Elevate your instant noodles: Jjambbong and army stew ramyeon by Nae:um’s chef Louis Han

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Of course, he did n’t stop there. He added nai bai broccoli for beauty and appearance, baked beans for umami and beauty, onion for fragrance, and garlic, onion, chilli, rice cakes and Spam.

” Koreans want flavorful materials”, he said. Watching Asian plays while eating their pasta is another activity Koreans enjoy doing. ” What I watch depends on what my wife wants to watch”, Han quipped.

Growing up, he said,” I ate a lot of quick pasta”. At age 13, he started cooking, producing scrambled egg. Again, he decided to make a clean quick pasta, to which he added dairy. It was so bad,” I could n’t finish it”.

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‘Heartbreaking’: Residents lament chopping down of ‘unauthorised’ trees at Aljunied HDB block

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SINGAPORE: An serious gardener, Mr Lim has planted some plants near his home at Block 126 Aljunied Road over the last century.

The 66- yr- ancient resident has lived in the area for about 30 times. Residents may produce ginkgo trees and additional edible plants and herbs for their use along with him and a group of other long-time neighbors.

But to their chagrin, most of the plants have been chopped over. Workers hired by Marine Parade Town Council, which is over the estate, last Wednesday ( Jun 26 ), removed trees that it claimed were “unauthorised plantings.”

” This is an ancient house, but there’s lots of space. In some lands like ours, all grows their own crops downstairs”, said Mr Lim, who did not like his full title published, in Mandarin.

” This is a unique feature of our village. I’m not sure why they do n’t want to keep it and make it something we can proud of.

But the city government said other residents had issues. Some of the plants and trees had opened empties that were blocked and unkempt, which affected cleaning procedures and led to mosquito breeding, according to the report.

Residents ‘ complaints about the inadequate maintenance of these unapproved plantings were also addressed by the community council. &nbsp,

It added that some of the trees were getting curved and that overgrown trees were harming a fence.

The city council carried out the removal of these seedlings in the area because there was no action taken despite numerous recommendations.

People who spoke with CNA spoke to Mr. Lim, who regularly appears in the morning and evening to clean the area and tend to the plants. &nbsp,

Mr. Lim clears the leaves in the dump more frequently than the house workers, according to Mr. Tan Chong Kiat, who objected to the city council’s claims that the drains were blocked. &nbsp,

” Every moment he’s there. And he’s doing it for free. He’s never asking for money, he’s doing this out of his personal passion”, said the 61- season- old native, who started gardening with Mr Lim during the COVID- 19 pandemic. &nbsp,

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NParks investigating case of ‘non-native’ monitor lizard that wandered into 11th floor Punggol flat

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It appeared quiet and attentive in the film, as it lounged on the balcony’s balcony.

Mr. Raja also noted that the snake was relaxed and appeared to be familiar with the presence of humans. His organization is involved in the study and restoration of reptiles and amphibians.

This is very good a imprisoned creature that either escaped or was abandoned because no one could care for it, he told CNA938’s Singapore Now.

Mr. Raja claimed that despite not having seen instances of observe snakes being kept in homes in Singapore, they are well-liked in other nations where keeping for pets is permitted.

In Singapore, check reptiles are not permitted to be kept as pets. It is illegal under Singapore’s Wildlife Act to reduce animals, including check snakes, from the wild.

Violators may face a fine of up to S$ 10, 000 or prison of up to six months, or both, for a second crime.

THE HOME War

Last Thursday, the screen reptile, which is 1.5 meters in length, entered the Punggol home through the front metal gate, causing a commotion as neighbors scrambled to catch the reptile.

They locked the sliding doors and shoved it with sticks onto their ledge. &nbsp,

A two-person NParks crew used tweezers and blankets to catch the lizard before putting it in a cage and bringing it home.

The resident at the house where the reptile lived was Mr. Jeffrey Toh, who had initial suspicions that the turtle might have been a neighbor’s dog.

” It was very clean, did n’t bring any mud. Its colors were pretty great, not like the people you see inside. Those inside are frequently dirty and have scarring”, he noted.

PUNGGOL People UNFAZED

People of Waterway Terraces II, the Punggol stop at the center of the event, appeared unfazed by the meeting between their neighbors.

