A video emerged online showing a parked motorcycle blocking the pathway and ending up being knocked down by an uncle on a PMA.
Here is what he said
Delivery Man blocking walk way.
I was waiting for someone while this delivery man parked his bike on a walk way and blocking the entire path.
Came an elderly man on his PMA and he could not pass through due to the bike blocking the way.
Elderly man paused and figuring how will he get through the small opening and watch till the end to see what happen . . .
What’s your thought guys?
Netizens’ comments
The Pma rider will definitely say the motorbike blocked his way…
Good job uncle! Support you 100%! Bad enough to anyhow park block pedestrian walkway!
Hit and run. Motorcycle park there doesn’t mean uncle has the right to hit and run.. Believe there is enough space on the right side of uncle for him to make way his way through tho
A resident in Yishun was called out by minister K Shanmugam for being unreasonable during a meet-the-people session with MP Derrick Goh.
He had made a number of demands, including the construction of a covered walkway from the shopping mall nearby to his block.
The man has since apologised for his behaviour.
Nee Soon GRC MP Derrick Goh spoke to Shin Min Daily News and said that this was the first time he faced an incident like this since he became an MP 2 years ago.
Goh said that he was having a meet-the-people session and chatting with stallholders at the time, when volunteers started fearing for his safety because of the Yishun resident, Paul.
Paul then left 30 minutes after making a scene.
Goh said that Paul is a middle-aged man who has received help by them a few times, and some of his previous complaints have been resolved.
He added that Paul’s behaviour was shocking, with one volunteer even sharing that she felt sad and hurt by Paul’s behaviour.
Paul had apparently gotten his shoes wet due to the rain and wanted a covered walkway to be built from his home at Melody Spring@Yishun to the N4 shopping mall.
Goh said that when the bus stop in the vicinity was built, covered walkways were built to link the blocks in the estate, which the residents can use to avoid being drenched by the rain.
Goh then added that Paul has since apologised to him in a letter, which the former has since accepted and invited him to the next meet the people session.
He also said that his team will continue to be in touch with Paul to see how they can help him further.
So a lady calls to state she had a reservation for today and wanted to see if there’s anything left to be done or if she needs to put her card on file (don’t ask).
I look her up and she doesn’t have a reservation for today. She has two reservations for tomorrow so I inform her. She says she just needs one so I confirm her stay info so I could cancel the wrong reservation (because they had separate check out dates).
All that’s taken care, so I turn to her reservation today. We only have two rooms left, so I told her the rates and she ended up taking the higher price room because idk.
All was happy and merry. The rate was a bit high but it’s the weekend, it’s two beds, it’s our last rooms. But she knew that and didn’t mind.
Then … she calls back a few minutes later all frustrated. She said that she wanted to cancel all her reservations and she was never going to stay at the hotel again. I tried to get her to explain what’s going on but she didn’t respond (she didn’t hang up since I heard her car). So after calling her name a few times, I just hung up.
A few minutes later … guess who calls. She wanted to speak to “Mary” because of all these issues she’s having with the reservations. Like she thought we were throwing her in random rooms, quoting high prices, blah blah.
Anyway, she wanted to speak to “Mary”. That’s me (I think?). So I tell her. Nope. Apparently that’s not me. Well F me. I didn’t know. Who am I then? I was going through an identity crisis when …
She said, “no the person making the reservation told me to talk to “Mary” who is the GM” (she even spelled my name out). I told her that I’m the GM and I’m the person to talk to.
She got all rude. No. That’s not you.
So then I’m like I’m the one who just caught the error. If there’s something I can help you with …
Nope. She wanted to talk to “Mary” and no one else.
So I told her to call Monday during my colleague’s shift because she took the reservation. Nope. She wanted to talk to “Mary” and no one else because colleague said that I am the GM and I can help her if anything goes wrong (which I would have done obviously).
At this point, she doesn’t want to get help. I don’t want to help her anymore. So I tell her that her reservations have been cancelled as requested and given her rude behavior (high voice, yelling, blah blah), I will not be helping her.
She hung up the phone. It’s been more than a few minutes since this happened, so I think it’s safe to say she ain’t calling.
The 37-year-old American man, La Andy Hien Duc, who made a bomb threat on board a Singapore Airlines flight back in September, was jailed 4 weeks on 4 November after pleading guilty to a charge of assault after slapping an air steward during the incident.
The 37-year-old American was diagnosed with Schizophrenia after being arrested and issued a stern warning for the bomb threat that he made on the SQ33 flight.
