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SUV DRIVER THINKS HE’S PLAYING BOWLING ON PIE, RUNS OVER WHOLE ROW OF TRAFFIC CONES

Singapore’s highways are no strangers to the sight of orange traffic cones, and roadworks have become a common occurrence. However, sometimes, peculiar incidents occur that leave us baffled.

One such incident unfolded late at night when a white SUV decided to take matters into its own hands, or rather, wheels, and embarked on an unusual adventure along the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE).

The Midnight Misadventure

On a seemingly ordinary night, at precisely 2:35 am on September 30th, a dashcam recorded a rather unexpected event on the PIE that was destined to capture the attention of many.

As the dashcam footage unraveled, it revealed a white SUV traveling in the same lane, just ahead of the recording vehicle.

Approaching the highway’s split towards the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE), a peculiar scene came into view. A line of traffic cones, road signs, and a crash impact truck occupied the lane on the far right.

The Unexpected Turn

Rather than following the conventional path, as the recording vehicle did, the SUV made an unconventional move. Instead of veering onto the middle lane towards the BKE, it chose to continue its journey on the PIE. What happened next would surprise anyone witnessing it.

With remarkable precision or sheer chance, the SUV aligned itself perfectly with the row of traffic cones. In an instant, it plowed through them, sending the orange pylons tumbling in all directions. It was a sight that could only be described as surreal, as the SUV continued on its path of destruction.

As the SUV continued its rampage, it narrowly missed hitting one solitary cone, thus thwarting the possibility of a perfect strike. Despite this, the audacious driver remained undeterred.

The Close Call

In the midst of the chaos, a close encounter ensued. The SUV, still on its destructive course, came dangerously close to colliding with the impact attenuator truck stationed alongside the cones. It was a moment that had onlookers holding their breath, uncertain of what might happen next.

With a stroke of luck or perhaps skill, the SUV emerged unscathed from its near collision with the truck. It pressed on, passing yet another row of traffic cones, a second truck, and several roadside workers. Remarkably, it refrained from causing any further havoc, leaving behind a trail of bewildered witnesses.

RAIN EXPECTED ON MOST DAYS IN 1ST HALF OF OCT, BUT TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN 33-34°C

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Mainly Short-Duration Thundery Showers in First Fortnight of October 2023

Singapore, 2 October 2023 – The prevailing Southwest Monsoon conditions are likely to persist over Singapore and the surrounding region, and the low-level winds are expected to blow from the southeast or southwest on most days. On a few days, the winds may temporarily weaken to become light and variable in direction.

2    In the coming fortnight, localised short-duration thundery showers are expected between the late morning and afternoon over parts of the island on most days due to the daytime heating of land areas. On one or two days, regional convergence of winds may bring widespread moderate to heavy thundery showers over Singapore in the afternoon. Overall, the rainfall for the first half of October 2023 is likely to be below average over most parts of Singapore.

3    The daily maximum temperatures are expected to range between 33 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on most days. Although showers are expected on most days in the coming fortnight, the daily maximum temperature could still reach a high of slightly above 34 degrees Celsius on one or two days.

4     For updates of the daily weather forecast, please visit the MSS website (www.weather.gov.sg), NEA website (www.nea.gov.sg), or download the myENV app.

REVIEW (1 – 30 September 2023)

5    Southwest Monsoon conditions prevailed over Singapore and the surrounding region in September 2023, with low-level winds blowing mostly from the southeast or southwest.

6    Localised short-duration thundery showers fell over parts of the island in the late morning and afternoon on several days. On 6 September 2023, large-scale convergence of winds over Singapore and the surrounding region led to the development of widespread moderate to heavy thundery showers over many parts of the island in afternoon. The daily total rainfall of 157.5 mm recorded at Lower Peirce Reservoir that day was the highest rainfall recorded for September 2023. On 24 September 2023, a Sumatra squall brought moderate to heavy thundery showers over many parts of Singapore in the morning. There were also several days where the weather was generally fair and occasionally windy.

7    The daily maximum temperatures in September 2023 were above 32 degrees Celsius on all days except 24 September 2023. The highest daily maximum temperature of 34.9 degrees Celsius was recorded at Sentosa on 19 September 2023. On several nights, the daily minimum temperatures over the eastern, southern and western coastal areas of the island were above 28 degrees Celsius.

