www.channelnewsasia.com At least S$1.1 billion lost to scams in 2024; one victim had S$125 million stolen
Four scam cases alone accounted for S$237.9 million in losses.
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Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world xao8gt9w8 @lemmy.world Singapore's Monitoring Power Among the Reddit Community
Singapore's Monitoring Power Among the Reddit Community It's over 9000!
Browsing Reddit now and then one would come across the word discussions on how certain parties are just taking a non-action approach to certain agenda or issues. The term 'monitoring' is usually termed for these. Even in the official country's newspaper, the word 'monitoring' can be found more often than not.I then thought of the idea to illustrate Singapore Reddit communities favorite word: monitoring
I gathered the posts and comments from Singapore and SingaporeRaw and did the analysis. Keywords chosen include the infamous, 'monitoring' and related words like 'monitor lizard', 'watching closely', etc.
Found that mentions of these words can be a -
Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world xao8gt9w8 @lemmy.world App to Analyse Singapore Rentals Part #3 - Updated App and New Findings
Prices are still dropping! Checkout my new site with Singapore rental and property analysis and other stuff : https://clpcdxorvtvo.substack.com/
Read the previous part of this series at https://clpcdxorvtvo.substack.com/p/app-to-analyse-singapore-rentals
It's been a while since my last post on Singapore rentals analysis app. Last update showed proof of dropping rentals. In this update, I'll be showing more of it.
Before going into the analysis part, I've recently added price change updates to the 2nd data source - 9****
So out of 100000+ listings, there are 14000+ of them have updates to their prices. Hooray, price dropping! However, do take note that what I've noticed is that a number of these listings are just reusing the same listed post but with updated location and floor area among a few attributes besides the price change. Some are listi -
Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world xao8gt9w8 @lemmy.world New Blog Covering Singapore Rentals and Properties
Hi everyone, it's been some time since my last post at https://www.reddit.com/r/SingaporeRaw/comments/1bs2g3m/app_to_analyse_singapore_rentals_update_prices/
Wanted to announce that I've a dedicated blog now to share my Singapore rentals and properties findings: https://clpcdxorvtvo.substack.com/
My last few posts on Reddit on Singapore rentals can be found at https://clpcdxorvtvo.substack.com/p/app-to-analyse-singapore-rental-analysis https://clpcdxorvtvo.substack.com/p/app-to-analyse-singapore-rentals
You're welcome to DM me and ask questions in the comments!
Stay tuned for part 3 update on Singapore rentals and some analysis on recent properties for lease/rental!
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Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world schizoidman @lemm.ee 
www.channelnewsasia.com Property agent numbers in Singapore hit record high of over 36,000The number of property agents has been growing every year since 2017.
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Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world schizoidman @lemm.ee www.straitstimes.com BYD tops 2024 new car sales in S’pore, first for a Chinese EV brandThe Chinese EV brand netted 14.4 per cent of the Singapore new car market in 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/53007437
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Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world schizoidman @lemm.ee 
www.channelnewsasia.com Singapore passes law removing mandatory minimum penalties for first-time dangerous, careless driving offendersMinister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim said that the intent of the law was "not to signal" a more lenient stance towards egregious motorists but to give courts greater discretion in determining appropriate sentences for such offenders.
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Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world schizoidman @lemm.ee 
www.channelnewsasia.com Singapore adults' ability to read or write in English is below OECD average. What's the problem?Many jobs require strong reading, comprehension and problem-solving skills, and adults with lower literacy levels may struggle to adapt to new roles, reducing their employability, one expert said.
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Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world schizoidman @lemm.ee 
www.channelnewsasia.com Not starving, but still hungry: Some helpers in Singapore not eating enough as employers restrict foodSome employers have a “binary sort of framing” regarding food, in which they feel there is no issue as long as they are not starving their helpers, said a representative from a migrant worker advocacy group.
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Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world schizoidman @lemm.ee Simba new 300GB data plan for $5
Probably can replace home broadband for some people.
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Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world schizoidman @lemm.ee 
www.channelnewsasia.com Singaporean student, 25, stabbed to death in Brussels; two suspects identifiedSINGAPORE: A 25-year-old Singaporean student died in Brussels after he was stabbed in the early hours of Thursday morning (Nov 7). Local police were called to the scene at 2.30am where they found the man with a stab wound to the abdomen. The police provided first aid until the arrival of em
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/46866518
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Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world schizoidman @lemm.ee www.straitstimes.com Singapore population crosses 6 million markAmong citizens, there were fewer births and marriages in 2023, while the proportion of seniors continued to expand. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world Peachfacedshredder @lemmy.world Spotted wood owl in Singapore
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19794341
Spotted an owl in the woods in Bishan Park in central Singapore early in the evening. Logically this makes it a spotted wood owl.
Sorry for the low quality - it was at the limits of my Pixel 6 camera.
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Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world schizoidman @lemm.ee Public transport fare hike: Adults to pay 10 cents more per journey from Dec 28 - CNA
www.channelnewsasia.com Public transport fare hike: Adults to pay 10 cents more per journey from Dec 28Overall, fares will go up by 6 per cent - less than the 7 per cent increase last year when adult fares rose by up to 11 cents for adults per journey.
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Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world skribe @aussie.zone Bicycles, kick scooters to be banned from pedestrian-only footpaths
Bicycles and kick scooters will be banned from footpaths that are next to cycling lanes from the fourth quarter of this year. They must stick to the cycling lane instead. Only personal mobility aids like motorised scooters will be allowed on these pedestrian-only paths. These will have a speed limit of 6 km/h by the end of next year. The Land Transport Authority says this is to keep paths safer for all, especially seniors and young children.
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Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world skribe @aussie.zone Singapore’s New Metro Line is Construction Hell
This is a big project on a small island
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Almost anything regarding Singapore @lemmy.world trewq @lemm.ee Togoparts security breach
Heads up. I just got notification from IOS that my Togoparts.com password is leaked.
Tried to upload screenshot , but I kept getting error message