CPF online withdrawal limit to be lowered from S0,000 to S,000 a day to guard against scams

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Fewer than 0.1 per share of the fraud cases involved CPF transactions. However, people frequently raised their normal maximum above the default S$ 2,000 before making an online drawback in the majority of the cases where Pension withdrawals were involved.

” While the withdrawals were all authorised by the victims, the impact on the victims can be significant, particularly if they had increased their ( daily withdrawal limit ) to make larger online withdrawals”, the CPF Board said in a press release.

According to the authorities, 86 percent of the total reported schemes involved largely self-inflicted transfers, which may have been the result of fraud and social engineering.

” In most of these situations, scammers did not gain direct command of victims ‘ accounts, but manipulated patients into directly performing the pecuniary transactions”, added the officers.

Since the definition normal maximum of S$ 2, 000 was established in November of last year, the majority of CPF people ‘ removal restrictions have been set at S$ 50, 000 or lower.

Most of the members making legitimate withdrawals wo n’t be hampered by lowering the daily withdrawal cap, according to the board.

CPF users whose regular withdrawal limits have been set at more than S$ 50, 000 may be informed in advance that the limit may be quickly reduced on September 25.

” As scams continue to evolve, our protection must constantly be adjusted to maintain efficacy”, the CPF Board said.

While lowering the maximum ( daily withdrawal limit ) may cause some people trouble, we ask that CPF people understand that this action aims to better defend them from scams.

People who want to create sizable withdrawals online starting on September 25 are advised to make a plan ahead because they will have to do so over the course of a few days.

Otherwise, the whole amount may be withdrawn in people at CPF Service Centres.

The committee stated that “members will get their withdrawn Pension savings in their banks account registered with us usually within five working days,” and that the next scheduled appointment would be in a week’s time.

The person’s time of delivery and the CPF account balances determine how much money they you withdraw, but it is the same regardless.

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Taiwanese band Energy performing in Singapore in November

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This music may have two pre-sale periods. The tickets that runs from 10am on August 26 to 8am on August 28 gives MasterCard buyers first access to the deals. &nbsp,

The next tickets period is for Singtel clients, which will take place from 10am to 11.59pm on Aug 28. Available customers can unlock their code at Singtel’s webpage.

On August 29 at 10 am, standard profits will begin.

Tickets for the music may cost between S$ 168 and S$ 328, and can be purchased via Ticketmaster. VIP ticket holders will receive priority entry to Energy’s fansign event on October 5 as well as a VIP wristband and plywood, an exclusive letter, and VIP access to the event.

Information of the fansign may be made public at a later time.

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Nutri-Grade label to be extended to salt, sauces, instant noodles and cooking oil

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” With sugar, we saw that labelling, marketing restrictions, working with business reformulation and then, public training… worked well in shifting both offer – in terms of the products – and consumer need”, said an HPB spokeswoman. &nbsp,

We are taking a plant from that playbook, but we are aware that calcium is very unique because it is an intermediate substance that is added ( to food ), and that is why we need more time to talk to the market, the spokesperson continued. &nbsp,

MOH and HPB said they had engaged over 80 companies, F&amp, B users, retailers and marketers in April and May this year on achievable measures to reduce customers ‘ sodium and saturated fat diet. &nbsp,

” In the retail sector, many manufacturers have begun their reformulation journey, and are committed to doing more. In the F&amp, B sector, tackling sodium and saturated fat content in dishes is more challenging, given the variability in added ingredients during cooking”, read the joint release.

” The F&amp, B operators also made it clear that it would take time for consumers to change their palates and accept lower-sodium dishes, as well as for businesses to adopt healthier ingredients,” the F&amp, B operators added.

According to HPB, 22 suppliers have leveraged its scheme to offer lower-sodium salt, sauces and seasonings as of June this year. &nbsp,

HPB stated in a press briefing that it would consult with the industry about the implementation details between September and the beginning of the year. This includes the nutrient thresholds that ensure that the Nutri-Grade measures are both feasible and practicable.

An HPB spokesperson said,” We do need to look at the different types of ingredients and then determine what are reasonable thresholds,” adding that this was more complicated than sugar or saturated fat.
 
” ( For ) sauces, seasoning … you have the full range from soy sauce, tomato sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce … &nbsp, So cannot have the same threshold.

To ensure consistency and coherence between the Healthier Choice thresholds and the Nutri-Grade thresholds, each category will need to have its own thresholds. Healthier Choice products must qualify for ( a Nutri-Grade label of )’ A’ or B’, in addition to other requirements.”

