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CASE – NO COMPLAINTS RECEIVED OVER MISLABELLED SUPERMARKET PRODUCTS

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CASE – NO COMPLAINTS RECEIVED OVER MISLABELLED SUPERMARKET PRODUCTS

The Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) spoke to CNA on 10 February and said that they have not received any complaints relating to the alleged mislabelling of NTUC FairPrice’s food products.

They have also advised consumers to conduct their own checks on the weight of the pre-packaged foods should they have any doubts on the stated weight.

This is in response to the recent spate of consumers taking to social media to highlight the alleged discrepancies between the actual weight and the stated weight of pre-packaged foods such as chicken and salmon.

NTUC also previously apologised for the incidents and said that they would be investigating the incidents.

They added that their weighing scales are maintained twice a year and that they are independently calibrated by authorized vendors certified by the authorities.

The supermarket chain also added that they have additional protocols in place, such as requiring their stores to check the weighing scales daily before operating.

NTUC said that “fresh products that have already been labeled will also have the weight rechecked to ensure label accuracy”, and that the mislabelling incidents were probably caused by human error.

Recap

NTUC RESPONDS TO TIKTOKER: DON’T CIRCULATE UNVERIFIED CLAIMS
FAIRPRICE CHICKEN LABELED “224 GRAMS”, ANG MOH WEIGHED IT – 165 GRAMS”
NTUC RESPONDS TO TIKTOKER’S VIDEO ON THEIR WRONGLY LABELED CHICKEN

SIA RESUMES RECRUITING FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AS DEMAND RETURNS

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SIA RESUMES RECRUITING FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AS DEMAND RETURNS

Singapore Airlines has resumed hiring flight attendants after a two-year personnel freeze.

SIA’s website displayed:

Online application is now open. Selected applicants will receive a link to complete a video interview online. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to attend our final interviews in February and March 2022.

Responding to queries from CNA, an SIA spokesman said the flight attendant recruitment drive was “to meet manpower needs”.

The spokesman said the majority of flight attendants and pilots had returned to work and SIA was gradually increasing capacity and adjusting customer service as air travel increased due to the opening of the VTL for vaccinated travellers.

Layoffs in September 2020

In September 2020, the group also launched layoffs at its three airlines – Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and Scoot, with 4,300 jobs affected at that time.

The airline industry was greatly affected by COVID-19, SIA stopped recruiting ground staff in February 2020. 

Other cost-saving responses include having flight attendants retire or leave early.

In this recruitment exercise, Singapore Airlines also invited former flight attendants who were affected by the layoffs to apply.

SIA’s website state that the job will be based in Singapore and a 5-year contract will be offered.

LTA RENOVATING TOILETS AT 30 MRT STATIONS FROM 18 FEB 2022

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LTA RENOVATING TOILETS AT 30 MRT STATIONS FROM 18 FEB 2022

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has recently shared information on their social media platforms that they will be starting works to renovate toilets at over 30 MRT stations starting from 18 February 2022.

The whole renovation project is slated for a completion deadline of the 3rd quarter of 2024.

Affected stations

The stations are selected from the different operational lines like the North-South Line, East-West Line, and the Circle Line.

North South Line:

  • Jurong East
  • Bukit Batok
  • Bukit Gombak
  • Yew Tee
  • Kranji
  • Marsiling
  • Woodlands
  • Admiralty
  • Sembawang
  • Yishun
  • Yio Chu Kang
  • Bishan
  • Dhoby Ghaut
  • City Hall
  • Raffles Place

East West Line:

  • Tanjong Pagar
  • Redhill
  • Queenstown
  • Dover
  • Clementi
  • Lakeside
  • Boon Lay
  • Pioneer
  • Joo Koon
  • Tampines
  • Paya Lebar
  • Aljunied
  • Lavender
  • Bugis

Circle Line:

  • Serangoon

Improved features

After going through renovation works, these toilets will come with improved features such as:

  • Better ventilation and anti-slip tiles
  • More energy-efficient lighting and water-saving taps

Closed for 2.5 months on average

The toilets at these stations that will undergo renovation will face a down time of about 2.5 months on average.

There will be alternative arrangements for toilet facilities provided in the down time and commuters can look out for directions at the respective stations for signs to these facilities.

What commuters have to say

Commuters who took to the comments section to voice their opinions asked for more regular cleaning and maintenance of the toilets even after it is renovated.

