Why hasn’t the Singapore government found a way to solve the MRT issue by now? Can’t they tell that people are frustrated?
The MRT issue is a complex one – and complex issues are inherently difficult to solve. The second question is easier to answer. Of course they can tell – it was one of the causes of the election results in 2011 and the post of Transport Minister has proven to be a truly hot seat. […]
SMRT train driver makes Thai visitor “trust the country of Singapore”
Mr Natthapon Asswisessiwakul came from Bangkok came to Singapore for a one-day business trip, but experienced a “nightmare” after losing his wallet upon landing here. But heng ah, a SMRT train driver saved Mr Asswisessiwakul’s day from being ruined. Here’s his full account: On October 17, I went to Singapore for one day business trip. At […]
If you’re a GrabHitch driver, this is the kind of rider that you hope you won’t meet.
A GrabHitch driver was on his way to pick up his rider when she suddenly cancelled on him even though he wasn’t late. At 6.17pm, he texted the rider to ask her to reply ASAP to confirm the ride at 7pm. Note that his message was rather polite and friendly too. The rider replied his […]
Driver forgets to pay toll, blames Cisco officer for “hiding” behind the gantry to fine him $50
A driver claimed that he was travelling to JB through Tuas Checkpoint and he forgot to pay the toll charges of $3.20 using his cash card. According to him, it was an honest mistake as it slipped his mind. To his surprise, the gantry opened and it allowed his car to pass through. He then […]
Crave Nasi Lemak stall sells incomplete fried fish
A reader sent in a handphone screen capture of a complaint which she put on White Sands shopping mall’s page. In the comment on the shopping mall’s post about popular Nasi Lemka chain, Crave Nasi Lemak, she complained that she was given a deep fried fish in her takeaway packet of Nasi Lemak. She included […]
Another Boar-ing news in Singapore
Too many wild boar news in Singapore in recent months. This morning, an adult man was hurt by a wild boar near a bus stop at Hillview Road. The man in his 40s was taken to Ng Teng Fong Hospital for treatment. Some members of the public saw the commotion and went forward to try […]
55 gang members arrested across Singapore
Police arrested 55 suspects for their alleged involvement in criminal acts including unlicensed moneylending and gang-related activities, operating illegal gambling dens and possession, dealing and storing of duty-unpaid cigarettes. The youngest suspect is 19 and the oldest is 79, They were all arrested during simultaneous raids on Saturday (14 October) conducted at more than 10 […]
President Halimah’s first open house on this Sunday
If you’re hoping to take a wefie together with our new President Halimah Yacob, you can do it on Sunday, 22 October 2017. The Istana will be open for the public to visit as part of its Deepavali open house. And it will be President Halimah’s first open house after she took office last month. […]
Changi Airport Terminal 3 to conduct counter-terrorism exercise
If you happen to be at Changi Airport Terminal 3 in the wee hours of tomorrow morning (17 Oct 2017), don’t be alarmed when you see fire, flashes, and hear gun shots. The terminal will be involved in a multi-agency counter-terrorism exercise between 1am and 3am. The agencies involved include, the Singapore Police Force, Changi […]
Toa Payoh Lorong 1 pervert terrorises young girls
An old man showed an obscene video on his mobile phone to two young girls seated on an opposite table in a coffee shop in Toa Payoh Lorong 1 Block 111 coffee shop on Saturday evening, causing them to be traumatised emotionally. https://www.facebook.com/Lynne.Lin.1818/posts/10212696151811551 The two girls , 15 and 10, did not know the […]