My husband is constantly zoning out or on his own world. He is lazy to speak most of the times but whenever he opens his mouth, he will says things that pisses me off and irritates me and claim I am bad tempered.
I am married to him for 7 years and almost everyday I feel like I am talking to the wall. I can ask him to help out with chores or call him out for some help and there will be totally no reply. I will have to start from talking to him to raising my voice to eventually yelling then he will just simply reply in a very calm tone that he never hear me at all. Even thought we may be less than 2 metres apart or within the same room.
He will insist that he never hear me speak at all and there is no sound. I always ask him how big is our house that I have to resort to screaming and yelling all the times and he still can’t hear me. And he replied our house is very big, obviously trying to piss me off. But fyi we’re only staying in a 3room condo, with very poor soundproof – given that most new homes have very weak soundproof now adays)
This morning my 3yo son was crying in his room and I was in the toilet. So I call for my husband who was lying on the bed to go over to our son room to take a look. After more then 5 minutes of repeatedly saying “dear can you go over and take a look at our son”, there was still no response/no reply from my husband, I had to rush out from the toilet then my husband immediately stood up from the bed and said “I just heard you only, before that totally no sound at all.”
My family members, neighbours are constantly hearing me yelling and my hubby will say “ ya she has a bad temper”. But I would think my husband is definitely the cause of my anger because I can never talk to him properly because I can never get any response or reply from him.
What can I do? He is like this since we first married. No change at all, and not like he is slowly getting worse. I struggled with this issue with him for many years. Before married during our dating times he was perfectly fine and totally attentive.
He will also behaves differently and is more attentive when people are around but whenever is just both of us he is totally back to his own world again.
Please advise what can I do to improve our communication. I always tell him my concerns and unhappiness and try to explain what needs to change to improve our communication but I am like talking to the wall all the times.
The debate on the 5 cent coin has been an annoying one, despite it being a legal tender many shops are still refusing it.
A woman recently got into an unfriendly situation for trying to pay for coffee with 2 X 5 cents coins.
She said:
“Blk 291 Yishun Street 22 – Best Cafe
Went to buy a cup of Kopi O at 910pm which is priced at $1.20. Gave $1 Coin, 2x 5cent and 1x10cen to this Rude and loud Vietnamese Lady whom immediately SHOUTED and say I DO NOT ACCEPT 5CENTS, GO AWAY. I AM NOT SELLING TO YOU and pour away the Kopi into the sink.
5cents not money? THat the problem with hawkers nowaday not accepting 5cents.”
Here are what netizens think:
2x 5¢ is perfectly acceptable to use for payment. Even $1.20 all in 5¢ is legal tender, as the law provides that no merchant is allowed to choose coins or notes in exchange for goods and services. In addition, it is an offence not to allow it. Hence, a customer is perfectly acceptable to call the police on this issue. That lady is also very rude and her behaviour is unacceptable!
It’s ok buddy, just bring all your 5c and other coins to supermarket self service payment. Not very kind of this coffee stall seller though, let her be…
Nowadays no retailers takes 5 cents except Sheng Siong Supermarket via cash machine payment. The problem does not lies in the retailers but rather the bank that charges the handling of the 5 cents. So it is not worth to bank in the 5 cents cos the cost is higher than the value.
The Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 24-year-old Ms Nur Juliana Binte Ahmat Johan, who was last seen in the vicinity of Block 436 Yishun Avenue 11.
Here is the photo of the woman:.
Anyone with information is requested to call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
According to the Singapore Bus Driver community, a bus driver died after an accident happened in Joo Koon, two private buses collided with each other yesterday (1 April) and at least 37 people were taken to hospital.
Singapore Civil Defence said that they were alerted at around 6.35 AM to a road traffic accident near the junction of Lok Yang Way and First Lok Yang Road. Upon SCDF’s arrival at the incident scene, a passenger bus was found overturned on its side. Another passenger bus had rammed into a fence by the roadside and a man was pinned in the driver’s seat.
