Chicken rice eatery OK Chicken Rice, shared a message that was sent to a customer who had allegedly called the owner and demanded they sack their staff for missing out on some chilli in their order.
They said in their Facebook post:
“Sorry guys, we make mistakes from time to time and we know how important chilli is to a chicken rice customer
Pls however don’t raise your voice, make unreasonable demand, let us make it up to you properly and don’t shout at us pls”
The message
Dear Customer,
As communicated and agreed, you said you are missing some chilli from your Grab order
I am sorry for the missed order and wiling to make up for you as explained, we have no riders and just a kitchen and we are willing to
– give you extra food if you can self collect
– pay for your taxi fare if you must have your chilli
– not contest a full refund (pls approach whom you paid, aka grab)
It’s is not reasonable for you to
– demand we sack the employee
– say we are cheating
– say you cannot allow any mistakes
Our staffs are human and from time to time make mistakes
I appreciate if you can write in officially instead of making a scene when calling me on my personal phone. I am not taking further calls as I am very agitated after your call .
Is it a must for working adults own cars or at least bikes?
Normal CNY things, kena bombarded with questions like “what u working as, how much u earn, got gf or wife, got BTO etc etc”
This year kena asked about cars because a relative bought a car recently and all I have is a roadbike for cycling hobby lol.
For me personally I don’t find a need to own any vehicles, idk if it’s just me but I don’t find the necessity of having your own car/bike.
Sure it’s better for time spent commuting but having to pay so much for maintenance, fuel, the machine itself, several taxes and insurance, and besides MRT and buses are like everywhere, I’d rather use that saved up money for my own savings/leisure purposes.
So do y’all think all working men should own a car or that money can be put into something more worth it.
Netizens’ comments
You might “look richer” if you have a car, but the car owners at my age can barely even save anything every month. I rather let “look poor” but get a decent house
Delay owning a car as long as possible. It will be cash outflow every month.
Nothing is a universal must. (Except food water and oxygen….. not the main point) Its just what you find important to you. If as you said, getting a car/bike is not important to you, then don’t. Conversely, if the benefits of having a car/bike is important to you, then to you it may be a must. End of the day, most of these relatives questions are just to fill space. Chances are they don’t mean anything nor do they actually care. Just fulfilling some curiosity, liven up the mood(and in some cases, to show off). Especially for those relatives that you see once per year oni, no need to keep in mind for too long, or take it to heart. They don’t know your situation any better than strangers from reddit.
As the Chinese New Year approaches, Singaporeans are willing to go to any lengths to be able to visit their relatives in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Every year, they line up hours before the customs checkpoint opens, even though they know they’ll have to wait several hours to get through the border crossing.
A netizen shared a video to show how long the jam stretches:
The wait is especially long during this time of the year, as the Malaysia-Singapore border is one of the busiest in the region. Despite the long wait times, thousands of Singaporeans still make the trip to Johor Bahru each year to visit their relatives during Chinese New Year.
The causeway is a two-way bridge that connects the two countries. It is usually very congested, especially during the peak hours of the day.
Here are what netizens think:
when sg said they wanna expand & upgrade woodlands chkpoint, i say what’s the point if JB continue taking their own sweet time
by the time you reach jb, holiday finish liao
Reached tuas checkpoint at 7pm reached destination in JB at 8.10pm. Thank god!
The amount of people going back to Msia for cny reunion dinner speaks much for our present workforce.
Wish we can adopt Europe custom method, no need passport chop.
i took public transport jn not bad reached woodlands ard 8.15am and jb ard 10am cause public transport got the bus lane so quite fast
Like the popular hokkien dialect song “If I have a million” that my older folks sings more often than rather, these two lucky Toto punters have instantly joined the millionaire club, something which many can only dream and be envious of.
So what exactly is Toto?
Origins of Toto
Toto is the first legalised lottery in Singapore, started by the only legal bookmaker in the country, Singapore Pools.
