Married man throw shit at ex-GF at ION Orchard after getting dumped
A 48-year-old married man who was unemployed at the time of the incident visited his ex-girlfriend who was working in ION Orchard shopping centre at 4.58pm on 27 September 2017 and literally throw shit at her. The accused had been in a relationship with the 28-year-old victim despite being married. According to Shin Min Daily News, […]
Is Mother’s Day still a thing in Singapore?
Written and contributed by: Ms. Mary-Ann Toh Mother’s Day may be a few sleeps away but one can’t help but wonder whether we are giving due credit to the woman who has dedicated her life for us in so many ways. Our next door neighbors may be occupied with the coming elections, putting aside Mother’s Day to […]
Train those with special needs to become writers
Written and contributed by: Mr Raymond Anthony Fernando. It is heartening to read the report by Member of Parliament Denise Phua “Including those with special needs in our Singapore story” (Mar 25). As a member of the Committee for Enabling MasterPlan, Ms Phua being a staunch advocate for those with special needs can help a […]
Don’t deprive buskers the opportunity to earn a decent living
Written and contributed by: Mr Raymond Anthony Fernando. In retrospect, I do not agree with Miss Susan Tan’s suggestion that buskers should not be permitted to busk as a day job. I also do not agree with the writer that busking is a form of begging (Do not allow busking as a day job; April 17, […]
We know you’re pissed off with BMW driver but…
There are so many questions that need answers, for example: a.) Why would someone want to pump $10 into a car? It is possible. Some idiot friend returns you a car on loan leaving you drops of fuel left to get to the nearest station which is not your regular brand. Many drivers are very […]
WHY DO PEOPLE DRIVE SLOWLY ON THE FAST LANE?
No, you are not entitled to drive slowly on the fast lane, you’re not even allowed to drive “within the speed limit” on the fast lane. If you want to be strict about it, you’re not supposed to drive on the fast lane at all unless you’re overtaking. Keeping left unless overtaking is not a point […]
Qing Ming had a grotesque origin
We burn paper houses, maids, cars and yes, even entire banks to the dead. But in the past, the Chinese burnt the real things for deceased royalty. Historical documents show that in the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046BC), sacrifices for the dead required the burning of actual things. Commoners were buried with animals such as pigs and […]
You better watch out for danger in the office
Eh, we all not always just talk nonsense and gossip ok? We sometimes also got do some public service. Now, I want you to think about health and safety at your workplace. Why workplace? Because you spend your whole damn day there mah. Nowadays so many danger, but here are 3 danger that I really […]
Man Arrested For Series Of Investment Scams
The police have arrested a 29-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a series of investment scams involving more than $600,000. Between 27 February 2018 and 4 March 2018, the police received several reports from victims who had responded to the suspect’s online advertisement claiming that they were able to double their investment within three […]
Use This Shortcut to Jazz Up Your Hair Without Expensive Salon Visits
Recently, I splurged a little on a pretty Kosmart hair tie which I really liked. It is red with splashes of lightning zigzagging through it, and I thought it was pretty unique. Under the sun, the hair tie really looks like it’s set on fire by lightning. The simplicity of the Kosmart hair tie complements […]