8    Most parts of Singapore recorded above average rainfall in September 2023. Lower Peirce Reservoir recorded rainfall of 85 per cent above average, and Tengah recorded rainfall of 45 per cent below average.

CLIMATE STATION STATISTICS

Long-term Statistics for October
(Climatological reference period: 1991 – 2020)

Average daily maximum temperature:31.8 °C
Average daily minimum temperature:25.0 °C
Average monthly temperature:27.9 °C
Average rainfall:168.3 mm
Average number of rain days:15

Historical Extremes for October
(Rainfall since 1869 and temperature since 1929)

Highest monthly mean daily maximum temperature:33.0°C (2002)
Lowest monthly mean daily minimum temperature:22.8 °C (1964)
Highest monthly rainfall ever recorded:497.1 mm (1947)
Lowest monthly rainfall ever recorded:10.8 mm (2002)

LORRY CRASHED & FLIPPED OVER, SPILLING BROWN LIQUID & BLOCKING OFF THE ROAD @ UPP THOMSON

On Thursday, the 28th of September, 2023, at approximately 0930 hours, Upper Thomson Road witnessed a chaotic incident. A lorry or truck, while making a right turn at the junction of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, tipped over onto its left side.

The Accident Unfolds

As the clock approached 9:30 in the morning, the streets were bustling with commuters, and traffic was at its peak. Little did anyone know that a routine turn would soon turn into a spectacle.

The vehicle involved in the accident was a lorry or truck, which had lost balance while making a right turn. For a brief moment, it teetered on its left wheels, defying gravity, before eventually succumbing to gravity’s pull and toppling over.

The accident caused a spillage of a brownish liquid onto the roadside. This added an unexpected hazard to the situation, further complicating the cleanup process.

The overturned lorry occupied two out of the three lanes on Upper Thomson Road. This not only caused a significant traffic jam but also created a precarious situation for oncoming vehicles.

The Aftermath

Miraculously, the driver of the lorry emerged from the accident with only minor injuries. Despite the chaos and shock of the accident, the driver declined medical assistance and chose not to be taken to the hospital.

With the lorry teetering on its side, a call was made for a crane truck to the rescue. The process of lifting the lorry back into an upright position was initiated, albeit with caution and precision.

The Netizen’s Facebook post (SIC)

An Accident Happening on 28/9/23 (Thursday) At Approximately about 0930Hrs, A Footage of A Vehicle Involving An Accident, A Lorry/ Truck Has Tipped over on Left side White Making The Right Turn Along Upper Thomson Road, At The Junction of Ang Mor Kio Avenue 1 Lorry/ Truck Overturn W Making Right Turn Upper Thomson;

Driver Suffer Minor Injuries& The Driver Did Not Want To Be Taken To Hospital, The Lorry/ Truck Is Momentarily Balance On Its Left Wheels, Bef It Tipped Over To Its Side As A Result & Spilling Brownish Liquid Onto A Roadside& The Vehicle Has Taken Up 2 Lane of The 3-Lane Road. Later

A Crane Truck Called, In the Progress Of Lifting Up Lorry/ Truck Back Upright Position. My Heart and Prayers Goes To The Driver and gws!

NETIZEN BOOKED GRAB, DRIVER SAYS “IF I KNEW YOU GOING ORCHARD, I WOULDN’T HAVE ACCEPTED”

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In the bustling city of Singapore, where every minute counts, ride-hailing services like Grab have become an essential part of daily life. But what happens when the convenience of these services collides with the realities faced by drivers?

Can’t seem to get a ride

The story begins with a customer in a familiar predicament – running late for an appointment at Takashimaya, a prominent shopping center in Orchard Road. Faced with the need for quick transportation, the customer turns to Grab, hoping for a swift solution.

However, their journey starts with a series of booking attempts. They initially try booking a ‘JustGrab’ ride, only to find that there are no available drivers.

Undeterred, they attempt to book a ‘GrabCar (Gogek),’ but once again, no drivers are available. With time ticking away, the customer turns to ‘GrabShare,’ a carpooling service that proves to have an available driver.

