High Court dismisses mother’s appeal to transfer children to international school

A High Court judge rejected her appeal after she failed to move her two kids to an international university against her ex-husband’s desires.

In a judgment issued on&nbsp, Wednesday ( Apr 24 ), &nbsp, High Court Judge Choo Han Teck dismissed the mother’s appeal and upheld earlier decisions made by a district judge.

Justice Choo argued that the woman’s reasons were inadequate to exchange the children, noting, for example, that the older baby was succeeding in the neighborhood school. &nbsp,

None of the functions involved in the case were given a name in the decision. &nbsp,

The father is a lawyer, while the mom is a professor at an international university where she aimed to enroll her children. Both are Singapore permanent people.

After the marriage, they were awarded joint guardianship over the kids, with singular care and control to the family. The parents must give his ex-wife’s and their two children’s maintenance, which includes paying their college fees directly to the school. &nbsp,

The girl, 9, and boy, 7, have been attending the same native key school since Primary 1. &nbsp,

MOTHER’S Explanations

In taking her attractiveness to the High Court, the family asserted that the city prosecutor had no adequately&nbsp, considered her claims. &nbsp,

She recommended that the children be admitted to the global university where she worked so that she could look after them when they were finished.

The children were dismissed far earlier at the neighborhood institution, but a childminder was required to bring them home and take them after she left for work.

The mother claimed that having the children attend an international university may allow them to” expend more valuable time with her” and lessen the cost of hiring a caretaker.

She added that there was not enough time for the kids to spend holidays with family abroad because her appointed term breaks did not align completely with theirs. &nbsp,

Justice Choo ruled that these circumstances may be resolved by sharing parenting responsibilities with the parents, and that these reasons were insufficient. &nbsp,

He pointed out that the child was” thriving” in her present culture, based on class reports and comments from the teachers, and that the son was do equally well. &nbsp,

The prosecutor argued that” the move to an international university must have sufficient compelling reasons” for the judge’s recommendation. &nbsp,

The mother claims that her children have requested that their son attend the local primary school, and that his son has “vehemently expressed his dissatisfaction with attending ( the local primary school )”. &nbsp,

The children should not have been given the impression that they could enter the foreign school, according to the lower court, and the court situation should not have been discussed with them. &nbsp,

Justice Choo said he concurred “entirely” with this assertion, adding that the children” may be given every opportunity to like the class they are in.” &nbsp,

The mother raised her concerns about the fact that natural punishment was permitted in the nearby primary school as part of her claims. &nbsp,

She claimed that when it came to addressing student behavior, foreign schools preferred “restorative practices” rather than physical abuse. Corrupt sentence, she claimed, was against the family’s home education and could result in” severe physical and psychological harm” for them. &nbsp,

Justice Choo argued that moving the kids was insufficient because of this. &nbsp,

According to him,” The Ministry of Education has instructions on corporal punishment, but it is generally prescribed for female students who commit serious offenses, and it is only meted out when other preventative measures have been exhausted.”

Additionally, he added, there was no proof that the kids were likely to receive sergeant abuse. &nbsp,

In any case, the various approved methods of retribution in the classroom are insufficient evidence that the kids have already been enrolled.

Kids AGAINST PSLE

Both parents, according to the mother, did not want their children to take the Primary School Leaving Exam ( PSLE). She claimed that transferring the children now rather than later may be beneficial because they would finally attend an international school. &nbsp,

The parents questioned the father’s request to send them right away, even though he considered the possibility of moving them to an international university later. &nbsp,

Justice Choo and the lower court concurred that moving the children is not in their best objectives right then. &nbsp,

The family also made an effort to demonstrate that if the children attended her school,” large economic savings” would be realized as a result of her personnel discount for school fees. &nbsp,

However, the determine made note of the fact that the mother would also receive a higher tuition rate at an international school and that cost savings would only be realized after her second year of employment, when she would receive a greater staff discount. &nbsp,

” As ( the district judge ) very well pointed out, affordability is not the determining factor for a change in the classroom or educational system. In the end, the best interests of the children is the most important factor, according to Justice Choo.

Given my findings that they are and you do well in the local school, I am never convinced that the wife’s possible economic benefits are a factor in the children’s best interests.

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Higher travel demand putting pressure on aviation sector, even as more mid-career workers stay

SINGAPORE: Only six weeks after joining Delta Air Lines as a client experience professional, Ms Sharmeet Kaur is handling more than 400 calls a month.

