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Singapore domestic helper borrows thousands of dollars in employer’s name from five moneylenders

Jewel Stolarchuk
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Singapore domestic helper borrows thousands of dollars in employer’s name from five moneylenders

Facebook user Velle Yee has cautioned Singapore residents against hiring her former domestic helper after the helper borrowed thousands of dollars in Yee’s name from not one or two but five moneylenders.

Sharing images of her ex-helper, along with images showing her ex-helper’s passport and work permit, Yee shared on Facebook that she and her family found out about the former helper’s debt in October 2017. Discovering that the helper, 32-year-old Sismar Amor Mae Roma, had borrowed money from a moneylender, Yee lodged a police report to protect herself since Sismar had used Yee’s contact information in the loan application form.

Six months passed. Last month, another moneylender sent a letter to Yee’s home demanding due payment for an outstanding loan. When Yee confronted Sismar, Sismar claimed that she had repaid the loan in full but Yee discovered that this was not the case when she followed up with the moneylender.

Yee shared: “Given her history lying, we made the decision to cancel her work permit and send her home as we have two small kids in the house and were concerned about our family safety. Her work permit was cancelled on April 24, with a ticket purchased to Davao City for April 26.”

However, that was not all. After cancelling Sismar’s permit, Yee received a threat letter addressed to Sismar regarding a past loan. Yee’s family immediately filed a police report, When confronted, Sismar admitted that she had multiple loans outstanding from several licensed and unlicensed moneylenders. When the police paid a visit to Yee’s home and questioned Sismar, they reportedly found that Sismar had accumulated over $2100 in outstanding debt, licensed, unlicensed and installment purchases from at least five money lenders.

According to Yee, the police took Sismar into custody for further investigation and that Sismar remained in custody until she was sent back home on 26 April. She was even escorted to the airport by the police.

After Sismar’s departure, Yee’s family began receiving deliveries of packages that Sismar purchased – from gold jewelry to new phones. Yee has also been receiving letters from pawn shops like Maxicash, leading her to discover that Sismar had bought jewelry on installments and pawned them to send money back home.

Yee added: “FDW has been a habitual liar about everything since joining our family. Any time she was confronted over an error made, work not completed, or as above, the loans, she immediately denied everything or placed blame on someone else. The only reason we tolerated this was due to the effort and cost involved in replacing an FDW in Singapore.”

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This is not the first time such an incident has happened. Earlier this year, we reported that another domestic helper allegedly borrowed thousands of dollars from loansharks in her employer’s name before absconding.

In that case, the helper’s employer alleged online that her domestic helper returned home under the guise that her husband was shot dead, when in reality she was simply fleeing from loansharks who were after her after she had racked up thousands of dollars in debt:

 

“In due course of time we have got to know that she has taken loan of thousands of dollars from various unlicensed money lenders who have been threatening us every day till today through calls and whatsapp and sms. (She gave my name and phone number as guarantor.”

https://theindependent.sg.sg/domestic-helper-allegedly-borrows-thousands-of-dollars-from-loansharks-in-employers-name-and-absconds/

Shocking video of SBS bus driver appearing to fall asleep at the wheel while driving goes viral

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Shocking video of SBS bus driver appearing to fall asleep at the wheel while driving goes viral

UPDATE: SBS Transit has responded to the viral video by claiming that the driver had “neck pains” and was not falling asleep while driving. SBS Transit claims that the bus driver in the video has neck pains that cause him to “bend more than normal” but added that this does not hamper his driving ability. It added that the bus captain is medically certified fit to drive. Read the full story here.

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A video of a public bus driver who looks to be dozing off while driving has been going viral since it began circulating in social media this afternoon.

In the viral video, the driver who appears to be middle-aged looks to be drifting in and out of sleep as he drives the bus, with his neck and head moving forward and backwards as though he is drowsy:

https://www.facebook.com/darius.chan.14/videos/1801457846581163/

Public bus drivers typically work six days a week and nine hours per day. The average age of a public bus driver is 55 years – just seven years shy of the national retirement age of 62.

