ComfortDelGro subsidiary wins S$720M contracts to operate four bus franchises in UK
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by Jewel Stolarchuk
4m ago
SINGAPORE: ComfortDelGro’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Metroline Limited, has secured contracts worth £422 million to operate four public bus franchises in the United Kingdom. The contracts, awarded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) under TfGM’s Tranche 3 tender process, mark a major milestone in the company’s expansion strategy and signal its commitment to enhancing transportation services in the region. The four franchises, encompassing Hyde Road, Sharston, Tameside, and Wythenshawe, are valued at approximately S$720 million over five years. Metroline will oversee a total of ..read more
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Xiaomi reveals its first electric vehicle in China’s competitive EV market
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by Mary Alavanza
1h ago
SINGAPORE: Xiaomi revealed its first electric vehicle (EV) on Thursday, marking an ambitious stride into the competitive EV market. With a US$8 billion (approx. S$10.8 billion) surge in stock value, all eyes are on Xiaomi as it ventures into this new terrain. The Edge Singapore reports the eagerly anticipated SU7 series, born out of a US$10 billion (approx. S$13.5 billion) investment, is set to debut in China. This marks Xiaomi’s bold foray into the world’s largest EV market, currently dominated by giants like Tesla Inc. and BYD Co. Analysts foresee the sedan entering a fiercely competitive s ..read more
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48% Singaporean crypto investors plan to increase their Bitcoin holdings in the next 12 months: Survey
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by Mary Alavanza
1h ago
SINGAPORE: In anticipation of the Bitcoin halving event in April, a recent study by the 2024 Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index (IRCI) revealed that 48% Singaporean crypto investors plan to increase their Bitcoin holdings in the next 12 months. The Edge Singapore reports the research further pinpointed that those who allocate more than 50% of their investment portfolio to cryptocurrencies are the most inclined to ramp up their Bitcoin positions. Fuelled by recent industry advancements such as the green light for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US, a notable 39% of Singa ..read more
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Harlem man pushed person on subway tracks ending their life had prior violent records 
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by Asir F
1d ago
In a chilling twist highlighting the contradictions of woke ideology, criminals appear emboldened while good Samaritans face backlash. In a recent tragedy, a Harlem man allegedly shoved an innocent bystander onto NY subway tracks, claiming a life.  Shockingly, despite the heinous act it seems that the woke culture is not entirely condemning this heinous act. The man had multiple priors before this, and was walking away freely from his previous crimes.  CBSNews states, the NYPD probes the tragic death of a subway rider pushed onto the tracks, amidst a spate of transit assaults. Vict ..read more
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SG employee says his boss “has not submitted CPF payments and issued payslip”
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by Yoko Nicole
2d ago
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean employee took to social media to express his concern about his employer’s failure to submit CPF payments. He also noted that the HR department continually “makes up excuses” whenever he brings up this problem. “… was paid salary for Feb 2024 work month on 1 March 2024 minus my CPF contributions. However, it is now almost the end of March and Employer has not contributed CPF yet. Also, they did not issue [a] payslip,” the employee wrote on r/askSingapore on Tuesday (March 26). The employee stated that he had consistently followed up with the HR department regarding the ..read more
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TikToker served with ‘cease and desist’ legal order letter for posting ‘brutally honest review’ of food stall
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by Anna Maria Romero
2d ago
SINGAPORE: A man who habitually posts “brutally honest reviews” got more than he bargained for upon being served a cease and desist legal order letter after posting about a stall found at Kampung Glam Ramadan Bazaar.  The TikTok user posted screenshots of the legal letter on his account on Monday (March 25). The stall now demands a public apology over the review and a letter of apology to the stall. The letter from Abdul Rahman Law Corporation said that the TikTok user had made “a defamatory and false statement” about Frank on Wheels, the stall that had been reviewed earlier this month ..read more
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Prices for Good Class Bungalows and luxury apartments in Singapore are holding steady amid sales volume decline
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by Mary Alavanza
2d ago
SINGAPORE: Prices for Good Class Bungalows and luxury apartments in Singapore are holding steady, although there’s been a dip in transaction volumes lately, according to the latest report from property consultancy CBRE released on Tuesday, March 26. The Business Times reports that in the latter half of 2023, there were fewer transactions for luxury apartments and Good-Class Bungalows (GCBs) than in the previous months. However, despite this decline, prices for these upscale properties have remained stable, providing a silver lining for sellers and investors alike. For Good Class Bungalows, th ..read more
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$5.80 chicken drumstick rice but no drumstick; customer ‘shocked’
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by Anna Maria Romero
2d ago
SINGAPORE: A woman took to social media to express her extreme surprise after the chicken drumstick rice she ordered contained no drumstick but a very small portion of meat, some rice, and nothing else. “Shock to c my $5.80 chicken drumsticks rice from Bedok 925 chicken rice,” wrote Ms Lina Yeo on the popular COMPLAINT SINGAPORE Facebook page on Tuesday evening (March 26). The Independent Singapore has reached out to Ms Yeo and Yishun 925 Chicken Rice for further comment or updates. Commenters on Ms Yeo’s post tended to agree with her that the portion seemed rather meagre. One Facebook user ..read more
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Singaporeans shopping and dining in JB causing concern for Johoreans’ cost of living
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by Mary Alavanza
2d ago
MALAYSIA: Singaporeans pushing up demand is a cause for concern in Johor Bahru’s (JB) cost of living. The president of Johor Bahru Befrienders, Mr Danny Loo, has voiced concerns over the escalating cost of living in Johor Bahru, with Singaporeans significantly contributing to shopping and dining in JB. The Star reports Mr Loo highlighted that many residents, especially working adults aged between 30 and 50, are feeling the pinch of these rising expenses, with equal numbers of men and women. Mr Loo said that the surge in demand from across the border in Singapore has contributed to inflated pr ..read more
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Employee says, “1-hour lunch break is too short for us people working in Singapore”
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by Yoko Nicole
2d ago
SINGAPORE: After noticing the growing difficulty of fitting essential activities into such a short break, an employee took to social media to say, “1-hour lunch break is too short for us people working in Singapore.” “I mean, look at the number of people in this little red dot. All squeeze together here, not enough land to scatter us. The lunch crowd can be very scary. Walking requires time, queuing takes time, waiting demands time, and even eating and taking a toilet break also need time,” the employee wrote on r/askSingapore on Tuesday (Mar 26). Despite acknowledging that it’s technically p ..read more
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