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INDIA WANTS SOCIAL MEDIA TO REMOVE ALL “INDIAN VARIANT” REFERENCES

India’s Information Technology Ministry issued a letter to all social media companies, requesting them to take down all content that refers to the “Indian variant” of Covid-19.

They Indian government then issued a statement saying that media reports calling the B1617 covid-19 variant, the “Indian variant” were without any basis.

The letter asked companies to “remove all the content” that implies the “Indian variant”, it said:

“This is completely FALSE. There is no such variant of Covid-19 scientifically cited as such by the World Health Organisation. WHO has not associated the term ‘Indian Variant’ with the B1617 variant of the coronavirus in any of its reports.”

An Indian government representative said the notice was issued to send a message “loud and clear” that the “Indian variant” hurts the country’s image.

An unnamed social media executive said that it would be difficult to accede India’s request because there would be hundred of thousands of such posts, and that it would lead to a keyword based censorship going forward.

Image source: @Gabbar0099 on Twitter and Unsplash

CATS IN ANG MO KIO ALLEGEDLY SLASHED AND WOUNDED

Source: Instagram @spcasingapore

Recently, many cats have been purportedly found having deep linear slash-type wounds in the Ang Mo Kio neighbourhood blocks of 302, 316B, 335, 337, 343, and 346.

Treatment is being given for one of the cats at SPCA, and the rest of the cats are receiving treatments from private veterinary clinics.

The SPCA is requesting help from Ang Mo Kio residents to look out for the cats and suspects.

Source: Instagram @spcasingapore

MCDONALD’S AT PASIR RIS ELIAS CC AND BEDOK RESERVOIR CLOSED

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A McDonald’s outlet at Pasir Ris Elias Community Club and another in Bedok Reservoir was closed after one delivery worker from each outlet tested positive for Covid-19. Both workers are from the same family.

Deep cleansing in Pasir Ris Community Club has been done where a vaccination site is at. Both outlets will remain closed until all swab test results are negative

Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean said on a Facebook post: “We… conducted thorough and deep cleaning of Elias CC and applied self-disinfecting coating on surfaces in all common areas within the CC… and will step up daily cleaning of Elias CC to ensure your safety and well-being.”

Source: Facebook

GRABFOOD RIDER SUSPENDED AFTER FIGHT WITH WOMAN ON FOOTPATH

A Grabfood rider who was involved in an altercation with a woman on a footpath has been temporarily suspended.

A video (which doesn’t provide context) posted online from the woman’s POV, showed the rider on his PAB on the footpath.

The woman claimed the Grabfood rider had hit her, alleging that he slapped her.

She was shouting at him and shouting, while another woman who seemed to be a passer-by, intervened and tried to de-escalate the situation.

The rider then tried to ride away and appeared to hit the woman’s phone while she was recording, he was heard saying “Move lah, move!”

Another male passer-by then appeared to separate the two, allowing the rider to ride away.

Grab said that the rider is temporarily suspended and investigations are ongoing.

The rider was understood to have not been on active duty at the time of the incident.

Image source: @cowpehkb and Singapore Forum

YP AND TWIN BROTHER HELP GF STEAL 57K FROM GF FAMILY

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On Wednesday (May 19), twin brothers who conspired with a woman to steal over SGD 57,000 from her family were sentenced to prison.

Oh Jia Kai 25-years-old, who is the boyfriend of the woman Tiffany Tan Hwee Shuan was sentenced to 15 weeks in jail. His twin brother, Oh Jia Cheng was sentenced to 9 weeks in jail.

A probation suitability report was called for Tan, as she asked the twin brothers to assist in her plan to steal valuables from her family. All 3 of them pleaded guilty to theft last month.

The incident happened on the night of July 11, when Tan’s brother and father were not at home. She started the plan by asking her mother out for supper while the twin brothers stand by near the flat.

When her mother got into the car, she lied to her mother that she forgot her handphone and went back home to ‘retrieve it’.

She took a Rolex watch worth SGD 11,500, 2 gold rings and cash from her brother’s safe. She also took SGD 34,000 from her father’s bag and a Louis Vuitton pouch.

In order to make it look like a break-in, she also stole all of her brother’s piggy bank. Jia Cheng then assisted to pack the stolen items into a car.