Andy had been in remand for more than a month and was deported back to the USA on 5 November.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Lim Ying Min said that Andy had consumed a chocolate bar that was infused with cannabis.
While on the flight to Singapore, Andy apparently heard a voice in his head telling him that there was a bomb on the flight and telling him to shout and alert the other passengers.
he then shouted that there was a bomb on the plane, twice.
Andy claimed that he saw a white light in one of the overhead compartments and heard the voice in his head telling him that the bomb was inside a bag that was in the overhead compartment.
he then got out of his seat and took out a bag that belonged to a Malaysian man that was about 4 rows in front from the overhead compartment.
Another American passenger who was on the flight, heard the commotion and informed the cabin crew, and a steward then asked Andy to clarify his bomb claims.
Andy then told the air steward that he had a vision about the bomb and pointed to the Malaysian man’s bag that he took from the overhead compartment.
The bag was then checked and they only found food inside, before returning it to the Malaysian man after ascertaining that there was no bomb inside.
Andy then told the steward to check all the bags, and the latter then told him to return to his seat while he handled the situation.
Andy then dashed towards another overhead compartment and took out another bag, before the steward and another colleague escorted him to the galley at the back of the plane, where they held his arms and tried to calm the man down.
Andy then slapped him in the face, and the two then held on to him to prevent him from hitting anyone else.
He was then restrained using straps and the seats that were nearest to him were then vacated, and he was then monitored closely for the rest of the flight, where he then became complaint.
The police were then alerted to the bomb threat and the RSAF was then deployed to escort the plane to the Changi Airport.
I (24M) am in a long-distance relationship with my girlfriend (25F). Despite the distance we have a strong relationship. However…
My girlfriend has a male friend (let’s call him Max) (25M) whom she has known since she was young. They seem to have a fairly platonic relationship, although my girlfriend has said Max is a bit of a player and would probably sleep with her if he could.
He has on occasion made strange comments – for example asking her to wear a “sexy dress” when they meet up and asking if she wants to play strip poker. Despite this, she’s adamant their relationship is strictly platonic.
Max recently stayed with my girlfriend for the night, and they slept in the same bed, which while bigger than a single is definitely smaller than a double.
Later, she went out with Max and a couple of other male friends. While in the car with them she texted me to say she was turned on because she was hanging out with the guys, and wondered how I managed without S since men often want it more.
Then to add to it all, Max and my girlfriend often post stories of their time together to insta. While nothing in the stories is actually cheating, they are pretty weird. For example, one story was a loop of my girlfriend sticking her chest out (she was wearing a low cut top) while Max appears to be saying “yesss!”.
This is especially annoying since my girlfriend comes from a more conservative country, and therefore doesn’t post any pictures of us two together on social media.
Anyways I was obviously very upset by all this, and told her so. She said that she thinks there is nothing wrong sleeping in the bed with Max, and that by her text she meant that she was looking forward to having sex with me when we next meet. She also said (correctly I guess) that she can post whatever she wants to her insta.
My girlfriend doesn’t seem to think there is anything wrong with all this. Am I going insane or just being overprotective? My head is in a spin.
The founder of Singapore and Malaysia’s favourite Mamee Monster noodle snack, Datuk Pang Chin Hin, has passed away at the age of 96.
According to Sin Chew Daily, the Group Executive Chairman of Mamee Double Decker, died on 5 November at about 6.03am.
He leaves behind a family of 4 generations, including his three sons and three daughters that he had with his late wife, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Pang’s son, Pang Tee Chew, joined him in his company and became the CEO and director of the company, while his grandson Pierre Pang is now the group CEO of Mamee Double Decker.
Mamee
Pang started his career from humble beginnings, and was a second hand car dealer before starting a small factory in Malacca in 1971, making instant noodles.
They launched their first product in 1972, but it wasn’t successful. In 1974, Pang then had the idea to sell instant noodles that were already cooked with flavouring after seeing farmers eating uncooked instant noodles from the packet.
SFA has detected the presence of unpermitted colourings in various spices from Arifoglu imported from Turkey. The colourings (Sudan I, Sudan III, Sudan IV and Fast Garnet GBC) are industrial dyes that are potentially carcinogenic and are not permitted for use in food.
As a precautionary measure, SFA has directed the importer, Pronto Food Services Pte. Ltd., to recall the implicated products. The recall is ongoing.
Consumers who have purchased the products and are concerned should stop using the products. Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.