According to MOH and HPB, more information, including the timeline for the labelling scheme’s rollout and compliance requirements, will be made available when it is ready.

” Broadly, I will say that industry … quoted us anywhere from three to five years ( for the implementation of the Nutri-Grade measures ), but it feels very long, so we will need to work with them to see if that can be accelerated,” said the HPB spokesperson. &nbsp,

The media inquired as to whether the Nutri-Grade label would replace the already-existing Healthier Choice Symbol ( HCS), a label used to help consumers identify healthier food ingredients and products, but HPB said it would not because the two labels complement one another. &nbsp,

The Nutri-Grade is really to entice consumers because they are aware that these have higher sodium, sugar, fat, and Healthier Choice frequently includes additional factors like whether it contains full grains (or ) calcium. So the two work in tandem. ” &nbsp,

NUDGING CONSUMER DEMAND

The authorities are also making strides to increase the availability of healthier dishes and to nudge consumer demand, in addition to looking at measures to encourage manufacturers to reformulate their products and enforcing advertising restrictions. &nbsp,

There are currently good quantities of healthier salt, sauces, and seasonings in the market, according to HPB, but consumers and F&amp, B operators are still reluctant to buy these items. &nbsp,

Half of the market is made up of lower-sodium salt, such as pink Himalayan salt and sea salt, compared to one in four sauce and seasoning products. &nbsp,

In spite of this, HPB reported that only 3 percent of restaurants used Healthier Choice symbol salt, sauce, or seasoning alternatives as of June this year. &nbsp,

Similarly, HPB said only 12 per cent of eateries use healthier cooking oil.

HPB said it will increase voluntary labels for F&amp, B operators who offer healthier food options to put on their store-fronts to encourage greater adoption. This includes dishes that are prepared with less salt or sauces or are made with healthier ingredients.

The labels, which have the Healthier Choice symbol, identify F&amp, B establishments under the Healthier Dining Programme. As of March, more than 3, 100 F&amp, B operators, hawker centres and coffee shops, with over 9, 000 touchpoints and stalls island-wide have joined the programme, offering at least one healthier option in their menus. &nbsp,

HPB added that to date, it has worked with 40 hawker centers to educate customers on the value of reducing sodium and provide them with samples of the lower sodium products to try in their cooking. &nbsp,

HPB said it aims to engage about 60 hawker centres this year, and another 50 hawker centres in 2025, covering a total of 110 hawker centres. &nbsp,

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Indonesia: Election law changes spark mass protests

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Getty Images Protesters block access to the Parliament building in Jakarta on August 22, 2024, to protest a move to reverse the Constitutional Court decision altering eligibility rules for candidates in a key election later this year. Getty Images

Thousands of people in Indonesia have gathered to protest the president’s protests against a constitutional court decision that would allow their political rivals from smaller events to contest the election results.

Protesters have gathered outside parliament in the investment Jakarta, as well as other big cities such as Padang, Bandung and Yogyakarta.

On Wednesday, Indonesia’s top judge ruled that events would not need a least 20 % of picture in their local assemblies in order to discipline a candidate.

However, parliament approved an urgent action to change these changes within 24 hours, causing widespread criticism and fears of a constitutional crisis.

The fast-tracked policy, which will slow components of the judge’s ruling, is expected to pass after on Thursday.

It would maintain the status quo, which favours functions in the ruling coalition of the outgoing president, Joko” Jokowi” Widodo, and his son, Prabowo Subianto. As a result, many regional elections are expected to be undisputed matters.

A significant government critique, Anies Baswedan, would also be barred from running for the powerful position of government in Jakarta as a result of the parliament’s decision.

The Indonesian authorities is also trying to find a way around the legal prosecutor’s decision to defend the current minimum age limit of 30 for candidates, which had table Mr Widodo’s 29-year-old son, Kaesang Pangarep, from running in a local contest in Central Java.

Mr Widodo’s eldest brother, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, is the approaching vice-president who ran alongside Mr Prabowo.

Anindita Pradana/BBC Indonesia Protesters in front of sign on the road which says: "Make nepotism fall again".Anindita Pradana/BBC Indonesia

According to observers, the Indonesian congress, which is dominated by followers of Mr. Widodo, and the country’s constitutional court could cause a political issue.

But Mr Widodo has downplayed the debate, saying the revisions were part of the” checks and balances” of government.

