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KL IMMIGRATION OFFICERS CHIT-CHAT UNTIL PASSENGERS MISSED THEIR PLANE

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I was running late for my flight that day. I had left my hotel about six hours prior because of the the traffic jams and bad reputation of the airport.

I made it to the airport with about one hour and forty-five minutes to spare.

Despite being late, I was confident that I would still make it in time, as I had already checked in and my flight was not scheduled to leave for another two hours.

So, I thought I was in the clear. But when I got to the immigration desk, my heart sank. There were long lines of people waiting to be processed and the immigration officers were chit-chatting and taking their own sweet time. I was growing increasingly anxious as my wait time started to creep up beyond the thirty minutes mark.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, I was at the front of the line. The immigration officer barely glanced at my passport and waved me through without saying a word. I quickly made my way to the boarding gate, but when I got there, I was met with a grim reality – the plane had already left without me.

I was stunned. I couldn’t believe that my flight had taken off without me after I had spent so much time in the queue – all because of the immigration officers’ chit-chat and taking their own sweet time. It felt like a huge injustice, and I was so angry and frustrated.

I went back to the immigration desk to complain, but the officers just shrugged their shoulders and said that they had to process everyone in the line. I tried to explain to them that I had only missed my flight because of them, but they didn’t seem to care.

It was at this point that I realized that the chit-chatting and taking their own sweet time was a common problem at the Kuala Lumpur airport. I had heard stories from other travellers about their experiences with the immigration officers and how they had missed their flights due to their inefficiency.

I was so disappointed and felt helpless. I had wasted so much time and energy trying to make my flight, and yet here I was, still stuck at the airport. I decided to take a deep breath and accept the situation for what it was.

I contacted the airline and explained the situation to them. Thankfully, they were understanding and arranged for me to take another flight. Although I was relieved that I still had the chance to take my trip, I was still disappointed that I had to spend an extra day at the airport, all because of the inefficiency of the immigration officers.

It was a hard lesson to learn, but it reminded me of the importance of being punctual and leaving plenty of time for unforeseen delays. I was also reminded of the power of speaking up when something is not right. It may not always work, but it is still important to raise your voice and make sure that your concerns are heard.

In the future, I will make sure to leave plenty of time for any delays, and if I ever encounter a similar situation, I will not hesitate to speak up. I hope that by doing so, I can help make the Kuala Lumpur airport a better place for everyone.

MAN SAY BETTER TO MARRY KAMPONG GIRL FROM OVERSEAS THAN ENTITLED LOCAL

I’ve always believed that it’s better to marry a village girl from overseas than a local entitled girl.

People often think that marrying a local girl who has been raised in a privileged and wealthy family would be the best choice. But I think that this is a mistake.

I’m not saying that it’s wrong to marry someone from a privileged and wealthy family. In fact, I think it can be a great choice. But when it comes to marriage, I think it’s better to marry a village girl from overseas. Here are some of the reasons why I believe this is the case.

First, a village girl from overseas is likely to be more humble and down-to-earth. She will understand the value of hard work and will be willing to put in the effort to make the marriage work. A local girl who has grown up in a privileged and wealthy family may not have this same appreciation for hard work. She may feel entitled to a certain lifestyle and may not be willing to put in the effort necessary to make the marriage successful.

Second, a village girl from overseas is likely to be more traditional in her values and beliefs. She may be more likely to adhere to traditional family values, such as honouring and respecting her husband and children. A local girl who has grown up in a privileged and wealthy family may not have the same appreciation for traditional values. She may be more likely to embrace modern values and beliefs, which may not be conducive to a successful marriage.

Third, a village girl from overseas is likely to be more open to new experiences. She may be more willing to take risks and try new things. A local girl may not be as open to new experiences. She may be more likely to stick to what she knows and may not be willing to take risks.

Fourth, a village girl from overseas is likely to be more understanding and compassionate. She may be more willing to listen to her husband’s perspective and be more understanding of his needs and wants. A local girl may not be as understanding and compassionate. She may be more likely to be demanding and self-centred.

