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Singapore in the top 5 countries in the world with most travel freedom

February 24, 2016, 9:15 pm
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There's a lot of things that we're definitely unsatisfied about living in Singapore (housing prices are just one), but folks should be glad that their passports unlock access to a lot of nations around the world. 

Once again, Singapore is ranked as one of the top countries in the world with the most travel freedom — our little red booklet possesses unrestricted access to 173 countries.

According to the Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index, Singapore lands on fifth spot — tied with Austria and Japan — in the world rankings, underneath the likes of Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States and more. 

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Around 30 caged-up cats rescued from Yishun hoarder house

February 24, 2016, 11:01 pm
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An elderly man may have been used to the stench from a clowder of cats and cat shit in his house, but his neighbours obviously found it unbearable ever since he started hoarding felines in 2000.

The authorities thus acted — dozens of cats were removed from the unit at Block 207 along Yishun Street 21 this morning. Channel NewsAsia reports that there were at least 30 cats kept in cages caked with faeces and surrounded by skittering cockroaches. 

The owner of the house — 63-year-old Roslani Ahmad — insisted that he was not abusing the cats, and says that they're "lovely" and "lucky" to him. He claims to purchase three or four bags of cat food each month for his cats. 

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Video: Cult rapper Akeem Jahat raps a verse from his tribute to his Woodlands hometown

February 24, 2016, 11:39 pm
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If you're a hip hop fan living in the north and haven't heard of the name Akeem Jahat, time you pay your respects, son. 

Versatile, ingenious and unabashedly proud of his Woodlands hometown, the rapper has been making waves in the local hip-hop community, and it's not hard to see why. Weaving between Malay and English rhymes, Akeem has been garnering fans across Southeast Asia with his effortless flow and delivery heard through glorious mixtapes Suke Hati Nenek / Akeemotheraphy and SeluDOPE. 

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Sterner fines and actions to be imposed on public transport fare evaders next week

February 25, 2016, 12:18 am
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Fare evaders will soon be getting a bigger slap on the wrist for not paying the costs of getting on trains and buses, thanks to the Public Transport Council (PTC)

Starting on Monday, the PTC has imposed a higher penalty fee of $50 for fare evasion, a $30 increase from what it is right now. The $50 penalty fee will similarly apply for commuters who misuse concession tickets. 

Enforcement action can also be taken against commuters found attempting to travel with paying the appropriate fare — currently, action can only be taken against them after they actually travelled. That means you're getting into trouble even if you've simply tail-gated at fare gates. 

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After prior driving ban for causing death in traffic accident, man kills another pedestrian again

February 25, 2016, 1:06 am
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After such a traumatic episode such causing a death in a traffic accident, you'd think Jason Chia Junjie has learned his lesson.

Alas, he has not. 

In the early morning of Oct 13, 2014, 34-year-old Chia took his brother's rented car without permission so he could meet his friend.

While on the lookout for food in Geylang at 4.15am, he failed to keep his eye on the cross junction of Geylang Road and Lorong 22 and hit a 34-year-old Chinese national who was crossing the road.

Li Yong was flung to the extreme left lane and died from a head injury that very evening. 

Witnesses testified that Chia had been driving pretty fast. Worst of all, he fled from the scene. But he returned the car at his brother's place in Lorong 8 Geylang.

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Singapore still top Asian city with highest quality of living for expats: Survey

February 25, 2016, 1:43 am
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Singapore remains the top city for expats with the highest quality of living in Asia, according to a an annual survey conducted by consultancy firm Mercer. 

Their Quality of Living survey evaluates local living conditions in over 440 cities worldwide, analysing elements such as political and social stability, public services, housing, medical considerations, educational standards and more.

The Little Red Dot beat out the likes of Japan, San Francisco, London and even New York to place in the 26th spot in the world in terms of quality of living for expats. The top spot for overall quality of living went to Vienna once again, followed closely by Zurich, Auckland, Munich and Vancouver. 