Firefighters from Jurong Fire Station used hydraulic rescue equipment to free the man. The man was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.
As there were multiple casualties involved in this accident, the first-arriving SCDF paramedic established a triaging system to prioritise the casualties according to the severity of their injuries. Casualties with severe injuries were treated and conveyed to the hospitals as priority. Additional ambulances and medical resources were also dispatched to support the ongoing operation.
A Mass Decontamination Vehicle (MDV) from SCDF’s Special Rescue Unit (SRU) was also activated to the incident. Responders from the SRU, comprising Full-time National Servicemen, configured their MDV into a casualty conveyance vehicle. The MDV subsequently conveyed 14 casualties to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.
A total of 37 casualties were conveyed by SCDF to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and National University Hospital.
With the prices of petrol going up, the news of opening up the borders with Malaysia is big news for many drivers as it means cheaper fuel for their cars.
A photo has gone viral on Telegram and Whatsapp after a man was seen jacking up his car to allow maximum pumping of petrol.
Netizens were discussing that doing so might damage the car and the repair cost might not be worth it. Previously, Singaporeans were often seen shaking their vehicle to let the “petrol flow” but this driver really wastes no time he directly uses a car jack.
The photo has gone viral in Malaysia, with most netizens welcoming back Singaporeans as it will help boost their economy.
Savings of up to 50%
In general, the cost of petrol in Johor Bahru is around 40-50% cheaper compared to pumping in Singapore.
This means that a driver that pays $500 a month for petrol can potentially save around $250 a month, that is savings of $3,000 a year. Meaning a good holiday overseas or offset of some financial burden.
Funny Comments:
What is the rationale to put petrol with his vehicle jacked up…. the fuel tank still the same size ma….it wont allow him to fill another 1litre lmao…so kiasu can come apply malaysian pr and stay here ma. Lai lor
And all these monkeys are filling up their cars with our subsidised RON95? DEAR MALAYSIAN GOVERNMENT..PLEASE TAKE ACTION
The other day I read that he said that all Malaysians want to rob Singaporeans.. hahahaha
When singaporean enter malaysian. They will become wild as animal. Be careful cause at their country they need to drive slowly
The Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a press release on 31st March that in-person visits to all hospital wards and residential care homes will resume from 4 April onwards.
Here is MOH’s statement
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will resume in-person visits to all hospital wards1 and residential care homes (‘Homes’) from 4 April 2022.
2. MOH had earlier announced the suspension of in-person visits to hospitals and Homes until 3 April 2022 (inclusive). As the daily number of local COVID-19 cases has fallen, and the situation in our hospitals and Homes is starting to improve, in-person visits to hospital wards and Homes will resume from 4 April 2022.
3. As hospitals and Homes are settings with vulnerable patients/residents, visitors will have to comply with the safe management measures (SMMs) to better protect the patient/resident.
4. In-person visits are only allowed for individuals (i.e. patients, residents and visitors) who are fully vaccinated. As a concession, we will allow visits for individuals (i.e. patients, residents and visitors) who are medically ineligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Under exceptional circumstances, hospitals and Homes may also exercise flexibility in their visitor policies on a case-by-case basis. More details can be found in the Annex.
5. We understand the past months have been difficult for patients/residents, and their family members and loved ones as in-person visits were suspended, and thank everyone for their understanding. We seek their continued cooperation to comply with the SMMs to keep patients/ residents safe as in-person visits are resumed. MOH will review and calibrate these measures as the situation evolves.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH 31 MARCH 2022
1 Includes public acute hospitals, community hospitals and private hospitals.
Image source: Tan Tock Seng Hospital Facebook (Images used strictly for illustration purpose(s) only)
A Singaporean woman and British man were charged in court earlier today (1 April) for an alleged incident that happened at the MBS in September last year.
The 47-year-old woman, Clariel Griffin, whose previous name was Wong Pei Ling, was charged with one count of public nuisance, one count of using criminal force on a public servant, and one count of an offence under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act.
