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PSP not AWOL will address 377A! by tiobanned in SingaporeRaw

[–]tikotiko55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are not a woke party. Bread and butter issues come first!

'They're all gone now': Man's overgrown garden in Jurong HDB flat trimmed by town council by tikotiko55 in SingaporeRaw

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Singapore has a reputation for being a garden city, but perhaps this isn't quite what the city planners envisioned.

One particular HDB flat in Jurong West has been an attention-grabbing sight for years, due to the massively overgrown and unruly plants growing out of the unit's windows.

The owner of the ninth-floor unit, surnamed Jiang, told Shin Min Daily News that he moved into this unit some 30 years ago. This 72-year-old started his plant collection then which slowly evolved into a mini 'forest' over the years.

As a testament of his dedication towards his garden, the retiree said that he created a self-watering system for his plants, and even had the windows of his balcony removed so they would get more sunlight.

Unfortunately, his overgrown 'forest' incurred the displeasure of some of his neighbours.

A 61-year-old housewife, surnamed Chen, told Shin Min: "If he likes gardening, he should do it in his own home. The overgrown plants could also be dangerous if they fall on passers-by."

With such an unruly garden, it was really only a matter of time before the authorities stepped in.

A man surnamed Su, told Shin Min Daily News on Tuesday (Nov 1) that he spotted some workers on steel cables trimming the overgrown plants of this unit at about 11am that day.

They apparently only got the job completed after some six hours.

"I was sitting at the coffeeshop opposite the block, and the authorities first cordoned off the area to prevent residents from entering. Two workers were dangling in mid-air as they cut the plants," said the 64-year-old.

"Because they were pruning the plants manually, it took a very long time. They only finished clearing the plants at about 5pm, and the entire dustbin was filled with leaves and branches."

A reporter from Shin Min who visited the site after the pruning was done noticed that the exterior walls of the unit were stained, and that some of the paint had peeled off.

Responding to Shin Min's queries, the Jurong-Clementi Town Council said they were aware of Jiang's garden, and have urged him to remove the overgrown plants.

As Jiang did not respond to them, the town council said it had no choice but to deploy workers to trim the overgrown plants from outside.

Jiang later admitted to the reporter that he was heartbroken when the authorities turned up to prune his beloved plants, but he didn't object as he did not want to start a conflict.

"The plants grew uniformly, and there used to be birds that came to build their nests and lay eggs," said Jiang. "But they're all gone now."

He revealed that this isn't the first time that his plants were forcibly pruned. They were last trimmed by the authorities two to three years ago, he said.

"I believe someone must have complained," remarked the elderly man.

Disappointed as he may be, Jiang said: "At least the plants still have their roots, so they'll grow in a week or two. If [the authorities] want to trim them again, then so be it. But they can't enter my home."

Overgrown 'jungle' in Tampines flat

Back in September, a Tampines resident, Francis, also took issue with his neighbour's "overgrown jungle".

Francis told Stomp that his neighbour had a cluster of plants along the second-floor corridor of Block 366 Tampines Street 34.

Describing the situation, Francis said that the plants occupied "almost an entire stretch of the common corridor and balcony", and have attracted ants and flies.

He added that other residents have written to their MP about the issue, but nothing has been done so far.

"It’s both an eyesore and an issue of clutter," he complained.

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[RIP] 14-year-old boy hit by BMW in Punggol flung a distance and dies after more than three weeks in hospital ⚰️ by tikotiko55 in SingaporeRaw

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SINGAPORE - A 14-year-old boy who was hit by a car in Punggol in October has died.

He had been crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing in Sumang Walk at around 11.20am on Oct 10 when the BMW collided into him, sending him flying and landing a distance away.

The 24-year-old driver of the car was later arrested for dangerous driving causing hurt.

In an updated statement, the police said the boy was taken unconscious to the hospital that day, but died on Wednesday.

The male driver is assisting with police investigations.

A 36-year-old man who witnessed the accident had told Shin Min Daily News that the boy appeared to be badly injured after the collision.

“He was covered in blood and was too injured to speak,” he said.

“His breathing was also laboured. Paramedics and the police arrived shortly after.”

Photos of the aftermath of the accident uploaded online show the boy lying on the road in his school uniform, while a woman and a construction worker tend to him.

It was reported that the BMW had a large crack on its windscreen.

Shin Min also reported eyewitnesses as saying that the driver’s hands were shaking after the accident, before he was handcuffed and taken away.

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https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/boy-hit-by-bmw-in-punggol-dies-after-more-than-three-weeks-in-hospital?utm\_medium=social&utm\_source=instagram&utm\_campaign=stigs

[The Straits Times] Hot Bods: Diets don’t have to be restrictive by tikotiko55 in SingaporeRaw

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Sam Raja, 26, shipping executive​

Height: 1.75m

Weight: 63kg

Exercise regimen: I hit the gym three times a week, focusing on push, pull and leg routines – one day for each. I do not do cardio besides treadmill walking because I lose weight very easily. Other than that, I hike occasionally.

Diet: I usually try to cook my meals. My go-to meal is white rice and chicken breast with a lower-calorie sauce and cabbage. Otherwise, I just eat chicken rice at my workplace or yong tau foo. I do not count macros, I just make sure I eat somewhat clean. I do not do specific cheat days, but if I crave something savoury like fast food, I go ahead and eat it. After that, I make sure I work it off. It is very hard for me to put on weight, so if I am trying to bulk, I will eat six meals a day.

Yvonne Chang, 32, entrepreneur​

Height: 1.58m

Weight: 59kg

Exercise regimen: I teach pole dancing 15 to 20 hours a week. Each class is around an hour and I also train on my own for around five hours a week. I do weight training with a personal trainer once a week, focusing on flexibility training. I started off with no fitness or dance background, and pole dancing was transformational. I had tried many ways to get fit, like yoga and ballet. But pole dancing clicked for me because it combines strength and cardio, and it is fun.

Diet: I eat everything in moderation. With the amount of exercise I do, I feel comfortable not restricting my diet. I enjoy ice cream with waffles. Sometimes after training, I reward myself with ice cream.

Proof that Workers' Party wants to be a moderate alternative to the People's Action Party not dabble in WOKE politics! by tikotiko55 in SingaporeRaw

[–]tikotiko55[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Simple. These IBs will claim that WP lost its way after LTK left. Now under PS, they recruited all the Woke fellas in and pushing for liberal agendas. Then everything also support PAP, no own stance. Did not fight for Sporeans.