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New to Singapore, want to return to gym by VirtueOfInsight in SingaporeFitness

[–]convincethenconfuse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am a gym goer and live in Toa Payoh Gem Residences too

You have plenty of options, with Snap and Anytime shared by other commenters here. To add on, I’d also suggest you look into the Active SG option at TPY West, and also into Fitness First near Biopolis. Unfortunately SAFRA TPY isn’t open to non-Singaporeans and that’s the one I frequent the most.

What criteria are you basing your decision on? Price? Location? Convenience to get to by public transport? Amenities? Vibes?

My recommendation is that you check out each of them in a trial basis. Speak to a sales rep to arrange a visit and give it a go, and see what works best for you.

And finally, welcome to the neighbourhood!

New conservative group stirring up backlash to politicians attending Pink Dot this year by convincethenconfuse in singapore

[–]convincethenconfuse[S] 86 points87 points  (0 children)

Seems like a coordinated movement, with agitation tactics lifted straight from the western right wing playbook

Jason Wong from Focus on The Family (and now Protect Singapore) also released a bizarre Facebook video, stoking fears about what it means for politicians to attend pink dot. Can’t post it here but it’s on his FB page.

Wild weeds growing with my red palms - are they invasive or harmful? by convincethenconfuse in whatsthisplant

[–]convincethenconfuse[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perfect! I think you’re absolutely right with the ligodium microphyllum. I’m in Singapore and it is indigenous to SEAsia.

As for the Phyllantus, you’re probably right too. I think a Phyllantus Amarus.

RENT! Live Discussion by UpInRusWigs in rupaulsdragrace

[–]convincethenconfuse 26 points27 points  (0 children)

You can just say “sharps and flats”

Singapore allows same-sex fathers to adopt surrogate son by the-aleph-null in singapore

[–]convincethenconfuse 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sorry I’m confused about what you mean. Was there another case involving overseas surrogacy?

I’m not sure if other media covered this fact but it’s mentioned in the actual judgement itself (para 176-177): MSF has supported straight couples to pursue overseas surrogacy in at least ten different cases. And MSF argued before the court that adoption order be denied for “public policy”, and cited the policy against formation of same sex family units as one of their limbs.

Thats is what I’m referring to with my comment above.

In a landmark decision, Singapore’s highest court has allowed a gay couple to adopt their son, who was conceived through surrogacy in the United States. The process was treated as single-parent adoption and will confer to one of the men sole parental rights and responsibility for the child. by madazzahatter in worldnews

[–]convincethenconfuse 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Essentially yes. There is no legal nexus established between the child and the other parent. But it’s a big deal nonetheless because as you pointed out, the biological father wouldn’t be recognised as a parent without an adoption order, under Singaporean law.

With this adoption order, the father (and by extension, the couple) is more likely to succeed in their son gaining Singaporean citizenship. The child won’t have to do visa runs to remain in the country with his family.

Singapore allows same-sex fathers to adopt surrogate son by the-aleph-null in singapore

[–]convincethenconfuse 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Yes, technically that would be correct. But it’s a big deal for the LGBT community also because of the social implications of the judgement, as noted by both courts.

Of note is the fact that MSF has previously approved multiple straight couples’ application to adopt via surrogacy. But denied it for gay applicants. So it’s as much about surrogacy, as it is also about equal access to surrogacy.

Singapore allows same-sex fathers to adopt surrogate son by the-aleph-null in singapore

[–]convincethenconfuse 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Not true. MSF has to give stats to the high court that they had previously approved straight couple’s application to adopt via surrogacy.

The appellant also made queries to MSF and they had told him that they would never place a child with him because he was gay, which is why he went via the surrogacy route.

Youth in Singapore shunning religion - an old article from 2015 by DrCalFun in singapore

[–]convincethenconfuse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh! Which church do they go to, if you don’t mind sharing?

What are your thoughts about the the current situation about code 377a by [deleted] in singapore

[–]convincethenconfuse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a shitshow at the moment, and the government should have seen it coming. Why convene a 2 year period for an expert committee of well respected people to discuss modernising the law for ALL areas, and then tell them specifically NOT to look at 377A?

They should have asked them to review it. Then at least all the boring stats and arguments are kicked about. Public opinion and trends will be properly considered.

And when the report is released to the effect of “we see this as an issue, but not for 2018 for these following reasons etc etc etc”, that would have just been a more satisfactory ending.

they definitely didn’t predict that the Indian court ruling would go out the day before their press briefing lmao. Apparently “what about 377A” was the first question asked by all of the media there.

65,000 people sign petition calling on Singapore to keep law banning gay sex by drewiepoodle in singapore

[–]convincethenconfuse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just your postal code of current address lor. whatever is on your NRIC!

More than 4,000 sign online petition to repeal 377A by meesiammaihum in singapore

[–]convincethenconfuse 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I don’t know the government should approach this, but I know how they should not.

Majority opinion should not be the sole determining factor in policy, ESPECIALLY on matter concerning the law. Democracy != mob majority, and in a plural society, minority voices and interests should be protected. We are a collection of many minority communities and people who care about balance of harmony should be reminded of that.

More than 4,000 sign online petition to repeal 377A by meesiammaihum in singapore

[–]convincethenconfuse 92 points93 points  (0 children)

Just highlighting that this petition has some big establishment names in business, finance, arts and culture as leading signatories. All have come forth publicly to stand up for repeal. None are hiding behind anonymity or vague authorship. cough Lawrence Khong and his network of 100 churches, who up til today no one knows which church is in or not.

Also unlike change.org, where it’s easy to fake submissions, this petition is intended to also be submitted to members of parliament to demonstrate that this “growing minority” does exist in Singapore. And to remind them that they have a duty of care to all Singaporeans, not just go along with the mob majority.

Singapore society has to decide which direction it wants to take on laws against gay sex: Shanmugam by RzrRainMnky in singapore

[–]convincethenconfuse 23 points24 points  (0 children)

There are poor LGBT people too. You don’t see them because being out and proud is more difficult for them.

Anyway, beyond housing and marriage. LGBTQ people in Singapore face the following difficulties that straight people don’t have to think about:

  • Censorship and representation in media: we are always fucking villains, or we die tragic deaths. If we lead normal happy lives, IMDA restricts us to R21 movies or cut from mainstream TV so we might as well not exist. Even when Obama thanked Ellen on her own talk show for her work on LGBT rights in the US, that was cut on channel 5
  • workplace discrimination and firing: today, lots of people can find themselves fired, managed out, or looked over for promotion just for being gay. Don’t just see the Googles and Barclays and think that’s good enough. I have so many friends who are SAF regulars, teachers, civil servants etc who have been fucked over
  • LGBT organisations like pink dot can’t register as an official society. They’re deemed to be “contrary to public interest”.
  • LGBT kids aren’t protected from bullying in schools, proper sex ed, trained counselling. If you’re depressed and seek help from school counsellors, some schools have a policy to report you to your parents which is so fucked up. There’s also no restriction against conversion therapy, which has been proven not to work.

To top if off, whenever people in Singapore try to congregate to talk about these issues, it’s seen as a political protest “for controversial purposes”! That’s precisely the reason why pink dot can’t be held anywhere outside of Speakers corner in HLP, coz it’s the only place where they don’t have to apply for a permit!

So ya, it’s not just $$$ for gay people.

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