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COUPLE DIVORCE SO THEY CAN BUY ANOTHER HDB FLAT TO EARN RENTAL

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COUPLE DIVORCE SO THEY CAN BUY ANOTHER HDB FLAT TO EARN RENTAL

Bumped into an ex-colleague (who is the same age as me) earlier and had an interesting brief catch up chat over coffee.

He and his wife are now divorced. But except that there is nothing wrong with their marriage and they are still living together. The sole purpose of getting the divorce is to be able to buy ANOTHER HDB FLAT (under the singles scheme). So they collectively own two HDB flats as two single individuals.

You see, he was a manager that had recently been displaced by cheaper foreign labour. As all of us know, at our age, there is a real challenge in getting a job that would pay him a decent salary. Yes, there are lots of employers that wants to hire him. He is, afterall, a qualified professional with a wealth of 30 years’ experience behind him. However, these greedy employers are just not willing to pay him his worth and wants to exploit his skills and experience for a mean salary. He refused to prostitute his skills for a low salary. He end up driving a cab that (ironically) pays him more than any of the offers that he had received.

He won’t be getting any of his CPF money next year because he won’t be able to meet his minimum sum. All his past CPF contributions (more than $800K) had already gone into his 5rm HDB flat that they are staying in now.

His wife has some CPF left but she (too) won’t be able to get a single cent out in a few years’ time because she (too) won’t be able to meet the minimum sum as well.

So they planned, got a divorce and bought a second HDB flat just before they could lock away her CPF as the minimum sum in her CPF.

They then moved into the new flat and rented their older flat out legally because he had already and duly met the “Minimum Occupation Period” required for the legal renting out for that flat. And this rental income will serve an additional passive retirement income.

When I asked if he would be flouting any HDB regulations by doing that, he replied,

1) They are legally divorced and they are both legally SINGLE now.

2) He can retain the existing 5rm flat under the singles scheme and his wife is eligible to buy another flat under the singles scheme.

3) There is no law in this land that prohibit two single persons (divorced or not) from living together as a couple regardless if they were previously married or not.

4) At his age, being legally married is just a marital status. It doesn’t stop them living together as man and wife. They both had made their wills.

5) Instead of having the money stuck as a minimum sum in their CPF, they might as well utilise whatever that they can get out of their CPF so as to get an alternative passive income since:-

– – a) they won’t be able to get any of their CPF money anyway

– – b) even when they do get their CPF monthly payouts after the age of 65 yrs old (which is still a long way to go), the amounts will be so miserable that they would hardly be able to do anything decent with it anyway…

– – c) so…. they might as well get a second HDB flat with whatever money that they can siphoned out from their CPF (before the money is being locked away instead under the minimum sum)…. rent it out and (at least), the monthly rental income of $2,500 can help them live a more dignified retirement IMMEDIATELY (right away) rather than waiting till they reach 65 yrs old for that miserable delayed CPF payout that is so insignificant….

Thinking aloud now…. could this be the new norm of retirement in Singapore that Singaporeans will be planning for? Wouldn’t it be so sad that we have to come to this, in order that we can respond to how our hard-earned CPF money is being wilfully and forcefully withheld from us…

2 MEN ARRESTED, 3,744 CARTONS OF DUTY UNPAID CIGARETTES SEIZED

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2 MEN ARRESTED, 3,744 CARTONS OF DUTY UNPAID CIGARETTES SEIZED

Singapore Customs officers mounted an operation at an industrial building in the vicinity of Corporation Drive, where they kept watch on a unit which the two men had entered into earlier.

As one of the men was exiting the unit, officers moved in to conduct a check. They uncovered 3,744 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes wrapped in black trash bags, and 288 empty green baskets that were allegedly used as cover loads for the duty-unpaid cigarettes.

Both men were arrested. All the duty-unpaid cigarettes found were seized in the operation. The total duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) evaded amounted to about $319,730 and $25,440 respectively.

Investigations are ongoing.

Buying, selling, conveying, delivering, storing, keeping, possessing or dealing with duty-unpaid goods are serious offences under the Customs Act and the GST Act. Offenders can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded and/or jailed for up to six years.

Members of public with information on smuggling activities or evasion of duty or GST can call the Singapore Customs hotline on 1800-2330000 or email [email protected] to report these illegal activities.

