped onto my private part.

I brought the residue to school and once he was away, I poured a little of it into his bottle and gave it a good shake to make sure the spell will work properly.

That was just last week and I swear to God he started replying my messages more frequently and even flirted with me a little bit.

Time will tell whether the “love spell” truly worked but at this point I am just overjoyed. I know this isn’t ethically correct of me to do this but I just feel that sometimes in life, if you really want something, you have to put in your all and make it happen.

Being passive just doesn’t cut it!”

Editor’s note: Guys, this is why you never leave your water bottles unattended.

HOMESICK INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASKS FOR UNDERSTANDING FROM OTHERS

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HOMESICK INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASKS FOR UNDERSTANDING FROM OTHERS

An international student shared his/her life studying in Singapore and asked for others to understand their difficulties in adapting.

Here is the story:

“I am a third year international student. We stay away from our families for months, we struggle to make local friends and Covid has made our lives 10 times harder.

For most of us, we just want to survive and thrive in this country.

So when we don’t speak the English you are used to hearing or have different perspectives on how to handle things or aren’t able to catch a bit off Singlish – please understand how different and overwhelming all of this is for us.

A bunch of us come from developing nations where things clearly aren’t perfect. Don’t judge us by the progress our countries have or haven’t made.

Please don’t pass hurtful remarks about the places we come from. It just makes us feel like we aren’t welcome.

It makes us want to go back home.”

Editor’s note: Hang in there buddy.

ANG MO KIO RAPUNZEL HANG HER CLOTHES DOWN HDB BLOCK, ACROSS THREE STOREYS

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ANG MO KIO RAPUNZEL HANG HER CLOTHES DOWN HDB BLOCK, ACROSS THREE STOREYS

When it comes to laundry in HDB blocks, the sight of clothes hanging outside the windows or on poles is nothing out of the ordinary.

However, a resident has taken a different approach by hanging their clothes vertically down the HDB parapet. This unconventional method has raised eyebrows and captured the attention of social media users.

The unusual sight was first brought to public attention when a witness shared their confusion on Facebook and TikTok. The witness posted an image showing a line of at least 16 garments and towels hanging on a string that extended over the parapet of the resident’s HDB flat.

The clothes were held in place by hangers and stretched across almost three storeys, baffling passers-by and neighbors alike.

Despite initial speculations that the clothes ended up in this position due to a string breakage, such concerns were quickly put to rest. A video shared on TikTok by the original poster showcased the resident deftly pulling the string up to collect the garments.

The resident’s smooth and practiced movements suggest that this unconventional method may not be a one-time occurrence.

The witness’s post and subsequent video provided valuable insights into the resident’s laundry habits. It became clear that the clothes were intentionally hung vertically, challenging the assumption of a mishap.

With this revelation, the focus shifted to understanding the reasoning behind this unique approach to laundry.

As the resident continued to collect approximately half of the clothes from the line, they lowered the string once more to let the clothes resume their drying under the sun.

Netizens’ comments

  1. Cleaning the exterior wall of the building with cleaned clothes.
  2. 21st century castle with Rapunzel waiting inside..
  3. What’s the point ? Intruding into other levels at the same time while wiping the walls . What’s there to learn about it ? To me it’s just doesn’t make sense and blocking lighting into other people’s home.
  4. I think the string broke. But amazingly the hangers clinged on
@rixus80

This auntie must have moved from a fishing kelong to a HDB

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COUPLE EARNING $11K/MONTH, WIFE CONSIDERING BECOMING A STAY-HOME MUM

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COUPLE EARNING $11K/MONTH, WIFE CONSIDERING BECOMING A STAY-HOME MUM

A woman shared how she is married with two kids and her combined income with her husband is $11k/month, she is considering becoming a stay home mum.

Here is the story:

“Hi hi, I am 38f this year with 2 young kids. The elder one will be entering primary school the year after next.

I am currently fully employed and is having thoughts if I should become a stay at home mother when my kid enters primary.

The responsibilities will then to guide them to have good character and also if they need help on homework, I can be there.  M

y spouse is ok with me giving up my job to do this and we are middle income family (11k combined). So it will be an obvious income loss if I stay at home.

Would like to get a sensing from the younger community here .. based on your childhood, did having a stay home parent help you become a better/stronger person?

Or if having both parents working, made you more independent/self confident etc.

Thank you.”

Editor’s note: Would be beneficial for the kids to have someone at home with them but there are always pros and cons.

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