Toto was started as the government of Singapore wanted to clamp down on illegal gambling activities which was widespread in the 1960s.
It was first introduced in 1968 and got its name “TOTO” from the words “Totalisator” and “Lotto” according to information found in the Singapore Pools website.
How to play
To play Toto, a punter will have to choose at least six numbers between 1 to 49, and place a minimum bet of S$1 which is inclusive of GST.
Every Monday and Thursday at 6:30pm, the draw will take place.
The draw sometimes takes place at 9:30pm, when the Toto draw is a special draw or a cascade draw.
6 winning numbers plus an additional 1 will be drawn, and will form the winning set of numbers.
If the numbers that you have chosen matches three of the drawn Toto numbers, you win a prize.
Bets can be placed either at any of the Singapore Pools outlets, via its phone betting service or even via its online platform.
Toto bet types & amounts
There are many ways where you can play around and select the numbers for your Toto entries.
Currently, these are the few bet types.
Ordinary
– You select 6 numbers bewteen 1 to 49, and every 6 numbers that you have chosen will form an Ordinary entry, and each entry costs S$1.
System Entry
– You may select up to 12 numbers in this bet type, and the more numbers you choose, the more ordinary entries you will buy and therefore the total bet amount becomes higher.
– For every additional Toto number that you choose above 6, the name of the bet type will change for example if you choose 7 numbers, it will be called ‘System 7’ and if you choose 10 numbers it will be called ‘System 10’.
3. System Roll
– You have to choose five numbers of your choice and one rolling number. – The rolling number would be represented by the character ‘R’ and it will represent the remaining 44 numbers which you did not choose. – This would give you 44 different entries, and your bet amount will be $44.
4. Quick Pick
– You can choose this option if you do not have a set of Toto numbers in mind. – The system will automatically generate a set of Toto numbers for you. – You can choose to Quick Pick any amount of ordinary entries up to System 12.
Lucky Toto punters usually wins the jackpot from buying quick pick.
5. iToto
– Under iToto, you are allowed to buy more than one unit of a Quick Pick system 12 entry. – It is basically a Quick Pick system 12 entry divided into 28 units. – Each unit costs $33, (Normal system 12 bet amount / 28). – All 28 units of an existing iToto bet must be sold before a new iToto bet is generated upon demand. – By buying more than one unit, you will be purchasing multiple units of the same set of numbers. – The prize money will be rounded up to the nearest 10 cents.
Here is the difference between a normal Toto System 12 entry and an iToto system 12 entry as illustrated by Singapore Pools
6. Group Toto
– This allows you to share your Toto bet with a group of people yet have the same bet printed on multiple tickets up to 10. – The cost and price of the ticket will be divided by the number of tickets printed. – A minimum of $7 is required for each ticket. – The prize amount will also be rounded up to the nearest 10 cents.
– Group Toto can only be placed at the outlets itself, and the punter will have to use a bet slip to mark the numbers, check the Group Toto box on the slip and let the counter staff know how many tickets to print.
Here is the difference between a normal Toto bet and a Group Toto bet.
Physical Toto Ticket
Whenever bets for Toto are placed over the counter, a betting slip will be printed out showing the selected Toto numbers as well as the wager amounts.
An example of a ticket would be:
The ticket seen above is labelled into 5 numbers by Singapore Pools, and they each constitute a different part of a typical toto wager.
They are:
Bet Type
Self Pick Selection
Quick Pick Selection
Total bet amount
Draw date and number
The ticket represents your proof of purchase of Toto, and it is advisable to check it before leaving the counter that your bet entries are correct.
Once you leave the counter, you will not be able to make any changes and will have to spend more money to buy another Toto ticket to fix the errors if any.
Payouts for winning Toto
You must be wondering what constitutes a Toto win and what is the amount that you will win if you manage to match your set of numbers to the set of Toto numbers that is drawn.
Well, if you manage to match at least three of your chosen numbers to the drawn Toto numbers, you will win a prize.