Netizens responding to the shocking video, that has quickly garnered over 1000 shares already, have expressed concerns at the danger falling asleep at the wheel could cause. Others also criticised the person shooting the video for just taking the video and not waking the driver up:

https://theindependent.sg.sg/sbs-transit-claims-bus-driver-in-viral-video-has-neck-pains-and-did-not-doze-off-at-the-wheel/

Tin Pei Ling takes over from another PAP MP to become CEO of Business China

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Tin Pei Ling takes over from another PAP MP to become CEO of Business China

Business China announced today that ruling party politician Tin Pei Ling will be taking over as chief executive, from May 21. The Macpherson SMC MP will be replacing fellow PAP MP Sun Xueling, who has helmed the organisation since November 2015.

Business China is a government-linked non-profit organisation that aims to strengthen cultural and economic ties between Singapore and China by harnessing the support of the public sector and private enterprises. Spearheaded by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the organisation was launched in November 2007.

Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC MP Sun Xueling became the CEO of Business China in November 2015 – a mere two months after she was elected into politics in September 2015.

Sun – who was recently promoted to Senior Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of National Development in the latest Cabinet reshuffle – will relinquish her post on 21 May and hand over the reigns of the organisation to Tin.

Tin will join Business China from Jing King Tech Holdings, an organisation that has “extensive operations” in China and ASEAN, where she served as group director for corporate strategy.

Besides thanking Sun for her many contributions to the organisation and helping to build bridges with its Chinese partners, Business China’s Chairman Lee Yi Shyan highlighted Tin’s experience with Jing King Tech and added: “Ms Tin is the Member of Parliament for MacPherson SMC and is passionate about bilingualism and biculturalism.”

Tin added that it is a “great privilege” to be able to build on Business China’s work: “Now more than ever, Singapore must continue to remain relevant in this highly dynamic world that we live in. I see Business China as the vehicle through which we cultivate and connect with bicultural talents who can help strengthen Singapore’s position as the cultural and economic bridge linking the world and China.”

Real estate investment sales to hit $46 billion in 2018

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Colliers International expects the real estate investment sales market in Singapore to maintain its positive momentum and grow 15 per cent year-on-year (YOY) to $46 billion in 2018. The latest report by the leading property services company said that it expects real estate investment to climb a further 5-10 per cent YOY in 2019.
real estate investmentThe report noted that property developers and investors shrugged off concerns over a global trade war and heightened equity market volatility in Q1 2018. They have injected a staggering $11 billion into the Singapore investment sales market – up by 89 per cent YOY. The robust investment figure in Q1 was predominantly driven by the residential sector. Residential land sales, including several large collective sale transactions, accounted for about $9.15 billion or 83% of the total investment sales in the quarter.

Notably, the five largest deals in Q1 2018 were all residential collective sales: Pacific Mansion which went for $980 million; Park West at $840.9 million; Pearlbank Apartments at $728 million; Goodluck Garden at $610 million; and Brookvale Park at $530 million.

Ms Tang Wei Leng, Managing Director at Colliers International, commented, “Interestingly, barely five months into 2018, the transaction value of residential collective sale deals has caught up with that of 2017. Colliers noted that there were 24 transactions amounting to $8.12 billion as at May 03, close to the $8.13 billion from 27 deals last year.”

She added: “The collective sale market is likely to remain buoyant this year, barring any unforeseen events. That said, to get a deal across the line, it is also key that owners set realistic asking price. Owners’ expectations have risen in tandem with the rising property market – particularly so of late, as the cost of buying a replacement home has increased.”

Investment sales from other sectors – industrial, commercial, shophouse and hospitality – made up the remaining 17 per cent (or $1.85 billion) of the total transaction value in Q1 2018. While they are unlikely to overtake residential investment sales any time soon, Colliers believes there are some upsides ahead as most of these sectors have bottomed.

Everyone wants to know how to make money from buying and selling properties or making a rental yield. For those interested in real estate investment, the decision is between jumping in and buying (and perhaps overpaying for reading the market wrongly), and a long, hard wait where one might potentially lose a lot of capital in the process.

Real estate market sentiment at the all time high in Singapore

Understanding the property cycle and current market conditions would help those interested in real estate investment to determine if it is a good time to invest. In order to correctly understand the market, buyers of real estate investment properties need to properly model the market to capture all the inputs and outputs.

