JJ Lin’s Singapore concert: A visual spectacle spanning almost 40 songs and three hours

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I am admittedly uncomfortable with JJ Lin’s arsenal. Yes, I have a couple of his tunes on my Mandopop Spotify music, but none of them have lyrics that are so deeply ingrained in my remembrance that I would snab the device while karaoke.

Believe me, I am also aware I’m missing out. A musician companion, whose style I trust, informed me that he had attended the show as an Ed supporter and left as a Terry fan when the 43-year-old Singaporean performer surprised audiences with a surprise efficiency at Ed Sheeran’s concert at the National Stadium in February of this year. &nbsp,

Even though Lin’s lyrics wouldn’t fall off my tongue at the JJ20 Final Lap World Tour concert on Saturday night ( Dec. 28 ) at the National Stadium, I knew I was in for a treat. &nbsp,

Turns out, I didn’t have much to care about. The lyrics for each of the 38 songs (yes, 38 ) were flashed on screen throughout an almost three-hour concert (yes, three hours ) that marked his first show of the tour. &nbsp,

After another present ok on Sunday, the trip will next head to places such as Los Angeles, Toronto, London, Paris, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Beijing and Seoul. &nbsp,

The JJ20 Final Lap World Tour follows on the heels of Lin’s JJ20 World Tour, a two-year music journey that spanned near to 80 times in Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia and ended in November this year. In November 2022, he had even opened that trip by playing two displays in Singapore. &nbsp,

Obviously, Lin is a person who hates to relax. In other words, he is still as Taiwanese as they come.

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Difficult but not impossible: Lions keep faith as they face Vietnam in second leg of ASEAN Championship semis

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Three days later, Vietnam won thanks to a contentious charges from Nguyen Tien Linh in the 101st second and a hit from naturalized Brazilian Rafaelson, then known as Nguyen Xuan Son.

The later sentence was awarded after the defense’s Shakir Hamzah handled the penalty box, but it appeared as though Nguyen Xuan Son had pushed Shakir.

” The referee’s choices were not in our power. Then that game is over, we look forward to the’ next quarter’ of the game”, said playmaker Hami Syahin.

It’s difficult to lose a functionality that we think we did well in, but we know we have a job to do there and the kids think we can do it.

Hassan Sunny, a former Lions keeper, told CNA that Singapore had performed well the majority of the way through the suit.

After the first goal, the sucker punch came straight toward the end of the game, which caused some of us to become a little demoralized, said Hassan, who made the announcement to leave international soccer earlier this year. &nbsp,

BEING MENTALLY STRONG

The Tigers need to be mentally strong because the group is behind their opponents and the first foot result against them, said captain Hariss Harun.

And the group’s shows throughout the game have shown how to combine it with the best, Hami said.

” We know that we may execute, we know that we can upset groups. It’s a matter of taking our prospects in this kind of opposition”, he explained.

Echoing similar views, experienced steward Hassan pointed out that the semi-final is far from over.

” It’s not over yet. There are still 90 more days to go. I’m sure the boys may spin back”, he said.

” The idea they had is not for 90 minutes. Football is a game of surprise ( s ), and we’ll hope to see some surprises in the next one, according to the belief they had for 180 minutes.

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Singaporeans in Norway bus crash sustained ‘minor injuries’: MFA

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OSLO: &nbsp, A vehicle carrying many foreign visitors, including Singaporeans, &nbsp, went off the road and ended up half submerged in a river near the Raftsundet sea that separates the Lofoten island from the Scandinavian island.

The accident killed&nbsp, three people, local police said on Thursday ( Dec 26 ), &nbsp, adding that 58 people were impacted.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( MFA ) did not name any Singaporeans among the dead, but the Honorary Consul-General in Oslo informed CNA on Saturday that the country had been providing consular assistance and support to the Singaporeans who had” suffered minor injuries” via the Honorary Consul-General.

MFA did not give CNA with the number of afflicted Singaporeans but said that the consul-general&nbsp, has been in contact with local officials.

At least one Singaporean was reportedly only somewhat hurt in the incident, according to reports from Norway advertising.

The Scandinavian ambassador in Singapore responded to inquiries from CNA by stating that the city’s crisis response staff had been activated.

Additionally, they make sure that all hospital-bound customers are treated and have access to a resource for information on the incident.

Passengers from seven states were on board, including China, France, India, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Norway and South Sudan.

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Police to use drones to monitor crowd numbers in real-time at Marina Bay countdown

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Singapore Police Force ( SPF ) drones will be used to monitor crowd numbers at the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2025 in real-time. &nbsp,

Held from Dec 31 to the early days of Jan 1, 2025, the clock is portion of a series of events celebrating Singapore’s 60 years of independence. People of the Marina Bay neighborhood will be able to taking part in a variety of programs at 17 homeland websites besides the clock.

