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Singapore is only in phase 2 of reopening post-circuit breaker, but it would seem as though many have grown complacent.
The past weekend saw crowds descending onto the beaches at East Coast Park and Sentosa, noted Environment and Water Resources Minister Masagos Zulfiki in a Facebook post on Tuesday (July 21).
Many of us enjoy meeting and hanging out with friends and family members, and we miss how we used to be able to do this…
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After circuit breaker measures were implemented in Singapore, many found themselves shopping for their groceries on sites such as RedMart.
As such, Lazada’s grocery arm found itself having to introduce measures such as an area-based delivery system instead of its usual two-hour time slot to ensure that Singaporeans are able to receive their essential groceries at least once every three days.
PHOTO: RedMartAccording to RedMart, this new system, coupled with RedMart hiring over 500 staff and the acceleration of automation process in its upcoming West Fulfilment Centre, has allowed the company to serve 50 per cent more customers compared to before circuit breaker was implemented.
The West Fulfilment Centre is a fully-automated logistics hub that is meant to provide solutions to help optimise efficiency and operations, in turn providing faster turnaround time to address the growing customer demand.
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A Sikh man who had a brush with discriminatory remarks in the process of applying for a job in Singapore has received an official apology from the company yesterday (July 21), which coincided with Racial Harmony day.
In a series of viral Facebook posts on July 20, Parvitar Singh recounted how a staff member of an agency told him that the prospective employer might not be “comfortable” with his turban — which she called “a cloth thingy on [his] head” — despite him being suitable for the job.
She had also expressed surprise when he mentioned that he served in the Republic of Singapore Air Force without any issue about his turban.
After ending the call, Singh decided to escalate the matter by reaching out to the agency to have its directors clarify themselves and issue an apology.
According to an update, the agency’s manager called him to apologise and acknowledged that her colleague’s actions were uncalled for.
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A woman has taken down her Facebook post alleging caste discrimination at a historic Hindu temple.
Vekaneshvari Jayabal wrote about her father’s experience at Sri Thendayuthapani Temple on July 19 and accused the temple of mistreating the 68-year-old man.
In an open letter to the management, she wrote: “We genuinely want to come and pray and not get involved in your caste system.
“If you think that you are a very special caste and have a very closed mindset at a place like in Singapore in 2020 — then please declare to the public that only Chettiars (a caste associated with merchants, traders and bankers) are allowed to enter the temple.”
The post sparked a furore online.
Netizens slammed the Tank Road temple, which is managed by the Chettiars’ Temple Society, saying there was no place for caste discrimination in Singapore.
Alerted to Jayabal’s complaint, Chettiars’ Temple Society said in a statement to AsiaOne on July 21 that it immediately reached out to her for a meeting.
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Admit it – there was a time when your childhood dream was to become the strongest super-powered being in the world, like the Hokage in Naruto, the greatest Pirate King in One Piece, one of the Avengers members in the Marvel universe, or the Super Saiyan from the Dragon Ball series.
Of course, such moments would later prove to be a passing fanboying/fangirling phase, serving as a reminder of good, old nostalgia, and the great influence of fictional narratives.
As it turns out, a building in Singapore actually allows you to live out your heroic fantasies…well, sort of.
Named Kamehameha Rise, this small piece of land lies along the quiet terrain of Mount Sinai Drive, and is home to one Ridgewood Condominium.
PHOTO: Google MapsHere’s the thing: the name might not mean much to most folks.
“Kamehameha” is a pretty long word, after all, and looks to be brought together by a bunch of gibberish-sounding syllabi.
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SINGAPORE: Environment and Water Resources Minister Masagos Zulkifli on Tuesday (Jul 21) expressed his concern that “some complacency may be setting in”, as large groups were found congregating at some beaches last weekend.
The beaches at East Coast Park and Sentosa last weekend were “extremely crowded”, with “a good number” of people not wearing masks despite being reminded. Many of those approached by safe distancing ambassadors or enforcement officers said they were eating or drinking.
“I have been concerned that some complacency may be setting in, at a time when we must keep our guard up,” the minister said in a Facebook post.
“Extended exposure to one another without masks and in packed crowds place those involved and others around them at greater risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus.”
The safe distancing ambassadors and enforcement officers found many groups comprising more than 10 people who were from extended families, or were friends congregating, he added.
“Many of us enjoy meeting and hanging out with friends and family members, and we miss how we used to be able to do this freely,” Mr Masagos said.