Here are some of the comments:

  • Hope to see more regular cleaning as the condition is worse than coffee shops toilets at times.
    If you guys are looking at this… mind enlightening me why are toilets are not installed inside the stations? Need to tap out to go toilet….
  • Refurbish also need cleaners to constantly maintain. If not, how new the toilet is also becomes smelly and old.
  • AWESOME all the toilets seriously need a major revamp…. Please get good janitors to maintain the toilets too and pls also fix bidet spray

Having said all these, many also welcomed the initiative by LTA to renovate the toilets:

  • Thank you for your continued efforts in upgrading n giving riders like myself a safer, more comfortable & enjoyable experience! It did not go unnoticed & definitely much appreciated! Keep up the great work! God bless you all.

Image source: Land Transport Authority/Facebook

HIT & ALONG JUNCTION OF SENGKANG EAST ROAD AND ANCHORVALE DRIVE

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HIT & ALONG JUNCTION OF SENGKANG EAST ROAD AND ANCHORVALE DRIVE

It is always fun driving from one place to another but sometimes we encounter pedestrians or other drivers that destroy our day, but sometimes even worse when there is an accident with the culprit running away.

A woman recently posted on Facebook hoping that he will be able to find witnesses or dashcam footage after his car was hit by another.

The incident happened in Sengkang on 10 Feb 2022.

Here is what the woman said:

Dear all, I would like to seek help for witness/ dashcam footage for a hit and run accident along the junction of Sengkang East Road and Anchorvale Drive.

The driver was heading towards the direction of Nan Chiau High School. This happened on Thursday, 10 Feb during peak hour at around 7.10am. There were kids in the car and the driver didn’t even stop and attempt to check the damage.

Appreciate any information. Thanks!

If you have any information regarding this accident, please contact Jolynn.

Damages

With hit and run it normally complicates insurance claims as finding the other driver can be really a pain.

Penalties for hit and run

Under section 84 of the Road Traffic Act (RTA), the driver who caused the accident should stop the vehicle immediately this regulation applies to both moving and stationary vehicles.

For escaping from the scene the driver who left the scene risk getting a fine of up to $3,000 and/or jail of up to 12 months and even risk losing their driving license.

Repeat offenders can face a fine of up to $5,000 and/or jail of up to 24 months.

Image Source: Jolynn Lai

YET ANOTHER COMFORT TAXI SEEN BEATING RED LIGHT @ WOODLANDS

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YET ANOTHER COMFORT TAXI SEEN BEATING RED LIGHT @ WOODLANDS

A video emerged online showing a Comfort taxi beating a red light at Woodlands Drive 73, in yet another incident of taxis beating red lights.

The incident happened on 11 February at about 12.40pm and was captured on the dashcam of a vehicle behind.

The traffic light was seen turning red early and the taxi had plenty of time to slow down, but the taxi driver failed to slow down and stop, instead choosing to drive on past the red light.

A pedestrian was also seen waiting for the offending taxi to drive past before crossing the road.

Potential penalties

It is an offence to beat a red light in Singapore.

Drivers found guilty of failing to conform to traffic light signals face a composition fine of $400 for light vehicles and $500 for heavy vehicles.

They also face 12 demerit points and if a driver accumulates 24 or more demerit points within 24 months, their license will be suspended.

GUY SEEKING SOMEBODY TO HELP WIFE’S UNCLE DRILL HOLES

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GUY SEEKING SOMEBODY TO HELP WIFE’S UNCLE DRILL HOLES

A netizen has shared a post on social media reaching out to someone who is able to help his wife’s uncle with drilling holes to hold a curtain rod which the uncle intends to mount.

His wife’s uncle had just moved into a studio apartment in Dakota Crescent and is at a senior age of 72, unable to do the drilling on his own.

The uncle is willing to pay a sum of $20 just to cover transportation fees to his apartment to anyone willing to help him out.

According to the netizen, drilling sets are available and help is just needed to drill 12 holes to hold the curtain rods.

Should anyone be willing to help or know of someone that is willing to help, please contact the netizen via his social media here.

Here is the post by the netizen

“Dear all, my wife’s uncle, a 72 years old man just got a studio apartment at Dakorta Crescent.

He needs to have 2 curtain rods mounted.

As he is unable to do so, he is willing to pay a token sum of $20 for assistance to mount the holders.

Drill sets are available, just need help to drill 12 holes to hold the curtain rods.

If you do know anyone who stay around that area and willing to help, do let me know.”

Image source: Sebastian Chu/Facebook

MAN “DOING IT” WITH WOMAN IN BED, FINDS SPOOKY HANDPRINTS ON CEILING

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MAN “DOING IT” WITH WOMAN IN BED, FINDS SPOOKY HANDPRINTS ON CEILING

A TikToker, @earltvworldtour, shared a video detailing a ghostly experience that he had when he was “getting it on” with a female friend in bed.