Those interested in real estate investment should only go for high quality properties in good location with historical strong rental demand. One important thing such prospective buyers should ask is, “if money is not an issue, where would you rent?”

The prospective buyer would only know where the rental demand is after speaking to 30 – 50 people. So, always buy in those areas where people want to rent (because when times are good, one can get good rentals and when bad, it is still rent-able at a lower rent), you will still be able to find tenants because of the desirable locations.

Look for units that have some price distortion or buy good facing units that are going for less premium during high market. (Note: Some more speculative projects have a price difference of 20 -30 per cent between good facing and average facing units. For example, between 2800 psf versus 2200 psf, during a low cycle, the difference could narrow to 5 to 10 per cent.)

Where possible, those interested in real estate investment should always go for landed residential housing for store of value (though yields for such investments are very low). Investors should, however, be mindful of your monthly installment load. Go also for condominiums in prime districts well known for rental demand if you are investing, and understand your tenant market so that you can target them well.

Always make sure you have the necessary skills to negotiate well to buy a property. Those interested in real estate investment, but do not have the time to do do proper homework before investing, may obtain a full detailed Property Research Report by writing to us at  www.iCompareLoan.com/contact.

Jackie Chan’s Daughter and Her Girlfriend Say “Homophobic Parents” Are the Reason They’re Homeless

Anna Maria Romero
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Jackie Chan’s Daughter and Her Girlfriend Say “Homophobic Parents” Are the Reason They’re Homeless

Etta Ng, daughter of superstar Jackie Chan, along with her girlfriend, have appealed to the public for help because of homeless state. The two women claim that they are homeless because their parents are homophobic.

Ms. Ng, 18, came out last year via an Instagram post, writing, “In case no one got the memo, I’m gay,” along with the hashtags #lgbtqai, #lgbt, #lesbian and #androgynous.

Ms. Ng appeared in a video on YouTube along with Instagram artist Andi Autumn, 30, her girlfriend. In the video she says, “We’ve been homeless for a month, due to homophobic parents. We’ve pretty much slept under a bridge and other things, you know?” 

She also said that the people in authority have been no help to them.

After all these years of negativity, living in shame and being afraid of the world I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s easier to accept that I am never meant to love or be loved. Especially as a lesbian in a culturally sensitive society I would be doing my family a favour staying hidden, silent, sit and behave like I’ve been instructed all my life. but Then you came along and proved me wrong, I deserved to be happy, love and be loved. @andiautumn you Accepted every single part of me. The good, the bad and the crazy ? You opened my heart and mind to all the good in this world, kissed every scar I have. 2017 has been a complicated year, I’ve faced so much that was meant to break me and it would have but you kept me strong all the way. You Everything and more, I love you so so much princess ? ~Happy Early 9 month anniversary ? 2/14/17 ~

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“I don’t even understand what is going on because we’ve gone to the police, we’ve gone to the hospital, the food banks, LGBTQ community shelters, and all of them just don’t give a s**t. So that’s why we’re making this video, because we don’t know what to do at this point.”

At the end of the video, Ms. Ng turns to Ms. Autumn and tells her, “I love you.”

Elaine Ng, Ms. Ng’s mother and a former Hong Kong beauty queen, expressed disapproval of her daughter’s actions in even making the video. 

“I feel that if they have no money, they should go find work.They shouldn’t film a clip telling others they are broke and who Etta’s father is. People all over the world work hard and don’t rely on someone else’s fame to get money.”

Elaine Ng declined to comment however, when she was asked whether her daughter had been communicating with her.

Her superstar father reportedly was not very present in Etta’s upbringing. His only comment about his daughter’s coming out was “If she likes it, that’s fine.”

While some netizens have been supportive, most are incredulous that two adults are homeless and jobless, simply telling them to just “get a job.”

Redefining ‘impact’ so research can help real people right away, even before becoming a journal article

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Park guards view maps and photos of high-altitude glaciers — information that can be shared with local communities dealing with changing water levels. Anne Toomey, CC BY-ND

Scientists are increasingly expected to produce research with impact that goes beyond the confines of academia. When funding organizations such as the National Science Foundation consider grants to researchers, they ask about “broader impacts.” They want to support science that directly contributes to the “achievement of specific, desired societal outcomes.” It’s not enough for researchers to call it a day, after they publish their results in journal articles read by a handful of colleagues and few, if any, people outside the ivory tower.

