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Sunday, January 28, 2018 - 09:25
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Sunday, January 28, 2018 - 09:28
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Monday, January 29, 2018 - 09:50
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Singapore's first business radio station Money FM 89.3 launches today
English radio station Money FM 89.3 has officially launched today. The talk-format station by Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) is the nation's first and only radio station that focuses on business and money-related topics.
It aims to entertain listeners with relevant news and information from Singapore and beyond, with business news and information from The Straits Times, The Business Times, and Business Insider Singapore and Malaysia.
SPH said Money FM 89.3 is targeted at those who are interested in every day personal finance matters such as retirement planning, investing and savings.
DJs Elliot Danker and Yasmin Jonkers will helm the morning drive time from 6am to 10am with discussions on top business stories and latest market updates.
From 10am to 2pm, Howie Lim will take over and share the latest trends in property investments and small & medium enterprises. From 2pm to 4pm, Clarissa Monteiro will talk about the trendiest establishments in town and how to stay savvy in the world of fashion.
Desmond Wong will be on the evening drive time from 4pm to 8pm, rounding up the day's news and trading activities around Asia and Europe, as well as discussions with thought leaders on issues behind headlines.
SPH Radio's general manager Sim Hong Huat said that the idea of Money FM 89.3 came about while researching for new radio formats.
"We felt it was the right time to introduce such a unique format to Singaporeans as the nation gets more affluent.
"MONEY FM 89.3 is truly a unique format that stands out from all other radio stations, with a clearly defined focus on understanding money on a personal and business front. We are confident that we have gotten the best team on board to deliver such information to our listeners.
"I am sure you will gain a lot of useful insights from this new station."
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Monday, January 29, 2018 - 10:04
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Driver rams into woman causing fractured ribs, then tells victim: "I thought I hit a dog"
A driver crashed his car into a woman at a zebra crossing, fracturing her ribs, only to then tell her, "I thought I hit a dog".
The accident happened at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, towards Bishan, on Thursday (Jan 18) at around 8pm, reported Lianhe Wanbao.
Ms Deng Xiaoyan, 39, is currently looking for the driver to solicit an apology and compensation from him.
She told reporters that she was walking back to her home at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 after having her dinner at Junction 8 Shopping Centre when she was knocked down by a grey car.
Ms Deng said that she saw the car approaching from afar and thought that it would slow down.
She was halfway across the crossing when the car rammed into her.
She said:
"I was sent flying, then left sprawled on the road.
"Although I didn't faint, I was stunned for about three to four minutes. I did not know what to do."
Fortunately, a passing middle-aged woman and a couple in a car stopped to render their assistance.
They helped Ms Deng to sit upright and called for an ambulance.
The couple also retrieved a bottle of disinfectant from their vehicle and applied it on Ms Deng.
After Ms Deng sat up, she saw that the driver who had rammed into her had stopped his car about 10 metres away.
She describes the driver as a bespectacled man who looked to be in his 50s.
The man allegedly told her:
"Girl, you went the wrong way."
He also told the elderly woman helping Ms Deng that he thought he had hit a dog that suddenly jumped out.
Hearing that, Ms Deng became infuriated.
Said Ms Deng:
"I was so angry after hearing him say something like that. I confronted him immediately.
"I told him that even if it had been a dog, it was still a life."
According to Ms Deng, the passersby also sided her and criticised the driver for his actions.
Ms Deng said that she was dazed and in a moment of panic, forget to take down the driver's licence plate number.
She claimed that although she had asked for the contact details of the driver, he refused to give it to her and has not contacted her since.
She lamented:
"Even after hitting someone, he can still talk like that. I hope to find him and get a formal apology, along with compensation for the medical fees."
Monday, January 29, 2018 - 12:10
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Cockroach in car gives woman a fright, causing her to crash into overhead bridge in Jurong East
Monday, January 29, 2018 - 12:41
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18-year-old man posed as woman online and asked for advance payment for sexual services
An 18-year-old man was arrested for his suspected involvement in a series of credit-for-sex scams, the police said in a news release on Sunday (Jan 28).
A victim made a police report on Nov 24, informing the police that the suspect had asked him to make an advance payment into a bank account in exchange for sexual services.
After the payment was made, the suspect became uncontactable.
Officers from Tanglin Police Division conducted extensive investigations and established the identity of the suspect.
He was arrested along Kampong Java Road on Jan 26.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is believed to be involved in multiple cheating cases, where he had masqueraded as a woman on online platforms.
Investigations are ongoing.
Any person found guilty of cheating may be punished with a prison term which may extend up to 10 years, and shall also be liable to a fine.
Monday, January 29, 2018 - 14:52
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Brave girl, 18, stays behind to warn neighbours after fire breaks out in Hougang flat
A brave girl decided not to escape with her mother and stayed back to warn over six households after a fire broke out in a unit within her block.