The prize amount that you win varies, depending on the amount of numbers that you are able to match.
54% of the sales proceeds are added to the prize pool in every Toto draw and the prize pool is for distributing prizes which may be won for each draw.
Here is the breakdown of the amount that you will win if you match at least three numbers. The prize category is divided into ‘Groups’.
Different bet types also have different prize amounts. This is a little bit more complicated and Singapore Pools have came up with a table to explain the Toto winning payouts for the different Toto bet types.
If there are more than one lucky winner between Group 1 and Group 4, the prize money for the Toto group would be divided by the number of Toto winners in that individual group.
For Group 5 to Group 7, the prize money is fixed.
If there are no winners on that particular Toto draw between Group 1 to 4, the prize money would be snowballed and accumulated into the next draw within the Group itself.
The prize amount for Group 1 will only snowball till the fourth draw, while the prize amount for Groups 2 to 4 will be snowballed till there is a winner.
There is a cascading draw after every three consecutive draws without a winner in Group 1.
The Toto jackpot prize money will not snowball beyond the fourth consecutive draw and if there is no Group 1 winner after the fourth consecutive draw, the prize money which is a total of 38% of the fourth draw plus the amounts snowballed from the previous three draws will be paid to the next prize group with a winner and shared equally amongst the winning Toto entries.
To help better understand the concept of cascading, Singapore Pools have came up with an illustration here.
Odds of winning the Toto Jackpot
The chances of winning the Toto Jackpot (Group 1) is as low as almost 1 in 14 million, which means that it is actually easier to get struck by lightning (1 in 500,000) and easier to get shot by a gun in Singapore (1 in 1,000,000), even if it seems almost impossible to be shot by a gun here.
Singapore Pools have created this table to show the odds of winning the different Toto prize groups.
Toto statistics and draw history
On the Singapore Pools website, there are many tools that are provided to help Toto punters make an informed decision before placing their bets.
To start off, there is a Toto winning prize calculator for punters to calculate how much are their winnings in the even where the numbers that they bought matches 3 or more for the draw itself.
You can also check the hit rate history of the Toto numbers to see which numbers are drawn most frequently to increase your chances of winning the jackpot.
For the more superstitious punters, there is also information provided on which outlets generates the highest amount of Group 1 and Group 2 winning tickets.
There is also a page where the top 20 jackpot prizes and their winning shares are shown, to allow to people to see and dream that maybe one day their statistics will be there.
Disclaimer from Singapore Pools: Every number has an equal chance to be drawn, regardless of where the ticket was bought. Statistics are provided only for informative purposes.
Special draws and cascade draws
Every year, there will be a few special Toto draws and cascading draws.
Special Toto draws happen usually when there is a festive season or a commemorative event, such as the yearly Hong Bao draw to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year.
The Toto jackpot prize money are usually higher during such draws. In the latest Toto Hong Bao draw which took place on 26 February 2021, the Group 1 prize was a whopping S$9.6 million, and the Toto jackpot was shared by a total of 5 lucky winners.
The most recent Toto cascade draw during the time of writing saw the Group 1 jackpot prize reach almost S$10 million, and the prize money was shared by two lucky winners.
Top three luckiest Toto outlets
While the drawn numbers are randomly selected and generated, there seems to be outlets that have generated more winning tickets as compared to other Singapore Pools outlets.
This has led to flocks of people specially heading down to place their bets at these outlets, in the hopes of creating a ‘higher’ chances to strike the top jackpot prize.
The outlets that are named here have consistently been providing winning Toto tickets, and they are named not in any order as the draws are still happening twice weekly, which will result in the outlets taking over each other’s position in the number of times where Group 1 winning tickets are generated.
The information provided here about outlets who have the most number of jackpot prize winners is accurate as of 14 Oct 2014.