Perhaps nowhere is impact of greater importance than in my own fields of ecology and conservation science. Researchers often conduct this work with the explicit goal of contributing to the restoration and long-term survival of the species or ecosystem in question. For instance, research on an endangered plant can help to address the threats facing it.

But scientific impact is a very tricky concept. Science is a process of inquiry; it’s often impossible to know what the outcomes will be at the start. Researchers are asked to imagine potential impacts of their work. And people who live and work in the places where the research is conducted may have different ideas about what impact means.

In collaboration with several Bolivian colleagues, I studied perceptions of research and its impact in a highly biodiverse area in the Bolivian Amazon. We found that researchers – both foreign-based and Bolivian – and people living and working in the area had different hopes and expectations about what ecological research could help them accomplish.

Surveying the researchers

My colleagues and I focused on research conducted in Bolivia’s Madidi National Park and Natural Area for Integrated Management.

Due to its impressive size (approximately 19,000 square kilometers) and diversity of species – including endangered mammals such as the spectacled bear and the giant otter – Madidi attracts large numbers of ecologists and conservation scientists from around the world. The park is also notable for its cultural diversity. Four indigenous territories overlap Madidi, and there are 31 communities located within its boundaries.

Between 2012 and 2015, we carried out interviews and workshops with people living and working in the region, including park guards, indigenous community members and other researchers. We also surveyed scientists who had worked in the area during the previous 10 years. Our goal was to better understand whether they considered their research to have implications for conservation and ecological management, and how and with whom they shared the results of their work.

Eighty-three percent of researchers queried told us their work had implications for management at community, regional and national levels rather than at the international level. For example, knowing the approximate populations of local primate species can be important for communities who rely on the animals for food and ecotourism.

But the scale of relevance didn’t necessarily dictate how researchers actually disseminated the results of their work. Rather, we found that the strongest predictor of how and with whom a researcher shared their work was whether they were based at a foreign or national institution. Foreign-based researchers had extremely low levels of local, regional or even national dissemination. However, they were more likely than national researchers to publish their findings in the international literature.

Celín Quenevo and other leaders of the Takana indigenous nation raised money in the 1990s to translate a 1950s book written about the Takana people by a German anthropologist into Spanish.
Anne Toomey, CC BY-ND

Ongoing scientific colonialism?

This disparity raises concerns about whether foreign-led research in tropical nations such as Bolivia is perpetuating colonial-era legacies of scientific extractivism.

Along with its South American neighbors, Bolivia was subject to centuries of European explorations, during which collectors gathered interesting specimens of flora and fauna to ship back to the country financing the expedition. As late as the 1990s, more than 90 percent of 37,000 zoological specimens from Bolivia were in collections beyond its borders. The expatriation of biological samples has become increasingly restricted under a national political climate of “decolonization.”

But many locals in the Madidi region still expressed to us perceptions that “research is only for the researcher” and “researchers leave nothing behind.” In interviews and workshops, they lamented opportunities missed because they didn’t know about the results of research conducted on their lands. For example, when the park staff learned about previous research done on mercury levels in the Tuichi river that runs through the park, they talked about the importance of sharing this information with local communities for whom fish is a main sources of protein.

Our results suggest that foreign researchers should be wary of a modern form of scientific colonialism – conducting fieldwork in a far-off land and then taking their data and knowledge home with them.

One solution: Colorful banners with information in the local language about past ecological research conducted in Madidi are displayed at the park offices.
Anne Toomey, CC BY-ND

Our study also revealed that in some cases, the question of whether or not research had been disseminated was a matter of perspective. Park offices, indigenous council headquarters and government institutions all held dusty libraries full of articles and books that were in many cases the final products of scientific studies. But very few people had actually read these reports, in part because many were written in English. Also, people in the Madidi region are more accustomed to obtaining knowledge orally rather than through written texts. So finding new ways to communicate across cultural and language barriers is key.

