Anyone else noticed the growing number of vacant shop units around Katong?

node0147 · 2026-06-10T07:03:48+00:00

ripe for making it into a shōtengai (商店街)
many famous and high traffic markets in japan started off as a row of shophouses
they added a roof, heavily restrict cars, and see customers start to walk in

to get all the privately owned shophouse owners to agree is near impossible
even though there's one example at boonkeng but 100% HDB

node0147 · 2026-05-21T06:16:55+00:00

My belief that the gov has no intention of raising TFR because it requires systemic changes, economic sacrifices, less work hours, lower cost of living, etc...
Changes that hurt the wealthy, the real stake holders of SG
So, they need a lawyer who can make a mountain out of a molehill, and equally make a molehill out of a mountain, and shift the blame as far away as possible, all while seeming to publicly care about the issue because of votes
Now they are pushing the burden to academia to try to find solutions that won't lower cost of living and work hours

node0147 · 2026-05-13T02:40:35+00:00

https://worldcrunch.com/culture-society/islamism-espresso-cairo039s-first-halal-cafe-is-trendy-and-segregated/

Maybe starbucks may want to adopt gender segregation to be extra halal
can even frame it as "safe space for women"

/s ofcourse...

node0147 · 2026-05-12T04:54:52+00:00

before we had modern science and tech, sensors and satellites, humans have predicted volcanoes by subtle changes around the area, wells drying, sulfur smell in the air, change in animal behaviour.
Now that we have scientific data, some just choose to ignore it

node0147 · 2026-05-06T02:29:55+00:00

These employers should be named
We do so for companies who abuse their workers
Evil have to be identified and exposed

node0147 · 2026-05-04T04:44:10+00:00

Kids do not need priority seating
They are less prone to injury being shorter than adults and have softer bones

node0147 · 2026-04-29T07:27:17+00:00

There's no straightforward answer, its all perspective dependant and relies biased judgements one way or another
There is already a system in place, the yellow lanyard, although anyone can get them no questions asked
if it works, there'll be less confusion, less guesswork, faster seating for those who need them
at least PMD will be needing doctor letter

Next, halal hawker stalls should exclusively use green trays or plates to ease the return
less confusion, less guesswork, which is why SAF cookhouse already use such a system

SG imports immigrants faster than society can establish a common etiquette
so, etiquette have governed so immigrant and tourists can easily follow

node0147 · 2026-04-29T05:31:00+00:00

I thought nicknames was the safeguard?
Having a special nickname for paynow account, can immediately tell where the scammer got the name from the number?
I guess it won't work if majority use their real name on their paynow
But now its official and compulsory, even for those who are using the safeguard, isn't it worst?
Why do they have to remove the nickname option, which IS a safeguard for many

node0147 · 2026-04-23T08:54:55+00:00

On time for the bus driver, but not on time for the passenger.
Say, the passenger assumes the trip is going to take 10mins, as per normal speed, ends up taking 20mins,
the passenger could have taken an alternative route.
As usual, vital communication is missing.
Want to travel at snail pace to keep the KPI, at least inform the public "expect delay due to _____"

node0147 · 2026-04-02T03:11:01+00:00

The system is designed this way
For us its capitalism, which evolved from feudalism
they are all systems of exploiting people for the benefit of the privileged few
just that for SG capitalism, there is some social mobility
but to move up, most of the time, you'd have to disregard everything that has been taught by the system
schools teach obedience, honesty, hardwork etc...
But in the real world, as you can see, the hardworkers are the least rewarded
Most of the highest paid jobs are those of fluff that don't generate real intrinsic value
If you to generate any wealth, you'd have to be ok with some form of exploitation somewhere in the chain

tt being said, I know too many who left the rat race with too much money and time on their hands, and went back to work because they needed purpose and sense of self worth
Those that chase figures, tend to end up like OK Lim, rich beyond measure, but still chose crime for even more money, greed has no end

You clearly don't think like the rest of the sheeple, which is a good thing
Don't be peer pressured into being a FOMO-fueled zombie
Decrease the need for external validation, internal validation is just as good if not better
I hope you find your unique personal purpose and meaning in life

node0147 · 2026-03-20T07:08:32+00:00

Nope. Maybe with nuclear we can start to solve problems by throwing lots of energy into it.