NTUC Fairprice Serangoon Central Hypermarket
12 Group 1 winners, 46 Group 2 winners and 58 Group 3 winners.
2. Delisia Agency Pte Ltd
12 Group 1 winners, 60 Group 2 winners and 72 Group 3 winners.
3. Tong Aik Huat
11 Group 1 winners, 76 Group 2 winners and 87 Group 3 winners.
Changes throughout the years
Toto first started in a ‘5 out of 49 format’ in 1968, where five numbers out of 49 will make up the winning set of numbers.
It subsequently changed to ‘6 out of 42’ in 1988, and the top prize then had a minimum sum of S$300,000 guaranteed.
However in year 1997, Toto rules were changed again. This time, the Toto numbers changed to ‘6 out of 45’ with the top prize raised to a sum of S$500,000 guaranteed.
The latest change to what the format is today came in October 2014, when it was decided that six winning numbers and one additional number out of 49 will be drawn twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays.
The jackpot sum was also increased to begin at at least S$1,000,000.
Responsible Gaming
As much as Toto may be a great way to realise your dreams of being a millionaire without working for it, it is also important that we gamble responsibly.
It is okay to indulge in a little bit of gaming, provided that you do not use your money for daily necessities to gamble instead of getting what you need to get and it is spare money that you can afford to lose.
Many punters including those that gamble on Toto tend to have the mindset that they are investing small money to get bigger returns.
Afterall, the saying “not everyday is a sunday” goes.
One must remember that the odds for gambling are always stack against the punter, and the bookmaker always wins.
There is a Chinese saying which loosely translates to “Gamble 10 times, lose 9 times.”
Seems like teenagers who grew up in Malaysia riding their bicycle’s in the “Superman” position has grew up and now does this stunt with motorbikes..
When it comes to dangerous stunts, Malaysian motorbike riders are known to take things to the next level. One of the most daring, and potentially deadly, of these stunts is the “superman” flying position. This involves the rider mounting their bike in a low, aerodynamic position and then racing down the highway at incredible speeds.
Idiots on vehicles
A netizen who was driving along a highway in Malaysia managed to capture a video of several dozens of bozohs riding their bike in a dangerous manner.
A netizen pointed out, if an accident occur will they be jailed just like the woman Sam Ke Ting who suffered injustice after knocking down teenagers who did the same stunt using bicycles.
The superman position has become a popular stunt among Malaysian riders, who often take to the highway and race against each other at breakneck speeds. In the superman position, the rider lies flat against the seat of the bike and stretches their arms and legs out in a “superman” pose, creating a streamlined shape that reduces wind resistance and helps them reach higher speeds.
This makes them vulnerable to flying debris, sudden turns, and other unexpected hazards. In addition, the rider is not only exposed to the risk of a crash, but also to the risk of being arrested by the police.
Despite the dangers, some Malaysian riders still take part in this dangerous stunt. While there have been no reported fatalities due to the “superman” flying position, it’s still a risky endeavor. The risk of serious injury, or even death, is very real.
It was just another ordinary day in Pasir Ris, Singapore. Residents went about their daily lives, unaware of the drama that was about to unfold.
At the heart of it all was a selfish Toyota driver. This driver had decided to reserve a public parking lot with chairs and a construction sign. He had completely blocked off the lot and made it inaccessible for anyone else.
This was a blatant disregard for the public’s right to use the parking lot, and it was a major inconvenience to the people in the area. It was particularly frustrating for those who had been hoping to park their cars in the lot.
A netizen said:
New car some more, he will heart pain for a while… Very simple to handle this, just make sure he don’t regret it if he continue to chope the place
Just remove whatever things he use to chope the lot n see what he can do next. He only one person whereas there’s the whole car park residents to deal with him
Post no point. Just take and throw away. Wat can he do? Hoot the bugger lah.
Take those chair away …. And just park … losers …. Balless… don’t dare to act but complain
Danger sign before? Means something drop on top the car how? Wah something new use chair always cone meh or someboday standing there
Monkeys are known for their mischievous behaviour, especially when it comes to stealing things they find interesting.