Collaboration beyond publication

Perhaps one way forward is to think differently about what is meant by impact and when it takes place. Although it’s typically understood to occur after the results have been written up, our research found that the most meaningful forms of impact often took place prior to that.

Research often depends on collaboration across groups. Here, Madidi National Park guards and Bolivian scientists work together in the protected area.
Marcos Uzquiano, CC BY-ND

In ecological and conservation science research, locals are hired as guides or porters, and researchers often stay for days or weeks in communities while they are collecting data. This fieldwork period is filled with potential for knowledge exchange, where both parties can learn from one another. Indigenous communities in the Madidi region are directly dependent on local biodiversity. Not only does it provide food and other resources, but it’s vital for the continuation of their cultures. They possess unique knowledge about the place, and they have a vested interest in ensuring that the local biodiversity will continue to exist for many generations to come.

Rather than impact being addressed at the end of research, societal impacts can be part of the first stages of a study. For example, people living in the region where data is to be collected might have insight into the research questions being investigated; scientists need to build in time and plan ways to ask them. Ecological fieldwork presents many opportunities for knowledge exchange, new ideas and even friendships between different groups. Researchers can take steps to engage more directly with community life, such as by taking a few hours to teach local school kids about their research.

The author worked with two indigenous communities to develop ideas for how local leaders could negotiate future relationships with researchers.
Anne Toomey, CC BY-ND

Of course, such activities do not make disseminating the results of research at multiple levels less important. But engaging additional stakeholders earlier in the process could make for a more interested audience when findings are available.

Whether studying hive decline with beekeepers in the United Kingdom or evaluating human-elephant conflicts in India, those affected have the right to know about the results of research. If “broader impacts” are to become more than an afterthought in the research process, non-academics need a bigger voice in the process of determining what those impacts may be.

The Conversation

Anne Toomey received partial funding for this research from Lancaster University and additional financial support from the Rufford Foundation and the Royal Geographical Society.


Source: Science-Technology

US Teen who drew flak for wearing a Chinese quipao to the prom says she’d do it again

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US Teen who drew flak for wearing a Chinese quipao to the prom says she’d do it again

High school student Kezia Daum, who drew a lot of criticism online for wearing a Chinese dress (qipao) to her prom last week, says she has no regrets and would wear the dress another time.

Ms. Daum, who lives in Utah, was accused of racism and cultural appropriation after sharing prom photos of herself and her friends on Twitter. She wore a red qipao, a traditional Chinese dress that has roots from the 17th century. 

Ms. Daum had no idea her photos would go viral. “I never imagined a simple rite or passage such as a prom would cause a discussion reaching many parts of the world. Perhaps it is an important discussion we need to have,” she said in an interview on Good Morning America. She said in the interview that she would, however, wear the dress again.

A man named Jeremy Lam commented first on Ms. Daum’s photos, saying, “My culture is NOT your goddamn prom dress”, a comment which was retweeted more than 40,000 times in just a short while. 

In one of the photos, Ms. Daum and her friends are also seen bowing with their hands in prayer position, palms close together. Because of her dress and because the pose was seen as a mockery of Chinese culture, Ms. Daum has been called a racist.

She denied this, and said that she and her friends had copied the post from YouTube star Ethan Klein, who made the term “Papa Bless” popular some years ago. Ms Daum said, “It had nothing to do with race or racial slurs. It never intended to be thought of as racist.”

Aside from Mr Lam, many other netizens criticized Ms. Daum for cultural appropriation. 

The teen insisted that she never meant to cause a misunderstanding of any kind, and had in fact done research into the history of the qipao, and appreciated that it stood as a symbol for female empowerment.

Ms. Daum’s mother, Melissa Dawes, also sent out a tweet in an attempt to give a context to the pose her daughter and friends made in the prom photos, “I am getting questions about the photo of the kids posing. Not justifying, just giving you context. The pose is called ‘Papa Bless from H3H3 productions.”

Singaporean diver missing at sea, Maritime authorities continue search

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Singaporean diver missing at sea, Maritime authorities continue search

Obbana Rajah

A commercial diver has been missing at sea since Saturday and Maritime authorities have not ceased their search since.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was alerted on Saturday about diver Jake Seet, who had gone missing while conducting underwater operations for the vessel ‘Jork’ at the Western Anchorage near Sentosa.