The 55-year-old British man, Clive Ainsley Griffin, is being charged with one count of being a public nuisance and one count of an offence under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act.
The Singapore Police said in an earlier statement that three SDAs who were attached to the Singapore Tourism Board, had advised the couple to wear their masks properly at the time of the alleged incident in September 2021.
The couple then allegedly confronted the SDAs and refused to adhere to their advice despite being told to do so repeatedly.
They then allegedly shouted and gestured aggressively at the SDA officers, with the woman also allegedly pulling down the mask of one of the SDA officers.
A netizen who recently went to Johor for a massage met a girl who told him that she is planning to be the next Ms Pui Yi.
Here is the what the netzen said:
Ok so as usual la, many Singaporean goes to massage cause its cheaper mah. Then I went to this one special full set one lah. Location I no need say lah, all you chi ko pek brothers will go Google at some special forum one lah.
After the usual stuff, the lady come in to the room and I saw a pair of giants. I asked the girl what size, the girl said that its E and brand new. She told me the sugery cost her 20,000 ringgit and of course after I enjoyed my melons I asked her why suddenly she want go so big.
She then started to talk about Ms Pui Yi and Gatita who are Malaysian content creators for adult audiences and said that they are making big bugs from just showing.
Judging the job she is working now as a massage lady I told her to go for it as it is still better than working in lup sup massage.
She then asked my advice on how to do OnlyFans and photo taking and other bs
Singapore President Halimah Yacob announced on her Facebook that she had officiated the swearing-in and appointment of Mr Kwek Mean Luck as a judge of Singapore’s High Court.
Judicial Commissioner Kwek Mean Luck was appointed a Judge of the High Court and will take on the role with effect from today (1 April).
According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)’s statement on 25 March, new Judicial Commissioners of the Supreme Court have also been appointed.
Here is the PMO statement
The President of the Republic of Singapore, in accordance with Article 95(1) of the Constitution, has appointed Judicial Commissioner Kwek Mean Luck (郭民力) as Judge of the High Court with effect from 1 April 2022.
At the same time, in accordance with Article 95(4)(a) of the Constitution, the President has appointed the following as Judicial Commissioners (JC) of the Supreme Court:
Mr Goh Yihan (吴亦涵)for a term of two years with effect from 1 July 2022
Ms Teh Hwee Hwee (郑慧慧)for a term of 18 months with effect from 1 August 2022
JC Kwek Mean Luck
JC Kwek graduated with Bachelor of Laws (1st Class Honours) from Cambridge University in 1995 and obtained a Master of Laws from Harvard University in 2000. He began his legal career in the Supreme Court in 1998, serving first as a Justices’ Law Clerk in the Supreme Court, and subsequently as Assistant Registrar and Senior Assistant Registrar. He also held appointments in the Administrative Service, including as Deputy Secretary (Industry) in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Deputy Secretary (Development) in the Public Service Division of the Prime Minister’s Office and as Dean and Chief Executive Officer of the Civil Service College. JC Kwek was appointed Second Solicitor-General in the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) in 2015 and Solicitor-General in 2017. He was also appointed a Senior Counsel in 2017.
As a JC of the Supreme Court, his areas of specialisation include building and construction, shipbuilding, finance, securities, banking, shipping and insurance, intellectual property and tort matters. In addition to his judicial work, JC Kwek also co-chairs the Singapore Judicial College (SJC) cluster as part of the Singapore Judicial Service Implementation Committee as well as the Corporate Development and Services cluster in the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL). JC Kwek was appointed JC on 4 January 2021 for a period of 18 months.
JC Kwek will be appointed High Court Judge with effect from 1 April 2022
Mr Goh Yihan
Mr Goh graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Law with a Bachelor of Laws (1st Class Honours) in 2006 as the valedictorian and obtained his Master of Laws from Harvard University in 2010. He was called to the Singapore Bar in 2011. Having served as a Senior Justices’ Law Clerk and subsequently as an Assistant Registrar, Mr Goh has been in academia since leaving the Supreme Court in 2008.