One of the demonstrators, Joko Anwar, said the country’s officials appeared to be intent on keeping themselves in strength.

” Later, we’ll just be a useless bulk of items, yet though we’re the ones who gave them strength”, he said.

” We have to get to the roads. We have no option”, he said.

On social media, blue banners with the terms” Emergency Warning” above Indonesia’s symbolic national hawk have been widely shared.

According to Titi Anggraini, an votes scientist at University of Indonesia, senate’s move to nullify the court’s decision is illegal.

” This is a robbery of the constitution”, she told BBC Indonesian.

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Teen who took 101 photos of people using men’s toilets caught by father with 3-year-old son; gets probation

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A teenager visited various public restrooms in Singapore over the course of seven months and quietly captured images of female patients using the poo in order to experience a” thrill.”

He evaded detection and amassed 97 images of 28 subjects before being discovered by a father using a bathroom at Parkway Parade with his three-year-old child.

The culprit, now 20, was sentenced to 18 months ‘ probation on Thursday ( Aug 22 ). &nbsp,

He may get identified because he was under the age of 18 when he committed some of the crimes and is therefore protected by the Children and Young Persons Act.

He must attend a treatment program aimed at his intimate offending, and is prohibited from using cameras unless his parole officer or situation worker orders then.

Additionally, the young person will have to complete 60 days of community service.

THE Event

The Singaporean was alleged to be 17 or 18 years old when the crimes occurred between May and December of 2021. &nbsp,

He worked in a Parkway Parade store part-time while he was a scholar.

The girl used his cellular phone to capture pictures of 28 unknown man victims using public restrooms between May 7 and Dec. 11 in 2021.

He would enter the desk opposite the one his victim was using and place his mobile at the top of the wall separating the two to take pictures of the goal while holding his phone there.

He did n’t specifically target particular victims, but he did take the photos” to experience the thrill of doing so.”

At about 7.10pm on Dec 11, 2021, a 39-year-old gentleman took his three-year-old brother to the bathroom at room 1 of Parkway Parade.

They entered a bathroom up, with the student in an adjacent desk.

He captured four images of the father and son using the restroom while he was seated at the top of the roof.

But, the father was able to identify the incident and contact a passing safety watch for assistance.

Together, they detained the student, who was arrested by the police.

The father and son were also found in his cellphone, which contained 101 images of 30 female victims, all of whom were present.

The criminal will have to stay indoors from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. unless he obtains authorization for an exception.

His brother and aunt-in-law furnished a bond of S$ 5, 000 to maintain his good behavior during probation.

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Singaporean magician Jeremy Pei dies at age 41: ‘A remarkable person who touched many lives in the magic scene’

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Magician Jeremy Pei&nbsp, has died at the age of 41. &nbsp, He died on Sunday ( Aug 18 ), about five months after the birth of his second child.

Pei served as the managing director of Redefine Magic, the second magician from Singapore to engage in the World Championships of Magic.

Pei had been battling brain tumor for more than ten times.

He was initially identified with brain cancer a few months after he was involved in a 2012 road injury. He underwent surgery to remove the tumor in 2015, and he was informed that the majority of the tumor had shrunk or vanished.

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Thirty Seconds To Mars and Voice Of Baceprot join Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2024’s entertainment lineup

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Fans who’ve been waiting to get the famous stone band&nbsp, Thirty Seconds To Mars dwell in Singapore from yesterday&nbsp, is ultimately go for the shoot at the&nbsp, Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2024.

On Thursday ( Aug 22 ), organisers announced that the duo&nbsp, – which currently comprises Academy Award-winning actor-singer Jared Leto and his brother Shannon Leto&nbsp, – will be playing&nbsp, at the Wharf Stage on Sep 20 and at the Padang Stage on Sep 22.

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Man charged with fracturing skull of 67-year-old in fatal Geylang back alley fight

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SINGAPORE: After a battle along Geylang Road, a 67-year-old gentleman was taken to the hospital but died after about two months.

The alleged attacker, Singaporean Zubir Mohamed, was charged in court on Thursday ( Aug 22 ) with one count of voluntarily causing grievous hurt. &nbsp,

At around 2.35pm on August 3, the 40-year-old is accused of punching Mr. Sivarajoo Pitchay Pillai to the floor in the rear corner of 669 Geylang Road and punching his mouth.

As a result, Mr Sivarajoo fractured his skull, the command plate indicated.