A few hours later, Tan’s father and brother realized that their valuables were missing and filed a police report. Tan then lied that 3,000 dollars were stolen to avoid being suspicious.

The 3 of them were caught red-handed when the police showed footage in which Jia Cheng can be seen with 2 bulky bags walking out of the lift.

Tan has since returned SGD 6,900 to her family.

ROAD RAGE – WOMAN AND MAN ALLEGEDLY TAUNTED AND HARASSED A COUPLE

Source: Whatsapp

On Tuesday morning (May 18), a road rage incident occurred at a car park near Block 766 Yishun Avenue 3 involving 2 men and 2 women who are currently being investigated by the police.

A netizen shared online about a woman and a man wearing blue allegedly parking illegally across two parking lots. When the netizen and her husband attempted to park their car next to them, they got agitated and angry.

“After we parked, they blocked our car. The woman pointed her middle finger and made funny faces at us. She also opened her car door and banged on our car bonnet many times.” she claimed.

“The driver came out of the car and challenged my husband.” she added

Investigations of this case is still ongoing

9 MONTHS PREGNANT WOMAN ALLEGEDLY HIT BY PMA RIDER, LEG FRACTURED & HOSPITALIZED

A 9-months-pregnant woman took to social media to share how a PMA rider collided into her, causing her to suffer a fractured leg and got hospitalised.

She shared that the PMA rider only compensated her $50.

She added that she was hospitalised for 5 days as well, and now she is on a wheelchair and needs to use crutches.

The incident purportedly happened at an ATM machine at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4.

You can read her full statement below:

“This is e stupid PMA driver who think tat she knws hw to drive n hurt 9mths pregnant lady n only compensate $50 tats all for my FRACTURED LEG N BBY…. ang mo kio ave 4 ATM Machine.”
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“To all PMA rider… If u think tat u can’t even afford to pay compensation after hitting a 9mths pregnant woman causing her to be hospitalised for 5 days n nw on wheelchair n cruches while waiting for time to give birth then u r really POWER AUNTY…

N for those PpL who dont wish to help me or nt sincer enough to help me with financial help then just keep ur comment to urself cos karma is a bitch. It may happen to u or ur family member anytime.

I’m nt Asking for financial/cash help for months its just till end month till i get my SSO help that’s all.”

FULL VIDEO LOADING…

Image and video source: Aishy Yann via @sgfollowsall on IG

ISRAEL ALLEGEDLY BREAKS TRUCE, STORMS MOSQUE, FIRE TEAR GAS & RUBBER BULLETS

Images source: @FazuPTI on Twitter and @Maxx555000 pm Twitter

Less than 24 hours after a mutual ceasefire was announced between Hamas and Israel, it was alleged that Israeli forces broke the truce and stormed the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem.

They allegedly fired rubber bullets, stun grenades and tear gas at Palestinians at the mosque after their Friday prayers.

Worshippers could be seen running away from the projectiles as armed soldiers stormed the grounds.

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CEASEFIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS, S’PORE URGES END TO VIOLENCE

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a statement yesterday (21 May), saying that Singapore welcomes the mutual ceasefire that was announced earlier that day by the Israeli government and Hamas.

The MFA also urged all sides to fully comply with the ceasefire, to break the cycle of violence and avoid further loss of civilian lives.

MFA also conveyed their deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones on both sides.

The Singapore government also pledged to donate US$100,000 as seed money for the Singapore Red Cross to launch an appeal for donations to help with immediate relief.

The Hamas-Israel truce was brokered by Egypt.

At least 232 people, which includes more than 100 women and children, have died so far.

Images source: @HolyPlaceArab on Twitter and @Masooma_A_1999 on Twitter

159 MEN AND 116 WOMEN INVESTIGATED FOR LOVE SCAMS, IMPERSONATION SCAMS ETC

The Singapore Police said in a news release on 22 May, that a total of 159 men and 116 women between the ages of 14 and 81, are being investigated for allegedly being involved in scams.

They are assisting with investigations for:

  • Internet love scams
  • E-commerce scams
  • Government officials impersonation scams
  • China officials impersonation scams
  • Investment scams
  • Job scams
  • Sexual services scams
  • Fake gambling platform scams
  • Loan scams

They are believed to have been involved in 519 cases of scams, where victims lost around S$7.9 million in total.

The police reiterated their serious stance against persons who may be involved in scams, and said that perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance to the law.