Mr Goh first joined the NUS Faculty of Law as a Teaching Assistant in 2008 and was appointed Assistant Professor in 2011. He then joined the Singapore Management University (SMU) as an Associate Professor in the Yong Pung How School of Law (formerly known as SMU School of Law) in 2014 and was appointed Associate Dean (Research) in January 2016. At the age of 35, he became Dean of the Yong Pung How School of Law for a term of five years in July 2017. He is concurrently a Professor in the Yong Pung How School of Law, a position he has held since July 2019 and continues to be active in the Singapore legal profession. He was appointed a Senior Counsel in January 2021.
Mr Goh is Vice President of the SAL as well as board member of the Singapore Institute of Legal Education and the SJC. He is also a Professorial Fellow of the AGC Academy and has served as amicus curiae to the Court of Appeal on numerous occasions.
Mr Goh will be appointed JC with effect from 1 July 2022
Ms Teh Hwee Hwee
Ms Teh is currently the Registrar of the Supreme Court, a position she has held since 9 April 2019. She started her career in the Legal Service in 1992, as one of the first women appointed to the post of an Assistant Registrar of the Supreme Court. She went on to serve in different capacities and hold various appointments in the Judiciary and the Legal Service, including as State Counsel in the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the first Executive Director of the Singapore Mediation Centre, the first Divisional Registrar of the Court of Appeal and the first Divisional Registrar of the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC).
Ms Teh has been instrumental in driving a number of major reforms throughout her career. In the 1990s, she was involved in promoting the use of mediation in our court processes, establishing the Singapore Mediation Centre and developing the alternative dispute resolution landscape in Singapore. Related to that work, she co-authored the Singapore edition of the book “Mediation – Principles Process Practice” and was co-editor of the book “An Asian Perspective on Mediation”. She also played a key role in establishing the SICC in 2015, and in leading a team in developing the SICC Rules 2021 that will come into force on 1 April 2022 to enhance its procedure and practice as an international commercial court of choice. Most recently, she oversaw the establishment of the Appellate Division of the High Court in 2021 and the transition to the new appellate structure in the Supreme Court.
Ms Teh obtained a Bachelor of Laws from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Laws from Harvard University. She has been admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and an Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. She was conferred the Public Administration Medal in 2012.
Ms Teh will be appointed JC with effect from 1 August 2022
Mr Tan Boon Heng, who is currently the Official Assignee and Public Trustee in the Insolvency and Public Trustee’s Office will succeed Ms Teh as the Registrar of the Supreme Court with effect from 1 August 2022.
With the above appointments, the Supreme Court will have a total of 29 Judges (including the Chief Justice and four Justices of the Court of Appeal), two Judicial Commissioners, four Senior Judges and 18 International Judges.
PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE 25 MARCH 2022
Images source: MCI via Halimah Yacob Facebook and PMO
According to Deutsche Welle, about 5,100 anti-tank weapons that were co-developed by Singapore, Germany and Israel, have been purchased by Ukraine.
The acquired weapons are reportedly the RGW90 HH Matador, that were bought from Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence for 25 million euros.
About 2,650 of the Matadors have arrived in Ukraine, with the remaining 2,450 to be delivered to Ukraine by the end of next month.
The Matador, as those in the Singapore Army’s infantry units are familiar with, was co-developed by the SAF and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), in partnership with Germany’s DND and Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defence Systems.
It is an anti tank weapon that is able to fire up to 500 metres, with a velocity of 250m per second, boasting of a 90mm calibre “missile” inside, and it weighs about 10kg.
It is a “fire and throw” (according to my platoon sergeant back in the day) disposable weapon.
The Matador is able to destroy targets on the ground such as battle tanks, bunkers, light armoured vehicles, and tonners.