Most of the residents CNA spoke to said they were not afraid of a similar event in their houses, with one saying it would be “interesting” to have another related experience.

In the event of a similar encounter, the majority of respondents were aware that they should contact NParks or the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society ( Acres ).

With its lake and wooded areas, it is not unusual to see exotic wildlife in Punggol. Monkeys, wild animals, snakes and monitor reptiles can often be spotted in the village and garden connectors.

” I find the animals in Punggol exciting, it’s the beauty of this area”, said Mr Terence Ho, a citizen of the wall. He added that if NParks removed the reptile from Punggol, he would be “quite unhappy.”

” They are not scary as long as we do n’t provoke them. There’s a lot of screen lizards along the lake, and we live in harmony”, said another tenant Mdm Law, adding she teaches her 13- year- ancient nephew to observe the reptiles from afar.

One native, who just wanted to be known as Alex, said that it could become concerning if the reptile turns out to be someone’s dog.

Children may not have the antibodies to fight the poison if it gets soft and wounds children along the hall. But for displays in the wild, those are in essence and should be protected”, he said.

According to the website of NParks, monitor lizards produce venom that can kill little victim but has a moderate impact on humans. &nbsp, &nbsp,

After seeing the online pictures of the track lizard, a nature lover and resident who wanted to be identified by her nickname Cheung said she quickly looked up the breed by its markings. &nbsp,

She claimed that while she is not afraid of a similar incident because she has animals, it would be helpful for the general public to know how to deal with one of these situations.

WHAT TO DO IF A Track LIZARD VISITS YOUR HOME

Mr Raja said displays do, at times, wander into places frequented by mankind, yet near or into houses.

” They could be looking for food. He claimed that one might be scurrying under a wall and being spooks it before ascending the staircase.

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NParks investigating ‘non-native’ monitor lizard that wandered into 11th floor Punggol flat

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It appeared quiet and inquiring in the film, as it lounged on the balcony’s balcony.

Mr. Raja also noted that the snake was relaxed and appeared to be familiar with the presence of humans. His organization is involved in the study and protection of reptiles and amphibians.

He told CNA938’s Singapore Today,” This is very likely a captive animal that either escaped or someone might have left it because they could n’t take care of it.”

Mr. Raja claimed that despite not having seen instances of observe snakes being kept in homes in Singapore, they are well-liked in other nations where keeping for pets is permitted.

It is illegal under Singapore’s Wildlife Act to reduce animals, including check snakes, from the wild. On a list of prohibited animals, check lizards cannot be kept as pets.

Violators may face a fine of up to S$ 10, 000 and/or prison of up to six months for a second offence.

THE HOME War

The Punggol home’s 1.5 meter-long monitor lizard entered last Thursday through the front copper gate, causing a commotion among the residents as they pounced on the turtle.

They locked the sliding doors and shoved it with shovels onto their balcony. &nbsp,

A two-person NParks crew used chopsticks and blankets to catch the lizard before putting it in a box and bringing it home.

The resident at the house where the reptile lived was Mr. Jeffrey Toh, who had initial suspicions that the turtle might have been a neighbor’s dog.

” It was very clean, did n’t bring any mud. Its colors were pretty great, not like the people you see outside. Those inside are frequently dirty and have marks”, he noted.

PUNGGOL People UNFAZED

People of Waterway Terraces II, the Punggol stop at the center of the event, appeared unfazed by the meeting between their neighbors.

A similar event in their houses would instead be “interesting,” according to the majority of residents CNA spoke to.

Most people also understood that if they encountered someone who was similar to them, they should call NParks or the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society ( Acres ) immediately.

With its canal and wooded areas, wild animals are not uncommon to occur in Punggol. Monkeys, wild animals, snakes and monitor snakes can often be spotted in the village and garden connectors.

” I find the animals in Punggol exciting, it’s the beauty of this area”, said Mr Terence Ho, a citizen of the wall. He added that if NParks removed the reptile from Punggol, he would be “quite unfortunate.”

” They are not scary as long as we do n’t provoke them. There’s a lot of screen lizards along the lake, and we live in harmony”, said another tenant Mdm Law, adding she teaches her 13- year- ancient nephew to observe the reptiles from afar.

