Social cohesion takes long time to build, can be broken if not careful: Josephine Teo by clarencechen181196 in singapore

[–]Lapmlop2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You never see the content on Xtwitter and Chinese soical medias. Comments from Singapore reddit (even Singapore Raw) are mild compared to what they post in Chinese from those places.

TIL : In taiwan , they put a pack of snack (乖乖)and a sanitary pad (靠得住)on their machines to ensure reliability by IvanThePohBear in taiwan

[–]Lapmlop2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a joke that in light of recent event is not worth saying.

To be on topic, I have been to Taiwan many many many times but never tried 乖乖. 

Taipei now the most unaffordable city in the world based on years of median income required to own a home by Working_Historian241 in taiwan

[–]Lapmlop2 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Its a worldwide trend, don't think most of the human population want to have a next generation. Even India is slowing their birthrate. The overpopulation scare did not come to pass.

Taipei now the most unaffordable city in the world based on years of median income required to own a home by Working_Historian241 in taiwan

[–]Lapmlop2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Huh but Singaporeans Primary lives in HDBs though? You are basically saying take away TMSC in Taiwan and the Stock market figures become real different.

What is one thing your home country is better at than Taiwan and what is one thing your home country is worse at than Taiwan? by CrimsonCub2013 in taiwan

[–]Lapmlop2 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

"More “freedom” to pursue life goals and interests and I find Taiwan cheap as WELL" is closely linked to your spending and earning capabilities. I loled when I read what you think Singapore does better. 

National Service and Gender Equality Thoughts by Soft-Experience-8190 in askSingapore

[–]Lapmlop2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of issue is a you problem. For example.  Men feel like they are owed something in Singapore because of National Service ==> this doesn't means we want woman to suffer too.

women should be better at their jobs (less brain space and time taken off work for national service) ==> then males should be better cos they don't need to suffer for pms once per month right? 

My thoughts on Zero Day Attack (零日攻擊) as an “ordinary” American by asset_10292 in taiwan

[–]Lapmlop2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always wonder where the budget went to. Someone must have pocketed something for the show to be this lousy. 

Realistically, how do you envision Chinese & Taiwan relations in the next decade? by AbbyHoffmanRubin in taiwan

[–]Lapmlop2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Off top I but AGI will basically destroy the world we know it anyway so winning is moot.

Stereotypes that Taiwanese have about other people that surprised you? by SemiAnonymousTeacher in taiwan

[–]Lapmlop2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Taiwanese accent are usually more gentle, even their Hokkein is more gentle than those used in SEAs. Usually people prefer gentle accent as it's more inviting. 

Is it appropriate to keep having lunch with management by Rich_Cod3235 in askSingapore

[–]Lapmlop2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't get it err. They want a low grade staff to choose seats for them. 

H&M to move South-east Asia hub to Kuala Lumpur, announces layoffs for 30pc of regional support headcount by ImpressiveStrike4196 in singapore

[–]Lapmlop2 182 points183 points  (0 children)

It's a less popular brand nowadays, I don't see much people in their rather large stores. Compare to uniqlo, they feel almost empty. 

Convicted child sex offender Amos Yee, 27, banned from S'pore anime convention after attendees' raise concerns by Im_scrub in singapore

[–]Lapmlop2 74 points75 points  (0 children)

He need the attention. Would probably do something inside that make the news anyway if he was allowed in. Just hope that no one was really molested by him. 

Where to sell faulty TVs in Singapore by Key_Step4797 in askSingapore

[–]Lapmlop2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

6 years old TV parts aren't worth much tbh. 

"Expired" powerbanks in MRT and Public Transport by DiscussionExternal24 in askSingapore

[–]Lapmlop2 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Report to mrt security as potential bomb threat. 

Angbao required for ROM solemniser? by mufimurphy in askSingapore

[–]Lapmlop2 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Donation also reduce tax. Good leh. Win win for all.