ABC SAMBAL AND SWEET SOY SAUCE RECALLED FOR UNDECLARED ALLERGENS

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ABC SAMBAL AND SWEET SOY SAUCE RECALLED FOR UNDECLARED ALLERGENS

SFA has detected the presence of undeclared allergens in the following products:

1. Egg white and wheat flour in Fukutoku Seika soft cream wafers imported by Sinhua Hock Kee Trading Pte Ltd;

2. Sulphur dioxide in ABC Sweet Soy Sauce imported by New Intention Trading Co, and

3. Sulphur dioxide in ABC Sambal Ayam Goreng Sauce imported by Arklife Distributors Pte Ltd.

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As a precautionary measure, SFA has directed the importers to recall the implicated products. The recalls are ongoing.

The presence of sulphur dioxide, egg white and wheat flour allergens does not pose a food safety issue to consumers at large, except for those who are allergic to these allergens. Consumers who have purchased the affected product, and who are allergic to the allergens, should not consume it. Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.

MASK WEARING TO BE OPTIONAL INDOORS IN MALAYSIA

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MASK WEARING TO BE OPTIONAL INDOORS IN MALAYSIA

Malaysia abandoned the mandate of mask-wearing for indoor settings with immediate effect on 7 September 2022.

According to CNA, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that mask-wearing to be optional indoors in Malaysia with immediate effect as Malaysia can consider going into an endemic phase completely if the new variants do not cause severe Covid-19 in the upcoming months.

However, masks still remain mandatory in public transport and healthcare facilities, including nursing homes, clinics and hospitals.

Business owners are given the option to decide whether to impose mask wearing on their premises.

High-risk individuals such as pregnant women, the elderly, and those with low immunity or with chronic diseases are highly encouraged to keep their masks on when indoors.

On 1 May 2022, Malaysia abandoned mask-wearing outdoors, as of 7 September 2022 the vaccination rate in Malaysia who had taken 2nd dose is 84.2%.

SCAMMERS PRETENDING TO BE FROM STARHUB ASKING TO UPDATE BILLING DETAILS

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SCAMMERS PRETENDING TO BE FROM STARHUB ASKING TO UPDATE BILLING DETAILS

Starhub issued an advisory to their customers about the emergence of scams involving scammers pretending to be from Starhub and asking users to update their billing details within 24 hours.

Starhub’s scam advisory

Beware! “StarHub” SMS scam

Beware of a phishing SMS impersonating Starhub which requests that you update your billing details to a failed debit.

THis is not a legitimate StarHub SMS. Do not click on the URL like and delete the message immediately. Starhub will never proactively request for your billing details over SMS, voice call, or email.

Protect yourself by following these tips:

-Always verify the authenticity of SMSes or emails and URL links with the official websites or sources.

-Never disclose your personal details or OTPs to unverified sources.

GIRL BOUGHT PC MONITOR FROM COMEX, BUT IT’S CRACKED & ACER TOLD HER “NOT UNDER WARRANTY”

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GIRL BOUGHT PC MONITOR FROM COMEX, BUT IT’S CRACKED & ACER TOLD HER “NOT UNDER WARRANTY”

Facebook user Park Kuri shared on Facebook that she bought an Acer monitor from the COMEX I.T. Show, and the screen was allegedly cracked.

She said that she contacted Acer about it but was told that it was not under warranty, as she added that it’s been less than 3 days and she was gentle and careful with it.

Here is what she said

First post here :^)

Anw I just bought an Acer monitor last Sat at Comex and yesterday while I was swapping the cable (cuz it was constantly going black screen/hanging/freezing on a screen even tho the PC could still play the music that was playing),

the screen cracked with a large patch missing (see image)

and when I asked Acer about it, all they said was that it’s not covered under warranty.

Physical damage and software both also don’t cover then what they cover.. :”) it’s been less than 3 days eh, I was being super careful and gentle with it too so I don’t understand why it’s so delicate like how else are you gonna swap the cables like that???

Can anyone offer any advice 

WOMAN’S EYEBROW TATTOO WENT WRONG, END UP WITH 4 EYEBROWS & DON’T DARE GO OUT

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WOMAN’S EYEBROW TATTOO WENT WRONG, END UP WITH 4 EYEBROWS & DON’T DARE GO OUT

32-year-old Nipapron Meeking, visited a clinic for an eyebrow tattoo session in the Rayong Province of Eastern Thailand.

She said that she wanted her new eyebrows to look pretty and her friend suggested a shop for her, and she ended up paying SGD$57.73 (1,500 baht) for the session.

However, the tattoo session went wrong and she ended up with 2 extra permanent eyebrows above her existing ones.

She said that she was speechless when she looked in the mirror and confronted the artist, who then promised to rectify their mistake and remove her additional eyebrows.

However, the shop then closed down the following day and Nipapron couldn’t contact them anymore or locate them.

She then reportedly hid herself at home for a year, refusing to leave her house because of her four eyebrows.

