Wa lao eh, this year no 13th month bonus again!
“Wa lao eh, this year no 13th month bonus again.” Hold on, before we start whining about not receiving our 13th month, let’s understand more about this 13th month bonus, aka AWS What exactly is the 13th month bonus? Workers used to receive weekly salary, when the British moved from weekly wages to monthly wages, […]
Malaysian Government to prohibit some fish and shrimp exports to ensure local supplies.
The Malaysian Government will prohibit the exports of four species of fish and shrimp. “Kembung” (mackerel), “selar” (trevally), “pelaling” (Indian mackerel) and “bawal” (pomfret) fish, as well as shrimp, will be prohibited from export from Jan 1 to Feb 28, 2019” Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Salahuddin Ayub said on 17 Dec. He further explained […]
Fire at a single-storey furniture warehouse, 31 Sungei Kadut Street 2.
A single-story furniture warehouse at Sungei Kadut Street 2 caught fire on 17 December 2018. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted to the fire at around 3am. A total of 25 emergency vehicles and about 90 firefighters were deployed to combat the fire. 12 water jets were used to bring the fire under control. […]
Wish come true for 73 year old uncle who request to serve in 5 SIR ???
Following the recent news of a maritime dispute between Singapore and Malaysia, Mr Mok a resident in Bedok North made his way to his MP’s Mr Lee Yi Shyan Meet The People Session. There, he asked a volunteer to write a letter to MINDEF on his behalf, to urge MINDEF to call him up for […]
5 Budget Destinations For a Short Getaway.
Are you wasting the last 3 weeks of your precious school holidays bumming at home? Want to go for a short getaway but the usual Malacca, Penang or Langkawi are no longer appealing to you? Indeed nothing new there to see or eat in Malaysia, even their “new” Prime Minister is the “old” one. Here […]
Malaysia and Singapore in dispute again, this time is over airspace and water space
Ever since the new Malaysian gahmen took over, they keep trying to find ways to disturb Singapore leh. Firstly, they want to review the price of water. Next, they want to revive the crooked bridge project. Now, they try to stir dispute with us over airspace and water space. In case you have been too […]
Money Still No Enough???
Wages too low? Money still no enough?? Median salaries (including CPF contribution) of Singapore workers have been raising steadily. It now stands at $4,437, up from $4,232 a year ago. Looks like we are not too bad lah. Not as bad as what my neighbour Ben likes to moan about every time when we meet […]
Man wants $30k back from mistress, mistress retorts: “It’s $300 each time I’ve slept with you!”
According to Shin Min Daily News, a 58-year-old marketing manager, Tan, who is also a married man, had spent almost $30,000 on his mistress. After falling out with her, Tan wants his money back from her. In summary, here’s what happened: 4 years ago, Tan visited a massage parlour at Sims Avenue after he quarreled with […]
Maids Are Banned From Entering Singapore Cricket Club.
Aiyo, when I saw Mr Bloodworth’s Facebook post, I had to double check the date. I can’t believe such outdated practices still exists in the modern world today and of all places, Singapore. We are a country made up almost entirely of migrants. Our forefathers came here to work and built this beautiful place I […]
The Lorry – Expert movers and transporters in Singapore from $40
Why Choose “The Lorry”? No doubt, there is always much excitement when one finally gets to move into a new environment, be it a new house or a new office after the long wait. However, the worry comes when my husband and I have to think about how we can shift some of our old […]