Finally, a village girl from overseas is likely to be more loyal and faithful. She may be more willing to stay committed to her marriage and not be tempted by other relationships. A local girl may be more tempted by the idea of having multiple relationships.

For all of these reasons, I believe it’s better to marry a village girl from overseas than a local entitled girl. A village girl from overseas will likely be more humble, traditional, open to new experiences, understanding and compassionate, and loyal and faithful. These traits are essential for a successful marriage, and I think it’s important to prioritize them when choosing a partner.

MAN PAID $3K TO PAINT HIS HOUSE, PAINTER DELIVERED USED PAINT FROM OTHER PROJECTS

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Use Nippon Paint Singapore service to paint my house for the 2nd time for my 5 room HDB for $3,000. Their painters delivered stale 20 litres can of sealer and stale Matex from their previous projects. One of the opened Sealer can has Sengkang written in it (where my unit is at the NorthWest), and there was even a roller paint brush inside the used sealer. Their painter also used old paint brushes and rollers.

They used largely thin transparent drop sheet to cover my floor, and did not secure the drop sheet with sufficient masking tape, thus having the paint splatter onto my floor tiles. My whole house was very dusty and messy with loose drop sheet everywhere. Yeah right, no different from other non Nippon paint’s contractor, except that Nippon Paint charge a premium for the same shit!

Their painter did a shady painting job in coating the sealer, with all corners unpainted with sealer. Their painters still left with almost half can of the 20Litres sealer after painted my 122 sq metre unit. Yeah that’s right, Nippon painting’s painters are sure good at saving paint and keeping costs low!

Nippon paint’s painters did not even plaster nor touch up uneven surfaces or cracks on the wall. They just paint over the uneven surfaces and the end result was sucks! Nippon paint’s painters even paint the 2nd coat of paint onto the 1st coating before the it is dry. As a result, the paint on the wall cracked. Their painter even missed out (or deliberately) painting certain parts of the wall.

Joey Ng is the project manager, and she was not at site on the first and second day of the painting.

Don’t trust Nippon Painting Services gimmicks that they use fresh paint and premium protection. It’s all bull-shit. It’s all depends on your luck whether you are assigned to a responsible and qualified subcontractor of Nippon Paint. Seriously, for the amount of money that they are charging and we, the consumer, have to depends on luck that we will get a qualified painter! If consumers have to depend on luck, then why do we still choose Nippon Painting service that charges so much more than other local contractors? It’s like we are paying for an expensive branded bag, but the sale persons pack the branded bag in a plastic bag!

Totally disappointed with Nippon Painting Service! I’ve just got scammed by them.

Nippon paint has deleted my above post in the FB. Guess they will only allow good reviews to be posted!

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MAN WENT TO MCDONALD’S @ LOYANG TO ORDER, ONLY GOT HIS FOOD 1.5 HOURS LATER

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Worse McDonald outlet I ever went. Hopefully won’t get worse than this in Singapore.

I was at Loyang Point mcd outlet yesterday 06/01/23 wanting to get my dinner as I was starving. Mcd = ( Fast Food ), and they are famous for serving the food out fast. So I reach there and placed order about 9.40 plus pm. At the point of time I didn’t notice the crowd at the collection counter and I went to the supermarket to walk around.

Spent about 10mins and went back to mcd wanting get my food, because usually about that timing for that kind of crowd size. But, my number was still in the preparing queue, collection counter getting more crowded with people and delivery riders all making noise that they waited for more than an hour. About 4-5 people asked for refund until I left the place.

So I stand in the crowd, saw a lot of prepared food at the food holding square area and most of the boxes were opened, squash together. But the manager and another 2 crews were focusing on the delivery platform, leaving one young male crew at collection counter very very slowly checking the order slips and prepare for customers. One of the delivery rider came back and went in to help with taking of foods but only prepare for delivery orders, all neglecting us who were queuing and waiting for our food.