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Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum recovers dead pangolin that became roadkill in Mandai

February 25, 2016, 2:22 am
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In the long list of standard roadkill (frogs, pigeons, rats, angrily torn summon tickets, etc etc) we've seen on Singapore roads, a Sunda pangolin isn't exactly what you'd call a common sight. 

Unfortunately for this one critter, even its large keratin scales stood no chance against speeding traffic. This morning, two officers from the National Parks Board alerted the Lee Kong Chian History Museum about a pangolin carcass in the Mandai Area.

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How much do you need to earn to own a Ferrari in Singapore?

February 25, 2016, 7:32 am
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This article was first published on DollarsAndSense.sg

This article is unlikely to be relevant for most people in Singapore. The fact that you have clicked on this article is not because you are interested to buy a Ferrari. Rather, you are curious to find out how much a person really needs to earn in Singapore before they can comfortably afford a Ferrari without over stretching on their finances.

As a website, DollarsAndSense.sg have always been advocating on financial prudence when it comes to how we spend our money. We too were curious on how much is needed before someone can buy a Ferrari in Singapore, and yet continue to stay within the spectrum of financial prudence.

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Arrested: Coffee shop employee who allegedly stabbed aggro patron to death over staring incident

February 25, 2016, 8:06 am
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The days where fights can break out because of staring incidents don't seem to be over, even though it's 2016 already. A 37-year-old man even died from his wounds after being stabbed in the neck following a confrontation at a coffeeshop in Hougang. 

Lianhe Wanbao reports that the man — known as Ang — was found bloodied up with a wound in his neck, and was pronounced dead later on at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. 

Apparently, Ang was said to have behaved in a pretty antagonistic manner at the coffee shop along Hougang Avenue 3 late Wednesday night. An assistant at the coffee shop speaking to Shin Min Daily News said that he was unhappy about the self-service policy, and had shouted at staff. 

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Rescued! 2 kidnapped Singaporean brothers while on business trip in Penang

February 25, 2016, 8:50 am
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A business trip in Penang for two brothers last Sunday turned into another kind of transaction when they ended up being held as hostages for a ransom of US$250,000. 

The police had been alerted to the case by the fiancée of one of the Singaporean siblings on Monday night, TODAY reports. An unknown Malaysian mobile number had contacted her, demanding S$350,748 for the release of her 28-year-old fiancé. 

The fiancé and his 27-year-old brother were fortunately rescued unharmed by the police in Malaysia on Wednesday. A total of eight people have been arrested as well in connection to the case, four of which were Malaysian while the rest were Singaporean. 

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Relentless mynah troubles in Yishun and Clementi force AVA to deploy tree foggers

February 26, 2016, 12:32 am
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Apparently, our yellow-beaked black-feathered friends have been such a nuisance to the municipalities of Yishun and Clementi that the Agri-Food an Veterinary Authority (AVA) are employing drastic measures. 

Residents in Yishun have been complaining to the authorities about the vexing noise produced by the mynah population, Channel NewsAsia reports.  Presumably, complaints continue to come in hot and heavy, as past efforts by AVA and Nee Soon Town Council haven't done enough — namely pruning trees and limiting food sources. 

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Madonna fans cause a commotion as organizers halve Standing Pen A section without notice

February 26, 2016, 12:53 am
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Fans of Madonna who bought Standing Pen A tickets to Sunday's Rebel Heart Tour concert are going borderline nuts after concert organizers divided the original section alloted for Standing Pen A into two, and renamed the area closer to the stage as Standing Pen A1. 

Standing Pen A costs $188, while the new A1 section is priced higher at $388.

While the new section was reported by The Straits Timeslast Monday, those who had bought the A1 tickets before claim they were not notified.

