Year 1960
Shortage of Punk-Sai-Chua
Friday, 24th October 2014
Shoppers at Singapore largest chain of supermarket, NTUC FairPrice, had messy situation on their hands. Quite a number of their outlets ran out of Punk-Sai-Chua (toilet rolls). That may have caused consumer to revert back to the old ways of cleaning themselves after they finish "doing-their-business" - with running water and fingers. The supermarket erected signs in affected stores informing shoppers that there was a "temporary shortage" because of a "delivery issue". According to the company spokesperson, that there an internal delivery glitch caused several stores to receive limited and intermittent stock from its distribution centre.
Working Poor cannot make ends meet
Wednesday, 25th September 2013
A study by National University of Singapore (NUS) Social Work Department has shown that the working poor in Singapore are not getting enough pay to make ends meet. The survey also showed that those who need money want to work and that there are jobs available for them. It has been reported that there are more than 300,000 Singaporeans and Permanent Residents who earn less than S$1,500 a month, excluding employer CPF contributions, despite working full-time.
No Smoking In Public Areas
Friday, 11th January 2013
Smoking will be banned in more public areas to better protect the public from second-hand smoke. Smokers will not be able to light up at the common areas of all residential buildings, covered linkways and walkways, overhead pedestrian bridges, outdoor compounds of hospitals, as well as within a five-metre radius of bus shelters.
Singapore Government May Open Up Changi Runway
Tuesday, 17th July 2012
Singapore may open the third runway at Changi Airport for civil aviation use. The runway, Changi Air Base East, is currently used by the military only. More airport terminals may be built on the 1,000-hectare piece of land in Changi.
Big Brother Is Watching
Thursday, 19th April 2012
The Singapore Government has installed high resolution video camera at 300 public housing blocks and multi-storey carparks as part of S$160 million Community Policing System. This is to help the Police Department better prevent, deter and detect crime at Bukit Merah, Bishan, Clementi, Punggol, Sengkang, Tampines and Woodlands. The master plan is to cover 10,000 public housing blocks and multi-storey carparks islandwide with the cameras by 2016.
RSAF G550 Airborne Early Warning Aircraft Operational
Friday, 13th April 2012
Singapore's newly acquired Gulfstream 550 Airborne Early Warning (G550-AEW) aircraft became fully operational. The G550 aircraft uses one of the world's most advanced radar and communications systems to detect aerial threats. It has a detection range of more than 200 nautical miles. Today also see the commended the work of the 111 Squadron (RSAF Sqn 111), also known as the Jaegers, which operates the G550-AEW aircraft.
Island-wide Air Raid Siren Sounded At Around Noon
Wednesday, 15th February 2012
They are part of the events lined up to mark the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore to the Japanese on 15 February 1942. Singaporeans remembered and learned valuable lessons from the resilience and strength of spirit that their forefathers demonstrated during the Japanese Occupation. He said in the midst of this dark chapter in the country's history, they endured tremendous hardship between 1942 and 1945. Many struggled to rebuild their dreams, homes, lives and adapted in the face of hardship and challenges.
Dr Toh Chin Chye Passed On
Friday, 3rd February 2012
Singapore’s former Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister, Dr Toh Chin Chye (1921-2012), died in his sleep. In 1988 Dr Toh retired from politics and was conferred the Order of Nila Utama (First Class) in 1990. Dr Toh was educated at Raffles College and the University of London. He received a PhD in Physiology from the National Institute for Medical Research in London.
Parliament Accepted Revised Ministers Pay
Wednesday, 18th January 2012
Parliament has accepted the proposals made by the Committee to Review Ministerial Salaries after a three-day debate. Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, who is also Minister-in-charge of civil service, said both sides of the House (PAP and two opposition parties) have moved much closer together. 30 MPs took part in the debate. The new salary structure will be backdated to 21 May 2011. Huat Ah!
Additional Tax For Real Estate Purchased
Thursday, 8th December 2011
And additional 10% stamp duty for foreigner buying Singapore property. And 2nd time for PR (Permenant Resident) / 3rd time for Singaporean (Citizen) home owner pays 3% on top of current stamp duty. The current stamp duty are calculated as follows: 1% on first SGD180,000 of the purchase price, 2% on the next SGD180,000 and 3% for the remainder. According to stats, nearly a third of property buyers are non-citizen. Property prices are now 13% above the 1996 peak. And about 20% of the buyers are owners of more than 2 properties. Some property analyst predict that it will cause up to a 30% correction but not a crash. It has become a question not of if the market will fall in 2012, but by how much.
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