As times goes by most of the people are getting impatient and started asking the crews, one of the female started throwing her tantrum by throwing foods around, dropping the pies and fries basket on the floor due to slamming ( which I don’t know if they use the same ones to fry our fries after that ). Only can hear the manager keep shouting “ relax “ all the way.

After about 30 plus mins, my number went to Now serving queue and nothing was served. About another 10 mins later, my queue number was wiped off and my food still wasn’t done. Customers started to ask manager and crew and all got the standard answers ( I help you check ) until the manager say “ we are all busy preparing your food, as you can see we are very busy so wait. ) I can’t remember if she got say please or not as I was too hungry and annoyed.

While I was waiting I saw a lot of very very poor food handling/ preparing situation like bare hand touching fries when preparing or taking it and put in paper bags and severely underpack, using pie wrapper to put the pie in straight from the pie holder instead of using the tong, leaving the burger boxes open with buns inside, dropping of frozen Patties on the floor AND SWEEP THE BLOODY KITCHEN FLOOR WHEN HANDLING FOOD! The floor was a mess, but you DO NOT sweep the floor when there food preparing going on.

Seriously this is too much, the crews and manager really need to go back to training on how to handle food.

End up, I only got my food at about 11pm ( 1 bloody hour for 1 set meal ) and still need to pay for the that 1 hour car parking fee. After this incident, I would never ever go back there again.

McDonald’s McDonald’s Loyang Point National Environment Agency (NEA) Singapore Food Agency (SFA)

WOMAN ORDERED ITEM FROM SHOPEE, ITEM DIDN’T ARRIVE BUT STILL MARKED AS “DELIVERED”

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Hi, im not sure if anyone else faced the same issue as me with Shopee

I ordered an item on 20th Dec and 1 week ago, the status got changed to “Delivered” when the item isn’t even delivered. I contacted Shopee a twice, first time they say they would check and get back, but to no avail.

Today when I asked, they say it was a system glitch and that the parcel is still on the way and it is not possible to issue any refunds or revert the item status back to in transit.

However, because status is already changed to delivered due to their “glitch”, money has been released.

They asked me to wait till 19th February before I can raise a case of refund as it is still within transit period (even though Shopee system changed my status to delivered).

So basically they are holding on to my money for (by 19th feb) almost 2 months and sure, one consumer’s money isn’t a lot.

But if this is ongoing for even 10% of their users, can you imagine how much money they’re holding on to?

I’m posting to see if anyone shares the same experience as me and if so, please comment/PM me and i will consolidate and bring this up to Consumers Association of Singapore – CASE .

MAN BOOKED TABLE FOR 10 @ RESTAURANT FOR HIS B’DAY, BUT NOBODY TURNED UP

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Nobody came. Nobody.

It was my birthday. I booked the restaurant after getting the RSVPs. I sat there alone, at a table for 10. Absolutely alone.

The restaurant staff were horribly distressed for me and it hurt seeing the pitying looks, so I left after an hour, after nobody answered my calls or my texts.

I could see they’d read them. I’ve blocked all of them. Every single last one. I am literally alone.

Netizens’ comments

  • At least you blocked them. I think it’s refreshing to know you have 0 friends as opposed to not knowing 10 “friends” don’t actually care that much about you.
  • Happy birthday!
    This happened to a co worker of mine. I know people RSVPed to say they were coming because we all worked in a close environment and it was the talk of the office.
    I went with my partner. No one else showed up. I ended up calling a friend when the clock kept ticking and no one else came and they kindly came at the last minute. Which made 3 of us and an extremely upset host. My co worker sat and wailed in her bathroom (house party) for most of the night, she was humiliated.
    Really though all the people who lied and said they were going should have been ashamed of themselves. It was disgraceful on their part and I’ll never forget it. My opinion of them not the host has never been the same. I’m glad you blocked them.
    Try and spoil yourself with something for you and move on to people who deserve you
  • In a way, you’ve been set free… You’re now free to cut those people out of your life, and find people who will be your real friends.
  • There’s always at least someone that will care out there, you’re going to find them eventually, keep your head up until then.
    Things will get better, happy birthday.

