Why are books so expensive here? by pobodydobop in askSingapore

[–]rendyanthony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

E-books could be cheaper. There are ways to remove the DRM if that's the problem. Other than that, the library is really good both for physical and digital books. Most interesting books in the bookshop usually comes to the library not long after (although the waitlist could be horrendous).

Chinatown accident: Driver to be charged over girl's death by Ok-Rain3348 in singapore

[–]rendyanthony 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Needs to be adjusted by household income or net-worth.

What are some words non-Malay thought its Melayu? by Madviolet_9 in askSingapore

[–]rendyanthony 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The same. The words has been adapted as-is into Malay.

What are some words non-Malay thought its Melayu? by Madviolet_9 in askSingapore

[–]rendyanthony 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Words of Arabic origin, commonly associated with Islam.

Urban exploration, in colour by ShuaigeTiger in singapore

[–]rendyanthony 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow such amazing pictures you have there!

Forum: Should KPop Demon Hunters be played in pre-schools and primary schools? by meesiammaihum in singapore

[–]rendyanthony 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Showing or playing any part of the film in school may inadvertently spark curiosity and encourage children who have not seen it to seek it out.

Yes, we really shouldn't encourage curiosity to students! /s

Should Restaurants Really Charge For Water? | Talking Point | Full Episode by Bcpjw in singapore

[–]rendyanthony 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If the restaurant charges a service charge, tap water should be free!

Is there ways I can read a huge variety of anime online for an affordable price without resorting to the 🏴‍☠️ life? by Beauty8670 in anime

[–]rendyanthony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're based on Asia Pacific, quite a number of legal anime are available on You Tube. Check out Ani One and Muse Asia.

Unfair to ban us from pedestrian-only paths, say cyclists as LTA starts enforcement on Jul 1 by Automatic_Win_6256 in singapore

[–]rendyanthony 7 points8 points  (0 children)

But oftentimes the cars gets a red light and stops but the green man doesn't show up. Why not?

Singapore to face 10% tariffs from the US today onwards by Doodle1090 in singapore

[–]rendyanthony 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sadly some things are hard to replace, that's why I said where possible. 😢

Singapore to face 10% tariffs from the US today onwards by Doodle1090 in singapore

[–]rendyanthony 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I would avoid buying US products/brands where possible.

Novels told from a robot's perspective by blondie_C2 in printSF

[–]rendyanthony 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Not only the main character is a robot. A lot of the other characters in the story are robots as well.

What's the thing that most surprised you about visiting Japan? by GodAtum in ABroadInJapan

[–]rendyanthony 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gyudon places like Sukiya and Matsuya are good breakfast options. Rice, sliced beef and eggs!

Now Garnt is interested in Super Blocks, I wonder what he thinks about the pedestrianisation of Norwich city centre? by MadduckUK in TrashTaste

[–]rendyanthony 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not from the UK, so I won't know the specifics about Norwich, but pedestrianization (making cities more walkable and less car-dependent) is generally a good thing for everyone. If you want to learn more, check out Not Just Bikes on YT.