A Candid Conversation

As the customer boards the GrabShare car, they engage in a conversation with the driver. What the driver shares sheds light on the challenges faced by ride-hailing drivers.

The driver candidly admits, “I didn’t want to pick up passengers to Orchard or from Orchard because it’s Saturday, and it’s jammed.”

They go on to explain that had they known the destination would be Orchard, they wouldn’t have accepted the ride, regardless of the fare offered, due to the expected traffic congestion.

Driver hates driving to Orchard

Despite the driver’s initial reluctance, the customer’s journey from the pick-up point to the drop-off location turns out to be relatively smooth. The traffic congestion, while present, is not as severe as feared, and the customer reaches their destination without significant delays.

What stands out in this story is a recurring theme among drivers: their complaints about the challenges of their profession.

The customer notes that during approximately 80% of their Grab rides, drivers have expressed grievances about the state of their business.

He questioned why the drivers are complaining about business being bad when they are the ones picking and choosing their customers.

Here is what he said

Yesterday I was running late for my appointment at Takashimaya. So I book Grab/Gogek. I book justgrab (no drivers available), book gogek (no drivers available) so I decided to try Grabshare. Thankfully there is driver.

So when I board the car the driver chatted with me. Then he said this “I didn’t want to pick up passengers to orchard/from orchard because its Saturday and its jam.

I didn’t know that you were going to orchard area. If I know, I wouldn’t have accept it no matter how much you pay me because its very sian”

I was like no wonder no drivers wanted to accept it. But the thing is throughout the ride from my pick up point to the drop off point.

The journey was pretty smooth. The jam wasn’t that bad as if driving from Singapore to JB. Its just that have to drive a bit slower.

Then the thing is…….. 80% of the time I took Grab ah when the drivers chatted with me they always complain about how business was bad, how hard it was to have passengers to book Grab but yet they want to pick and choose the area they want to go.

Honestly, when I alighted at my location so many people were waiting for Grab or want to take cab. Earning money is never easy and relax.

So if the Grab/gogek/taxi drivers wants to pick and choose location. Don’t complain about how business has drop, nobody want to book cars. The fact is that you just have to go to the right location.

WOMAN’S FLIGHT GOT CHANGED SO SHE ASKS FOR REFUND, BUT GOT NOTHING SINCE AUGUST

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In the fast-paced world of air travel, schedule changes can happen at any moment, leaving passengers in a state of flux.

A Shift in Plans

It all began with a simple email notification. A Jetstar customer was informed that their scheduled flight, originally set for 11 am, had been moved up to 7 am.

Faced with this abrupt change, the customer was presented with a choice: accept the new flight time or opt for a refund. They chose the latter option, initiating a series of events that would test their patience and trust in the airline.

The journey through the refund process started on August 14th. At that point, Jetstar assured the customer, “we will refund within a week.” However, as days turned into weeks, the customer’s optimism waned. The airline’s promise of a swift resolution morphed into “we will refund within 30 days,” and still, nothing happened.

As the weeks turned into months, the customer’s frustration grew. Jetstar’s communication further compounded their confusion.

The airline claimed to have initiated the refund to the customer’s bank account, only to later backtrack and state, “we will send you an email within 7 days.” Meanwhile, the customer’s bank, UOB, denied any knowledge of the transaction.

The Phone Calls

Determined to resolve the issue, the customer reached out to Jetstar’s customer service repeatedly. During these calls, they were informed that the refund had actually been initiated on September 26th, not in August as initially stated. The customer found themselves trapped in a maze of conflicting information.

Adding to the mystique of the situation, the customer noticed that their flight booking had disappeared from the Jetstar app. It was as if their entire journey had been erased, further deepening their bewilderment.

Frustrated and seeking answers, the Jetstar customer turned to their fellow travelers for support and information. They posed a question that many have pondered: “Has anyone successfully received a refund from Jetstar before?”

The Search for Clarity

In one final attempt to resolve the issue, the customer engaged in a chat conversation with Jetstar’s customer service. Yet, even in this digital exchange, the clarity they sought remained elusive.