WOMAN GETS FLAMED FOR CRITICISING GRAB DRIVER FOR NOT PICKING HER UP ON 3RD FLOOR

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TikTok user @nopenotsyaf, who previously posted a video on TikTok criticising a Grab driver for not going up to the 3rd floor to pick her up because she’s “on crutches”, has since drawn the ire of netizens for her perceived self-entitlement.

In her video, she said that the driver charged her extra to pick her up from the 3rd floor instead of the 1st floor because she said that she was injured and on crutches.

She also added that she complained about the driver to Grab, resulting in the driver being suspended for 72 hours and not being able to work.

@nopenotsyaf just a psa #grab #gojek ♬ original sound – bowl of ramen

Driver’s response

Criticised by netizen(s)

This situation.. Shake my head… Don’t ask me why, I am abit triggered by this issue.

First and foremost, she mentioned that she has escalated the issue to Grab, so why does she even need to do up a video like this? I myself have had my fair share of countless rude drivers which I decided to highlight to customer service because I felt that it was too much. Others, I just move on. I’m sure all of us has experienced a bad ride before no matter how polite we try to be.

In this situation, just saying.. You’re on crutches but your destination seem to imply you’re going to be out at Boat Quay which obviously will require some walking. Maybe I won’t drag this point further, but people will immediately think “Happy2 around Boat Quay can but go to Level 1 cannot?” even if you’re going for a formal meeting or whatever. So, your office lobby will be wet but Boat Quay will be safe and dry for you in crutches? Contradiction here.

And you claim the grab uncle is rude in his messages? How is this rude? You can type out “I am on crutches, please come up to level 3 carpark as I cannot come down” – no sorry for inconvenience, no thank you – granted you said please, but your tone can also be construed as rude. In my opinion, his tone on the other hand is just how normal mandarin speaking uncle talk without intentionally being rude. The uncle is obviously on the road driving and texting at the same time. Common sense.

Finally, for every situation, there is a choice of grab service to choose from. If I am bringing a pet, even if my pet is a hamster or an ant or a cockroach, I will book for GrabPet. If I have a child that needs child seats below the age of 7, I book a GrabFamily. And even if you do not want to book GrabAssist for yourself because you’re on crutches and not a wheelchair, at least figure out if your needs (for the driver to go up the carpark to pick you up) will require additional charges. In your case, the Grab uncle is entitled to claim extra charges from you because I believe this falls under Grab’s terms of “Beyond the original booking”. Some terms are vague for unforeseeable circumstances such as this.

Sure it is their job to provide you a good service, but nothing is free in this world. Additional service, will require additional payment. You ask for extra sambal for Nasi Lemak, shop also will charge you extra 50 cents for it. You ask to pack and go, they can also charge you extra 20 to 50 cents. Grab drivers have the right to demand for compensation for extra requirements in their jobs. It’s unfortunate that people like you still exist causing people to be uncomfortable asking for payments they deserve.

At the end of the day, whatever we do as a Muslimah, Akhlaq is important. You may think you are right, but in this case, you are sadly mistaken. Do accept that there will always be room for improvement in the way we think. The mistake lies in not attempting to understand another party’s point of view or (in this case) the Grab uncle’s plight.

S’PORE VENDING MACHINE SNACK WITH INGREDIENT DERIVED FROM CANNABIS, REMOVED BY CNB

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Media Statement on Sale of Snack Product Marketed with Hemp Label and Content

06 Jan 2023

           The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) is aware that a snack product marketed with hemp label and content, ‘Piranha Power Pack Nuts’, was recently put on sale in vending machines. As the product is suspected to contain hemp seed flour which is derived from the Cannabis Sativa plant, CNB has engaged the company who had imported the product to remove it from sale. Investigations by CNB are ongoing.

