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CHINA ADDS MORE TAIWAN PRODUCTS TO THEIR IMPORT BAN LIST, TAIWAN BEER AFFECTED

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CHINA ADDS MORE TAIWAN PRODUCTS TO THEIR IMPORT BAN LIST, TAIWAN BEER AFFECTED

Following the temporary ban on the import of aquatic products such as Taiwan squid and saury fish on the 8th.

The General Administration of Customs of China added a batch of Taiwanese products to be banned from importing on the 9th, involving Kinmen Distillery, King Car, Taihu Brewing, Taiwan Tobacco and Wine, and Legendary Liquor. Industry, Yunshan Winery and other businesses.

Banned of products

According to statistics, last year Taiwan’s exports of beverages, alcohol and vinegar products to China totalled US$290 million. 

Together with the temporary ban on the 8th, the annual output value of imported aquatic products is 200 million U.S. dollars, and a total of nearly 500 million U.S. dollars of products have been affected.

Kinmen Distillery, which produces Kinmen sorghum, said that the Chinese mainland customs suddenly changed the import application status of some enterprises to “suspended import”. Preparations will not affect business and operations.

The Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Company confirmed on the 10th that the current registration numbers for distilled and brewed alcohol have been cancelled. It was originally scheduled to suspend the production and export of all Taiwan beer export orders in December, with an amount of about NT$1.3 million.

Ke Wenzhe, chairman of Taiwan’s People’s Party, said that the current situation is that both sides are playing tricks, and cross-strait relations have not been good for a long time. We have to think about how to improve it. He pointed out that mainland China should think about it. “Doing this to Taiwan will only make Taiwanese hate it.”

Doing it again and again

In August 2022, the General Administration of Customs suspended the import of citrus fruit, chilled white hairtail (a fish), and frozen horse mackerel from Taiwan to China.

The ban was announced a day after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan despite China’s warnings.

S’PORE MAN EATS INSECTS SUCH AS SCORPIONS & CICADAS – “NEW SOURCE OF PROTEIN”

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S’PORE MAN EATS INSECTS SUCH AS SCORPIONS & CICADAS – “NEW SOURCE OF PROTEIN”

A Singaporean man, Foo Maosheng, shared in an Instagram post about the insects that he has been eating as he said that he is in favour of the Singapore Food Agency allowing the import of insects for human consumption.

Here is what he said

You probably have heard the latest buzz that SG Food Agency is going to allow the import of insects (16 species) for human consumption.

I understand that some people are gross out about it (for me, I am in favour).

We need a new source of food especially protein. As you can already see, the prices of chicken, fish, eggs are going up plus we are getting less space to grow food not just locally but also globally.

We need another source where it is more sustainable, and less effort in growing and that is precisely insects.

Looks like more education is coming and needed for Singapore.

Swipe to see the bugs I eat – Sago Worm, Cicada, Silkworm moth pupa, Water Bug and Scorpion.

Swipe to see the nutritional value of insects and other edible insects that can be found in @lkcnhm gallery!

Snippet of SFA’s press release

CONSULTATION ON REGULATION OF INSECT AND INSECT PRODUCTS (IMPORTS AND LOCALLY FARMED/PROCESSED)

Aim
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is seeking feedback from the food and animal feed industry, as well as interested parties, on the proposal to allow insects for human consumption and as animal feed, subject to specific food safety requirements and conditions. This applies to both imported, as well as locally farmed and processed insects.

Background
The import and sale of insects as food for human consumption is presently not allowed, while the import and sale of animal feed containing insects is currently permitted under the Feeding Stuffs Act (FSA). SFA currently permits only approved substrates for use (mainly homogenous plant-based waste) on insects for animal
feed.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has completed a review of the regulatory position for insects and insect products. With this, SFA will permit the import and sale of insects and insect products for human consumption and animal feed, subject to the import conditions (paragraph 6) for imports, and additional pre-licensing requirements (paragraphs 7 and 8) for local farming and processing of insects and insect products.

These changes will allow industry more flexibility to produce insects in a safe and sustainable way, particularly in the range of substrates which can be used. Consumers would also have access to safe insect food products.