One native, who just wanted to be known as Alex, said that it could become concerning if the reptile turns out to be someone’s dog.

Children may not have the antibodies to combat the poison if it becomes soft and bites children along the corridor. But for displays in the wild, those are in essence and should be protected”, he said.

Monitor lizards produce venom, which may kill smaller prey but has a moderate impact on people, according to the website of NParks. &nbsp, &nbsp,

After seeing the website pictures, a resident and nature enthusiast named Cheung said she quickly looked up the type of monitor lizard and looked it up by its markings. &nbsp,

She claimed that while she is not afraid of a similar incident because she has a grid wall due to her pets, it would be helpful for the general public to know how to deal with such a condition.

WHAT TO DO IF A Track LIZARD VISITS YOUR HOME

Mr Raja said displays do, at times, wander into places frequented by mankind, yet near or into houses.

” They could be looking for food. He said that one might be wandering under a wall and being spook it, leading to the steps being run.

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Pew study finds more Malaysians, Singaporeans view Russia favourably; backing of Palestine, Putin’s macho image seen as key factors

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IMPROVED RUSSIA Scores

While the investigation surveyed 44, 166 people in 35 states between January and May 2024, CNA focused on the studies related to four South Asian states: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines.

Of the interviewees in the 35 countries surveyed, Malay had the most beneficial view on Russia.

” Malaysia is the only country where a majority express a favourable opinion of Russia, with nearly six in 10 ( 57 per cent ) Malaysians saying this”, the report said.

In a survey conducted by the United States-based think tank “immediately following ( the country’s ) invasion of Ukraine,” 47 % of Malaysians had a favorable opinion of Russia.

Likewise, 34 per share of Singaporeans expressed a favourable view of Russia in the latest study, up six percentage points from 2022.

In addition, 46 % of Thai respondents and 46 % of those in the Philippines have favorable opinions of Russia. These two states, however, were hardly polled in Pew’s 2022 study.

And within Thailand and Malaysia, 65 per share and 63 per share of people below the age of 35 both have a good view on Russia, according to the study. Singapore and the Philippines did not have data on the breakdown by time group. &nbsp,

On the whole, however, perspectives on Russia were not advantageous.

” Overall, a median of 65 per cent of adults in the ( 35 ) surveyed countries have an unfavourable view of Russia, while 28 per cent have a favourable view”, the report found.

It continued,” While rankings have improved somewhat in several countries since last year, although views of Russia usually remain negative.”

Favorite Trump

In Malaysia ( 61 % ) and the Philippines ( 56 % ), Mr. Putin enjoys widespread support. Individually, 45 per cent of those in Thailand viewed the Belarusian leader warmly.

According to the Pew report,” Malaysia and the Philippines are the only two countries surveyed where the majority of people express confidence in Putin, including about two in ten people in each nation who have a lot of trust in the Soviet president,” according to the Pew statement.

From the study conducted in Malaysia in 2022, respondents who had confidence in Mr. Putin increased by two percentage points.

In addition, there is a rise of 37 % of those in Singapore who believed in Mr. Putin to “do the right item regarding earth interests” compared to the 36 % a year ago.

Probable Causes FOR POSITIVE VIEWS ON RUSSIA, PUTIN

According to Dr. Storey, Malaysia’s general opinion of both Mr. Putin and Russia is usually higher than another Asian nations’, according to Dr. Storey.

This problem has grown even more significant for Malaysians since the start of the Israel-Hamas battle in October 2023. Internationals are frequently critical of the United States ‘ position on the battle, and more supportive of Russia’s stand”, he said.

He added:” There are other factors also. Puttin is seen as a” standard values” supporter of the LGBTQ and ‘wokeism’, which appeals to traditional Malay.

Dr. Storey cited the rise in Russian support among Singaporeans as saying that he” ca n’t think of any other reasons to account for this rise other than the Israel-Hamas war.”

” Many young Singaporeans have been upset about ( it ), both Muslims and non- Muslims. Often, Russia is viewed fondly not because people are pro- Soviet but because they are anti- National”.

