Local Supermarket chain, NTUC FairPrice, shared on their Facebook page recently that they are aware that their exclusive limited-run Hello Kitty Mahjong Solitaire Sets have been put up on reseller sites like Carousell for a much higher sum.

NTUC FairPrice also urged the public to be aware and careful of purchasing these sets from resellers as they would be unable to verify the authenticity and quality of these sets that are resold online and might not be able to give assistance for the product should the buyer require any.

Here is what NTUC FairPrice said

‘[𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧] We have been notified of our exclusive limited-run Hello Kitty Mahjong Solitaire Sets being put up for sale on certain online reseller sites.

Do be wary of purchasing these sets from reseller sites as they may be listed at a different price than the product’s recommended retail price, and we are unable to verify the authenticity or quality of resold sets, and may not be able to render assistance should you require any for the product.

The 152-tile Hello Kitty Mahjong Solitaire Sets (recommended retail price at $388) are currently available for purchase exclusively at FairPrice Xtra only under our in-store Bonus Points redemption programme from 1 Jan to 1 March 2023 at $268.00 with 6 Bonus Points, or $308.00 with 3 Bonus Points.

For more details: go.fpg.sg/HelloKittyRedemption

Image source: NTUC FairPrice/Facebook

Facebook user Gary Fat shared how he bought a Prism+ TV because he saw it in an ad and thought of giving it a try.

He bought the TV at an outlet in Nex, but lamented how the sales promoter showed him “attitude” and allegedly looked down on him.

He said that he was told that delivery would take 7 days, but he received a call on the 2nd day saying that their earliest slot is on the 22nd (assuming he’s unhappy at the delivery arriving earlier than expected).

He was okay with it as he bought it for his daughter as a birthday present as her birthday was on the 23rd.

Gary said that the timing given to him was 4pm to 8pm but the delivery man didn’t inform him that he was on the way, and when the installer reached at 5.36pm and knocked on the door, no one answered as his mother was in the toilet.

The installer then allegedly left 2 minutes later at 5.38pm saying that there was nobody home, and the TV didn’t get installed in the end.

Gary said that the installer had an “attitude problem” when calling him to say that he arrived at the 4pm-8pm timing, and he then complained to Prism.

He alleged that the management of Prism also had an “attitude problem”, alleging that the supervisor told him that he wants to help his staff handle things “peacefully”.

The supervisor then namedropped the man’s temple and said “I also from there, can give face settle peacefully?”

Gary then said that the TV installer’s boss then called him and Gary asked the boss “why your supervisor got so big power to ask Prism refund to customer”. (I’m sorry I am unable to understand what the netizen is saying at this point anymore, please refer to screenshot of his caption below).

To which the boss then said that all their installers have the power to request for refunds for the customer.

Gary then added that the refund was ultimately made (I’m assuming he meant he made a request for a refund) but when he asked them for an answer (not sure what answer he was referring to), he didn’t receive a reply.

According to an article that was seen on Stomp, an apology was issued by SingHealth to a man whose children suffered bed bug bites after sitting on a bench at Outram Community Hospital.

The Stomper, going by the alias of Anonymous, shared that the incident happened around 1pm last Monday (26 Dec 2022).

Video showed closed up image of bed bugs

A video was also shared by the stomper which showed close up footage of the bed bugs and an audio in the video can be heard saying

“Just to show that it’s real bedbugs. You see, you see. Oh my god, it’s moving, it’s moving.”

Another voice heard in the video also said

 “Oh my god… Watching this I feel so itchy leh.”

Bedbugs were found lodged in the gaps on the bench

According to the Stomper’s statement to Stomp, it was mentioned that the bedbugs were found in between the gaps on the bench and they discovered it after his children suffered the bites.

The Stomper also informed the nurses on duty and was informed that they had already known about the bed bugs and yet nothing was done to warn the public.

Reported matter to Singhealth

The Stomper then decided to bring up the issue with Singhealth, saying that he had brought the matter up not for fame or to embarrass anyone, but instead it is because he was afraid that others would carry these bed bugs home.

He also said that as he had heard that this issue with the bed bugs are not new, it was possible that the management at Outram Community Hospital might have other important issues that they had to see to.

Singhealth apologised via Stomp query

According to the article, Singhealth’s director of group operations, Mr Dexter Chia apologised for the Stomper’s encounter with bed bugs and thanked him for highlighting the issue.

Mr Chia also said that regular maintenance as well as a thorough checks of all the benches at the hospital are being carried out at the moment by their pest technician and while these checks are being carried out, the hospital has also cordoned off the area of the benches and have stopped their usage temporarily.

Image source: Google Maps

The GST in Singapore will go up to 8 percent in 2023 and then subsequently 9 percent in 2024, as announced by Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in his budget speech.

The GST increase from 7 percent to 8 percent will take place on 1 Jan 2023 while the increase from 8 percent to 9 percent will take place on 1 Jan 2024.

The increase in GST as said by Mr Wong is necessary for the country’s healthcare expenses and also for supporting seniors.

He added that the increase was planned in two stages taking into account the current overall situation in Singapore such as the pandemic, the current economy in the country as well as inflation.

GST on essentials like public subsidised healthcare and education will continue to be borne by the Government.

All Town Councils will receive an additional sum of $15 million per year to make up for costs of GST payable on service and conservancy charges (SCC).

Other Government fees and charges in 2023 will remain the same and they are fees from licensing, fees charged by government agencies for services provided as well as school fees in ITEs and Polytechnics and carpark rates.

There will also be a Committee against Profiteering set up to deal with businesses who tries to use GST as a cover for increasing their prices.

A GrabFood delivery rider previously shared that he parked his motorcycle at the carpark of Sky Cue Condominium at Bishan, and was delivering food, and when he returned to his bike, he found it to be clamped.

He ended up having to pay a “wheel clamp release fee” of $214, losing his day’s earnings.

The management of the condominium where he was delivering food at, has since responded to the incident and shared their side of the story.

Condo management responds

Strata residential manager Tng Leong wai, spoke on behalf of the management that there was “no heavy rain” as mentioned by the rider at the time, when the rider entered the condominium on 20 December at about 6.45pm.

He added that the security would direct all delivery riders to the rider parking area, or the basement carpark if it was raining.

The rider was seen in the condo’s CCTV footage being told where he was allowed to park, and Tng said that the rider had acknowledged it.

He added that the rider chose to park at the letterbox area at the first floor and obstructed the pedestrian traffic, while children were playing in a nearby area.

A concerned resident then informed security, and a guard then clamped the rider’s bike when he didn’t see the rider.

An argument then allegedly ensued between the rider and the guard after the former returned to his bike, and the rider initially refused to pay the $214 to release his bike but eventually relented.

Recap

A Grabfood delivery rider shared how he had his motorcycle clamped by the security of a condominium while he was delivering food.

His motorcycle was parked at the level 1 carpark of Skyvue condominium, and within 2 minutes of delivering the customer’s food, he had his bike clamped.

He added that he had to pay a Wheel Clamp Release Fee of $214 to release the clamp, and that his earnings for the day was gone because of it.

Here is what he said

It was a heavy rain during yesterday evening and I park at level 1 carpark Skyvue condominium for sending food at level 1 unit.

Just 2 minutes my tyre get lock. Please take note if security ask you to park at rubbish bin area pls just follow even how big was the rain is.

My one day earning gone