Jetstar claimed that the refund was processed on August 22nd, further muddying the waters of confusion. The discrepancy between August and September left the customer questioning the airline’s credibility.

Here is what she said

Jetstar changed flight time from 11am to 7am so I was given a choice to accept or cancel and refund. A refund initiated.

Since 14 August, from “we will refund with a week”, to “we will refund within 30 days”, to “we had made a refund to your bank account” and “we will send you an email within 7 days”. This is transaction number. (UOB said no)

All didn’t happen.

I called up again today, was told you made a refund on 26 September. So pls wait 7 more days. The refund was initiated 14 Aug not sept. Cso said she will check and next thing I know, the line cut.

They even gave me a bank transaction number that UOB hasn’t got it. The booking is now gone from the app.

It just remind me of Ryanair where they reply they had refunded to bank account more than 10 times but you will never receive.

Anyone successfully got your refund from Jetstar before? Pls share… Jetstar Asia

I contacted jetstar on chat again, was told the refund was made 22 Aug, so did jetstar refund? On 22 Aug or 26 Sep? Not to Citibank but my uob account.

29 Y.O S’PORE MAN GETS HIS HAND STUCK INSIDE CUP HOLDER ON SIA FLIGHT TO VIETNAM

A 29-year-old Singaporean man, Abraham, who embarked on a journey he would never forget while on a Singapore Airlines flight to Saigon, Vietnam, on September 30, 2023.

Intrusive Thoughts Take Over

It all began about an hour into the flight when Abraham, decided to let his “intrusive thoughts” take control. In a playful moment of curiosity, he squeezed his hand through the cup holder before him. What seemed like a harmless experiment quickly turned into a bizarre predicament.

As Abraham attempted to withdraw his hand, he realized, to his astonishment, that he couldn’t. Panic gave way to amusement as he grappled with the realization that he was stuck in an unlikely trap at cruising altitude.

The Video That Went Viral

Amidst the rising perplexity, Abraham’s quick-thinking friend reached for his phone and began recording the unfolding spectacle. Little did they know that this lighthearted moment would soon become an internet sensation.

The video, with its unexpected and humorous twist, garnered over 430,000 views on TikTok. However, TikTok promptly issued a cautionary statement, emphasizing the potential risks involved: “Participating in this activity could result in you or others getting hurt.”

Butter to the Rescue

Amidst the awkwardness, Abraham tried to remain upbeat. He humorously suggested, “Put butter. Don’t call the flight attendant,” as he contemplated unconventional methods to liberate his hand from the grasp of the cup holder instead of embarrassing himself with the flight stewardess.

As the situation escalated, Abraham’s friend couldn’t resist but call a flight attendant for help. The flight attendant, appearing equally perplexed and amused by the bizarre predicament, attempted to extricate Abraham’s hand. However, her efforts proved futile.

Abraham persistently requested butter, envisioning it as a makeshift lubricant to facilitate his escape. Unfortunately for him, the flight attendant regretfully informed him that butter was not part of their in-flight offerings.

The Agonizing Wait

For a seemingly endless ten minutes, Abraham sat there, caught in a momentary lapse of judgment. His hand remained steadfastly ensnared by the cup holder. Throughout this ordeal, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of foolishness.

With determination and a touch of embarrassment, Abraham finally managed to free his hand from the cup holder’s clutches. The relief was palpable as he reflected on the humorous yet bewildering predicament that had unfolded.

@kdarshen Indeed a great way to fly #singaporeairlines #flysq #agreatwaytofly #bestie ♬ bunyi asal – haa

CHILDREN IS INNOCENT, PARENTS SHOULD NOT DRAGGED KIDS INTO THEIR PROBLEMS

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Why do children have to suffer when it’s the parent who married the wrong person? Why can’t I have my own life and my own happy family? Why can’t I get married without feeling guilty?

My mom has been dropping the bomb every now and then saying things like she will be alone in future after my siblings and I get married, nobody to care for her etc, while not putting in any effort in her own marriage.

I have been her part time husband since young, accompanying her everywhere in the absence of my dad, and I grew up wondering WHY do children have to be the ones who suffer when it’s the parents marriage that failed. And it’s not even like my parents are divorced, they are just not putting in any effort to even communicate properly with each other. It’s frustrating.