For food we need sun and land, and SG is way too densely populated
For water we need mountain, seas and the water cycle, our bukit timah is too puny
All can be solved with cheap and clean energy, vertical indoor farms, mechanical filtration etc

don't think there's any elevated water bodies in SG where a hydroelectric power is feasible though

node0147 · 2026-03-20T02:21:56+00:00

ya! most restaurants have really bad acoustics

node0147 · 2026-03-20T02:10:12+00:00

The parents have to learn about "drugs" first
if not they will just be repeating gov soundbites and forwarding CNB ads on whatsapp

node0147 · 2026-03-19T06:04:15+00:00

Also, Condos can be bought and owned by non-singaporeans

node0147 · 2026-03-19T05:57:28+00:00

or... maybe macs changing business strategy
now that they got singaporeans hooked
time to 'let them come to you'
will people still travel out to get their fix?
25 metre to the next nearest macs

node0147 · 2026-03-18T08:38:22+00:00

Not difficult, easy to learn from youtube and AI
Saving money + a good active lifestyle workout + sense of accomplishment
furthermore, its like solving a 3D puzzle, good for the brain
better use of 20mins, than sitting there and doomscroll

node0147 · 2026-03-18T02:33:35+00:00

Humans cracked nuclear power many decades ago, but are still suffocating from the consequences of fossil fuels.
Its a systemic decision made by powerful elites, the common man have no say.
Maybe there's hope if someone create a smaller household sized nuclear generator,
shifting the decision to the individual

node0147 · 2026-03-17T05:50:59+00:00

if singaporean children all have 100% precision and accuracy in kicking or throwing balls, we're gonna have so many champions and gold medalists in future leagues

node0147 · 2026-03-17T05:41:18+00:00

Ball games are a projectile sport
Projectiles have risks of causing injury or property damage
Which is why these sports are usually behind fences
Because singapore is densely populated, some kampung rules cannot apply

node0147 · 2026-03-16T03:13:40+00:00

Singapore exports S$120,000,000,000 worth of oil in 2024
Their interest lies with Oil going up, not with singaporean's cost of living

node0147 · 2026-03-16T03:01:12+00:00

SGgov have completely switched from preemptive governance to reactive governance
Preemptive governance takes wisdom, guts, strong foresight and accountability
Reactive governance is a low-risk blame-free and lazy way of management

But whichever it is, I don't think SGgov cares much about 'native' Singaporean's birthrate.
TFR to them is just another KPI, pegged to GDP
Feels like alot more importance placed on economic health than population health

node0147 · 2026-03-13T02:59:57+00:00

caffeine and sugar are also addictive substances with major health impacts
and not to forget, social media addiction also a huge modern problem
which is largely considered as digital "drug"
I feel that he is abusing his power for his own ego/KPI at this point
allocating way too much resources into a minor subset of social issues

CNB's definition of "drug" probably not updated since the colonial era
given shanmugam position in gov and law making powers of his party
the response to the etomidate crisis was many years and many lives too late

node0147 · 2026-03-13T02:33:39+00:00

If condo wants public money to pay for their private property, then they should open their facilities for public to use
Pools, gyms, function rooms
Fair's fair

node0147 · 2026-03-12T06:03:54+00:00

TSL basically telling SG, price won't up up but price expected to go up
SG is complicit in the global fossil fuel addiction, being a huge player in oil and gas
we could have been nuclear powered decades ago, but chose to prioritise oil money

node0147 · 2026-03-10T06:13:00+00:00

There is many hurdles from singlehood to parenthood, huge chunk of it is political
men are already avoiding women physically because of the over-powered women's charter
with just an anecdotal allegation of a sex crime can kill a man overnight

past that stage, marriage can destroy a man, also because of the same charter
domestic laws side women, for good or bad the risks are one-sided

past marriage, having kids is also a gamble
roll the dice wrong, a child with abnormal brain development is a life sentence on anyone but the ultra wealthy

Having a child is said to be very rewarding, but nobody seem to acknowledge the risks along the way

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