According to an MPA spokesperson, as soon as they were notified, “two MPA and two police coast guard patrol craft were immediately deployed to the scene to conduct search and rescue”.

The spokesperson also added that, “Dive boats and divers were also deployed by the commercial diving company to support the search”.

According to Jake’s sister, Jacqueline, he has two young children and an expecting wife.

Alerts have been broadcasted by the authorities to inform nearby vessels, while search and dive operations are still on going.

Netizens send their hopes and prayers to the family and post multiple alerts on Facebook pages related to diving.

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Twin VEW near Jurong Lake District sees 85% sales on opening weekend

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CSC Land Group’s maiden residential development in Singapore, Twin VEW near Jurong Lake District, saw 85 per cent of its units being sold in the opening weekend. With 442 units out of a total of 520 units sold (including four penthouses), the average price of units sold was $1,399 per square feet (psf).

CSC Land Group said that the buyers were a mix of group of singles, young couples, families and multi-generational families. Of the 442 units sold, 83% were Singaporeans, 15% were permanent residents, and the rest were foreign purchasers.

Investors and homebuyers were buoyed by the potential of the Jurong Lake District. “We are very encouraged by the strong response this weekend,” says Li Xiao Qian, chairman of CSC Land Group. “All unit-types have been very well-received, demonstrating the diversity offered by Twin VEW. WE are confident that this momentum will continue.” The project located at West Coast Vale is expected to be completed by 2021.

The developers say that the construction of Twin VEW near Jurong Lake District was inspired by by rice terraces, cascading waters and river valleys and is an architectural scenograph, reflecting the lifestyle of riverside living.

Twin VEW near Jurong Lake District
Image credit; CSC Land Group

Twin VEW’s high-rise towers are north-south orientated, which would maximise residents’ views towards Pandan Reservoir and reduces the western sun exposure. The two towers boast spacious, 7-metre-high lobbies to offer optimum spaces for landscaping and recreational facilities, elevating even the first levels of residential units for enhanced views.

The development’s swimming pool, gymnasium, dining pavilions and the dining villas are all positioned towards the Pandan River.  Lifting above 36 storeys, the sky terraces in the 2 towers are designed to offer Pandan Reservoir as the backdrop for parties or daily fitness. Residents can also enjoy over 100% landscaping with 63 facilities on the e-deck and sky terraces. Encased within the development are also 2 shop spaces and a childcare centre to cater to the needs of the residents.

The developers explain that the name project, Twin VEW, represents the two spectacular towers that offer residents stunning views in all directions, and that the “deliberate spelling of ‘VEW’ is derived from the three main elements of nature: Variety, Earth, and Water.”

“Inspired by Mother Nature, each living space is tailored for every stage of the residents’ life, thoughtfully crafted to enable them to live their life stories to the fullest,” it added.

Twin VEW is situated with Pandan Reservoir on one side and the West Coast sea on the other. Units which are located from the 6th floor onwards should get an unblocked view of the waterfront. Sited next to Sungei Pandan and Pandan Gardens Park Connector, it is a stone-throw away from the Jurong Lake District, which has been earmarked by the Government to be developed into the largest regional centre outside the Central Business District.

Jurong Lake District looks bright with HSR construction slated to begin 2019

Several reputable educational institutions, like the National University of Singapore and Nan Hua Primary School, are in close proximity to Twin VEW. When it comes to dining and shopping near home, residents will be spoilt for choice with a myriad of options from nearby shopping malls that include JEM, West Gate, JCube and BigBox. Accessibility-wise, Twin VEW near Jurong Lake District provides residents with effortless reach to many parts of Singapore, including Orchard Road and Harbourfront, through short commutes via the Ayer Rajah Expressway.

CSC Land is the property development arm of China Construction (South Pacific) Development, which purchased the riverfronting site along Pandan Reservoir in February last year for $291.99 million ($591 psf per plot ratio). The development, which is a pair of elegant glass towers perched atop an elevated terrain, is designed to be a tranquil sanctuary for quiet indulgences, where residents will be treated to a multi-sensorial rejuvenation from the various amenities including spa pools and luxurious pavilions.