2.        The botanical name for the hemp plant is Cannabis Sativa. In other words, hemp is cannabis. This means that all hemp proteins, fibre, seeds, oils etc that are derived from the hemp plant are derived from the Cannabis Sativa plant. Cannabis and its derivatives are listed as Class ‘A’ controlled drugs in the First Schedule of the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) 1973. In addition, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychoactive chemical substance in cannabis that causes users to feel “high” and there are adverse health impacts linked to its use. Any products derived from the Cannabis Sativa plant or its seeds can contain controlled drugs such as THC, despite the product labels indicating otherwise.

3.        Singapore adopts a strict policy of zero tolerance towards controlled drugs. The importation, exportation, possession, sale and consumption of controlled drugs or products containing controlled drugs, even in trace amounts, is an offence under the MDA. CNB would like to remind importers and retailers that any product containing hemp derivatives should not be imported for sale. Anyone who had purchased the ‘Piranha Power Pack Nuts’ snack should not consume it, and should dispose of it. Members of the public can contact CNB at 1800-325-6666 for advice and assistance if they come across other food products or substances suspected to contain controlled drugs. They can also make a report to CNB at  https://www.eservices.cnb.gov.sg/feedback.

CENTRAL NARCOTICS BUREAU

6 January 2023

2 MEN ARRESTED FOR STEALING MOTORBIKES @ JURONG WEST CARPARK, CAUGHT WITHIN 11 HRS

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Two 23-year-old men were arrested for allegedly stealing a motorcycle at a multi-storey carpark in Jurong West.

The Singapore Police Force was alerted to a stolen motorcycle at the carpark along Jurong West Street 93, on 6 January.

Police officers from Jurong and Clementi Police Divisions ascertained the identities of the two suspects through the use of police cameras and ground enquiries.

They were subsequently arrested within 11 hours of the report being made, and the stolen motorcycle was then recovered.

They were charged in court earlier today (7 January) with theft of a motor vehicle with common intention, under Section 379A, Section 34 of the Penal Code 1871.

The Singapore Police Force urged motorcycle owners to park their vehicles in well-lit areas and install anti-theft alarm systems and make sure it is well maintained.

They also advised motorists to remove their cash cards and other valuables from their vehicles before leaving, and not to leave their keys in the vehicles.

SOLE WINNER FOR LAST NIGHT’S $5.5M TOTO JACKPOT, BOUGHT $1 WINNING TICKET @ CANBERRA

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The TOTO draw for last night’s (6 January) top prize of $5.5 million, was won by a solitary winner.

The winning punter, who bought his winning ticket for $1 via QuickPick ordinary entry, got his ticket from the FairPrice outlet at Canberra Plaza.

To win the top prize, all 6 numbers of the ticket must match the winning numbers, with the 6 numbers being picked between 1 and 49.

The group 2 prize was shared among 17 people, with each person taking home $68,374.

Winning tickets

Group 1 winning tickets sold at:

  • NTUC FP Canberra Plaza – 133 Canberra View, #B1-03/04 Canberra Plaza ( 1 QuickPick Ordinary Entry )

Group 2 winning tickets sold at:

  • Jake Merchandise Associates – Blk 503 Tampines Central 1 #01-283 ( 1 QuickPick System Roll Entry )
  • Singapore Pools Account Betting Service – – ( 1 QuickPick System 9 Entry )
  • Fatt Chye Heng Trading – Blk 7 Hougang Ave 3 #01-48 ( 1 QuickPick System 8 Entry )
  • Singapore Pools Chinatown Point Branch – 133 New Bridge Road, Chinatown Point #01-36 ( 1 QuickPick System 8 Entry )
  • Clifford Gift Shop – Blk 532 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 #01-2459 ( 1 QuickPick System 7 Entry )
  • Everbright Services – Blk 108 Depot Road #01-17 ( 1 QuickPick System 7 Entry )
  • Giant Sunshine Place – 475 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 Sunshine Place #01-01/10 ( 1 QuickPick System 7 Entry )
  • Goh Geok Kwee Agency – Blk 61 Telok Blangah Heights #01-107 ( 1 QuickPick System 7 Entry )
  • Giant Compassvale Bow – Blk 266 Compassvale Bow #01-02 ( 1 QuickPick Ordinary Entry )
  • Singapore Pools Account Betting Service – – ( 1 QuickPick Ordinary Entry )
  • Singapore Pools Telok Blangah Crescent Branch – Blk 6 Telok Blangah Crescent #01-418 ( 1 QuickPick Ordinary Entry )
  • Singapore Pools Account Betting Service – – ( 1 System 8 Entry )
  • Chuan Hao Departmental Store – Blk 19A Dover Crescent #01-04 ( 1 System 7 Entry )
  • Singapore Pools Yishun N1 Branch – Blk 101 Yishun Ave 5 #01-37 ( 1 System 7 Entry )
  • iTOTO – System 12
      •  Singapore Pools Account Betting Service – –
      •  NTUC FP Jurong Point Hypermart – 63 Jurong West Central 3 #03-01 Jurong Point Shopping Centre
      •  NTUC FP Ang Mo Kio Hypermarket – 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 Ang Mo Kio Hub #B2-26
      •  Singapore Pools Serangoon Central Branch – Blk 254 Serangoon Central Dr #01-209
      •  Ng Nam Thye Trading – Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 – 51 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 #01-01B
      •  Singapore Pools Ang Mo Kio N4 Branch – Blk 447 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 #01-1685
      •  Singapore Pools Bedok North Branch – Blk 509 Bedok North St 3 #01-129
      •  Singapore Pools Cheong Chin Nam Rd Branch – 5 Cheong Chin Nam Rd
      •  Singapore Pools Gek Poh Shopping Centre – Blk 762 Jurong West Street 75 Gek Poh Shopping Centre #01-338
      •  Singapore Pools Jalan Tiga Branch – Blk 43 Jalan Tiga #01-08
      •  Singapore Pools Jurong West N4 Branch – Blk 498 Jurong West St 41 #01-472
      •  Singapore Pools Jurong West N5 Branch – Blk 508 Jurong West St 52 #01-166
      •  Singapore Pools Lucky Plaza Branch – 304 Orchard Rd Lucky Plaza #B1-119
      •  Singapore Pools Tampines N4 Branch – Blk 481 Tampines St 44 #01-277
      •  Singapore Pools Yishun N7 Branch – Blk 761 Yishun St 72 #01-340
  • iTOTO – System 12
      •  Singapore Pools Account Betting Service – –
      •  Seah Koon Huat (Bukit Merah View) – Blk 116 Bukit Merah View #01-233
      •  7-Eleven Circular Rd – 58 Circular Rd #01-01
      •  7-Eleven Eunos Crescent – Blk 1A Eunos Crescent #01-2469/2471
      •  Cheers Changi Village – Blk 4 Changi Village Rd #01-2074
      •  Cheers Harbourfront – 1 Maritime Square Harbourfront Centre #01-82
      •  NTUC Finest Seletar Mall – 33 Sengkang West Avenue 4 #B2-24
      •  NTUC FP Bedok North St 1 – Blk 212 Bedok North St 1 #01-147
      •  Singapore Pools Lor 8 Toa Payoh Branch – Blk 212 Lor 8 Toa Payoh #01-39
      •  Singapore Pools New Upper Changi Branch – Blk 26 New Upp Changi Rd #01-666/668
      •  Singapore Pools Woodlands N3 Branch – Blk 305 Woodlands St 31 #01-77
      •  Teo Khar Bee Agency – Blk 84 Redhill Lane #01-356

Prizes not claimed by Wed, 05 Jul 2023 will be channelled to donations and grants managed by the Tote Board.