Presently, there are no international standards set by the Codex Alimentarius Commission or the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) for insects as food or animal feed. SFA’s proposed import conditions and additional pre-licensing requirements for farming and processing in Singapore are based on four identified key
points to ensure safety of the insects and insect products:

a. Species of insect is safe for human consumption
b. Prevent the introduction of diseases and contaminants
c. Substrate used must not impart contaminants to the insects
d. The final product is safe for consumption

Source: SFA

63 Y.O MAN CHARGED FOR DROPPING LIT CIGARETTE @ TAMPINES FLAT & CAUSING FIRE

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63 Y.O MAN CHARGED FOR DROPPING LIT CIGARETTE @ TAMPINES FLAT & CAUSING FIRE

63-year-old Loh Fu Wah was charged earlier today (12 December) for causing a hire at a HDB unit in Tampines by dropping a lit cigarette on a bedroom floor, according to CNA.

He was charged with negligently causing a fire at a 10th-floor unit at Block 941 Tampines Avenue 5 on 28 January at about 10.29pm.

There was kerosene on the floor at the time when he dropped his cigarette on the floor, and the resultant fire caused damage to the unit and the common corridor.

He will be pleading guilty and is set to return to court on 17 January 2023.

Recap on SCDF’s statement

[Fire @ Block 941 Tampines Ave 5]

At about 10.30pm yesterday (28 Jan), SCDF was alerted to a fire at the above-mentioned location.

Upon SCDF’s arrival, the fire was raging and had totally engulfed a two-storey unit on the 10th floor.

Firefighters from Tampines Fire Station and Changi Fire Station had to conduct forcible entry to gain access into the unit.

While conducting firefighting operations within the unit, firefighters also conducted forcible entry into a bedroom on the first storey, and found a man lying unconscious on the floor. The firefighters immediately rescued him out of the burning unit.

An SCDF ambulance crew assessed the rescued man and conveyed him to Changi General Hospital.

The fire, which involved contents of the entire unit, was extinguished with two water jets.

About 180 people from neighbouring units were evacuated as a precautionary measure.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

MAN FELL OFF CLIFF IN BALI WHILE DOING SOMERSAULT AT THE EDGE FOR A PHOTO

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MAN FELL OFF CLIFF IN BALI WHILE DOING SOMERSAULT AT THE EDGE FOR A PHOTO

TikTok user @saltyseadawg shared a “warning” video warning others to be careful when travelling to Bali in Indonesia.

She urged travellers to be careful in Nusa Penida, Bali, as she called the island dangerous, citing the island’s tides and cliffs.

She described an incident where a tourist had fallen off the cliff while doing a somersault for a photo, as she drew flak for calling the country a “third world country”.

Netizens commented that to be fair, the incident could’ve happened anywhere else, as others questioned why the tourist was doing somersaults on the cliff.

The woman shared that she had went to a lookout point on the island on 21 November at about 10am, where a guide told them about an incident that happened just an hour ago where a man had fallen off the cliff while doing a somersault for a photo.

He fractured his leg and emergency services couldn’t reach him until about 4pm because of the dangerous tides and terrain.

She said: “Be careful when you are in a Third World country because things happen like this all the time and are just never reported about.”

Some netizens took offence at her comments and said that the risks don’t just apply to third world countries.

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S’PORE WOMAN’S RETURN FLIGHT CANCELLED IN NEW ZEALAND, SAYS CHAN BROTHERS NO URGENCY

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S’PORE WOMAN’S RETURN FLIGHT CANCELLED IN NEW ZEALAND, SAYS CHAN BROTHERS NO URGENCY

Currently experience terrible service with Chan Brothers Travel where my entire NZ tour group is being stranded for 2 days without a return flight home.

Chan Brother representatives keep telling us they’re waiting for the Air NZ airlines to get back to them and expect us to wait and wait instead of booking the next available flight back using other available airlines.