” When I first arrived, it was very nerve-wracking because I had no idea what the aircraft side was.” However, they had really good team leads and very nice support who really assisted us with the systems requirements, the 31-year-old past public servant told CNA.

Readjusting is one thing, but being able to be at ease in a fresh setting is another.

In the Singapore administration’s Career Conversion Programme (CCP), Ms. Kaur was one of more than 100 US airline workers who received training or employment. Following a pandemic, this action has allowed Delta to keep up with the rising need for traveling.

Travel demand is projected to increase by 15 % this year, according to a recent report from travel-search platform Skyscanner.

However, this demand has caused authorities to alert of a lack of labor in the aerospace industry, despite the fact that more mid-career people like Ms. Kaur have stayed in the field in recent years.

Over 4, 300 people have signed up for the CCP in the sector over the past six years, according to Workforce Singapore ( WSG), a statutory board under the Manpower Ministry. Nine out of ten people who have signed up for the CCP are also employed after 24 weeks.

More students are enrolling in training related to aircraft, according to higher education institutions. At the Singapore Institute of Technology, for instance, attendance in its aviation and aircraft training jumped 20 per share between 2021 and last year.

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Orpheus Pledger: Australian police launch manhunt for Home and Away star

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After a warrant was issued for his imprisonment on Wednesday, American police are looking for Home and Away celebrity Orpheus Pledger.

According to authorities, the artist is facing four counts of allegedly assaulting a person.

He had been released on bail on Monday for a medical evaluation that was ordered by the court.

Mr. Pledger failed to appear in court on Tuesday, which sparked both a media frenzy and a hunt.

Victoria Police have launched a public appeal for help, describing him as “approximately 170cm]5ft 7in ] tall with brown hair and tanned complexion” in a public notice.

Mugshot of Mugshot of Orpheus Pledger

VICTORIA POLICE

They added that he is known to frequent the suburb of Northcote in inner-city Melbourne and [its ] surrounding regions” and that a current picture of Mr. Pledger was included “in the trust people may be able to provide information on his locations.”

Mr Pledger’s boss, Craig McMahon, told the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper he had not been in touch with his customer this year but that he had been shocked by the abuse allegations.

He added that Mr. Pledger had been dealing with mental health problems.

The 30-year-old joined the Home and Away cast in 2016 and spent three years portraying the imaginary figure Mason Morgan.

Prior to that, he appeared on the favorite soap opera Mates, as well as TV displays Silversun and CrashBurn.

On May 10, his next court appearance is scheduled.

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Civilian volunteers deployed for the first time by Singapore Red Cross to help Gaza relief efforts

Meal Boxes, MEDICAL SUPPLIES&nbsp, &nbsp,

SRC on Wednesday added that the emergency humanitarian home in this round of support is intended to serve “daily warm foods” for at least 7, 000 displaced families and health evacuees in temporary shelters run by the Egyptian Red Crescent in the first step.

The organization claimed that the close vicinity of North Sinai to Gaza’s borders makes it easier to provide the afflicted with warm meals. &nbsp,

Also, individuals may be procuring supplies for food parcels, which contain “basic foods items” like rice, pasta, bread, water, fuel, tuna, vegetable powder, biscuits and jelly.

Before the food items are transported into Gaza via cars, they will work carefully with the Iranian Red Crescent to collect these food products directly from Egyptian providers.

More than 9, 000 families are anticipated to receive food parcels over the course of five to seven days. &nbsp,

SRC will also purchase “urgently needed” medical items, including first aid kits, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, finger splints, nebulizer sets, and other “urgently needed” items requested by the Palestine Red Crescent Society and hospitals in Gaza. These items include medical consumables like first aid kits, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, pulse oximeters, finger splints, nebulizer sets, and other “urgent &nbsp,

These items will be purchased in Singapore and delivered to Egypt, the organization added, before being transported to Gaza for use in hospitals. &nbsp,

Volunteers must also be aware of the various situations and difficulties that may arise when working with the communities they are attempting to aid, despite the plan. &nbsp,

For instance, trucks must meet certain requirements before entering Gaza. Sometimes, when a certain item in a truck is not allowed, the whole truck will be turned back, Mr William illustrated. &nbsp, &nbsp,

He claimed that some organizations and governments have resorted to airdrops to get relief supplies into Gaza because of this lack of predictability. &nbsp,

The situation on the ground is changing, so it’s obvious that we need to adapt to the insecurities of the communities we’re attempting to aid. We ca n’t just say, okay, this is our solution to their particular problem”, added Mr van der Ros. &nbsp,

SRC volunteers can use these skills without feeling too stressed out once they are deployed on a “more critical” mission by having basic disaster response training of a “certain standard” and be able to communicate with one another easily even if it is their first time working together. &nbsp,

Even though this is the first time SRC has deployed civilian volunteers for relief work in the Gaza crisis, some of the eight short-term volunteers have extensive experience in other humanitarian aid projects.