From food to trinkets, monkeys are quite adept at snagging things that catch their eye. Unfortunately, monkeys have been known to take things that don’t belong to them, including car parts.
Monkey breaks mirror of car
Monkeys are naturally curious and drawn to shiny objects, so the side mirrors on cars are particularly attractive. Monkeys will often climb onto a car, inspect the side mirrors, and then, when they are able to, they will detach the mirror and take it away.
The netizen who took the photo said:
Macque steals the Mirror – CNYD2
Bystander pointing camera to this fellow atop trees near the carpark and it sure attracted quite a number of curious folks, it hopped from tree, to the red honda, attracted obviously by stuff inside it, before long, it left its mark with a ripped off left mirror! I hope your car insurance is up to date, sorry to see this happened.
How to prevent?
Monkey activity is a growing problem in many parts of the world, particularly in areas where humans and monkeys live in close proximity. In some places, monkeys have become so used to humans that they no longer fear them and will brazenly approach cars in search of food or interesting objects.
This behavior can be both dangerous and costly, as the cost of replacing a side mirror can be quite expensive.
Fortunately, there are some ways to prevent monkeys from stealing side mirrors. One is to cover the mirrors with a tarp or cloth when the car is not in use.
This will make the mirrors less visible and less attractive to the monkeys. Additionally, drivers should be mindful of their surroundings and be on the lookout for monkeys when they are driving. If they spot a monkey, they should drive away slowly and not make any sudden movements.
I have recently came in contact with Seah Zi Xiang aka zxcivicx.sg on carousell and instagram for civic si bodykit installation as well as tyres and rims changes and it was a terrible experience. I am now detailing my encounter with this Mr Seah right here in hope that no one has to deal with this like me again.
1.Pm-ed zxcivicx.sg via instagram on Jan 6 asking for quote for SI bodykit with Si spoiler and timeline
2.Before depositing he say can come down on Jan 11 to install the new bodykit, after depositing he say can only make it on 14 Jan due to spraypaint workshop peak period during CNY. (Gave him the benefit of doubt since I really wanted this deal to go smoothly) End up the actual day I send the car in was 15 Jan (Sun)
3.He requested payment before installing the parts which I disagreed and requested to pay after confirmation of all parts are installed properly. He told me he cant do that as he has customers not pay him after installation. Though reluctant, I still chose to give him the benefit of doubt and pay upfront once I send my car down on 15 Jan.
4.I went to collect my car on 16 Jan at the agreed timing(10am) to see that my spoiler was not installed on the car as agreed. I took a screenshot to ask him to reactify the car and he said he will do it and I can collect the car in the afternoon at 5.30pm
I agreed to collecting the car at 5.30pm and said since I was leaving the car slightly longer, could he help me see if he can rectify some scraps and paintwork on my car which I thought wouldnt take more than 2hours.
5.He proceeded to drive my car down to a paint shop in Kaki Bukit and say that my paint scraps are not little and woud require a huge overhaul painting 4 doors. I said I do not want to do it then and he proceeded to play then sympathy card by saying how he drove from Bedok to Kaki Bukit in a rush just to do this for me.
At that point I thought he was sincere in making friends and doing long term business so I let him do the paint job there and I told him I want car ready for collection at 7pm since i expected him to get the paint done and also install the spoiler as well
6.He dropped me a text at 730pm that the car was ready for collection but the spoiler was not installed. He promised to personally come down to my location to install the spoiler on Friday (20Jan) at 6.30pm to get it done for me
7.On 20 Jan, I waited at home despite having appointments just to pass him the car key. I told him to call him when he reached but I waited in vain as he never intended to make the trip down
8.Today I saw him posting on his IG page and I asked him for an explaination. He then replied me sarcastically that the spoiler is $70 not $700k and that he will refund by 2359 tonight.(which at the moment of writing 22 Jan 1215am. There is still no refund
I will attach the screenshots of our conversation and feel free to share if you want as I hope no one has to deal with such a dishonest dealer such as Seah “Ghost” Zi Xiang. Feel free to share to let more people know about this.