The Marina Bay area typically saw about 500, 000 people at past countdown celebrations, a spokesperson from the Urban Redevelopment Authority ( URA ) said in response to CNA’s queries. &nbsp,

” With another events this year, we expect the amount in Marina Bay to reduce”, URA added.

However, the police anticipate large masses to attend the holidays in the Marina Bay region.

SPF said on Saturday ( Dec 28 ) that they will be using drones&nbsp, equipped with spotlights, blinkers and speakers to enhance visibility and allow them to broadcast public safety messages. &nbsp,

The Home Team Science and Technology Agency ( HTX ) collaborated with the police to install a video analytics tool called the Q-Crowd Counter, which uses computer vision and artificial intelligence ( AI ) to quickly calculate crowd numbers.

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Sea nomads in Thailand who survived the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 are slowly losing their identity

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Usually, they lived on boats with fish as a main source of food and money, just staying on property during the rain season.

As more people move to permanent accommodation on land and function in bigger cities, there has been a continuous change in the Moken way of life over the past few decades.

PEOPLE OF THE Water

Fang Klathale, a part of the&nbsp, Moken group, has called the sea her house for most of her existence.

But today, at 96 years older, Fang is staying in island Thailand in order to be better to health services.

She is concerned that younger people, many of whom have moved to cities to operate, are losing contact with their lifestyle despite the fact that her age and medical requirements have compelled her to proceed.

” The children these days don’t talk the Moken speech. They don’t realize it again. They’re all speaking Thai today”, she told CNA.

Fang’s traditional house is on Koh Phra Thong, one of the thousands of islands in the Andaman Sea, about an hour’s boat ride apart from mainland Thailand.

Just about 800 individuals live on the island. Some tourists travel to the island, and islanders lead a peaceful life, compared to nearby Phuket.

The beach used to house three universities but now, just one remains.

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A new WeChat feature will allow users to send gifts. Will it be well-received?

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RESHAPING THE GIFT-GIVING CULTURE

China’s e-commerce industry is the largest in the world, surpassing the United States in terms of revenue and generating billion in billion. &nbsp,

WeChat introduced electronic red packets linked to its electronic payment service in 2014, which is a significant component of Chinese tradition.

People who received large sums of money in the form of transactions quickly and conveniently through their apps were a fan of the digital dark packets, which digitalized a deeply ingrained Chinese custom in the lead up to the new season. &nbsp,

According to industry experts, it also gave Tencent a leg up over Alibaba’s Alipay program in the online payment market. &nbsp,

In 2017 only, WeChat users exchanged around 46 billion online red packets over the new year span in January. &nbsp,

Just as Twitter changed the way individuals gave out classic red packets, does it do the same with its fresh “gift-giving” feature? &nbsp,

” Gifting is something deeply rooted in Chinese culture, just like red boxes are,” said Li Jianggan, CEO of Singapore-based walk strong Momentum Works. He added that younger Chinese had significantly different spending habits and donating behavior from mothers. &nbsp,

The new feature was described as” a strategic move” on Tencent’s part by analyst Dave Xie from the Oliver Wyman global management consulting firm. &nbsp,

According to Xie,” China’s e-commerce scenery has undergone major alterations in recent years, driven by emerging systems, changing consumer habits, and strategic adaptations by proven players.”

WeChat’s “extensive” customer base and established social contacts may provide a special benefit in driving e-commerce proposal, he added. &nbsp,

WeChat has “none of the Foreign e-commerce systems have,” Li said, a sizable customer community and a trustworthy cultural image, and it has more than 1.3 billion active monthly clients.
 
There is a good chance that the e-commerce competitive environment ( in China ) may be reshaped as WeChat gradually expands into social trading and life business.

However, it is still “hard to predict” whether the new gift-giving feature will be as well-liked and widely used as digital red packets, Li said, adding that it was” safe to assume” it would have a smaller use as compared to payment. &nbsp,

” That said, we think that donating is just one of the numerous attempts to successfully integrate social business into the Twitter ecosystem.”

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Guidelines on parental caregiving practices designed for child protection professionals: MSF

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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Social and Family Development’s ( MSF ) guidelines on parental caregiving practices are intended for professionals in the child protection system. According to MSF, the professionals are those who work directly with at-risk families, which include children who have experienced or are putting themselves in dangerContinue Reading

Singaporean buyers in legal dispute with Malaysian developer over ownership of Johor condo purchases

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Price OF Components AFFECTED

The PLS is legitimate, according to Malaysian attorneys, according to CNA.

However, a buyer’s signature on a standard sales and purchase agreement ( SPA ) can occasionally cause confusion.

