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RESIDENTS Relate

CNA was contacted by Tampines West and North citizens to find out how much the new company was appreciated. However, some hoped for better communication to local amenities, even when the time is off peak.

One Tampines West native at The Santorini apartments claimed she had to wait 15 minutes for bus 298, but she only wanted to be identified as Madam Kua. &nbsp,

” For such short trips, we should n’t have to wait so long”, said the 74-year-old retiree. ” We should be waiting only seven to 10 minutes” .&nbsp,

Actually after getting on the vehicle, it can take about 20 minutes to reach Tampines key, as the vehicle winds through many lands en route, she added. &nbsp, &nbsp,

” When I first heard of this new service, I was so happy, because I do n’t have to wait so long anymore” .&nbsp,

Ain Fong, a native of Tampines North and resident of the Tampines GreenVines HDB task, was anticipating shorter wait times and strong trips to the MRT station during high traffic hours.

The 34-year-old superintendent pointed out, however, that 298x did never attach her region to supermarkets outside.

She favors shopping at Prime Supermarket both during peak periods and when shopping at other stores.

But to get that using public transportation, she has to first get bus 298 and finally change trucks at Tampines North exchange.

According to Google Maps, the whole journey you take an hour for a retailer that is only a 2-kilometer stroll from her house.

” It’s quite ridiculous”, she said. &nbsp,

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After a TikTok video of a group of attendees dancing in blackface at its dinner and party, users of UOL Group ( UOL ) apologized online.

Posted on Sunday ( Nov 24 ) by user @summer88959, the video has garnered over 26, 000 views as of 6.30pm on Monday. &nbsp,

A group of eight people pose for photos in black. They were likewise dressed in black mohawk hair, sunglasses and vintage 1980s street-style outfits.

A caption superimposed on the video read:” Emmm… like that will kena ( be punished ) or not” ?&nbsp,

The Music of the Night, an annual dining and dancing event hosted by UOL and Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a UOL company, was attended by the class.

The Marina Bay Sands Sands Grand Ballroom hosted the event on November 14.

In response to CNA’s answers, a UOL director said&nbsp, it is aware of the incident. &nbsp,

“ We sincerely sorry for any crime caused“, said the UOL director.

CNA’s inquiries were directed to UOL by Pan Pacific Hotels Group.

The TikTok movie drew criticism from people, who questioned the suitability of the team’s actions.

” Eight people and not even one person thinks it’s never ok to perform this”, one TikTok user commented.

Another post read:” This is sad, not interesting. If they were still permitted to attend the holidays, they would be in a world of guilt. They need to get held responsible”.

A student from Raffles Institution ( RI ) was subject to disciplinary action in July for acting as a delivery rider on Racial Harmony Day.

An outdated image of a group of RI students in black that was shared on social media in 2020 caused a backlash online. &nbsp,

A student who is thought to be of South Asian descent was pictured surrounded by ten others in the 2016 pictures, who all donned dark splendor face masks.

Later, one of the ex-RI students apologised for the” foolishness and prejudiced behavior” taken.

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” I’M ACTUALLY QUITE CONTENTED”

For Mr. Afif, the fear of dying and how the conflict seem to be stacked against him also occasionally creep in.

It’s prompted him to begin thinking about end-of-life realities.

” I did tell my mother that if my cancer increases, and the physician says there’s no means procedure may happen, I wanted to go to hospital because it’ll be easier on everyone”, he said. &nbsp,

” That means, the home can do their own issues too. I just do n’t want to disturb their peace.

” But to be honest… you do n’t know when you’re going to die, it could take months or just a few days. ” &nbsp,

With his mother quitting her job to care for him and his younger brother still studying, his father and younger sister are the breadwinners of the family, earning a total of around S$ 3, 000 ( US$ 2, 200 ) a month.

Mr. Afif created a crowdfunding page in August to raise funds for upcoming medical bills, health expenses, including chemotherapy and radiation, as well as basic living expenses.

As of Nov 21, he has raised about S$ 4, 000 out of a S$ 35, 000 purpose.

However, Mr. Afif has been working hard by attempting to complete his year-long suspensioned movie certification program so that he can concentrate on his cancer therapy.

He will begin his studies in January, and he will earn an April graduation.

On the other hand, he’s also working on a lightly based movie about his career to raise awareness of the difficulties young cancer people face and give them hope.

But his top goal is still their home and his desire to spend the most time with them. &nbsp, They late holidayed along in Malacca and Kuala Lumpur. &nbsp,

” We’ve certainly grown closer,” said Mr Afif.