Implicated Products
Product name: Arifoglu Sumak (Ground Sumac) – 250g Country of origin: Turkey Importer: Pronto Food Services Pte. Ltd Expiry date: 14.01.2024 P. No (Lot No.): 016
Arrogant co-worker who constantly undermines my work. Till what point is this behavior acceptable?
How do you deal with co-workers who constantly undermine or are arrogant towards you?
Without going too into details, I’ve been working in this company for almost 2 years now. This teammate who is at a lower job level, but has had four years of experience has taken it upon himself to undermine every single thing I do/say.
“Make sure you do it properly and run it by me” is the phrase often used by this guy, who I don’t even report to, nor is my mentor.
Am I supposed to keep tolerating this behavior cuz I’ve been itching to vent out to my manager about this whole situation?
Netizens’ comments
If you are not under him, why do you have to run things through him? Has the department specifically mentioned that you are under his jurisdiction? Or any content has to pass through his moderation/verification? Otherwise, just ignore. No need to entertain. Escalate if necessary. No one likes a condescending co-worker.
(OP) Absolute zero jurisdiction. I’m supposed to only report to my mentor or manager. Hell, this dude belongs to a different vertical within the same team as well. But idk why he’s got a stick so far up his ass. Either way with performance reviews coming up, I’m genuinely considering letting my manager know.
“Sure, will do that if you would send me an email for it”
His insecurity is screaming, people who constantly check on others and how they’re doing their work has nothing else prioritised in life, for reals.
On October 29, a video of an old woman cooking in the kitchen went viral.
The poster wrote: “Mom, rest in peace, nothing can beat me.” After learning the truth, millions of netizens burst into tears…
A mother who was suffering from cancer decided to get up and cook her son a meal.
Little did the family know that meal would have been the last meal that was cooked by the mother.
The mother of the poster, Mr Deng said she used to be a very strong woman. Unfortunately, her heart was not strong.
In February this year, she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Cancer is terrifying, and I won’t say it, everyone knows that during the treatment, the strong old lady cooperated with the doctor very much, and would not complain no matter how painful it was.
However, the disease is ruthless. Although both doctors and patients have done their best, as the condition worsens, the old lady’s hair has fallen out, and her body is not getting better day by day. On this day, after returning home from the third chemotherapy in the hospital, an unexpected move by his mother made Mr. Deng completely broke down.
At that time, the old lady was already very weak, but she forced her face with a smile, in a casual and relaxed tone, “routine” out what her son wanted to eat, and then ordered her son to buy vegetables with a strong attitude.
Although Mr. Deng felt sorry for his mother, he knew better than anyone that his mother’s stubbornness was also for the happiness of the old lady. In the end, with tears in his eyes, he bought vegetables such as kelp, potatoes and meat according to his mother’s instructions. In order to reduce the labor intensity of his mother, Mr. Deng begged to help her, but was ruthlessly driven out of the kitchen by his mother, and under his mother’s order, he sat in the living room like a well-behaved baby and waited for dinner.
But he was still worried after all, so he craned his neck and “monitored” his mother’s every move in the kitchen.
Ate everything
In order to honour his mother, he finished the entire meal.
In order to leave a memory, the man recorded this touching scene and posted it on the Internet.
The video captioned: “妈，您走好，没什么再能打倒我了” (Mom, rest in peace, nothing can beat me.)
Seeking advice from those who cancelled BTO before key collection. Is there anyone who managed to get a waiver from HDB on downpayment and what was your reason?
Hi all, my boyfriend rushed me to BTO with him but he recently changed his mind and broke up with me. In his haste to end the relationship, he promised to bear the full cost incurred by forfeiture of BTO, but is now reneging on the promise and insisting I pay (half?) for fairness sake.
I am only earning half of his salary so I am extremely troubled by this incoming huge financial blow.
So far, the 5% downpayment has been paid and we had secured a housing loan. Still a long way from key collection. The BTO completion date was also pushed back once before.
Saw an article (Seedly, 2021) whereby those who got affected by delays can appeal to HDB to cancel the BTO without penalty.
Want to hear if anyone managed to get a waiver on downpayment based on this or any other reason.
Appreciate any advice.
Netizens’ comments
Check with HDB. There is always an officer in charge of your BTO. Best to speak to the officer directly, because many waivers or appeals are on a case by case basis.
You can cancel the BTO without penalty. But there is a clause that you have to purchase a house in 6 months for you to effectively walk free from hdb. I suggest you give HDB a call.
You can only get refund if you purchase a resale flat. I think in this case your 5% is gone unless HDB decides to be kind