Meanwhile, Mr. Thomas Daniel, a Senior Fellow with the Institute of Strategic and International Studies ( ISIS ) Malaysia, stated for CNA that the average Malaysian’s opinions may be affected by their general opinion of the West’s policies. He added that this view was largely sceptical and critical.

Some people would be more willing to believe those who are portrayed as” contra-West” in the case of the Russo-Ukraine war. &nbsp, If the wicked West is at fault, as they more often are, the other side may absolutely be in the right. It’s a extremely simplistic view of the world, but one that we must accept, he said.

A particular military operation was authorized by Mr. Putin in eastern Ukraine in 2022. Following decades of military deployment along the country’s borders, Ukraine was under stress to join NATO, a military alliance of more than 30 nations in Europe and North America.

The University of Tasmania’s James Chin, a professor of Asian reports, thinks the conflict in the Middle East is not a “big problem in this part of the world” in comparison.

The majority of the Muslim population, as well as a sizable percentage of the non-Muslim population, considers Russian support for the Palestinian issue as a very important factor, according to Dr. Chin, which is the number one factor in why Malay and Singaporeans have a better opinion of Russia and Putin, particularly in Malaysia.

However, Dr Storey added that Russian tales have found “fertile earth” in Southeast Asia.

Some people have sympathy with Russia’s state that the NATO expansion’s east expansion caused it to attack Ukraine, he said.

Beyond that, Dr. Storey also outlined the justifications for why he thinks Mr. Putin has performed well among South Asian interviewees.

He said:” Across the place, Putin has frequently favourable ratings according to his perceived masculine, solid- man image, and because he is viewed as standing up to the West”.

Prior to a conference in July 2024 marking the 75th commemoration of NATO’s establishment, the Pew Research Center survey was made public. A 33 % of adults in the study’s 13 member nation polls have a good view of NATO, compared to a middle of 63 % who are in favor of it.

Separately, world scores of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are combined, more than two centuries since Russia’s invasion of his land.

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Why are drug prices so much higher in Indonesia than Malaysia? Jokowi tasks his ministers to find a cure

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Joko Widodo, Indonesia’s senator, has given his cupboard the task of lowering the cost of medical supplies and high drug prices.

He emphasised that Indonesia’s health sector needs to be adaptable and ready for future epidemics, and instructed officials to work out strategies to enhance the pharmaceutical industry’s profitability, Health Minister Budi Sadikin said.

Mr. Widodo also questioned at a meeting on Tuesday ( Jul 2 ) at the Presidential Palace whether Indonesia’s prices for medicines and medical supplies could be comparable to those of neighbouring nations. &nbsp,

According to American digital healthcare organization Medbelle’s 2019 Medicine Price Index, Malaysia is one of the nations with the lowest drug costs.

The significant cost change, according to Indonesian advertising, has resulted in a rise in online services that aid Indonesian consumers in shipping medicines from Malaysia. &nbsp,

” The difference in medicine prices ( in Indonesia ) is three times, five times, compared to Malaysia, more expensive by 300 per cent to 500 per cent”, said Mr Budi as quoted by news outlet Kompas. &nbsp,

CNA recently reported on the cheaper costs of medications in Malaysia and noted cases such as Twynsta, which treats hypotension, Micardis, which treats high blood pressure, and Lipitor, which reduces cholesterol rates.

A package of Twynsta containing four blisters costs RM66 ( IDR220, 000, or US$ 14 ) in Malaysia– or about IDR 55, 000 per lesion– but CNA found the medication being sold for IDR196, 700 per lesion at a properly- known store chain in Indonesia. In the nation, drugs are usually sold in one blisters.

A box containing two Micardis 40mg blisters in Malaysia costs RM62 ( IDR210, 000, or IDR105, 000 per blister ) while in Indonesia, it costs IDR279, 000 per blister. &nbsp,

A box of three Lipitor 10mg blisters costs RM108 ( IDR374, 000, or IDR124, 667 per blister ) in Malaysia, while in Indonesia, a blister sells for IDR249, 000.

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71 offenders fined since 2019 for providing illegal short stays in Singapore

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SINGAPORE: A total of 71 offenders have been fined since 2019 for providing illegal short- term stays in Singapore, authorities said on Wednesday ( Jul 3 ).