We all used to be so busy that I would arrive late to work so I could n’t spend much time with them before I got sick.

” But then we all talk more, and we sit down to include foods up. It’s great”.

The possibility of leaving his aging parents behind is what most obviously bothers him.

” I am very concerned about them, especially my uncle, who is also sick”, said the eldest of three babies, &nbsp, citing his father’s heart problem. &nbsp,

He went silent for a few hours, deep in thought.

He said,” I told my younger brother and sister that Mama and Papa must be looked after if I went.” &nbsp,

” My parents worked hard, provided us with meals every day, and provided us with a bed.”

” I want them to be looked after, yet if I die second.”

His family, who had been sitting near and using her smartphone, reached for a muscle.

Obviously overcome, she silently wiped the tears welling in her eyes and took a mouth.

With his returning to her, &nbsp, Mr Afif never saw any of that.

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CEC Visits: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR

Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat, who was co-opted, made his debut at the 38th central executive committee ( CEC ) vote on Sunday. &nbsp,

Bilveer Singh, a political scientist at the National University of Singapore, claimed that the removal of senior officials from the poll, such as those of Ng Eng Hen and Teo Chee Hean, a senior minister and coordinate minister for regional security, may cause them to step over from their Cabinet jobs at some point during the next state.

” You can change the Cabinet anywhere, but the CEC is here to stay for two times”, he explained, adding that it might actually show their absence from the next general vote.

For the next week or two, it wo n’t be made known about any specific appointments made by the CEC, such as the chairman and organising secretaries. In 2022, this took 20 times.

Internal group dynamics, especially among the main 4G or fourth-generation leaders, may be closely watched through the positions that soon follow Mr Wong’s, said Assoc Prof Tan, who noted that Mr Chee, who took up his profile in January, was “effectively fluent and so that helps the party interact with the Chinese-speaking ground”.

The death of the deputy-secretary standard blog, created back in 2022 only for Mr Wong, will also be of attention.

After the general election, whoever is chosen by other CEC people to that place will be regarded as the preferred deputy prime minister, according to Assoc Prof. Tan.

If abolished, who Mr Wong appoints as his two assistant secretary-generals may indicate who’s in his inner sphere as well as who he’s closest to within the command, said the authorities CNA spoke to.

Education Minister Chan Chun Sing and Minister of National Development Desmond Lee serve as the new admin secretary-generals.

The organizing director positions, according to Asst. Prof. Ong, are crucial because they will be in charge of organizing the local elections in particular. Grace Fu, the secretary for sustainability and the environment, and Edwin Tong, the minister for society, community, and youth, are currently in charge of the positions.

If Heng Swee Keat holds the position of party chair, something else should be watched. Additionally, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who has n’t cast ballot in the past two CEC votes, may continue to be a candidate in the weeks to come.

It could indicate Mr. Wong’s effort to advance his status and enhance his base of support, according to Assoc Prof. Tan’s statement.

Mr. Wong needs to socially organize his staff, according to Associate Prof. Singh.

” The electoral climate has completely changed, and voters are incredibly important from young to old,” he said. CEC members ca n’t be justified in assuming that their only source of support is political favoritism.

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SINGAPORE: The ruling People’s Action Party elected its 38th central executive committee ( CEC ) at a biennial conference on Sunday ( Nov 24 ), with Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat joining the party’s top decision-making body for the first time after being co-opted.

Every two years, there is a ballot. The PAP will be guided by the leadership’s selection for the upcoming general vote, which may take place by November of next year.

In no particular attempt, the CEC comprises:

1 ) Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
2 ) Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong
3 ) Heng Swee Kee Keat, the deputy prime minister.
4 ) Education Minister Chan Chun Sing
5 ) Masagos Zulkifli, the chancellor of social and community development
6 ) Grace Fu, the minister of sustainability and the environment
7 ) Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam
8 ) &nbsp, Minister for National Development Desmond Lee
9 ) &nbsp, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong
10 ) &nbsp, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office ( PMO ) Indranee Rajah
11 ) &nbsp, Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung
12 ) &nbsp, Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan

These 12 members were chosen from a key vote of 19 individuals earlier this morning.

With the 13th and 14th highest percentage of group cadre seats, Mr. Chee and  Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng were therefore co-opted into the CEC.

The other five prospects on the ballot, according to group executives, were Marsiling-Yew Tee Member of Parliament Alex Yam, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo, Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State for National Development, Desmond Tan, and Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information.

Officials also said seven people were recommended by the cheerful CEC to be party’s primary officials: Mr Wong, Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Mr Heng, Mr Chan, Mr Masagos, Ms Fu and Mr Shanmugam.

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