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Chit Chat Corner / MOE to raise school fees for PRs, international students for next 3 years
« on: October 17, 2017, 06:17:41 pm »
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/moe-to-raise-school-fees-for-prs-international-students-for-next-9317236
I'd wish the government will stop pandering to the voice of the myopic singaporeans with xenophobic views .... these young students and pre-youths are the best catch and our best chance at addressing our declining birth-rates .... encourage rather than to deter them from sinking roots in singapore ....
With the increasing numbers of aged singles, this will put a strain on resources .... population dividend need to be calibrated with more immigrants rather than less ....
The alternative would be higher taxes .... who wants to pay higher taxes
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MOE please stop sharpening the distinction between citizens and PRs and foreign students ....
Another stupid policy formulated reactively without deeper thought ....
I'd wish the government will stop pandering to the voice of the myopic singaporeans with xenophobic views .... these young students and pre-youths are the best catch and our best chance at addressing our declining birth-rates .... encourage rather than to deter them from sinking roots in singapore ....
With the increasing numbers of aged singles, this will put a strain on resources .... population dividend need to be calibrated with more immigrants rather than less ....
The alternative would be higher taxes .... who wants to pay higher taxes
!!! MOE please stop sharpening the distinction between citizens and PRs and foreign students ....
Another stupid policy formulated reactively without deeper thought ....
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Financial Discussions (By THENEWSAVVY.COM ) / Singapore Private Property Price to Income Shows Valuation Not Running Away
« on: October 15, 2017, 08:59:29 am »
http://investmentmoats.com/stock-market-commentary/singapore-private-property-price-to-income-shows-valuation-not-running-away/
@kyith - thanks for an interesting piece on Bernard Tong's thesis
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/commentary-private-housing-market-collective-sale-bubble-9304538
though I wished that some analysis was done on prices of HDB flats being the back-stop of condo prices and whether condo prices pull up HDB prices or the other way round; HDB prices have been falling btw .... so this might also be a drag and anchor expectations for exuberance .... HDB upgraders "hostage" syndrome
your parting shot ....
My parting comment is that for the property market to be sustainable, we require a conducive environment where business can be developed and average income can gradually go up over time. Cost of living needs to be controlled as well so that above average income earners can channel excess cash flow to private properties. ....
.... next to housing .... car purchases are the next biggest ticket for aspiring singaporeans .... remove that "need" and you will have more income and cash flow for private properties .... with the mindset of millennials and the sharing economy, I would imagine that this is not too far from reality .... imagine "free-ing" up that $1000 - $2000 /month from take-home pay that would otherwise go into paying the monthly installment on a car .....
is it a wonder why property developers are so bullish? .... hmmmmm
@kyith - thanks for an interesting piece on Bernard Tong's thesis
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/commentary-private-housing-market-collective-sale-bubble-9304538
though I wished that some analysis was done on prices of HDB flats being the back-stop of condo prices and whether condo prices pull up HDB prices or the other way round; HDB prices have been falling btw .... so this might also be a drag and anchor expectations for exuberance .... HDB upgraders "hostage" syndrome
your parting shot ....
My parting comment is that for the property market to be sustainable, we require a conducive environment where business can be developed and average income can gradually go up over time. Cost of living needs to be controlled as well so that above average income earners can channel excess cash flow to private properties. ....
.... next to housing .... car purchases are the next biggest ticket for aspiring singaporeans .... remove that "need" and you will have more income and cash flow for private properties .... with the mindset of millennials and the sharing economy, I would imagine that this is not too far from reality .... imagine "free-ing" up that $1000 - $2000 /month from take-home pay that would otherwise go into paying the monthly installment on a car .....
is it a wonder why property developers are so bullish? .... hmmmmm
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News, Current Affairs Discussions / Man arrested for stealing underwear in Bedok Reservoir estate
« on: October 13, 2017, 06:43:50 pm »
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/man-arrested-stealing-underwear-bedok-reservoir-9308590
Anyone who lost underwear can make a claim to try and recover your undies ....
Anyone who lost underwear can make a claim to try and recover your undies ....
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News, Current Affairs Discussions / 3 Chinese women detained at South Korea immigration after plastic surgery
« on: October 11, 2017, 11:10:01 am »
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/3-chinese-women-detained-at-south-korea-immigration-after-9299002
wow .... got such a drastic change that even their mothers cannot recognize them!
booking air-fare to Korea now !
wow .... got such a drastic change that even their mothers cannot recognize them!
booking air-fare to Korea now !
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News, Current Affairs Discussions / A*STAR research fellow fined for illegal GST refund on Tiffany ring
« on: October 10, 2017, 08:55:12 am »
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/a-star-research-fellow-fined-for-illegal-gst-refund-on-tiffany-9292658
too cheap to pay GST on a Tiffany engagement ring?
I think ATB wife quite demanding de right? probably stretch his finances too thin
I think the bigger question would be whether he also faked his research papers at A*Star too?
or if his educational credentials are real?
too cheap to pay GST on a Tiffany engagement ring?
I think ATB wife quite demanding de right? probably stretch his finances too thin
I think the bigger question would be whether he also faked his research papers at A*Star too?
or if his educational credentials are real?