My siblings and I even have to be the ones passing messages between them at times. Cant they just talk properly???

Why is it that you don’t have a happy marriage and you want to stop us from having ours? Cant you let us get married without feeling guilty for being unable to spend as much time with you? Why???? Why would people be unhappy and choose to pass on that unhappiness to their loved ones?

Am I wrong for feeling this way? I am sure I won’t be a parent who wants my children to be unhappy if I am unhappy so I don’t understand why would my parents be like that?

Here are what netizens think:

  • No, you’re not wrong in feeling this way. You are not obligated to fix or make either of your parents happy in their marriage. Having said this, you are still their child and you still have a responsibility towards them. Make them happy by treating them well, visiting them often after you’re married, taking care of their well-being, etc. Especially towards your mum. Most of the time she may not realise her words are guilt tripping you. She’s probably just really lonely and sad…she has lots of bottled up feelings and no one to express it to but her children. Deep down, like every woman, she just wants to be loved and cared for and guess what? She deserves all that and more.. the years of sacrifice as a mother is unimaginable… So though her words might annoy you for the most part, be patient with her and constantly reassure her that you’ll be there for her…
  • It seems some mothers are the ones who engaged in emotional blackmail and causing a gulf between child and father. You need to tell her nicely to live her own life and no longer use you as a crutch. You will still visit her but now she has to live her own life and you yours. Watch out so that she don’t sabotage your relationship.
  • Your parent problems are not your problems. Both their expectation and ego could have caused their communication breakdown. Stay away from their problem and choose the life you want to lead and don’t let their problems affect your life. Be happy.
  • You are past of the problem. When one gets support elsewhere, one becomes even more reluctant to make it work. Tell her you have a life elsewhere. If she complains, tell her it’s time she reconciles.

GUY CAN’T TAKE SPICY FOOD, “GEH KIANG” GO RESTAURANT WITH ONLY SPICY FOOD

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A man shared how he can’t take spicy food but he then went to a restaurant with only spicy food as it was his wife’s birthday.

Here is the story:

My wife’s birthday was this past weekend and she wanted to go to this specialty Sichuan restaurant because she is from that region. Sichuan food is known to be really spicy, and is a lot more than I can handle. She knows I can’t do spicy, and we’ve been trying to work on my tolerance with her cooking, but it’s still not that good.

I told her this and suggested we go to a regular Chinese restaurant, but she claimed it’s not the same. She said there will be non spicy options and at worst, she can ask them to make it not spicy. She clung to me and gave me those cute eyes that I couldn’t say no to, so I gave in and agreed. It’s her birthday so I didn’t want to ruin her day.

Well turns out I did anyway. We were at the restaurant and the entire menu was in Chinese. They had an english one but it didn’t really tell me what was spicy and what wasn’t. I let her order a few dishes, the food came, and it was all spicy. Even the ones she said weren’t. I tried to eat it, but I couldn’t so I asked her if she can ask them to make it less spicy.

She told me to take it slowly and to eat more rice. But I wasn’t enjoying it and asked her again. She got a little huffy but called the waiter over. The waiter kind of gave me a look, like one of those confused “why are you here?” looks, but took a dish back. It came back out and it was not as spicy but still has a kick. I think it was the sauce they’re using or something.

I told the waiter it’s still spicy for me, and the waiter said they can’t make it any less spicy than that. My wife was getting embarrassed I think, because the tables next to us were all looking now. When the waiter went away, I asked her if we can go to another restaurant. She said she didn’t want to, since we’re already here and we already have food on the table.

I started getting frustrated and saying that we’ve been out all day, and I haven’t eaten and now I won’t be able to eat because everything is spicy. She told me to just eat the rice and we’ll get something for me after.

I got really offended by that and got up and left, walked around for a bit to cool down then came back to see her by our car. She was furious and said I embarrassed her. I said she knew I couldn’t handle spicy, and she said I shouldn’t have agreed to the restaurant.

In hindsight, I could’ve probably eaten the dish that came back with a lot of rice…but I wouldn’t enjoy it. I don’t think I can get used to spicy food.

