8 truths that the Squid Game has taught us
MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. You have been warned, please only read this article after you have finished the Squid Game. Or you can send this to your friend and annoy them for spoiling the show. ————————————————————————————————————————- #1 Adaptability is the key to survival. During the first game (Red light, green light), about half of the participants […]
Uncles seen gathering in group size of more than 2 at Chinatown Complex after reopening
It has been two weeks since Chinatown Complex resumed its operation following a closure of 3½ days. The complex, which houses 700 stalls, was closed from 12 September to 15 September for cleaning and disinfection after 66 Covid-19 cases were linked to a cluster there. According to Shin Min Daily News, since it’s reopening, more than […]
Squid Game: Why is the prize money prized at 45.6 billion Korean Won?
The South Korean drama “Squid Game” is taking the whole world by storm. In this exciting thriller, 456 contestants compete in childhood games with their lives at stake, all to win the grand prize of 45.6 billion Korean Won (approximately SGD $51.9 million). But why is it 45.6 billion Korean Won? In response to this, […]
Netizens buay song that Fann Wong is starting online pastry shop, suan her tarts very expensive
Local actress Fann Wong has announced in a media release that she will be launching an online pastry shop called Fanntasy, Mothership reported. The actress has apparently started baking during circuit breaker last year, after craving for old-school bakes. One thing led to another, come 13 Oct, at 9:29am, her online pastry shop will officially […]
NTUC FairPrice increases supply of fruits & vegetables, urges customers not to hoard them
NTUC FairPrice says, “Calm Down, not Come Down!” After the news that Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre will be closed for three days from Monday (Sep 27) because COVID-19 cases were discovered, Singaporeans were worried that they would not be able to get their usual supply of fruits and vegetables. This is totally understandable because the […]
Panasonic retrenches 700 staff in S’pore, moving manufacturing operations to Malaysia and China
Electronics giant Panasonic is shutting down its refrigeration compressor manufacturing operations in Singapore and will be moving these manufacturing operations to its existing facilities in Malaysia and China. The shutting down of its compressor manufacturing operations in Singapore will result in the layoff of 700 staff. The decision to shut down its manufacturing operations in […]
All you need to know about Home Recovery in S’pore & what to do if your ART result is positive
As part of Singapore’s transition to a COVID-resilient nation and to ensure that hospital beds to go those who need it most, it has been announced that Home Recovery will now be the default care management model for Covid-19 patients. From 18 September 2021, Home Recovery will be the default mode of recovery for fully […]
Jamus Lim says S’pore should go maskless outdoors because S’poreans sian of wearing mask liao
Our Jamus Lim oppa 不愧 (no doubt) is drink ang moh water one. Even his thinking also so ang moh style leh. In a Facebook post on 21 September, Workers’ Party Jamus Lim boldly calls for mask-wearing to be eased outdoors. To make his point, he listed 3 reasons. 1. Transmission rates are “far lower” outdoors […]
Ng Chee Meng calls for PMEs to join NTUC in Mothership interview, but kena dissed like siao
Last Sunday (19 Sep), Mothership published a 独家专访 aka exclusive interview with National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng. In the interview, the Labour Chief spoke of the issues and challenges faced by the professionals, managers and executives (PMEs), especially amongst the older ones He also shared how NTUC can help PME workers […]
66-year-old man sentenced to 6 weeks of jail for confining a lady and setting corridor on fire
A 66-year-old man was accused of illegally confining a woman. After being convicted, he was sentenced to psychiatric treatment for two years. During this period, the man was reported to the police after his neighbour found signs of burns in the corridor. The man faces one count of mischief and one count for wrongful confinement. […]