Category: Singapuraku

AXS Scam: Man Hogs AXS Machine And Left His Unfinished Transactions Hoping The Next Person Accidently Pays His Bills

[Gentle Reminder and a rant]
So i was at an AXS machine this morning, about to pay my bills. I was right behind someone, all well dressed but kept having his transactions cancelled due to his card for whatever reason (no hate) He apologised and was very friendly and courteous and asked if he could try again, and i said “Sure!”

I was glued to my phone and heard him on the phone (in his language; which i understand but because this is not a racial rant, ill keep it to myself. And to anyone confused, many people assume I’m not local or asian. Even though, Born and raised! Holla!) He was arguing with someone over money and i guess maybe he didn’t have the funds he thought he might have had. And he said on the phone in the context of “it’s okay, there’s a lady behind me, it wont time out” that’s as much as i caught on. And he left.

He walked off and was standing in the distance and i proceeded with my own bills (i pressed home and i thought it was refreshed for a new user) but when i got to the “Make Payment” page, his transactions of about $300 was there. I only had 1 bill so, it was pretty obvious. I turned to look at him and he looked away. I cancelled his transaction and only paid mine.

When i was done, i turned to him and did that finger pointing orh-hor motion and he mouthed sorry sorry and bowed a little.

Piggy me went to get McDonald’s breakfast (hotcakes with sausage and extra sausage, if you needed to know) and when i walked past the AXS machine again, i saw him back on it with an old lady behind. He did the same thing! When he walked off and stood at the same spot, i was being kaypo luh okay? I went up to the old lady and said sorry, i wanna check something. Weasel did the same thing!! I helped her cancel his transactions and told her next time must check. I turned around and he was gone. But i went by the counter to let them know what was up but didn’t see anyone attend to the machine for the next 5 mins.

So please be careful, maybe he was hoping someone could mistakenly pay his bills. Bitch, i ain’t made of money! Especially, young or old, if you are in a rush or aren’t too familiar with using the machines. I don’t use it often so i had no idea! My instincts was to physically help so i apologise that my Stomp adrenaline didn’t kick in and i didn’t get a picture.

So this is my gentle reminder to remind your loved ones! 😘

[UPDATE]
Thanks for sharing guys! I’ve been notified that this has happened all across the city so be attentive at the payment page! Unfortunately, where i was at had no CCTV. But maybe it was planned out that way by this particular person? I’m not sure. Also like many of you, I’m a little old school. No ibanking and i like my receipts so i don’t use the apps or whatever else. So if you are like me, HEY! But also, always helps to be attentive. Can never be too careful!

Source: Kimberly Meagan

August 2, 2017
Macpherson RC Photo Prove That Singaporeans Are Second Class Compared To The New Citizens

Singaporeans are sick and tired of being made second class citizens in their own home.

We thought we had made it clear in 2011 that we want the rampant immigration and the social problems it causes to be rolled back, but it seems that after the 2015 elections, the PAP are back to their old ways.

When I first moved into my estate 20 years ago, I remember being greeted very often by my local Singaporean RC chairman and his members. They were always so helpful and anyone who talked with them felt at ease. National Days back then felt genuinely patriotic. We would gather and sing songs over food with neighbours from all the races, Malay, Indian, Eurasian you name it!

But as the years go by, I saw my RC members less and less. Some retired, some moved out. New committee members replaced them. In recent years, I even see an increase in RC members of questionable nationalities joining.

These days when I walk into my RC, I can no longer hear the graceful melodies of Teresa Teng being sung by our local aunties! The Karaoke Rooms are quiet, and the meeting rooms are quiet. RCs these days are more like places for people to ingratiate themselves with the PAP MP and their volunteers. Even these volunteers, many of them are unashamedly new citizens!

Where has Singapore’s Gotong Royong spirit gone?

I saw this picture and felt inspired to lament the passing on of Singapore’s golden generation. We are really living in desperate times.

Source: All Singapore Stuff

August 2, 2017
LTA: Cabbies, Private-Hire Drivers Cannot Do Courier Jobs

Taxi drivers and private-hire drivers are not allowed to be couriers or deliverymen for goods if there is no passenger on board, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said yesterday.

In response to queries from The Straits Times, an LTA spokesman said: “Under our regulations, taxis and private-hire cars are meant to carry passengers for hire and reward, and cannot be used solely for the conveyance of goods.

“However, passengers who hire a taxi or a private-hire car are allowed to carry goods with them.”

LTA was unable to comment immediately on the penalties for infringement, or if anyone has been taken to task yet.

ComfortDelGro, the biggest taxi company here, confirmed its drivers have taken jobs from delivery companies such as Amazon Prime, but maintained that the goods are always accompanied by a passenger.

Drivers, however, said this was not always the case.

Cabby Henry Tay, 48, said: “Previously, there was a fear that what we delivered would be contraband or drugs. But now, with an established company like Amazon, we feel it is quite safe.

“The taxi business is getting slow, so cabbies need to do something to supplement their earnings.”

Private-hire driver Tan Ee Hsing, 41, said he has not done any deliveries himself, but has helped direct some 200 drivers to Adecco, Amazon’s hiring agent here.

“The rates these delivery companies pay are generally higher than what drivers make from passenger fares,” he said.

Premier Taxi managing director Lim Chong Boo said: “We remind our drivers that they are not allowed to perform courier services without anyone on board.”

