A Singapore Uncensored reader recently shared on how ktv mamasans are promoting their girls through a telegram group and he wonder how these Vietnamese women are entering Singapore even though the country is on lockdown.
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Despite covid19 and the recent closure of Club One Min, there are still many KTV with hostesses actively open and operating. They still butterfly between rooms and even different KTV, most of them are from Vietnam.
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Even though now their country is lockdown, they still have ways to manage to get into Singapore. These photos and messages were mostly gotten from Telegram, the chat group is used to see latest news on updates of ladies working in which Clubs and the booking of rooms or private apartments for party house. All still have to go thru the KTV mummy or agents.
Facebook user Lily Ng recently posted on Facebook after she helped out a man who fainted at a bus stop by calling the ambulance. A passerby even told her not to be a busybody but she still helped the man and checked if he was still alive.
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To all the Singaporeans,
Yesterday, finished my muay thai on my way back home. When arrived my place bus stop, I dropped the bus and happened to see a grabfood delivery man unconscious lying on the floor. At that time there are two men there near him, no one bother to check on him and some just walk passed him. So, I go to that man tried to wake him but no response, so I pressed his stomach (due to covid, avoid checking his face) to ensure he still alive. I approached someone help to call ambulance but unfortunately and very sad no one willing to help. And one of the man told me don’t be busybody because now is covid 19 pandemic , I ignored him and called the 995 myself and sitting there waiting for the ambulance arrived to ensure he is safe before I left the scenes.
Source: Lily Ng Facebook
I am not trying to show off on Facebook but just hope that, everyone understand don’t be so panic during this pandemic period, you can always just help to call ambulance without going near. Because, every sec count and you never know just one call can save a person life. All this grabfood delivery man, they are risking their life too to deliver food to our table and bring money back to support their family. I hope through this message everyone in Singapore will do your part be united and more compassionate to help each other. PS: Suspect his is unfit and overworked.
May Buddha blessed him speedy recovery and good health.
Ten workers were taken to hospital for burn injuries following an explosion at a Tuas industrial building on 24 Feb 2021 Wednesday morning. Gruesome images of the workers with the outer layer of their skin peeled off have kept us awake at night in despair. These images are a sobering reminder that beneath our different skin colors, we are all capable of feeling pain and sorrow.
Three of the burnt migrant workers sadly did not survive. Marimuthu, 38, is one of them.
Marimuthu, like the other affected workers, left his hometown to work in Singapore with hopes of a better life for his family. His wife, Rajapriya, 28, is now left to carry the burden of supporting his aged mother and their two daughters (Riya Sri of 5 years and new born Lithesaa of just 10 months). Muthu never met his younger daughter and she will never know the love of a father, see his face or feel his embrace. Colleagues remember Muthu as “Yes. I know him. He worked as a safety supervisor under me. 5 yrs back. Good guy. Helping minded.”
We do not profess to fully understand the pain and burden of the affected families. Our team too, is devastated to receive this news. Words fail us at times like this.
At the time of writing, five other workers continue to be in critical condition. IRR is working intensely to get in touch with all affected families on the ground to ensure they get adequate support for the immediate days ahead.
We appreciate every precious dollar, thought and prayer for these workers. At this time we are only in contact with Marimuthu’s family based on information available to us. All proceeds from this campaign will go towards his widow, young children and mother. We will also update this campaign page in the subsequent days, in light of the evolving situation if we are able to contact other families in which case proceeds will be equally divided.
Dessert shop Ketolicious recently shared a warning about a delivery company who scams their customers. This delivery company would come up with many reasons so as not to fulfill their promised delivery. They would give reasons such as the delivery personnel has fainted.
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ALL BUSINESSES PLEASE BEWARE! (It’s gonna be a long post ahead)
TLDR: Do note that my main intention of this post is to warn others against taking up courier packages from 7 STRENGTH LOGISTICS (by husband & wife, known as Ben & Irah), by sharing my personal experience with you guys.
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Irah first approached me via Instagram in Sep 2020 regarding attractive courier packages under a registered business, 7 Strength Logistics. I decided to get 10 drops for $100 as a start.
Once I’d transferred the money to Irah, she created a WhatsApp group with the both of us + Ben (in charge of arranging deliveries), stating that all delivery details had to be sent in the group by 9.30pm the day before for next day delivery, & that the package could be used anytime.The first 2 deliveries were smooth, Ben quickly arranged for a driver who arrived to pickup on time + my customers received the bakes in good condition.
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However, for subsequent deliveries, I was often left on read (double blue ticks) when I sent the delivery details, & constantly had to chase Ben for a confirmation & pickup timing.
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My first bad incident: On 21st Dec 2020, I sent in details for 23rd Dec delivery, thinking it would be better to inform them early so that they could make the necessary arrangements due to the festive season. No reply. Had to chase them for an update & only received a reply on 23rd Dec itself, when Ben said the driver would arrive between 1.30pm-2pm. Unfortunately, the driver didn’t show up. There was no update from Ben or Irah all the way till 6.35pm (5 HOURS LATER) when Ben asked me to book a grab instead as he had been “facing issues with all his delivery men”.
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I gave them the benefit of the doubt as it was Christmas season that had him overwhelmed. Sadly, that was just the beginning.
There was another incident on 5th Jan 2021, where he’d “arranged” for pickup between 12pm-1pm for my requested delivery to reach around 3.30pm. The driver didn’t show up again, & I called both Ben & Irah multiple times but to no avail. Ben finally dropped me a PM at 3.26pm (out of the group chat) stating that he was getting a replacement driver.
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The worst part is that it wasn’t just me alone – I’d recently been in touch with OVER 40 OTHER BUSINESSES facing the same issue.
We realized it was a recurring pattern – first few deliveries always started out great, followed by constant MIA & excuses on why deliveries couldn’t be fulfilled. Irah giving birth (on 3 different dates), delivery men got into accidents, Ben got hospitalized, we’ve heard it all.
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It was mentioned that Ben did not compensate for products that were destroyed in transit, or for extra costs incurred to arrange lalamove/grab due to his drivers who arrived late or no show (with no updates from Ben at the time either). He would give excuses on why he couldn’t compensate (or simply not reply) & even urged some of them to file claims at the Small Claims Tribunals against him. Some are desperately trying to use up their slots with him while some have totally given up & left half of their packages unused.
Source: ketolicious
Things would not have gotten to this state if he’d sincerely apologized & at least provided us with honest updates for deliveries he couldn’t fulfil, so we could have ample time to look for suitable replacements. Unfortunately, that’s not the case with Ben.
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At this point of time, he’s still raving about how his family is suffering, & that all “our clan” wants is to see him behind bars. Aren’t us HBBs working hard too? Having to pay bills & feed our families?
CASE can’t do anything about it as they’ve cancelled their business on ACRA.
Fortunately for me, I’m relieved to have finished up all my 10 slots with them. However, it was an unpleasant experience constantly having to worry if his driver would show up. Not to mention, having to scramble for alternatives at the last minute to ensure my bakes could reach customers within the time frame they requested for.
To all the businesses out there looking for courier services or have been approached by Ben & Irah, PLEASE save yourself the stress & anxiety of an unreliable service. I strongly advise against taking up any packages with them & putting your reputation at risk.