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News, Current Affairs Discussions / Woman blinded in left eye after stiletto kick caused eyeball to pop out
« on: October 04, 2017, 04:07:05 pm »
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/woman-blinded-in-left-eye-after-stiletto-kick
Lost eyeball for braces .... WLE !!!
Lost eyeball for braces .... WLE !!!
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News, Current Affairs Discussions / In Geylang, illegal sex drugs keep popping up
« on: October 04, 2017, 08:37:02 am »
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/in-geylang-illegal-sex-drugs-keep-popping-up-9271878
The drugs carry names like India Flirting Powder and Super Magic Man, and according to one of the sellers, they promise power and enjoyment during sex.
India Flirting Powder?!!! ermmmmm ..... consume liao will attract Indian foreign workers? ...... WLE .... those bian tai shu shu really damn bian tai lei .....
The drugs carry names like India Flirting Powder and Super Magic Man, and according to one of the sellers, they promise power and enjoyment during sex.
India Flirting Powder?!!! ermmmmm ..... consume liao will attract Indian foreign workers? ...... WLE .... those bian tai shu shu really damn bian tai lei .....
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Chit Chat Corner / 'He deserves it': Chinese national Tang Bei on hitting condo manager during spat
« on: October 04, 2017, 08:23:52 am »
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/he-deserves-it-chinese-national-tang-bei-on-hitting-condo-9275866
Can someone nominate her for "Golden Horse Award 2017" alongside Takeshi Kaneshiro?
Can someone nominate her for "Golden Horse Award 2017" alongside Takeshi Kaneshiro?
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News, Current Affairs Discussions / Geylang tragedy: Couple’s deaths a murder-suicide, coroner says
« on: September 29, 2017, 07:19:17 am »
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/geylang-tragedy-couple-s-deaths-a-murder-suicide-coroner-says-9259884
TROUBLED MARRIAGE
The couple had a troubled marriage, an inquiry into the couple’s deaths heard on Thursday (Sep 28).
In September last year, Cheung was convicted of several charges, including for assaulting Mdm Ly after he trespassed into her home at 5am.
Mdm Ly’s ordeal that day lasted two hours, during which her husband restrained her in the apartment.
She later applied for a Personal Protection Order against him in October 2016 and filed for divorce in February this year after nine years of marriage.
The couple met in Singapore in 2005, while Mdm Ly, who is Vietnamese, was here studying.
They married in 2007, and their sons were born in 2008 and 2015. However, Cheung suspected that the second child was not his.
Throughout their tumultuous marriage, he believed Mdm Ly had been unfaithful and secretly worked as a masseuse, State Coroner Marvin Bay heard.
TROUBLED MARRIAGE
The couple had a troubled marriage, an inquiry into the couple’s deaths heard on Thursday (Sep 28).
In September last year, Cheung was convicted of several charges, including for assaulting Mdm Ly after he trespassed into her home at 5am.
Mdm Ly’s ordeal that day lasted two hours, during which her husband restrained her in the apartment.
She later applied for a Personal Protection Order against him in October 2016 and filed for divorce in February this year after nine years of marriage.
The couple met in Singapore in 2005, while Mdm Ly, who is Vietnamese, was here studying.
They married in 2007, and their sons were born in 2008 and 2015. However, Cheung suspected that the second child was not his.
Throughout their tumultuous marriage, he believed Mdm Ly had been unfaithful and secretly worked as a masseuse, State Coroner Marvin Bay heard.
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News, Current Affairs Discussions / Warmbier was intentionally tortured by 'terrorist' North Korea, parents say
« on: September 27, 2017, 10:34:40 pm »
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/warmbier-was-intentionally-tortured-by-terrorist-north-korea-9256226
Ermmmm .... hello ... he stole a post a poster in North Korea ... he didn't think there would be repurcussions? ::) ::) ::) ....
Ermmmm .... hello ... he stole a post a poster in North Korea ... he didn't think there would be repurcussions? ::) ::) ::) ....
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News, Current Affairs Discussions / SMU accidentally offers condom discounts to students
« on: September 27, 2017, 06:26:36 pm »
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/smu-accidentally-offers-condom-discounts-to-students
Next to abstinence, i think safe is better than sorry ....
Raw is War!
Next to abstinence, i think safe is better than sorry ....
Raw is War!
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News, Current Affairs Discussions / Singaporean doctor on trial for helping HIV-positive foreign boyfriend deceive M
« on: September 25, 2017, 07:12:02 pm »
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/sporean-doc-on-trial-for-helping-hiv-positive-foreign-boyfriend-deceive-mom
Putting other Singaporeans at risk?!!!!
What the hell was he thinking?
Putting other Singaporeans at risk?!!!!
What the hell was he thinking?
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News, Current Affairs Discussions / Steven Lim Kills Bodybuilding champ Pradip Subramanian in Kick-boxing Match
« on: September 24, 2017, 08:08:59 am »
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/bodybuilding-champ-pradip-subramanian-dies-after-kick-boxing-9245020
Sylvester Sim was lucky that the insurance company refused to back his original title fight and Pradip took his place, otherwise Sylvester will gg under the wrath of Steven Lim ....
Sylvester Sim was lucky that the insurance company refused to back his original title fight and Pradip took his place, otherwise Sylvester will gg under the wrath of Steven Lim ....