“But we are still in the midst of a long battle with the COVID-19 pandemic. We must be mindful, and continue being vigilant. This is critical, for us to protect one another.”
Signs at East Coast Park over the weekend of Jul 18 and Jul 19 warning that the beach is closed. (Photo: NParks via Facebook/Masagos Zulkifli)
Since early July, NParks has segmented the more popular beachfronts at East Coast Park to control the crowds. Selected sections have also been closed temporarily when these get too crowded.
“We will be stepping up our enforcement,” said the minister.
Mr Masagos also highlighted two groups of people who are set to be charged this week over having social gatherings.
Eighteen people will be charged in court after having a social gathering during the “circuit breaker” period. A couple living in Compassvale Crescent had invited 16 people into their residence on the evening of May 8.
Another group of 10 people will be charged in court on Wednesday over a gathering on Jun 28 at a fitness corner in Beo Crescent, where portable tables and chairs were set up, and bottles of liquor were found.
Large groups gathered at East Coast Park over the weekend of Jul 18 and Jul 19. (Photo: NParks via Facebook/Masagos Zulkifli)
Mr Masagos asked members of the public to do their part in keeping Singapore safe by continuing to observe safe distancing measures.
“COVID-19 remains a threat and we must continue to be socially responsible. Remember to wear a mask at all times except when eating or drinking, or engaging in sports. Keep within a group size of no more than five people and maintain a safe distance of at least 1m from other groups,” he said.
“Do not intermix between groups at parks, beaches and other public spaces.
“To help with contact tracing efforts, please do scan the SafeEntry QR codes set up at designated entry points at parks and along beachfronts before entering these spaces.”
Safe distancing ambassadors and enforcement officers will continue to advise people to adhere to such measures, and “will not hesitate to issue fines on violations”, the minister added.
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SINGAPORE – Mandopop megastar JJ Lin is popular for his hit ballads, but that is not his only passion. The Singapore singer and avid gamer is also one of the owners of an esports organisation.
Last Friday, he deepened his esports foray and made a splash in the local gaming scene by launching an all-Singaporean esports team.
The team, set up to compete in the first-person shooter (FPS) game Valorant, is part of Team Still Moving Under Gunfire (SMG), an esports organisation formed in 2017 by Lin and esports player turned coach Kenchi Yap.
“Team SMG has teams in Shanghai, Malaysia and finally, Singapore,” says Lin, who is a member of the Singapore Esports Association.
In February, he acquired Malaysian Mobile Legends team Makan Cendol to add to his squad in Shanghai, which competes in the game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, a popular online multiplayer battle royale shooter game said to have sold more than 70 million copies.
On his first all-Singaporean e-sports team, Lin says: “This is a milestone in my esports journey, one that is very close to my heart.”
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SINGAPORE – Publisher Marshall Cavendish Education has apologised to readers for causing any misunderstanding after a complaint surfaced that a Chinese-language children’s book it published is racist.
In a statement on its Facebook page on Tuesday (July 21), the publisher said it will cease the sale and distribution of the Amazing Adventures Of Pi Pi series, which consists of five books.
Copies of the book Who Wins? will also be recalled from retail stores.
The picture book by Wu Xing Hua features a “dark-skinned” boy with “oily curly hair” named Mao Mao – which means hairy in Chinese – as an aggressive school bully.
The book, available for borrowing through the National Library Board (NLB), was removed for a review on Sunday.
This was after library user Estella Young highlighted the book’s racial undertones in a Facebook post last Friday.
In her post, she questioned the rationale behind Marshall Cavendish Education publishing the book, in which the only dark-skinned character is portrayed as “irredeemably nasty”, despite his appearance not contributing to the plot.
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A 33-year-old woman was arrested for suspected drink driving and careless driving after the Ferrari she was driving was involved in an accident with a Honda car near Lau Pa Sat on July 16.
The police told Stomp they were alerted to the accident involving two cars at the junction of Robinson Road and Boon Tat Street at 11.02pm.
Stomp contributor Dean alerted Stomp to the incident and shared a video taken at the scene that has been circulating on WhatsApp.
In the video, a man is heard saying that the Ferrari “tumbled three times from the main road” before coming to a stop.
He describes how people are helping to “dilute the petrol with water” as the accident happened near satay stalls near the food centre.
“Thank God for the barriers (bollards), or the car would have crashed into the motorbikes,” he said.
“A 33-year-old female car driver was arrested for suspected drink driving and careless driving,” a police spokesman said.
