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Japanese restaurant in Singapore introduces 4-day work week with 10% salary raise, solves manpower shortage

 

Photo: FB screengrab/Tenya Singapore

After changing the work schedule to a four-day work week, Japanese restaurant Tenya Singapore solved its manpower crunch and was able to fill vacancies compared to zero applicants before the adjustment.

The food and beverage industry was severely hit by the labour shortage caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, leaving staff overworked while companies struggled to hire more employees.

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K-Pop superstar Jackson Wang clears his table after eating at Changi Airport food court, fans amazed

 

Photo: Twitter screengrab/@hannahisvip

A video of K-pop superstar Jackson Wang following the rule of returning used trays and crockery at public dining places as he finished a meal at Changi Airport got fans “falling in love” with the artiste.

After spending 12 days in Singapore, Wang departed the country on Aug 14 to another frenzy of fans waiting at the airport to send him off. However, his time at the departure hall only increased fan adoration over their idol.

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‘Bus captain salaries should increase first’ — Netizens on Singapore bus & train fare adjustment formula & mechanism review

 

From Facebook : Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving

It appears that bus and train fares are about to change again.

The Public Transport Council (PTC) has commenced the review of the public transport fare adjustment formula and mechanism, targeting the completion of the review by the first half of 2023.

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Big fight erupts outside Orchard Towers; netizens say this is the reason why Orchard Towers bars & nightclubs are closing

 

Photo: IG screengrab/新加坡华人华语网 ,Sg Chinese Community.

A recent fight that showed at least two large groups brawling at the intersection of Claymore Drive and Claymore Road was caught on camera and uploaded online.

It has since gone viral, getting viewed thousands of times since it was posted on Sunday (Aug 14).

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Another needy family in Singapore receives home makeover with public help & support

 

Photo: Courtesy of Caleb

Thanks to public support and donations, another underprivileged family in Singapore received a home makeover.

Back in May this year, Caleb and Rachael from renovation and construction company Smart Click Services started a Kickstarter project to help families in Singapore needing home improvement.

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