In a Facebook post by Defence Minister, Dr Ng Eng Hen, he shared that the Singapore Army will be reinforcing the Ministry of Health (MOH) with about 100 soldiers to support the nation’s fight against the Omicron wave.
These soldiers will be sent to provide support in the National Call Centre, where they will be answering to public queries, providing information for guidance and give assurance to patients who have tested positive in the weeks to come.
Here is the post by the Minister
“The Singapore Army is deploying about 100 soldiers to assist the Ministry of Health, Singapore to deal with the surge of Omicron cases.
They will beef up the national call centre to provide guidance, answer queries and reassure COVID-19 patients in the weeks ahead.”
Urges public to see doctor only if their symptoms are life threatening
MOH on Sunday had reported that the emergency departments in the hospitals are seeing patients in the masses which resulted in longer lines and waiting time to see a doctor.
They added that most of the patients who came to consult a doctor did not have severe symptoms which needed emergency care and that the time spent on seeing such patients would result in those really needing the doctor’s attention to get lesser attention on their conditions.
It advised the public to only go to the hospitals if they need emergency treatment for life threatening or serious conditions such as shortness of breath, chest pains and uncontrollable breathing.Ng
With this, patients who really are in need for a doctor for their life threatening symptoms can be attended to quickly and there will be more bed space in hospitals for those who really need them.
Situation report on Thursday
On Thursday, Singapore reported 10,686 new cases with one fatality and these brought the total toll in Singapore to 439,640 cases and 882 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.
The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) shared in a statement today (11 Feb) that Singapore will see a new general step up as the incoming Chief of Army on 10th March 2022.
Brigadier General (BG) David Neo, would take over from the outgoing Chief of Army, Major General (MG) Goh Si Hou.
MG Goh has been the Chief of Army for the past four years and the change in appointment is a part of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) leadership renewal process.
BG Neo’s career
44 year old BG Neo joined the SAF in 1996 and was trained as a Commando officer.
He is currently the Army’s deputy secretary in Technology and held various key appointments in the SAF previously, serving as Commanding Officer First Battalion Singapore Guards, Commander 2nd Singapore Infantry Brigade and Commander 3rd Singapore Division.
Some key staff appointments which were held by BG Neo previously are Head Joint Plans and Transformation Department and Director of Joint Operations.
In his term as Director of Joint Operations, he led the SAF’s contribution to the nation’s fight against the pandemic.
BG David Neo
MG Goh’s career
MG Goh was appointed as the Chief of Army since 21 March 2018.
Key achievements made by MG Goh during his tenure are leading the army through important milestones such as key operational milestones for the 3rd Gen Army, laying foundations for the Army’s transformation to the next Generation and planning for security needs and manpower challenges.
He also oversaw the Army strengthening its capabilities in homeland security and counter terrorism through reorganising the army’s Island Defence Task Force and Special Operations Task Force.
Lastly, he ensured that the Army was always ready to deter threats through its readiness operationally despite the challenges brought by the pandemic and he also led the Army to fight the pandemic with the nation.
According to a netizen who uploaded a post on social media to express this displeasure at a trash filled area just outside Boon Lay Market, he claims that he has sent his feedback to the Town Council in charge of the area many times to no avail.
He has also tried to report the situation on the OneService app but claims that till date nothing is done.
He further claims that the trash in the area is unsightly and even disgusting as the rainwater will get collected in those Styrofoam boxes which will attract mosquitoes and the rubbish collated in the area inevitably invites rodents to have a rodent fest there.
The said location reported by the netizen is at Block 221A, where the entry point to Boon Lay Market is located at.
Here is the complaint post written by the netizen
“Regardless of complaining to Boonlay office (Town council) so many times, this place just outside Boonlay market, is not cleaned. The boxes are collecting rain water, mosquitoes, rubbish,rats etc! Used the OneService app but of no use! Keep reporting using the app but still not cleaned!. Are our estates managed properly?
Gan Lian Min, 70-years-old, was sentenced to 4 months imprisonment on 11 February for driving his lorry without due care and causing the death of Ms Or Cheng Khim, 52-years-old.
He had failed to notice Ms Or (who was on the way home to celebrate her son’s O-level results after buying sushi to surprise him) crossing the road and crashed into her – she later passed away from her head injuries in hospital 3 days later.
Gan has also been disqualified from driving – he is banned from holding or obtaining all classes of driving licenses for 8 years after his prison release.
What happened?
Ms Or, who worked as a pre-school teacher’s assistant, bought some sushi and was on her way home on 12 January 2021 at about 8.30pm, to surprise her son to celebrate his O Level results, when she was tragically knocked down by Gan’s lorry.