ANG MOH ASKS WHY S’POREAN PARENTS LIKE TO TELL KIDS TO “KEEP QUIET”

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Why do some Singaporean parents like to tell their kids to “keep quiet”?

Was at a stadium for a jog just now and a family was chilling by the waiting area. When the kid started talking, his father told him off starkly, “keep quiet!”.

It happened twice or thrice. Not sure if it’s a common phenomenon but I have observed this many times. In places like library, yes thanks for keeping your kid quiet. But at the stadium!?

If I were a parent, I wouldn’t do that to my kid(s). Or is it cos I haven’t experienced kids + work stress + small HDB + other life stressors?

Netizens’ comments

  • what i notice usually is that kids either talk loudly or in a super high-pitched tone, if not both, to warrant the 2 words.

personally, i would say something similar to my kids because tbh it IS noisy (and annoying). i wont say “keep quiet” per se, but i would definitely ask them to lower down their volumes and/or say something to them to avoid whinning.

(i may have misinterpreted this but from what i understand as your last sentence) – adding on to the hdb. when people use the lifts, their voices can echo throughout nearby homes and the noise can be clearly heard from the house/room. imagine also hearing whinny kid or some high pitch screams, plus all the screams from the nearby parks AND playgrounds. there will never be peace (and quiet)

  • Sometimes you’re just at your limit. Maybe they’ve been chattering non-stop and the parent needs a break. Maybe the kid is whining about ice cream or some nonsense that was already nicely dealt with 5 times already.

I try not to judge.

GUY MENTALITY TORMENTED AFTER WIFE HAD ANOTHER MAN DURING SEPARATION

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My wife and I have been together for about 5 years in total. Last year we kind of broke up/separated for about 8 months. She dated someone else, and I had some hookups but nothing serious. We have a daughter together, and she has a son from her previous marriage who calls me dad. Due to the family we had I agreed to give her and I another go.

For sake of the people reading and to make this short, I’ve left out a lot of details. In short, the guy she dated after me, to be honest, was better looking all around. Way taller than me, in way better shape, had a lot of stuff in his life that I don’t amount to.

It was emasculating, to say the least. Like we have been trying 2 months to work things out. At this point, although my insecurities have really gotten to me. Honestly, I don’t wanna do this anymore. I love her more than anything honestly but I don’t know the fact that she went out and got “someone better” just weighs on me too much. Anytime she and I “do it” it makes me feel sick.

Makes me feel insecure and depressed with a lot of bad emotions.

I’ve tried to end it several times in the last 2 months. But she either convinces me to stay, or I have a hard time letting go.

I can be on my own I’m cool with that 100%. Matter of fact it’s better for me, I have a lot of things as a man I need to work on in order to be who I want to be, and the constant bad vibes from this I feel Like is going to hinder my growth.

I just don’t know how to leave her for good. I am going to have to see her every week for the next 15 years. It’s gonna kill me to see her with someone else again, but I just know deep down this is making me miserable.

We do have a great connection when I’m not in my head and thinking about her. But it’s to the point where I’m losing weight and sleep from stress. My OCD that I pretty much put into remission when u was alone is back into full force. Feels like I’m losing myself. Similar to when she left.

I’m looking for any advice. Also it was nice to just vent.

Here is what netizens think:

  • The best advice I’ve ever gotten in terms of a relationship is that when you have something and you want to keep it, you try to fix it instead of throwing it away. Has she said anything about the other guy being all around better or is that your anxiety filling your head with these thoughts? If she has, leave. You really need to think about this since you’re in such a position with having a child and all, you could work on yourself while still being in a relationship. Think about what will truly make you happy and go with that decision.
  • Maybe it’s time to write out a long calm list of pros and cons of being involved with this person any further. Keep it unemotional. Such as the fact that you enjoy your daughters company. (I assume as much, although you haven’t stated so.)
  • I don’t think you should leave a relationship for the reason you gave. That’s self hate/ self sabotage. That low self esteem is coming from inside you, not from her, so it will follow you post break-up. I think you should consider staying with her and working on you simultaneously. Think of that other guy like you would any other previous relationship she had before you ever met her. That relationship ended and then she chose you. You’re obviously pretty damn good in her eyes.