Knight in shining armour

Another tattoo artist, 32-year-old Pattawee Phumkasem, learned about the poor woman’s predicament and offered his assistance to her for free.

He removed her extra eyebrows and will soon be able to restore them after three months, saying that he had to remove the old ink and wait for it to fade before he can outline the new eyebrows.

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YOUTHS HAVING ALCOHOL PARTY AT PUBLIC BENCH, LITTER & LEAVE BEHIND MESS FOR CLEANERS

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YOUTHS HAVING ALCOHOL PARTY AT PUBLIC BENCH, LITTER & LEAVE BEHIND MESS FOR CLEANERS

Facebook user Luu Angel shared a series of photos and videos showing a group of youths having an alcohol drinking session at a picnic bench.

One of the guys with dyed blonde hair, was seen in one of the videos throwing what appears to be a piece of tissue paper onto the bushes beside him.

After the group left, there was a huge mess of bottles, plastic cups, containers, wrappers and tissue papers littered all over the area.

One of the girls was also seen illegally vaping from an e-vaporiser as her friends lifted one of the plastic cups to “cheers” with her.

Potential penalties

Littering

Littering is an offence in Singapore and is defined as dropping, placing or throwing any article or t hing in a public place except a rubbish bin.

Persons caught littering face a fine of up to $2,000 for the first offence as well as the possibility of Corrective Work Order.

Vaping

Under section 16(2A) of the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act (TCASA), it is illegal to possess, purchase and use vaporizers in Singapore as of 1 February 2018.

Persons found guilty of this offense can be fined up to $2,000.

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MAN FOUND OUT HE WAS CHARGED $124 FOR 3 CRABS AFTER BEING TOLD IT WAS $93

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MAN FOUND OUT HE WAS CHARGED $124 FOR 3 CRABS AFTER BEING TOLD IT WAS $93

Facebook user Alan Ang shared how he visited a seafood restaurant at Punggol on 4 September to celebrate his wife’s birthday.

He said that he asked the waitress how much was the medium crab, and was told that it was $29 and after GST it would be $31.03.

So he ordered 3 of the crabs for $93.09, but he later found out that he was charged $124.10 instead, and when he went back to see the boss and/or manager, the restaurant allegedly refused to let him see them.

Here is what he said

I went to House of Seafood at punggol point on 04/09/2022 at 7.00pm to celebrate my wife’s birthday.

When I reached I asked the waitress one medium crab how much she told me ＄29 then I asked her any hidden charged? she said no, so I ordered 3 Crabs from her, and went to the cashier to pay for the bill.

when I asked the cashier how much, he replied $29 plus GST, actually, the crab was $31.03 each, then that was alright.

I think the waitress might not sure about the GST, so I don’t mind to pay for the GST.

later I gave my credit card to the cashier to settle the bill of 3 crabs, that would be the price $93.09 but then I was overlooked, receipt was wrongly charged.

when I went home halfway, I noticed 3 crabs bill were $124.10 incorrectly charged so I quickly rushed back to the restaurant to see the boss or manager but they refused to let me see them, which made me very unhappy.

I felt like the cashier has a intention to cheat me, my receipt is attached,

PS: After lots of arguments and rebate and all sorts of excuses the waitress paid me $31 cash. I did not know paid by waitress or the company. but I still felt that they had intention to cheat me.

MAN PAID $9.80 FOR FISH CURRY, BUT HIS ORDER CAME WITH CURRY ONLY, NO FISH

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MAN PAID $9.80 FOR FISH CURRY, BUT HIS ORDER CAME WITH CURRY ONLY, NO FISH

Facebook user Jim Davies shared how he had placed an order with an eatery via Foodpanda for fish curry, and when his food order arrived, all he received was curry and no fish.

He had ordered a Chicken Masala, 2 Briyani rice, a butter naan, a fish curry and a papadum for $40.60 from an unspecified eatery on Foodpanda.

The description of the fish curry on the restaurant’s Foodpanda menu, described their fish curry as being made with “fresh, succulent fish” in “spicy and flavourful curry”, for $9.80.

The netizen said in his Facebook post: “$9.80 for plain fish curry. I guess the fish in picture is for illustration purpose.”

Netizens’ comments

  • The fish still swimming in the ocean, haven’t catch yet.
  • If going by the menu picture, then obviously missing “fresh, succulent fish”, only left “spicy n flavourful curry”. $9.80 is too expensive for just curry.
  • How is it possible come with curry without fish
  • It’s correct isn’t it? You have ordered fish curry and not fish curry with fish. Maybe fish curry with chicken

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Source: Jim Davies on Facebook

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