The incident happened at Block 169 Hougang Avenue 1 on Friday (Jan 26) at around 10.05pm, and the affected unit was a 4-room flat on the 2nd floor.
Over 100 residents living on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th floor were evacuated during the fire.
Ms Hong Meiqi, 18, who lives in an apartment above the affected unit said she heard explosions and rushed down to take a look.
She was shocked to see billows of thick black smoke coming from the stairs and immediately rushed home to inform her mother.
The two attempted to flee, but Ms Hong thought that some of her neighbours may not know about the impending disaster, and decided to stay behind to warn them.
Said Ms Hong who has stayed at the block her whole life:
"We are very close to our neighbours, and we always help out one another."
The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) student said that she was aware that there was a 90-year-old granny in a wheelchair who would have trouble evacuating the block as her children were still at work.
Not knowing how she could help, Ms Hong called the police instead.
Officers arrived at the scene within five minutes, and carried the old lady to safety.
According to Lianhe Wanbao, the fire spread to the corridors from the unit and is believed to have started due to a short circuit from a power socket.
The walls of the corridors leading o the stairs were left charred and blackened by the fire.
In response to media queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that it was investigating the cause of the fire.
Monday, January 29, 2018 - 15:09
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Monday, January 29, 2018 - 16:39
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Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 09:31
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43 people get food poisoning from Michelin-starred Summer Palace, Regent hotel's banquet kitchen
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 09:53
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43 fall ill after banquet lunch at Regent Hotel; kitchen rating downgraded
[Update, Jan 30]:
One-Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant Summer Palace and the Regent Hotel's banquet kitchen have had their food hygiene grade lowered to a "C", after 43 people fell ill following a banquet lunch event last November.
In a statement on the National Environment Agency's (NEA) website, it said guests suffered from symptoms of gastroenteritis, or what is commonly known as "stomach flu", after eating food provided from Summer Palace and the banquet kitchen on Nov 11, 2017.
A spokesperson from Regent Hotel clarified on Tues (Jan 30), that the affected guests were served food from the banquet kitchen, and did not dine at Summer Palace restaurant.
However, the food hygiene grade was determined by NEA's investigation of all the hotel's kitchens, impacting both kitchens.
Said the spokesperson: "Kitchen staff work in both kitchens at the hotel. NEA's investigation of all the hotel's kitchens in November had determined the downgrading of the food hygiene grade for the establishment, impacting both kitchens."
The spokesperson added that the Ministry of Health conducted phone interviews with the 43 affected guests, but "without proper medical reports or tests, the findings have been non-conclusive to determine the source and its effect on the guests".
Following the food hygiene demotion on Jan 29, NEA said it will be reviewing their status again in a year, while keeping the premises under surveillance.
The two establishments previously received an "A" food hygiene rating according to NEA's website.
Summer Palace, which specialises in Cantonese cuisine, received its one Michelin star last year.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 10:36
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Queue for 'huat'? Clever S'poreans are depositing money on Li Chun with just their phones
As modern as Singapore and Singaporeans are, there are still a number of traditions that many hold close to their hearts.
One of which is the Chinese tradition of Li Chun (Farmers' Day), the date that marks the beginning of spring and is believed to be an auspicious day on the Chinese calendar.
Over the years, Chinese Singaporeans have cultivated the practice of depositing money on that day, believing that it's good luck, and will also help their wealth grow in the new year.
In fact, it has become such a significant event here that local bank DBS (which has over 10,000 staff) even specifically credited their employees' salaries into their bank accounts during Li Chun in 2016.
This year, Li Chun falls on 4 February 2018.
While snaking queues are fully expected at various ATMs machines around Singapore, there are clever Singaporeans who are getting around that time-consuming tradition with tech.
Getting around (mostly inconvenient) traditions with tech
As compared to braving it out in the long queues, some resourceful Singaporeans have taken to depositing money into their e-wallets, like DBS PayLah!, instead.
Given that on top of the auspicious date, there are also 'lucky timings' for those born under the various zodiac animals to adhere to, using a more convenient option that can be accessed at any point of time also makes sense.
PayLah! users who deposit money on Li Chun (4 Feb) also stand a chance to win $88 - so, why not?
Here's a fun fact:
During Li Chun 2017, an average of $35 was deposited per DBS PayLah! transaction.
e-Ang baos are also an a rise
It's not just for Li Chun that Singaporeans are making use of tech - according to DBS, the number of eAng Baos sent last year was 5 times higher than what was sent in 2016!
And here's another fun fact:
In 2017, the average amount of every eAng Bao sent was $26!
But of course, for those who still prefer to keep to the tradition of giving physical ang baos, 36 new-notes ATMs have been rolled out at 27 community clubs islandwide.
More than 110,000 customers made use of these pop-up ATMs in 2017.