Twin VEW
Image credit: CSC Land Group

1, 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms are available in this 99-year leasehold project, which is expected to be completed by Quarter 4 of 2021. Units are priced at between $1,200 – $1,300 psf. The price of one-bedroom units start from $650,000, two-bedroom units from $898,000, three-bedroom units from $1.18 million, and four-bedroom units from S$1.55 million. There are also six breathtaking penthouses in the mix.

Soaring above the tranquil residential enclave at the Twin VEW near Jurong Lake District, are two modern 36-storey towers accommodating 520 units. The development’s residential unit mix comprises one to four-bedders, ranging from 484 sq ft to 1518 sq ft.

Image credit; CSC Land Group
Source: CSC Land Group

 

On 27 April, the Urban Redevelopment Authority today announced that the prices of private residential units increased by 3.9 per cent in the 1st Quarter of 2018, compared with the 0.8 per cent increase in the previous quarter. It is the biggest increase in 8 years and private property prices are expected to increase further this year. This indicates a steady upward momentum in prices as caveats in the remainder of the quarter were captured, boosting the index.

The increase in the overall private residential price index was mainly due to a huge jump in the Outside Central Region (OCR) index for non-landed homes to 5.6 per cent in the final data. Strong pricing in new projects with high transaction volumes contributed to the sharper increase in the index. The index for non-landed homes in Core Central Region (CCR) rose 5.5 per cent.

Private residential property sees highest quarterly increase in 8 years

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Man blames SMRT for lost phone after leaving it behind at charging point unattended

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Man blames SMRT for lost phone after leaving it behind at charging point unattended

A netizen has blamed SMRT for “not doing anything” after he reportedly left his phone behind at a charging point at Admiralty MRT Station unattended.

Interestingly, the netizen – Facebook user Cavin Tan – called SMRT “irresponsible” after it responded that it had reviewed footage of the incident and Tan left the phone behind and that a third party had taken the phone.

According to SMRT, Tan had left his phone at the charging station and walked off in the direction of the ATM at 10.47am on an unspecified date. When he returned for his phone just a few minutes later at 10.51am, the phone was gone as it had been taken by a third party.

SMRT advised Tan to lodge a police complaint over the matter and revealed that it had advised him to do the same in a call it made to him on 20 Apr.

Tan copied the following email that the transport company had allegedly sent to him, in a post he shared on SMRT’s Facebook wall:

Dear Mr Tan
We are sorry to learn of the inconvenience you had encountered regarding your lost handphone at Admiralty Station. We have tried to contact you today but unable to reach you.
We wish to share that we have reviewed the footage regarding your misplaced phone at Admiralty station. You had left the phone at the charging point at 10.47am and headed in the direction of the ATM. You returned to the charging point at 10.51am. In the meantime, the phone was taken by a third party.
We trust that you have filed the police report as originally advised in our earlier phone call on 20 April. We will extend our fullest cooperation to the police should they approach us.
Thank you for your kind understanding and we look forward to providing you with better travelling experiences.
Should you require further clarification regarding this matter, please contact me at 1800 336 8900.
Best regards
Erica Quintos
Customer Relations

It is unclear what Tan wants from SMRT. He only wrote: “SMRT STAFF CHAIRMAN AND CEO IS NOT DOING ANYTHING I HAVE RECIEVED A EMAIL FROM SMRT AND GUESS WHAT FROM THE IRESPOSIBLE GROUP AND TEAM…BELOW IS THE EMAIL SMRT EMAILED”

Netizens responding to Tan’s post have criticised him for being “spoiled”:

 

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‘I don’t want to play this game’ — Man says his coworker turned hostile on him after promotion rumours

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SINGAPORE: An employee took to an online forum to...

Financial giant Nomura raises 2025 unemployment forecast to 2.4%

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SINGAPORE: Nomura has raised its forecast for Singapore’s unemployment...

Money habits that stop couples from destroying their relationship over cash

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Money is one reason why couples argue and why...

Retirees beware: 7 hidden money traps that can wipe out your savings fast

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For most people, retirement is the most-awaited finish line,...

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