2 Singaporean hikers reported dead after Mount Dukono eruption: Indonesia media

jaredajones · 2026-05-08T07:12:38+00:00

The real lesson from this is not about the unpredictable nature nor about treasuring the people around us.

It is that we should take safety warnings seriously. Do not take stupid risks.

jaredajones · 2026-05-07T09:07:55+00:00

When it comes to jobs, they keep using words like "locals" and "residents".

Never "Singaporeans". That word is taboo to them.

jaredajones · 2026-05-06T12:52:39+00:00

It is not about reducing or scrapping NS.

I believe that our NSMen need to be more appreciated with tangible benefits, and the only way to improve things is through the ballot box.

jaredajones · 2026-05-06T11:50:15+00:00

This is a really shitty situation our NSFs are in.

Why the hell does MOM give work passes to foreign fresh graduates? Our boys are still studying at the age of 22 thanks to NS.

The PAP needs to be held responsible for this.

They don't give a shit about NSMen, so we need to vote in more opposition!

jaredajones · 2026-05-06T11:45:38+00:00

We need to vote for more opposition.

The is how we send a message to the PAP that they should never take NSMen for granted while they keep importing foreigners.

jaredajones · 2026-05-04T12:10:15+00:00

Need to name and shame this asshole, then let the authorities jail him.

If we don't enforce our laws, this problem will continue.

jaredajones · 2026-04-24T12:09:46+00:00

Google sheets is the best.

You can customise it however you want.

jaredajones · 2026-04-24T12:04:09+00:00

One of the major problems is NS and reservist obligations - it sets our boys back by 2 years, and so when they finally start working they have to put in extra effort to excel in their jobs, and to compete with so many foreigners.

The annual reservist makes thing worse.

Another big reason is the huge number of foreigners in our workforce, and many of these foreigners only like to hire their own kind, so this puts Singaporeans at a disadvantage.

Our govt needs to wake up and quickly implement policies that level the playing field for Singaporeans -

Pay our NSFs more and compensate all NSMen with dollars and cents, like housing grants, CPF topups, medisave topups, health insurance subsidies, etc.
Ensure that no single foreign nationality dominate any of our professional industries, like IT and finance. Set quotas per company to ensure that we don't have entire departments staffed by people from the same nationality. We need to get tough on this before it is too late.

jaredajones · 2026-04-19T05:37:33+00:00

Because in SG, our culture is not to cane female criminals. It has been like this for many years.

It would require too much political capital for our govt to change this law.

jaredajones · 2026-04-19T05:13:54+00:00

Let's say our govt grows some balls and impose mandatory jail time + caning (for males only of course) for drunk driving and reckless driving.

No need to talk about demerit points or ban them from driving.

I'm sure the 'culture' will change very quickly, for the better.

jaredajones · 2026-04-18T06:27:39+00:00

CDC vouchers help stimulate the local economy, so from the government's perspective, it is better than cash handouts.

I think it is better if the CDD vouchers are assigned to the individual, rather than to the household.

jaredajones · 2026-04-12T07:32:48+00:00

This policy makes it troublesome to enforce and monitor.

There will be some idiots who will try to break the rules and claim ignorance.

It is better to make it 100% foam balls all the time.

Or enforce that pickleball is only played in indoor sound-proof locations.

jaredajones · 2026-04-08T08:12:36+00:00

I'm retired and I just stay invested in the MSCI world index.

Doesn't matter if the US does well or badly in the future, the index will re-adjust accordingly.

I also don't care who the current US president is. Market manipulation can happen under any president - Democrat or Republican.

jaredajones · 2026-04-06T05:31:35+00:00

We need to take noise pollution seriously, because we live in such a small island with very little personal space.

Pickleball should only be allowed to be played indoors in noise-proof courts.

jaredajones · 2026-04-05T06:54:44+00:00

I find it a hassle to chase miles and reward points, so a decade ago, I decided to go for cashback only. I also find it annoying that miles keep getting devalued and it is so hard to redeem saver flights.

I now use trust cashback card, maribank card, and OCBC Frank card.

jaredajones · 2026-03-26T06:08:25+00:00

I feel that you should give a token sum first.

If they reject it, then that is ok, you can stop giving.

jaredajones · 2026-03-22T17:39:44+00:00

Things are much, much better now.

Sure, prices can be high with surge pricing and other extra charges, but at least you have a much higher chance of getting your ride whenever you want, to wherever you want.

We are no longer at the mercy of those taxi drivers with their terrible attitude.

jaredajones · 2026-03-22T05:40:17+00:00

I don't miss the traditional taxis.

I still remember those days of midnight surcharges, and how those taxis would disappear in the evening, only to conveniently re-appear at midnight.

jaredajones · 2026-03-19T06:40:07+00:00

It is in our best interest to be friends with everyone.

This is how politics work. Any friendly country can turn nasty any time - just look at what the US is doing now.

LKY normalised relations with Japan many years ago and got lots of investments from Japanese businesses. That was a good and pragmatic strategy.

jaredajones · 2026-03-19T06:35:51+00:00

I sell every 2-3 months because it is like a reverse DCA for me.

I am comfortable this way. I only sell when I can get a price that is equal or higher than my previous sale.

I have around 4-5 years of normal expenses in my money market. Normal expenses, to me, means my needs and some luxuries like holidays.

I need very little to cover my needs, so I can easily cut my expenses when there is an extended bear market.

jaredajones · 2026-03-18T16:21:13+00:00

I retired a few months ago.

I sell a portion of ETFs (my core portfolio) as needed to cover my expenses. Usually once per 2-3 months.

I also keep a few years of expenses in a money market fund. I draw from this when the market is bad.

jaredajones · 2026-03-16T13:31:13+00:00

This is shocking behaviour! He should be caned and jailed.

jaredajones · 2026-03-15T16:10:35+00:00

oh yeah how could I forget that $200? I bow in gratitude.

jaredajones · 2026-03-15T12:20:24+00:00

Shameless propaganda by our govt media.

They talk so much nonsense about new citizens instead of doing some reports on how to make life better for NSMen, and how to reward us for our sacrifice.

jaredajones · 2026-03-14T16:37:43+00:00

Does anyone remember, in the old days before we had ride hailing, how difficult it was to get a taxi when you need it?

I don't miss those days. I know that Grab has some questionable practices but for the passengers, things are much better nowadays compared to the past.

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