The incident happened at the junction of Yung Kuang Road and Yuan Ching Road, Jurong West.
Gan was scanning for oncoming traffic before making a right turn, and he had slowed down but didn’t stop; at the same time, Ms Or was crossing the road, resulting in the lorry crashing into her.
It was also raining at the time but visibility was assessed to have been fair nevertheless.
Gan then called the police and Ms Or was then conveyed to the hospital, where she later succumbed to her head injuries and passed away on 15 January.
Images source: Ms Or Cheng Khim’s Facebook and Google Maps
I recently started with Cryto.com and invested about $1000 to buy a few cryptocurrencies. My account got hacked and my crypto wallet is literally empty. I got in contact with Crypto.com to explain the situation, saying the amount withdrawn from my account was not done by me. I added to my notes to them that I was also unable to access my account at the time that the funds were being withdrawn – when I entered in the right email to login into the app, I did not receive any email notifications from Crypto.com to say that there was a login attempt being made.
Crypto.com has since gotten back to me saying that they are not going to reimburse the funds lost from my account as it is my responsibility to ensure that my account is secure. I did set up 2FA on my account and was still unable to login into my account and I was only able to access my account after the unauthorised transactions were made.
I would appreciate it if anyone has any advice on what I should do from here.
Here are what netizens think:
maybe have a look at the terms and conditions properly and see if you can even do anything at all – if there is then make a move from there i guess. i would imagine trying to seek any legal recourse would likely require expenses on your end, at which point i would just give up lmao. if not then i’d probably just give up to, and take this as a lesson. at the very least it was $1000 and not more.
Login to the CDC app is via using a magic link sent to your email no? Also when a new withdrawal address whitelist is made there should be an email sent to you, plus 2FA either on Google authenticator or email OTP. After the recent hack, a few of the large crypto exchanges have made their security related procedures tighter and borderline annoying.If you did not see those, then maybe the issue is that your email might have been compromised, not just your CDC account.
Be thankful is only $1K and not $100K or $1M.
U got 2fa enable it won’t be able to login.So u sure 2fa was before hack or after?
how did your funds go missing with 2fa. now have 3fa to transfer funds even. means the person stole your phone and email?
Following the report released by the Committee of Privileges (COP) yesterday (10 February), the Workers’ Party have since responded with a statement released on Facebook earlier today (11 February).
The WP described the recommendations by the COP as being of “grave concern” and that they will be “expressing their views” on the COP report in Parliament, as well as co-operating with the public prosecutor.
The COP recommended that Raeesah Khan be fined $35,000, and for Pritam Singh and Faisal Manap to be referred to the Public Prosecutor for possible criminal charges.
Here is the WP’s full statement
Workers’ Party Media Release: 11 Feb 2022
The Committee of Privileges (COP) has released its final report. The government has filed a motion to debate this report in Parliament next week.
In this report, the COP calls for a fine of $35,000 for Ms Raeesah Khan for lying in Parliament and refers the Leader of the Opposition Mr Pritam Singh and fellow Aljunied GRC MP Mr Faisal Manap to the Public Prosecutor for possible criminal charges.
The Workers’ Party notes these developments with grave concern. The last time criminal charges were brought against an elected Opposition MP relating to their political work was in the 1980s.
Mr Pritam Singh, Ms Sylvia Lim and Mr Faisal Manap will be expressing their views on the COP report in Parliament (which, like the COP, is dominated by MPs from the ruling People’s Action Party). Mr Singh and Mr Faisal will also co-operate with the Public Prosecutor and defend themselves in court in the event that charges are brought.
While the two elected Aljunied GRC MPs, Mr Singh and Mr Faisal Manap, address these matters, the Party will continue to work for Singapore and Singaporeans. All our elected MPs will continue to serve our constituents to the very best of our ability while the Party’s work in other constituencies continues.
Since its founding in 1957, The Workers’ Party has been through many trials and tribulations. We thank all Singaporeans who have supported us through the decades. We are confident that we will persevere and continue our mission of contributing to the building of our democratic society.
At present, more and more young Malaysians choose to work hard in Singapore, thinking that they can earn more here. Is this really the case?
Recently, a female netizen asked on a social account, “Can Singapore really make a lot of money in a short period of time? Is it too late for me to go at the age of 29?” The news immediately aroused heated discussions among netizens.