Nonetheless, Mr van der Ros’&nbsp, team is supported by a larger team that is on” 24- hour standby”, he said, adding that this bigger team monitors events” that could affect the success of the mission” and the volunteers ‘ safety.

” This is one of those crises where the operations become very unpredictable. It changes from day to day … that’s why we have invested a bit in putting a team on the ground”, added Mr William. &nbsp,

” You may ask why we do n’t send more people. We do n’t want to become a hindrance as well … We do n’t need humanitarian tourism. We require people who can actually perform tasks on the ground without compromising the flow of operations.

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i Light Singapore festival returns with its 10th edition on May 31

Brighten away, the interactive outdoor art knowledge, i Light Singapore (iLSG), may become returning for its 10th release from May 31 to Jun 23.

This year’s edition, which is led by the Urban Redevelopment Authority ( URA ), will include stops at Millenia Walk, South Beach, and Marina Bay. In partnership with Discover Tanjong Pagar, iLSG may take its paintings to Tanjong Pagar for the first time.

17 works of art will be displayed there in response to the color green and the design of Cyclical Nature. The 25 artists include international and local skill, who explored the potential of common objects for re- design, recovery and repurposing.

Here are some of the features that readers can anticipate.

1. SPIN ME A Fabric
Where: Mist Walk&nbsp,

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Jin Yinji on missing out on Best Supporting Actress at Star Awards 2024

Veteran artist Jin Yinji had been commonly anticipated to get Best Supporting Actress before the Star Awards on April 21 for her heartfelt performance in Cash On Delivery. &nbsp,

So you can picture the 76- yr- old’s despair when she went present empty- handed. Aileen Tan received the award in the end for her vile role in SHERO.

When Yinji was onstage at the awards ceremony, when 8days caught up with her, she admitted to being disappointed by the horror damage, especially since she had been denied a nomination for a Major 10 Most Popular Female Artiste this year.

Her most recent success came in 2021 when she won the Best Evergreen Artist and Major 10 prizes.

” Before the Star Awards ceremony, my daughter told me not to acquire winning so seriously. That I received a nomination confirms that I am now a winner. I said fine, but in my heart, my objectives were high”, said Yinji.

I was hoping for a great effect when I appeared on a magazine’s cover and a few magazines named me the top choice. I yet prepared my embrace speech”.

Yinji has had to deal with the last six decades with nothing but hardship.

Anthony Lee, her father of 51 ages, passed away in October at the age of 85 from a heart attack at home.

” I was crying every day after his departure. However, when I learned that I had been chosen for Best Supporting Actress, it gave me a boost. Yinji gushed as her grief filled up,” It gave me something to look forward to.”

” Winning the award”, she said, “would help ( her ) get over the grief of ( her ) husband’s passing quicker”.

She even wanted to show her late husband and two grandchildren, her biggest followers, that she” also has what it takes to win prizes”.

Unfortunately, she’s taking the loss in her foot.

” I’ll work hard all the way up and try again the next day. After all, I have been waiting so long for an honor. I waited more than three decades before clinching my second Top 10 spot, compared to some of the artists who do so in a flash,” Yinji said.

” I’m not longer focusing on the irritating things. Living must go on”.

This tale was originally&nbsp, published&nbsp, in 8days. &nbsp,

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Wake Up Singapore admin charged with defamation for allegations over KKH miscarriage in online article

SINGAPORE: The administrator of Wake Up Singapore ( WUSG) was charged on Wednesday ( Apr 24 ) over the publication of an online article about a purported miscarriage at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH).

Under the Penal Code, Ariffin Iskandar Sha Ali Akbar, 26, was charged with slander. &nbsp,

His command plate says that he defamed KKH on March 23, 2022, with the content” The girl is probably dead – Women shares a terrible accounts of her pregnancy at KKH A&amp, E” on WUSG’s site, Instagram, and Facebook pages.