According to a police speech, Mr Sivarajoo was taken aware to the doctor, but died from his injuries on Aug 19.

Zubir was eventually arrested. He has five different existing costs, most recently one of fraud, and has been remanded since August 8th.

In Bedok and Chai Chee, he allegedly stole things like cashcards, a cellphone, a bike, and other assets in June and July.

He is even accused of committing a criminal breach of trust by misappropriating a Casio watch and a diamond from another person.

Zubir was ordered to be remanded more for investigations, with authority to be taken to the field.

On August 29, he may go back to judge for a deeper discussion of his situation.

He could be jailed for up to 10 years, fined, or been caned if found guilty of deliberately causing severe harm.

He could be jailed for up to three years, fined, or both for each count of fraud.

For legal breach of trust by theft, he could be jailed for up to seven years, fined, or both.

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Miss Saigon in Singapore is Cameron Mackintosh’s ‘last big production’ of the musical

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” There are things I ca n’t bear to throw away”, he said. From Miss Saigon,” things Alain and Claude-Michel found when they went to Vietnam– the most beautiful Asian overcoat, which I have at my swimming share. It’s finely made. I love having that. And one of those Asian toys they’re pretty popular for, from Hanoi”.

From the set of the Les Miserables drama, which he also produced, he’s kept” the wonderful elephant that Gavroche lives in. It’s made of styrofoam, but for me, it’s a work of art. It would be thrown aside, they said. I said,’ No, no, no, I ca n’t bear it.’ It also strides through my yard”.

According to Phantom,” I have one of the unique animals and chandeliers off in a room where I store all of my costumes.”

At the same time, he reminded us,” My another task is, I’m essentially a farmer. I have two great dairy farms. Extraordinary quality milk. I make my own cheese butter”. In short,” My thoughts might be in the theatre, but my head is in the countryside”.

His other love, strongly linked, is cooking. ” Last evening, I cooked a gorgeous piece of turbot with wonderful fresh vegetables grown in my yard. Chervil, oregano, lemon butter soup. I had my own tubers, which were brand-new from the yard. I baked them in the pan with a tiny bit of wild garlic basil that we made earlier in the year after boiling them until they were all done. I therefore mashed them and put some butter on top of them. And finally, raw vegetables from the yard, which I shelled myself”.

After all, where he is in existence, it’s his perception, not his real presence, that’s needed in the great no-business-like-show-business. ” I’ve often been good at taking breaks”, he quipped.

” I believe taking a vacation is just as important as working.” I’m extremely wealthy. About 60 years, I’ve been producing. I watched Salad Days for the first time and made the decision to work as a theatre manufacturer, and I’m still as passionate as I was when I was eight years old. ” I can develop in and also keep my passion for that little bit of extra secret dust that only I can deliver, while I’m still fit and healthy.”

Catch Miss Saigon at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. Tickets from S$ 60 to S$ 250 via Marina Bay Sands, Sistic or Klook.

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Commentary: How may Singapore remember its colonial figures beyond their controversies?

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Inventors who arrived in the 19th&nbsp, era left a deep impression on the land. &nbsp, Tan Tock Seng and Sophia Blackmore, for example, contributed to Singapore’s development in various abilities and their reports continue to resonate with some.

The two characters are remembered for their generosity in public health and education, both. Even though Blackmore had her roots in Australia and Tan worked closely with the English king, their place in our social remembrance has not been weighed down by colonial bag. Both have transcended elections in our traditional accounts.

Despite their famous histories, the conversation about how history may be preserved is now more patriotic, influenced by contemporary global discourse on decolonization.

There is a danger of viewing public monuments through a linear, restrictive lens, in which historical figures are either indians or subjugators.

ACCESSING A BINARY PRISM TO VISIT THE History

Some have called for a critique or removal of statues linked to colonialism, slavery, hatred and other unpleasant misdemeanours. This viewpoint, though apparent and physically appealing, examines the difficulty of the past and our natural biases.

Since the start of Black Lives Matter rallies in 2020, more than 160 statues of Confederate military commanders have been removed from public areas in the US due to the characters ‘ associations with prejudice and enslavement.

The government in Taiwan pledged to take down 760 Chiang Kai-shek effigies in exchange for the crimes committed against political dissidents while in charge of Taiwan.

According to those who support the removal of these items, they have no place in contemporary culture because of what they represent.

Although this motivation is accurate in highlighting our contemporary ideals of cultural tolerance and inclusion, it is important to point out that historical figures are not isolated from the events of their time.

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