He said that he was having some “horizontal refreshments” with his female friend and he suddenly felt like someone was watching them.

He said that it wasn’t like normal watching, he said that it felt more like it was coming from up in the ceiling.

He said that his ceiling are about 22 feet high, and while he was “doing the thing” with his female friend, he saw a black face on the ceiling.

And then later, he saw two black handprints on the ceiling, 22 feet high. And then a week later, he noticed 2 more handprints on the ceiling, beside the 2 from before, which he describes as being physically impossible.

He added that by the time he moved out, there were 3 pairs of handprints on his ceiling, and he had to explain to the landlord about the situation.

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Source: @earltvworldtour on TikTok

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DRIVER REFUSED WHEN ASKED TO WAIT 5 MINS BY PASSENGER

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DRIVER REFUSED WHEN ASKED TO WAIT 5 MINS BY PASSENGER

A Private Hire Driver took to social media to show a conversation which he had with a passenger on one of the private hire platforms.

In the chat with the passenger, the driver was apparently asked by the passenger to wait five minutes for him or her after his arrival to the passenger’s pick up location.

This request from the passenger led to the driver replying the passenger to only ‘book a ride when he is ready’ and that he is ‘not his personal driver’.

Driver had his reasoning for doing so

According to the post by the driver, he had his own reasoning for doing so and here is what he said and it actually makes sense so maybe we should all stop being entitled and only book when we are ready to take the tide.

“If you wait for 5mins for 12 diff pax. That is an hour of your earning gone. Some pax really think they entitled… Fyi, this was the thursday evening peak rain 😂😂😂”

What other drivers have to say

Most drivers which SG Uncensored have spoke to before shared the same views as this particular driver in question.

When asked, most said that they wanted passengers to know that five minutes might seem like nothing and on average a full time driver drives around 20 trips a day.

If they have to wait five minutes for every passenger then it will be 100 minutes a day.

That is at least 1 hour and 40 minutes spent just for waiting for passengers a day and if you convert that into monetary terms, a driver earns an average of $20-$30 an hour and to moderately put it, they will lose out almost $40-$60 a day just because they have to wait for passengers.

That will then sum up to almost $280-$360 a week which in monthly terms makes them lose out $1200-$1800 a month.

That is equivalent to the amount some people earn every month.

So to put it simply, let us try to be considerate and spare a thought for the drivers who are also making a honest and decent living just to put food on the table.

Image source: Aliff Chillos/Facebook

GUY NEVER WIN, THROWS AWAY THICK STACK OF TOTO TICKETS: “KNNCB!”

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GUY NEVER WIN, THROWS AWAY THICK STACK OF TOTO TICKETS: “KNNCB!”

A video emerged online showing a guy holding onto a very thick wad of TOTO tickets, and walking towards a rubbish bin to throw them all away.

The exasperated and once-hopeful man then exclaimed: “KNNCB” as he threw away the “investment” that he wasted his money on into the bin.

Some System 7 tickets, along with some QuickPick tickets were seen amongst the stack, and if I were to make an educated guess; I’d say he probably spent about $100 (more or less) on the now-useless pieces of paper.

$19 million

The prize pool for the latest TOTO draw rose to $19 million, becoming one of the highest TOTO draws ever in the history of Singapore.

The group one prize was eventually split among 8 people, with each person taking home $2.4 million.

Long queues were also seen islandwide with many people harbouring hopes of becoming a millionaire overnight.

Queues were even seen forming an hour before the outlets even opened.

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ANG MOHS HAVING DANCE PARTY IN LARGE GROUP BESIDE S’PORE RIVER

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ANG MOHS HAVING DANCE PARTY IN LARGE GROUP BESIDE S’PORE RIVER

A video emerged online showing a large group of people gathering and mingling around with each other, dancing and smoking.

They were seen in large groups of about 6, 6, and 10, and they were also seen not wearing their masks and mingling around with each other.

The incident is believed to have happened near the Singapore River.

The current regulations for maximum group sizes for social gatherings is 5 persons.

Potential penalties

Breach of safe distancing measures

First-time offenders who breach safe distancing measures are fined $300.

For non-compliance with safe management measures under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020, offenders may be jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$10,000, or both.

Not wearing masks

If they are caught by the Police for not wearing a mask or not wearing a mask properly they can be charged under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.

Penalties include a fine of up to SGD$10,000 and jail for up to six months.

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