However, he said it was “very difficult” for the authorities to enforce regulations, given that there are about 26,000 taxis and more than 40,000 chauffeured private- hire cars here.

Prime Taxi chairman Neo Nam Heng said the courier business helps drivers optimise capacity during the off-peak hours between 10am and 4pm.

“I have encouraged all the drivers of my fleet of 1,500 taxis to take up such bookings,” he said.

Housewife C.N. Yeo, 51, said she has had purchases delivered to her home by a Comfort taxi driver.

Amazon could not respond by press time yesterday.

Lazada, which also owns online grocer RedMart, said it does not use taxis or private-hire cars for deliveries.

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com

August 2, 2017
Damanhuri Abas: Sempena Kita Melayu Dan Budaya Melayu Kita

Sempena Kita Melayu dan Budaya Melayu kita:-

1. Kepelbagaian yang sempit tidak mencerminkan kematangan bangsa dan negara dan bercanggah dengan hakikat masyarakat berbilang kaum yang telah dan segar wujud di Singapura. Keindahan warna warni dalam bangsa melayu sendiri janganlah di kelirukan dengan kejumudan persepsi fikiran kita yg cuba membenarkan definasi melayu yang terbatas.

2. Kenapa acapkali pandangan-pandangan yang bercanggah sering timbul dari Pemerintah. Dalam satu aspek seperti isu Presiden Melayu, kita disuruh bersikap inclusive menerima orang lain yang telah dimelayukan. Tapi dalam hal gaya hidup tidak pulak bersikap inclusive malahan sangat jumud and cetek pandangan.

3. Bila lagi Pemerintah nak ubah sikap dan menerima setiap lapisan cerdik pandai tanpa pengkecualian dari kumpulan mahupun individu yang prihatin dan peka terhadap kepentingan bangsa melayu. Setelah 50 tahun menentukan kepimpinan melayu yang Pemerintah suka, apakah hasil yang boleh dibanggakan.

4. Hari ini tidak ada kekuatan dan mercu tanda sosial yg seharusnya sudah pun wujud yang kita orang Melayu boleh banggakan. Orang India ada Little India, orang asing filipina ada Little Manila, kita tidak ada apa yang setanding padahal jumlah kita lebih ramai dibandingkan golongan minoriti tersebut. Di mana silapnya.

5. Sikap curiga pemerintah terhadap golongan yang di luar jangkawan kuasa mereka harus dihapuskan. Ia bertentangan langsung dengan budaya melayu yang meraikan kepelbagaian, mementingkan gotong royong dan kesatuan tak kira siapa yang ingin menyumbang.

6. Kita mempunyai hak istimewa dalam perlembagaan negara yang menjamin status melayu sebagai pribumi. Adakah status ini setelah 50 tahun merdeka menguntungkan atau sebaliknya. Sudah tiba masanya untuk kita mengkaji dan membincang secara terbuka dan jujur demi mendapat jawapan yg tepat supaya bangsa ini boleh benar-benar berdikari dan mustahil bangsa ini tidak mampu menandingi pencapaian bangsa-bangsa lain jika diberi peluang yang sama.

7. Banyak isu yg lebih penting yg kita ketepikan dalam menyemarakkan sejarah kebudayaan bangsa melayu di bumi Temasek ini. Janganlah kita mempersendakan kemampuan bangsa kita sendiri dengan kejumudan minda kecil kepimpinan mereka dalam merumitkan sesuatu yang sudah menjadi perkara lumrah.

8. Kita bertanggungjawab bersama untuk menyemaikan sifat kebanggaan kepada bangsa melayu kita dalam jiwa setiap anak muda kita. Sebenarnya terlalu lama anak-anak muda kita dikecewakan daripada merasai naluri murni yg terpendam dalam jiwa mereka. Mereka rindukan jatidiri melayu Singapura yang boleh dibanggakan. Menjadi kesilapan besar jika orang melayu yang bangga dengan sejarah dan budaya bangsa mereka dianggap tidak setia kepada negara. Ini bukanlah keindahan kepelbagaian bangsa yang termaktub dalam perlembagaan negara.

Source: Damanhuri Bin Abas

August 2, 2017
Anti-Discrimination Group Investigates Online Racial Abuse Against Singaporean Referee

Britain’s anti-discrimination group Kick It Out said that it is investigating online racial abuse against Singaporean referee Sukhbir Singh who took charge of the International Champions Cup (ICC) match between Chelsea and Inter Milan last Saturday (Jul 29) at the Singapore Sports Hub.

In an emailed reply on Monday (Aug 1), Kick It Out told Channel NewsAsia that it has since “been made aware by members of the public concerned by the comments directed” at the referee and that the matter is being investigated by its “reporting officer who is liaising with relevant authorities”.

Singaporean match official Sukhbir Singh was the man in the middle for the ICC fixture, which ended in a 2-1 victory for the Italian side.

He was criticised by some netizens for awarding Inter Milan a controversial penalty at the end of the first half, following a challenge by Cesar Azpilicueta on Inter striker Stefan Jovetic.

In the second half, Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi saw a goal incorrectly ruled out for offside, as confirmed by video match replays.

Some netizens took to Twitter to criticise the 33-year-old FIFA international referee’s performance and commented on his ethnicity.

As the incident is under investigation, Kick It Out added that it could not comment on any potential consequences or repercussions for any parties involved.

Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/

August 2, 2017