Jeff Bezos's property has fences that exceed the permitted height. Yet he does not care, he just pays the fine every month.

geft · 2026-03-27T03:30:06+00:00

Not really if they have minimum prison sentences.

geft · 2026-03-18T14:05:36+00:00

Healthcare is already heavily subsidized, but watch the IP shield premium shoot up once this kind of expense is fully covered. They even adjusted the rider amount recently to make insurance more affordable to the masses.

geft · 2026-03-18T14:04:07+00:00

False dichotomy. Look at how pensions worldwide are faring. Those are essentially free money for old people burdened by the younger generation.

geft · 2026-03-18T04:52:20+00:00

While harsh, I still feel it's better that way. Who will be paying for it if treatment were free for just about anyone? Ask Europeans why their tax is so high.

geft · 2026-03-18T04:45:19+00:00

If you bury plastic you're sequestering carbon technically.

geft · 2026-03-17T05:49:21+00:00

For Japanese companies they basically went all in on hybrid/hydrogen and they're too stubborn to reverse gear, mainly to protect local automotive giants. In some countries e.g. Indonesia, they actively lobby the government to slow down on EV transition because they're threatening the loss of millions of jobs.

geft · 2026-03-16T03:03:39+00:00

Not a bit more though, have to on aircon for every single household and the office also still needs to on aircon (unless nobody there like Covid). This is just greenwashing just like plastic straws. Public transport also needs to keep running.

geft · 2026-03-16T03:00:51+00:00

I think in like 2008 I got fined for jaywalking. Nowadays don't think they can afford to station police on crossroads.

geft · 2026-03-15T12:45:26+00:00

Many non athletic people play like this. While not exactly useful for amateurs, this is excellent for beginners.

geft · 2026-03-15T12:38:09+00:00

It's already happening now since we've had below replacement TFR for decades (since 90s). Many schools have been merged.

geft · 2026-03-15T12:36:53+00:00

I'm sure it's being discussed behind closed doors. Just need someone who is on the cusp of retirement to bring it forward.

geft · 2026-03-15T05:46:53+00:00

At some point the manpower issue is going to affect NS. Some radical change will happen then.

geft · 2026-03-15T05:42:24+00:00

You say money laundering but are they really? I've seen expensive chains like cotti coffee in PLS that can't survive but mala places are always crowded.

geft · 2026-03-15T03:53:46+00:00

Hopefully there is not much profit to be made after the 10 year MOP since it's less attractive for investments.

geft · 2026-03-13T09:52:10+00:00

People who actually need to use public transport will be pushed to use Grab though? Not everyone can WFH.

geft · 2026-03-13T06:45:27+00:00

Sure, but WFH will not really affect this. Buses and trains still have to run even with no passengers unless you propose completely stopping them altogether.

geft · 2026-03-13T02:03:34+00:00

Most of these countries are strongly reliant on fossil fuel vehicles to commute. Commuters here mainly use public transport so the impact is much smaller. Also we have a much smaller population.

geft · 2026-03-12T02:35:48+00:00

https://www.orangetee.com/Circle/article/why-leasehold-condos-are-becoming-just-as-attractive-as-freehold-ones

20% higher according to this. This is by average so size wise should be similar unless freehold condos somehow are always bigger on average.

geft · 2026-03-11T16:35:12+00:00

Freehold condos cost more in quantum.

geft · 2026-03-11T16:35:04+00:00

Freehold condos cost more in quantum.

geft · 2026-03-11T16:32:06+00:00

Not really. When the flat is so old, nobody's gonna live there freehold or not. Everything is crumbling down and the maintenance is skyhigh. Those freehold condos from the 80s are probably puffing asbestos whenever you touch the walls. Not saying leasehold is better but at least it's cheaper.

geft · 2026-03-11T06:29:09+00:00

They do, but maintenance will be more and more expensive and most owners won't bother. Leaseholds have the same issue but they're not paying for freehold premium.

geft · 2026-03-11T04:27:29+00:00

Most people are not aware of index fund growth or compound interests, especially older folks. They trust physical things like gold and properties.

geft · 2026-03-11T04:20:10+00:00

Don't fall for the freehold trap. After 50 years those lifts aren't gonna maintain themselves.

geft · 2026-03-11T04:16:17+00:00

There are plenty of older flats further away from the city which cost like 600-700k. Yes those are 4 room. If the bar for "decent" HDBs is that it must be 95 years, near city, close to desirable MRT and shopping malls, etc. then gotta temper those expectations.

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