Highly unprofessional and horrible standard of service. Advice to everyone to not take any travel tour from this irresponsible agency. BE WARNED

They have no sense of urgency and will keep you waiting without any contingency plan at all

Netizens’ comments

  • No one hopes for events like this, I suggest,
    1) look at the t&c of Chan brothers, and in such event what are their liability.
    2) look at your insurance coverage (I am very sure even the best insurance doesn’t involve booking an alternate flight at their cost to get you back to your destination)
    3)let the poor guide get back to you in due time, and spamming the contact hotline at Saturday 10pm+ and expecting them to response immediately is quite entitled isn’t it.
    Hope you are not trying to make a big fuss to get a nice refund or compensation.
  • Booking another flight back will incur additional cost which is the bulk of the fee they charge. I doubt any tour agency will do that for their customers.
  • Can feel the frustration u guys been through. Hope everything be smooth for u guys to be back in sg safely.. stay safe n take care
CHAN BROTHERS RESPONDS AFTER WOMAN SAID SHE WAS STRANDED FOR 2 DAYS IN NEW ZEALAND

SBS TRANSIT HIRING BUS CAPTAINS, SALARY UP TO $4K PLUS SIGN-ON BONUS OF $6K

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SBS TRANSIT HIRING BUS CAPTAINS, SALARY UP TO $4K PLUS SIGN-ON BONUS OF $6K

SBS Transit is hiring new bus captains, offering potential joiners a salary of up to $4,000, along with a sign on bonus of $6,000.

Bus captain with SBS Transit

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Provide a safe and pleasant journey for passengers
  • Ensure revenue collection
  • Ensure proper care of bus

Requirements:

  • Minimum Secondary 2 education/WPL Level 3, or an equivalent
  • Possess a valid Class 3A/3/4 driving license, with minimum 1 year driving experience
  • Shift work required

Bus Captain Walk-In Interview

Ang Mo Kio Depot
15 Ang Mo Kio Street 63, Singapore 569117
(Available bus services: 45, 70, 265 or 268)

Mondays to Fridays*
   – 10.00am to 11.00am
   – 1.30pm to 3.00pm

By submitting your application for this position, you consent to:

-The collection, use and disclosure of your personal data by SBS Transit Limited and its subsidiaries (“the Company”) for the purposes of your application and potential employment with the Company, including disclosing such personal data to any of SBS Transit Limited’s subsidiaries, affiliates or related corporations (if necessary for processing of job application);and

-SBS Transit Limited and its subsidiaries’ retention of your personal data for 1 year for consideration of future job opportunities (where applicable) from the date of submission of application.

We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Click here to apply.

MAN ARRESTED FOR SPITTING AT MINIMART OWNER BECAUSE HIS PAYNOW TRANSACTION FAILED

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MAN ARRESTED FOR SPITTING AT MINIMART OWNER BECAUSE HIS PAYNOW TRANSACTION FAILED

A man was trying to use PayNow to make payment for a pack of cigarettes at a minimart when his transaction couldn’t go through.

Unhappy, the man then allegedly spat at the owner of the store, Mr Lee and cursed at his pregnant wife, and was later arrested by the police, according to Shin Min Daily News.

The incident took place at 332 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 on 10 December at about 8am, and the minimart owner’s wife was manning the store at the counter, while her husband was upstairs resting.

The man entered the store with a beer in his hand and went to the counter to buy some cigarettes, but he couldn’t specify what kind of cigarettes he wanted, as he started losing patience.

Lee’s wife then recommended a cigarette flavour to the man and he then tried to use PayNow to pay for it, but as he scanned the QR code, the transaction wouldn’t go through.

The man then shouted at the woman, and she then called her husband for help.

Lee then heard the man shouting at his wife and he smelled alcohol on the man, as well as noticing the he couldn’t stand properly.

Lee then asked the man to calm down but he refused and Lee then asked him to leave after refusing to sell him anything.

The man then threatened Lee and allegedly reached out his arms towards him, waving his fist at him and saying “don’t think I don’t dare to hit you, I can kill you with one punch.”

Lee then returned the cigarettes that the man failed to buy and called the police, and when he turned back around to face the man, the man allegedly spat on him.

Lee’s wife then took a photo as evidence as the man then finally left the scene after 10 minutes.

Lee then followed the man to a nearby coffeeshop where he tried to buy beer via PayNow and failed as well, before he went to the park as he continue provoking Lee.

The man continued being aggressive when the police arrived and was talking loudly on the phone and slamming his mobile on the table at a coffeeshop, according to the coffeeshop owner Mr Xie.

He was subsequently arrested by the police.

MAID STOLE $12K FROM ELDERLY EMPLOYER & SAID SHE WON THE LOTTERY

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MAID STOLE $12K FROM ELDERLY EMPLOYER & SAID SHE WON THE LOTTERY

On one hand, having a maid can be incredibly convenient, since they can help with household chores and provide childcare.