” The Sauna means you deserve the rights and you deserve the caste name, separate from the master name”, said Malaysian attorney Chee Hui Bing of Chris &amp, Partners Advocates &amp, Solicitors, Johor.

” But in PLS, all you get is just a long so-called lease. You get a 99-year rent time”.

These customers do not possess the same rights privileges as they might for a property in Singapore.

According to a Taiwanese attorney, the property’s worth may also change.

The integral property practice group at Yuen Law, led by Mr. Tris Xavier, claimed that those considering selling the product would then be” selling the right to remain in it” rather than the actual property.

” The estimate for that, you can imagine, is quite different. It should really about be equivalent to rental”, he added.

At least 70 apartments consumers complained to Singapore’s Council of Estate Agencies in June, according to a CNA investigation.

However, the developer claimed that buyers should have been informed and that the PLS is genuine and valid based on court documents that were uncovered. Additionally, they added that customers have also passed the legal deadline to file any claims.

Buyers advised by conveyancing attorneys and real estate agents to read the fine print when purchasing a home abroad and to seek legal counsel regarding the various terms and conditions.

According to Mr. Xavier of Yuen Law,” It’s important to understand the environment of the state in which you are really investing.”

” There are many issues that probably aren’t completely obvious to the layperson, and I think it’s important to really get a professional who really works in that state to help you through the process,” he continued.

” Oftentimes, it’s no quick just to Google things up. Therefore, having a legal professional assist you in understanding what you’re purchasing is always beneficial.

More savvy buyers will typically look for local agencies first, according to Mr. Ruben Koh, senior director and head of Savills Singapore’s foreign home sales division, because buying overseas properties comes with a risk.

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CNA Explains: Are falling trees a problem and what can be done about them?

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Officials in Bali before in December claimed that a tree fell on two visitors and that the affair was caused by” strong winds and extreme weather conditions beyond human control.” &nbsp,

Similar incidents involving falling trees have &nbsp, caused murders, damaged property&nbsp, and disrupted traffic in different parts of Asia, including Singapore.

What might produce a branch to collapse?

Environmental factors may be a factor, according to older arborist and botanist Athi Ramesh of the landscaping company Prince’s Landscape.

Arborists are trees surgeons, while horticulturists are specialists in garden production and control.

When too much rainfall causes stagnant water, a tree’s balance may be affected by prolonged wet weather, which will reduce the soil particles attached to the shrubs roots.

According to Mr. Ramesh, the tree may end up retaining more water in its ceiling, putting more weight on its trees and tree, and causing collapse.

He added that trees that grow regularly wet also have a tendency to develop deep foundations because they don’t have to dig deeper to find water. &nbsp,

At the other serious, drought and&nbsp, dried weather may also cause soil to dissolve and break, reducing its ability to securely anchor tree roots. &nbsp,

” It also hinders the growth of young feeder roots, which play a vital role in binding the soil together” ,&nbsp, Mr Ramesh said.

Another frequent problem is near construction as well as motorized or even individual traffic.

These may harm the roots and bulky the soil, preventing root growth and absorption of nutrients and water, as well as supporting the weight of the shrubs crown or canopy.

A leaf personal traits can also play a part.

Fast-growing types generally develop weaker branches and trees, according to Mr Ramesh. &nbsp,

And those with codominant buildings, which extend beyond a second point of origin to multiple ones, are more susceptible to falling.

Others are more prone to outside forces because of shallow root systems or weak branches and twigs. &nbsp,

Mr Ramesh pointed out that trees with deep roots and big jewels -&nbsp, &nbsp, such as the Falcataria falcata and American Tulip -&nbsp, are typically found in Singapore’s wooded areas.

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20 years after Indian Ocean tsunami, some displaced Sri Lankan survivors are still waiting for housing

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POST-DISASTER HOUSING

After the wave, rebuilding houses was one of Sri Lanka’s top priorities. &nbsp,

CNA traveled to a casing complex in Norochcholai, which is close to a small sugar plantation, earlier this year. &nbsp,

The Saudi Arabian government has provided funding for 500 homes in the advanced to displaced families. &nbsp,

However, a court order forbids the transmission of the homes because of ethnic politics.

Although the judge ordered the authorities to divide the houses according to the proportion of the country’s population, the district of Ampara is largely Arab.

In October, Sri Lankan authorities suddenly gave directions to hand over the buildings to the recipients.

According to Siraj Mashoor, a part of the Akkaraipattu Municipal Council, it is necessary to research the social effects of various development projects on a place and its citizens. &nbsp,

” When you go to an area and if you are going to commence a project, you should know the society, the variety and the nature of the area”, he added. &nbsp,

” That kind of contact and transparency was absent.” All of a sudden, you start a great job in an region, and there are questions from individuals. Because in Sri Lanka, this post-war politics is very polluted with this insular elections”.

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