I guess the moral of the story is to really not pay fully upfront until the job is done. I have paid for this lesson and I hope more can learn from it and avoid dealing with unethical people like zxcivicx.sg
I was a young punk, barely out of my teens, and I wanted to party.
But I was broke and had no money to live the nightlife I was so desperate to experience. So when I heard that Thai girls work in discos as hostesses, I thought I’d hit the jackpot. What better way to experience the nightlife than to have a beautiful girl hanging off my arm?
Little did I know, however, that these girls were not here to find boyfriends. They were here to make money, working as hostesses and helping to bring in more customers.
I was devastated. I had been so sure that I had found a way to experience the nightlife. The thought of being able to go out, drink, and party with a beautiful Thai girl was alluring. But I had been wrong, and I was filled with rage.
I started to blame the Thai girls for my misfortune. I was angry that they were not here to find boyfriends, that they were only here to make money. I felt like they were taking advantage of me, and of all the other guys who were hoping to find someone to take out on the town.
I was also angry at myself. I was angry that I had been so naive to think that I could find the perfect girl to show me the nightlife. I felt stupid and embarrassed, and even more determined to find a way to experience the nightlife.
I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it, even if I didn’t have any money. I started to look for other ways to experience the nightlife without spending a lot of money. I looked for free events, happy hours, and cheap drinks. I started to network and meet people who could introduce me to the best spots in town. I also started to learn about the different kinds of nightlife experiences that I could have without breaking the bank.
Eventually, I was able to experience the nightlife without spending too much money. I was able to go out and have fun, even if I couldn’t afford a VIP table or a bottle of service. I was also able to meet some great people, and I even ended up meeting some of the Thai girls who had originally disappointed me.
In the end, I learned a valuable lesson. I learned that the Thai girls who work in the discos are not there to find boyfriends. They are there to make money, and it is up to us to find ways to experience the nightlife without spending too much money.
I’m sure most of us have had that moment in our lives when we wanted something so badly that it felt like we’d do anything to get it.
For me, that thing was a luxury car. I had always dreamed of owning a car that was sleek, stylish, and had all the bells and whistles. I was determined to make this dream a reality, no matter what it took.
Growing up, I had always been a little bit shorter than my peers. I was never teased, but I always felt like I was missing something that they had. I had always been jealous of my friends who were taller and more attractive than me, so when I had the opportunity to buy my first car, I knew I had to make it count.
I started researching different models and found one that I really liked. It was a luxury car with all the features I wanted, and I was instantly sold. I knew that this car would be the perfect way to make up for my shortcomings, literally ‘short bird’, and I was determined to make it happen.
I worked hard to save up the money for the car, and once I had it, I was ecstatic. I took my new car out for a spin and felt like I was on top of the world. I was finally able to feel like I was up to par with everyone else, and that made me immensely proud.
The car was a great addition to my life and I enjoyed the attention it brought me. Everywhere I went, people would look at my car and I would get comments like, “Wow, nice ride!” It was an amazing feeling to know that I had made something of myself, even if it was something as small as buying a luxury car.
Over time, I started to feel like I was becoming dependent on my car. I started to feel like I needed it to make up for my short stature and to make me feel better about myself. I realized that I was using my car as a crutch and that it was not really helping me with my self-esteem.
I had to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. I realized that I was using my car to make up for my shortcomings, but that I had to start looking at the things I was good at and focus on those. I had to learn to accept myself and be proud of who I was, regardless of my height.
Looking back, I’m glad I was able to learn from my mistake and understand that having a luxury car does not make up for my shortcomings, literally ‘short bird’. I’m now proud to say I own a car that I love and enjoy, but I’m even more proud of the person I have become.