On the other hand, it can be expensive and the process of hiring a maid can be difficult and time-consuming. Sometimes it gets so ‘expensive’ that they turn to a life of crime.

Stealing from the elderly

Elderly people are particularly vulnerable to theft due to their age and physical frailty. They may not be able to respond quickly to theft and may be more trusting than someone who is younger such as her maid.

According to Shin Min Daily News, a 76-year-old woman became a victim of such a crime.

A 41-year-old Maid by the name of Faridah was employed to take care of the elderly woman, every now and then the elderly employer instruct Faridah to go withdraw money from her card.

Instead of just helping the elderly draw money, she was drawing more for her own.

The first time she drew $500 for herself and got more and more brazen and eventually drew a total of $12,000 from her employer.

How she was caught?

The elderly woman started to notice that her maid was making expensive purchases such as clothing and even steaks.

The maid lied to the elderly woman claiming that she had won the lottery. The maid even started to grow an appetite and refused to eat ‘non-premium’ food.

In September 2022, the elder woman tried to withdraw $300 from her bank account but it was rejected as she had less than $300 left in her account.

She immediately confronted her maid who beg for mercy.

However, the family members urged the elderly woman to make a report and the maid was arrested the following day.

She was eventually sentenced to 7 months in jail.

Theft

The offence of theft under Section 379 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 carries a jail term of up to 3 years, or a fine, or both.

Image Source: Farida Catur Lestari’s Tik Tok and Unsplash

YP SHOWS OFF HIS E-BIKE ON TIKTOK, SPEEDING HIS WAY TO REINCARNATION

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YP SHOWS OFF HIS E-BIKE ON TIKTOK, SPEEDING HIS WAY TO REINCARNATION

A netizen uploaded videos depicting a young man showing off his E-bike and even speeding down the road.

There is a potential for danger when using electronic scooters due to their lack of safety features, such as brakes and protective gear.

Riders of electronic scooters may be more likely to suffer serious head or bodily injuries from falls, collisions, or other accidents. Additionally, the risk of being hit by a car is higher for scooter riders than for pedestrians.

It is important for users of electronic scooters to wear protective gear such as helmets and make sure to obey all traffic laws.

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Here is what the netizen said:

Speechless.. doing something ILLEGAL, yet proud… showcase the “ART”!!

When officers on the road, act guai guai and obey all the rules; once officers gone, F care liao, chiong argh..

Mode of transport?? Need to pay for road tax and insurance?? Safety hazard?? Does the SG government really care… ??

btw, in the first video.. is that speed camera light?

Riding PMD on the road

Under the Active Mobility Act, it is an offence for PMDs to be used on roads, footpaths and/or pedestrian-only paths – PMDs are only allowed to be used on shared paths (cycling paths).

Offenders caught riding their PMDs on the roads, footpaths and/or pedestrian-only paths, face a fine of up to $2,000 and/or a jail term of up to 3 months.

Repeat offenders face a fine of up to $5,000 and/or a jail term of up to 6 months.

GUY ORDERED DOMINO’S PIZZA AND FINDS DIRTY PIZZA CUTTER INSIDE HIS ORDER

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GUY ORDERED DOMINO’S PIZZA AND FINDS DIRTY PIZZA CUTTER INSIDE HIS ORDER

A man in Malaysia recently ordered a pizza from Domino’s and when he received his order, he found something else with his pizza inside his order.

He found a dirty pizza cutter on his pizza inside the box.

The netizen, @fslshf, shared the photo of his unorthodox pizza order on Twitter, saying (SIC):

“Hi @DominosMY, while i appreciate the efficiency that the you guys have shown for my order sebab weather was bad… I’m pretty sure I didn’t order the pizza cutter”

He had placed the order on 10 December, and it was delivered promptly and on time by a delivery rider despite the adverse weather.

He shared that when he opened the pizza box, he found the dirty pizza cutter, as well as a strand of hair stuck on the handle of the cutter.

He followed up his Tweet with updates, saying that the outlet had called him and offered free pizzas to him as compensation.

They also asked if they could come and pick up the cutter that was sent to him, but the netizen said ‘too bad I’m not around” as he kept the cutter in storage in his home.

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