Starting from today (29 Jan), customers will be able to withdraw new notes in sums of $100 ($2 x 50), $300 ($10 x 30) and $500 ($50 x 10).
For the first time, sums of $200 ($2 x 100), $300 ($2 x 50 + $10 x 20) and $500 ($10 x 20 + $50 x 6) will also be made available.
For those who don't want to queue or head to the pop-up ATMs, online reservations can also be made for the new notes, and be collected at all full-service branches.
Special priority queues will also be available for the elderly and those with special needs, and customers will be able to use an SMS 'Q' notification service option to request for a queue number and get notified about note availability before heading down to the various bank branches.
Other banks, like OCBC and UOB, also have pushed out similar services in the festive rush for new notes.
UOB customers will be able to reserve new notes online, while OCBC customers can use the bank's mobile app to see in real time which branches have stock of new notes.
A virtual queue number can also be taken with the OCBC app.
Go forth and huat ah!
With so many convenient solutions available for even the most superstitious among us, there's no reason to take MC (or leave) to queue at ATMs anymore.
For those already planning for 4 Feb, below is a chart stating the 'best' time to deposit money for your zodiac sign:
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 11:30
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Yishun woman cuts herself with knife and stands on 11th floor railing after husband's alleged affair
A woman allegedly upset with her husband for cheating on her, stood on the 11th-floor railing while holding a kitchen knife, which she had used to inflict injuries on herself.
The incident happened at Block 289 Yishun Avenue 6 on Sunday (Jan 28), at around 2.28pm.
Cai Lili, 45, stood precariously on the railing between the 11th and 12th floor for nearly two hours before she was rescued by officers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
Videos of the heart-stopping rescue effort by the officers were shared and uploaded to Facebook users Ann Siti and Mas Attica's pages.
According to Shin Min Daily News, Cai had encountered marital woes after reportedly discovering that her husband was cheating on her.
The two were understood to have gotten into a heated argument just before the incident.
A witness revealed that Cai was screaming as she engaged in self-mutilation.
There were over 30 knife wounds found on her legs, thighs and arms.
Photo: Shin Min Daily News
SCDF officers had also deployed a safety air pack at the foot of the block as a precautionary measure as officers tried to convince Cai to get off the railing.
Reporters observed at least 10 police patrol vehicles. and two fire engines at the scene during the incident.
The block had already been cordoned off.
Cai was later pulled to safety by SCDF officers and conveyed to a hospital.
In response to media queries, a police spokesman said that a 45-year-old woman was arrested for possessing a dangerous weapon, and attempted suicide.
The case is currently under investigation.
A resident from a nearby block revealed that he had seen many police officers at the foot of the block and when he looked up, realised that there was a woman standing on the railing.
He said:
"She was talking very loudly, and demanded that the officers take away the air pack. The situation was very tense."
Investigators retrieved a kitchen knife about 20cm-long.
The residents also lauded the officers' efforts and determination despite the heavy rain. which ultimately paid off.
HELPLINES
- Samaritans of Singapore (SOS): 1800-2214444
- Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-2837019
- Sage Counselling Centre: 1800-5555555
- Care Corner Mandarin Counselling: 1800-3535800
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 15:02
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Orchard Gateway dessert shop threatens to sue customer over 2-star review on Facebook
Thanks to the Internet and social media, many companies have opened themselves up to customers to review their products and services.
However, what does one do if they get a negative review?
One dessert shop called Fantasy Desserts at Orchard Gateway demonstrated what you should not do when they threatened to sue a customer over a 2-star review.
Facebook user Celena Ho posted a review of her experience at the ice cream stall:
The founder and director of the shop, Sara Lim then took it upon herself to respond personally to the review using her own personal account.
She thanked Ho sarcastically for her "fake feedback":
An hour later, Ho posted an update on her page claiming that the company had deleted her review.
However, Fantasy Desserts disputed this and said that "reviews cannot be deleted".
They also threatened to sue Ho for "ruining" the company's reputation:
Ho's post on her own Facebook page with screenshots of her review and correspondence with Fantasy Desserts has since gone viral with over 844 shares.
Several netizens have called to boycott the dessert shop after seeing how they handled the situation.
The shop then tried to explain why they thought Ho's review was "fake".
They pointed out how she had paid $12 when the shop does not sell anything at that price in a half-hearted apology:
Ho then clarified and apologised for making the mistake and said that she did pay $10.90 for her dessert after all.
However, Fantasy Desserts then said they would look into the matter properly and asked for the date and time she visited the stall so that they could check their CCTV.
Their attempt to apologise again was met with more criticism as they reminded Ho on her mistake on the price and blamed the matter on "one huge misunderstanding".
Despite all this, it appears that the shop's director, Lim has not backed down and has posted several videos and photos of her desserts in the comment section of Ho's post.
She also wrote a very long reply about how she feels the customer is not always right:
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 15:03
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Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 09:20
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