She said, “I feel that it is very slow to make money in Malaysia. Many friends have gone to the other side. They can earn RM9350-RM15580 a month. I am so envious…”
“Although every time they come back, they say that the work there is very tiring, but they came back after a few years of work and bought a house, a car, and various luxuries… Now I also want to go to Singapore to work. I am 29 years old, is it too late? ?”
After the post was published, many netizens commented, and their opinions can be divided into positive and negative.
1. You will be rewarded
Positive netizens said:
“Working in Singapore is an important way out for young Malaysians. Although the pressure is relatively high, they can indeed make a lot of money in a short period of time.”
“Although the pressure is relatively high, it can make you better. 29 is not too late. I only came after graduation. As long as you work hard, you will be rewarded!”
2. Buying a car or a house? Life is a problem!
Netizens with negative views said:
“Singapore is not as good as you think. When you come, you will know that every day is very hard and living expenses are high. If you don’t have technical, let alone making money to buy a house, life is a problem!”
“Singapore’s work is so stressful and overwhelming, I repeat the same life every day.”
Some netizens said in surprise, “How does 3-5k buy cars and luxury goods?”
3. What suits you is the best
Of course, some netizens hold a neutral attitude towards this, saying that no matter where they are, as long as they work hard, they can achieve their goals.
At the same time, someone warned the netizen, “Don’t let your thoughts be controlled by others, it’s best to find what suits you!”
I am married with 2 toddler kids – both boys. Used to be in love with the wife but with the kids, I felt often neglected. Stress from parenting, and often angry wife, personality differences that are more apparent only now and a hectic environment made it very difficult to feel any romance at all. I was drained.
At the same time I got to know of someone… we chatted hit it off, and what I thought would have been innocent conversations became full of emotional dependence. I became refreshed, rejuvenated and fell in love with another woman. We went on dates, did what any couple would do together, and spending time with her felt so peaceful and made me feel relieved.
The areas that the wife could not fulfil emotionally and physically was met through her, and we had an affair together. We knew it was wrong, I knew it was wrong but something in me kept thinking that this could continue to keep me energized and feeling loved.
The affair was later discovered and I chose to work on keeping the family together at the expense of this new happiness I’ve found.
I’m worried something like this will happen again, and I can’t get over the love found in the other party. What should I do?
Here are what netizens think:
Busy wife. But as husband, did you help out? Or just sat there and watch her and expect her to come service you after her tug the kids into bed? Kids are joined effort from both parents. You’re a grown man. Use your big head to think. Not your small head.
The hb often says the same thing to me, you’re always angry and shouting at the kids.It gets lesser now that my (also) two boys are now older, but recently it happened again… so last night when the kids (all three) were raising hell, I decided to it’s time to once again be the DNB and chill.Let’s just say it’s nice to let someone else yell at the kids for a change.Sometimes you have to take a step back and look at what your wife had been doing for you and the family and what you have done for her, the kids and marriage, then ask yourself have you fulfilled your role as a husband and father?
Have you tried to put the spark back in the marriage? Did you realised that the fact that your wife, despite having all the rights to divorce your sorry ass, taking the kids and half your assets, has chosen not to do so and give the marriage another shot? Have you considered how much courage she need to have to try and trust you again?This may well be the last shot and you should make the best of it. Go for counselling, dump the kids with the in laws, make time for her and the marriage sans kids.Else spare your wife, have a quiet divorce, let her have some peace in her life and concentrate on the children with your financial support. Don’t be selfish and deny her the chance for some man better than you to love her.Also, your children will never look at you the same way, or forget the fact you broke up the family. They can forgive, but they will never forget who cause it.
You say you feel neglected but did you do anything to lighten the wife’s load so that she may have the energy to not neglect you?
28 persons were found inside the unit, with about 10 women between the ages of 24 and 48 believed to be hostesses, allegedly providing companionship services to the customers and intermingling.
The women are purportedly of Chinese, Malaysian and Vietnamese nationalities.
All 28 of them are currently being investigated by the police for safe management measures breaches.
One of the women tested positive for Covid
The 10 women were arrested for offences of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990, with one of the also testing positive for Covid-19 via an ART test.
Two men, a 34-year-old and a 61-year-old, who are the alleged operators of the establishment, are under investigation for offences under the Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act 2015.
They are also under investigation for breaches of Safe Management Measures and allegedly failed to control the physical interactions of the staff and patrons, as well as failing to ensure that the group sizes did not exceed the allowed group size of 5 persons.
They are also being investigated for allowing video recordings to be played at the unit.
The police reiterated their stance against vice and illicit activities, saying that they will continue to conduct enforcement checks.
They added that they have zero tolerance for persons and businesses who flout the law and will take enforcement actions against those who flout the safe management measures.