Ariffin is represented by attorney Gino Hardial Singh, who asked for time to make images. No appeal details were provided. &nbsp,

On May 24, his situation may go back to judge. &nbsp,

A previous Singapore Police Force media release claimed that a female person had a miscarriage after a four-hour wait for COVID-19 care and abdominal pains at KKH’s Accident &amp, Emergency Department on February 28, 2022 due to KKH’s mishandling of medical services.

The doctor lodged a policeman report&nbsp, two weeks after it was published. &nbsp,

Studies revealed that Ariffin was allegedly the superintendent of WUSG’s site, Facebook website, and Instagram page, and that the claims made in the article were false. &nbsp,

In response to TODAY’s questions on Tuesday, Ariffin, now a legal professional, confirmed that he is the leader of WUSG.

If found guilty of slander, he can remain jailed for up to two years, fined, or both.

Light UP SINGAPORE APOLOGISED&nbsp,

After the woman admitted lying, the other information source apologized for publishing her claims. On March 25, 2022, it published the sympathies on its social media channels. &nbsp,

” We have since realised that her visit reports, her receipts, and her letter, may have all been doctored”, it said. &nbsp,

In March 2022, it received a correction order under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act ( POFMA ).

The Ministry of Health at the time claimed that KKH had identified the person and discovered that a physician had seen the woman within an afternoon of her arrival at the hospital in February 2022. She did not suffer any pregnancy.

Shortly after MOH released its media release, WUSG removed the original articles and published the modification notices on Facebook and Instagram.

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She went from taking photos of celebs like Tony Leung to making cycling accessories by hand

“Bikepacking was not very common therefore, but bikepacking bags were costly. A saddlepack cost S$ 300 to S$ 400,” she said. A saddlepack or backpack attaches directly to your vehicle without the need for a plate, saving you unwanted bodyweight.

Lim wanted to make her own backpack.

During the program, she made a very curved cheongsam that was never worn. But it taught her the basics of doing dimensions and design writing. And after a quarter of research, and five to six efforts, she made her first backpack.

Shipping FOR A BIKE Visit

Now, Lim offers 12 various bags that can be mounted on the body, grip, chair and other parts of the vehicle. Her Off-Roader Bag is the brand’s most costly and most challenging case to create. It takes around eight hours and is priced between S$ 248 and S$ 258. Her cycling caps cost between S$ 32 and S$ 40 each and all items are available at her Six Rolling Wheels website.

Unlike a traveler who can live on just one fine bag, bikepackers need seven to eight sacks for a long journey. These carry water, foods, gadgets like notebook and cameras, vehicle tools to change a punctured wheel, clothes, daily necessities, a camp and a sleeping bag on the vehicle itself so that the rider carries nothing on his body, said Lim.

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Commentary: Can flexible work arrangements work for SMEs?

CHANGING Beliefs TAKES Day

The new rules won’t change the minds of all business entrepreneurs immediately. But formalising the operation and setting anticipation at a national level sends a clear message to companies who can afford flexible work plans but do not.

Unfortunately, it is a positive action towards a dialogue between employers and employees on how to help each other.

For discussions may not get place naturally then, because of the power asymmetry. People bear the risk of sacrificing their work or job progressions for voicing out, particularly in SMEs where it is clear who these workers are.

To encourage anxious employers that accommodating job arrangements can operate without jeopardising business outcomes and competitive advantage, employees may show they can obtain work objectives extremely well.

Accommodating Job NOT A PANACEA FOR BAD Businesses

But it is a fact that running a business is not easy. Well-intentioned SMEs will also probably fight finding flexible job plans that are a win-win for all.

While online sources and success stories provided by federal agencies may help, ground-up attempts may also be helpful in offering more substantial suggestions. Effective SMEs can collectively shape some guiding or expert network to assist different SMEs in this journey. Business councils may possibly co-create workable solutions.

Accommodating job is a means, not an end. And it is just one means: Flexible work alone is not a cure if the business ’s other folks management systems and society are destructive.  

Companies are social systems where both employers and employees depend on each other. Considering both opinions is an important initial step towards building a lasting and positive work environment. Nice people help the business succeed and fine companies take care of their people.

Sherwin Chia is the Brain of Programme and Charissa Tan is an organisational psychologist and senior teacher for the Human Resource Management Programme. Both are at the S R Nathan School of Human Development, Singapore University of Social Sciences.

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