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Man faces death sentence after being charged with murder of Teck Whye Lane temple medium

February 26, 2016, 1:01 am
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The death of Tan Poh Huat earlier this month was an alarming one — the 53-year-old was found dead at Chin Long Kong Chinese Temple on Valentine's Day, reportedly sustaining a head injury. 

Police investigations were prompt, and the authorities quickly caught the alleged culprit. 47-year-old Loh Suan Lit has since been charged with the murder of Tan in court today. 

Loh was identified as a suspect and arrested over a week since the discovery of the body, Channel NewsAsia reports. He has been remanded for a week for police to complete investigations, and to recover stolen goods. 

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Madonna concert promoter says 'Standing Pen A1' will will now be a seated area

February 27, 2016, 12:04 am
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The concert promoter of the Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour concert in Singapore on Feb 28 says the new Standing Pen A1 section that it created on Monday will now be turned into a seated area.

In an email sent to Coconuts Singapore, Kinglun International Holdings Co., Ltd.explained that it had "taken the earlier feedbacks into consideration and would like to inform you that the Standing Pen A1 will be reconfigured to a seated area instead."

On Monday, organizers of the concert divided Standing Pen A into two and began selling the front portion, named Standing Pen A1, for $200 more. 

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Video: Dumbasses on an electric bike get righteously knocked down after beating red light

February 28, 2016, 6:25 pm
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These two dudes wanted to play with the big boys, cruising on the roads on their motorised bicycles, probably presuming that they were the badasses in town. When you ride with big boys however, you get hit like big boys too — and hopefully this collision managed to knock some sense into them. 

Said to have occured on Saturday afternoon between the junction of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9 and Avenue 6, the electric-bike riders casually rode past a red light. Reality hit them hard when a car crashed into them, sending them sliding the two helmet-less idiots down the bonnet. They turned out to be okay in the end as they managed to walk it off, albeit dazed and confused. 

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February 28, 2016, 7:29 pm
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CASE installs self-service complaints kiosks in notorious People's Park Complex

February 28, 2016, 10:34 pm
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The volume of errant retailers at Chinatown's People's Park Complex is so high that the mall will soon have its own self-service complaint kiosk. 

The Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) will be putting the machines to work at the mall due to the "high number of complaints" by consumers against retailers there, TODAY reports. Two terminals will be officially launched as soon as the mall's management signs an agreement with CASE. 

The self-service kiosks are similar to the ones installed in similarly notorious mall Sim Lim Square since 2012. The IT and tech shopping centre has always been a bastion for errant retailers who part clueless customers away from their hard-earned money. 

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Singapore Zoo crowns Ah Meng's granddaughter Ishta as its new ambassador

February 28, 2016, 11:15 pm
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Beloved Singapore Zoo mascot Ah Meng lived a long glorious life for 48 years — smuggled in from Indonesia, kept illegally as a domestic pet before being rescued and transforming into a tourism icon. 

The Sumatran Orangutan died in 2008, leaving behind a legacy as poster girl of the Singapore Zoo, where she greeted the likes of Michael Jackson, Prince Philip and more. Eight years since her passing, Ah Meng's legacy lives on in the form of her granddaughter, Ishta.

On Friday, five-year-old Ishta was revealed by the Singapore Zoo as the orangutan who'll be taking over the mantle of 'Ah Meng' and thus, the zoo's new ambassador. Ishta aka the new Ah Meng was picked out from the rest of her siblings for her affectionate personality as well as a striking resemblance to her late grandmother. 

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Police report lodged over aggro man who punched his security officers in viral video

February 28, 2016, 11:49 pm
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The internet collectively erupted in rage upon seeing a viral video of a younger boss blatantly bullying an elderly man.

Uploaded on the SG HardTruth Community Facebook page, netizens were shocked to see an operation executive beating up security officers under his charge over some unknown issue. And when we say beat up, we really mean that the aggro asshole was putting his full weight into his punches, with a 62-year-old man bearing the full brunt of it all. 

 

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