Dr Chau Sik Ting, a former MP for Thomson between the years of 1980 to 1984, passed away from a heart attack on Tuesday (8 February); he was 82-years-old.
Dr Chau was an outspoken advocate for the occupational health and well being of workers and through his advacy, the Factories Act was repealed in 2006 and replaced by the Workplace Safety and Health Act.
Alex Yam, the MP for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, paid tribute to the late Dr Chau on his Facebook.
Here is what he said
“安息吧，赵锡盛同志 Comrade Dr Chau Sik Ting BBM, former MP for Thomson, passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 82. Dr Chau was born in 1940 and spent his childhood living in the 新华旅店 San Wah Hotel on Bencoolen Street which his father, 赵玉山先生 Mr Chao Yoke San BBM(L), operated.
He attended Catholic High, which was located behind the hotel, and later continued his education at St Joseph’s Institution.
Living in the Middle Road/Bras Basah area, he often encountered Malayan lorry drivers making deliveries and he was moved by their plight as they often got into accidents and suffered stress and occupational diseases due to their long hours. This inspired him to be a doctor so that he could do something to help. He secured a university scholarship and later did his housemanship at SGH and KKH before joining the police as a medical officer. He married Mdm Patricia Wong Wai Yee in 1967.
In 1968, with Singapore fast industrializing, Dr Chau decided to make a switch to practice occupational medicine, joining the then Jurong Shipyard as their medical officer. Industrial health became his lifelong passion. He established the then Society of Occupational Medicine with Drs Phoon Wai Onn and Chew Pin Kee which is today the Occupational and Environmental Health Society. They also convinced the then University of Singapore to offer a Master of Science in Occupational Medicine.
His father was a staunch PAP supporter and grassroots leader, serving as Chairman of the Stamford Citizens’ Consultative Committee. But the elder Mr Chau encouraged Dr Chau and his four siblings to focus on their education before considering involvement in politics or the grassroots. Dr Chau took this to heart and turned down invitations from his Deputy General Manager at Jurong Shipyard Comrade Low Guan Onn (MP, River Valley) in 1972, and Comrade Dr Ho Kah Leong (MP, Jurong) in 1976 to stand for elections as he wanted to wait for his children to be older and to place his medical practice on firmer footing.
Despite his lack of political ambition at that time, he was active at the grassroots level, volunteering for the People’s Defence Force as a medical auxiliary officer and also setting up the Jurong Town Residents’ Association, the precursor of today’s People’s Association Residents’ Committees. He was invited by Dr Ho to help build the Jurong Community Club and he served as the Management Committee Chairman.
Dr Ho approached him again 1980 to join the Party and consider standing at the coming General Elections. This time he accepted the invitation and was assigned to take over from Comrade Ang Nam Piau, another fellow Jurong Shipyard colleague, in Thomson division.
He was elected unopposed. In Parliament he set to work on his passion for occupational health for workers. In his maiden speech he asked for the scope of the then 1973 Factories Act to be widened. He found a listening ear in Comrade Ong Teng Cheong who was then Minister for Labour. The Act was amended to mandate training for doctors in occupational health and safety. He also maintained a long friendship with Comrade Ong from then on till Comrade Ong’s passing in 2002.
But Dr Chau was not one to rest on his laurels and pushed for an even more comprehensive Act to improve workers’ health and safety. He was concerned that the Factories Act was behind its time and advocated for more workers to be protected with better provisions to safeguard workers in dangerous trades. He was recognised as a Friend of Labour by the National Trades Union Congress in 1996.
Through his advocacy, the Factories Act was repealed and replaced by the more significantly more comprehensive Workplace Safety and Health Act in 2006.
Dr Chau did not shy away from taking contrarian views from the Government. He did not support the “Stop at Two” campaign as he believed that it was a personal choice of families. He also felt that the graduate mothers scheme was flawed as he felt young mothers not being able to go to school previously were due to multiple factors and not that they were not intelligent nor would it follow that their children would not be intelligent.
He retired from politics in 1984 to spend more time with his family. He remained an active and respected community leader, especially in the Hainanese clans. He served, till his passing, as the Chairman of 公立培群学校 Pei Chun Public School and was President of the 新加坡海南会馆 Hainan Hwee Kuan from 1993 to 1997.
He remained active in the Party as well as a well-loved figure in Thomson. I had the honour of hosting him on various occasions during Party events and gathering.
Dr Chau is survived by his beloved wife and their three children Victor, Cynthia and Anthony.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Deepest condolences to Mrs Patricia Chau and family during this time of bereavement.”
