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#255: Tuas Explosons Rocked Singapore 26.09.2021

The boss of Star Engrg at Tuas spoke at an inquiry into the deaths of three of his industrial workers. Mr Chua Xing Da revealed that he did not fully read a user guide for a mixer machine he bought online before trying to use it. He admitted as well that he assumed its temperature controls operated like those in "an air fryer” Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/tuas-deadly-explosio...

#254: The Problem With Home Recovery 26.09.2021

We discuss the confusing solution in home recovery for people who contracted Covid 19, but are required to self isolate and recover at home so as not to burden our healthcare infrastructure. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @bravorealtors.brs. FB: bravorealtors.brs

#253: Charged For Torturing And Killing Frogs 22.09.2021

A 19-year-old teenager, who was first hauled to court two months ago, has been further charged with abusing a frog by placing it on a foosball table and directing a ball at “high speed and force” towards it. https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/youth-charged-over-tiktok-backflip-stunt-rhino-enclosure-faces-new-charge-killing-frog

#252: Cannot Talk About Afghanistan 22.09.2021

Taxi and private hire drivers should not talk about or debate the crisis in Afghanistan with their passengers and colleagues. They should also not make posts online or comments regarding the situation that may incite violence or promote ill-will. These directives were part of an advisory to the drivers issued recently by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Singapore Police Force and the Land Trans...

#251: Scary Clown Advertisement 22.09.2021

Singapore’s police force on Monday said it was investigating a series of incidents where individuals dressed as clowns were reported to have loitered outside primary schools and approached children, as part of an apparent publicity stunt. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3149443/singapore-reminds-children-stranger-danger-amid-reports

#250: Fastest Gurkha To Challenge Sub 7 Mins 2.4km 19.09.2021

On Tuesday (14 Sep), Soh shared on Facebook that Subas Gurung, the fastest 2.4km Gurkha runner, accepted his invitation to participate in the Pocari Sweat Singapore’s run. Read more: https://mustsharenews.com/gurkha-soh-rui-yong-challenge/ Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @bravorealtors.brs. FB: bravorealtors.brs

#249: TOC Disables Website And Socials 19.09.2021

The Online Citizen (TOC), a platform that writes about politics in Singapore, had its website license suspended earlier in the week on Sep. 14, by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Read more: https://mothership.sg/2021/09/the-online-citizen-taken-offline/ Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @bravorealtors.brs. FB: bravorealtors.brs

#248: Apology For Illiterate Comment 19.09.2021

Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Wednesday (Sept 15) that he has called Mr Leong Mun Wai, the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) Non-constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP), to apologise for “private comments to a colleague” in Parliament on Tuesday. Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/vivian-balakrishnan-apologises-leong-mun-wai-after-illiterate-comment-parliament-...

#247: Wakeboard Daredevil Charged After Stunt At War Memorial 15.09.2021

On Monday (13 Sep), the 24-year-old Singaporean, Stephen Kovalkov, was charged for willfully interfering with a national monument. Source: https://mustsharenews.com/wakeboards-war-memorial-park/

#246: Law Against Foreign Interference Tabled In Parliament 15.09.2021

A proposed law to prevent, detect and disrupt the use of hostile information campaigns and local proxies by foreign entities intending to interfere in domestic politics was introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Parliament on Monday (Sep 13). Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/foreign-interference-law-take-down-social-media-2173756

#245: RSAF Fighters Scrambled After PDRM Helicopter Invaded Airspace 15.09.2021

F-16 fighter jets from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) were scrambled in response to a potential air threat on Saturday morning (Sept 11). Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/rsaf-f16-fighter-jets-scrambled-on-saturday-in-response-to-potential-air-threat

#244: Most Tired Country In The World 12.09.2021

Yes, we officially top that list. We discuss why are we so tired and whether things will change for the better Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @bravorealtors.brs. FB: bravorealtors.brs

#243: Migrant Workers Injured In Lorry Accident 12.09.2021

Another accident happened that had multiple migrant workers nursing injuries as the lorry that they were travelling in got into an accident. When will companies start using mini buses to transport these workers? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @bravorealtors.brs. FB: bravorealtors.brs

#242: Talk Nicely To Rich People! 12.09.2021

So said the two directors of a jewellery company to an aux officer, when they lighted up cigarettes and was issued a summon for smoking outside of the designated point. They were fined. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @bravorealtors.brs. FB: bravorealtors.brs

#241: Robots Taking Over 08.09.2021

Singapore has started trials of two autonomous robots to detect poor social behaviour such as flouting of COVID-19 safety measures and smoking in prohibited areas. It said the two patrol robots, named Xavier, are equipped with cameras that can detect bad social behaviour and trigger real-time alerts to the command and control centre.

#240: Binance Not Allowed To Operate In Singapore 08.09.2021

The exchange said on Sunday it would limit its offering of products in Singapore dollars. The Singaporean regulator put Binance on its investor alert list Thursday. Binance has upped its efforts to comply with regulators around the world following a series of crackdowns.

#239: Booster Shot 08.09.2021

Health minister Ong Ye Kung on Friday said that as the Delta variant spreads, there have been more cases of fully vaccinated individuals becoming infected. Eligibility for a third shot will include people whose immune systems are compromised, seniors older than 60 and residents of aged care facilities

#237: A Phone To Combat Smartphone Addiction 05.09.2021

A new device that strips away the bells and whistles of modern smartphones to the bare essentials is slated to debut in November. The Mudita Pure dials calls and sends texts but it cannot access social media platforms, send emails or take photos, in a bid to encourage users to stay offline and look after their well-being Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @bravorealto...

#236: 3 Hours A Week For Gaming, Only In China 05.09.2021

China has put in place a new policy that limits online video game playing for young people to three hours a week. The new rules restrict online gaming for those under age 18 to one hour in the evening on Fridays, weekends and public holidays. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @bravorealtors.brs. FB: bravorealtors.brs

#235: Gag Order Not Lifted For Accuser, In Doctor Aquittal Saga 05.09.2021

In the latest development involving a case of a doctor who was recently acquitted of molestation charges, the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) on Wednesday (Sept 1) responded to his lawyer’s rebuttal to its statement, saying some of what he said continues to be misleading. Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/doctor-acquitted-molestation-agc-repeats-call-lawyer-explain-his-conduct-r...

#234: Yale-NUS Merger 01.09.2021

What is this merger about? Why did it happen? We speak about sentiments on the ground surrounding this shocking top down decision that had students and fraternity members baffled.

#233: National Day Rally Highlights Part 2 01.09.2021

This year's National Day is really something. Tudung issue, a revision in the progressive wage model, racism, Chinese privilege and more. We share our thoughts about what PM Lee Hsien Loong delivered.

#232: National Day Rally Highlights Part 1 01.09.2021

This year's National Day is really something. Tudung issue, a revision in the progressive wage model, racism, Chinese priviledge and more. We share our thoughts about what PM Lee Hsien Loong delivered.

#231: Juvenile Delinquency And Youth Gangs 29.08.2021

Videos of an alleged youth gang performing the 'tai kuat' or ritual hazing of another member was recently viralled and coined the infamous quote "Baju baju, friendship friendship." Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @bravorealtors.brs. FB: bravorealtors.brs

#230: Former LTA Director Who Took Bribes 29.08.2021

While holding senior positions in the Land Transport Authority (LTA), Henry Foo Yung Thye repeatedly solicited bribes from contractors and subcontractors in the form of loans between 2014 and 2019. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @bravorealtors.brs. FB: bravorealtors.brs

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