In response to media inquiries, HDB and the Urban Redevelopment Authority ( URA ) issued a joint reply on Wednesday, saying that 64 of them were fined for providing such stays in private properties, while the rest seven were fined for offering short-term rentals of HDB flats.

Another 15 people were charged with violating the law by allowing them to stay in private attributes for a short time.

Under the law, rent lasting less than three times for private residences and less than six times for HDB flats are prohibited. &nbsp,

Next month, CNA found more than 15 Airbnb entries in Singapore offering such short- word accommodation&nbsp, – some for two or three times.

Several of these advertisements had been engaged for times, with one having numerous reviews from previous visitors.

A few days after CNA’s statement, Airbnb removed some improper ads from its system.

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Mediacorp to air nearly 4,000 hours of Olympic Games coverage, with 17 dedicated mewatch channels

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Ahead of the game, from Jun 26, Mediacorp will also be presenting Road To Paris 2024, a series of films spotlighting selected Team Singapore sports and rio- sportsmen on mewatch, Mediacorp Entertainment’s YouTube network, CNA and Channel 5.

The line will then be broadcast on Channel 8, Channel U, Suria, and Vasantham starting on July 10.

Following the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, Mediacorp will support the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games from Aug 29 to Sep 9 across its programs. At a later time, more information may be revealed.

In a press release, Angeline Poh, Mediacorp’s Chief Customer &amp, Corporate Development Officer, said:” With exposure to Mediacorp’s giving of the widest coverage directly of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Singaporeans will be able to observe the sports scene and clap on Team Singapore as they pursue new levels at the game” .&nbsp,

Watch the most extensive protection of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Mewatch. Come to mewatch for more details.

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Durian supply down by 20% due to rainy weather, but prices stable for now

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DURIAN LOVERS MUST HAVE A LIST OF MUSANG KING’S TOP LIST

The Malaysian citrus season runs from May to August, usually during the peak season. &nbsp,
 
However, Indonesian exporters have noticed a delay in the edible harvest this year, many attributed it to the erratic weather. They expressed concern that the fruit’s quantity and quality may be impacted by the weather’s varying climate conditions. &nbsp,
 
There are times during which dealers get a large supply of durians, according to the owner of the 227 Katong Durian business, who just wanted to be known as Ah Loon. &nbsp,
 
” Then out of a sudden, like today, ( there is ) 60 per cent less in supply”, he added. “( It goes ) high and low, high and low for this year”.
 
When CNA visited a number of edible stores along Geylang Road, they were all buzzing with activity. &nbsp,
 
According to the dealers that, they sell about 100 boxes of durians on a daily basis. They are happy with the profits so far, despite the fact that the amount is still lower than last year. &nbsp,
 
The Musang King has remained in the top 10 for edible fans this season. &nbsp,
 
This citrus selection costs between US$ 27 and US$ 38, which is roughly the same as it did last year.
 
” The Musang King is really more flavourful. Everyone enjoys the sweetness and bitterness of the citrus, according to Mr. Charlie Phua, company development director at dealer Durian Supply. &nbsp,
 
Clients are also purchasing more dark shrimp, black hawthorn, and golden phoen varieties. &nbsp,
 
” During edible season, there’s more folks eating, because every kind of edible is nice”, said Mr Kang Tian Pao, income aide at Great Durian. &nbsp,
 
” If it’s not in time, no one wants to eat”.

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She moved to London to become British museum Tate’s first Singaporean curator of photography

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Toh served as senior curator at the National Gallery Singapore ( NGS ) before moving to the UK, where she co-curated major photography exhibitions like Chua Soo Bin: Truths and Legends ( 2019 ) and Living Pictures: Photography in Southeast Asia ( 2022 ). The first paid tribute to the 92-year-old social medal winner and fine-art photographer.

In 2023, she even published a book, Imagining Singapore: Pictorial Photography from the 1950s to the 1970s.

She was chosen for her session at Tate because of her expertise in South Asian art. Despite the university’s great age – it was established in 1897– it just started to build its pictures collection around 15 years ago, and is now expanding the collection quickly.

The biggest difference between working at Tate and NGS, said Toh, is the range. The amount of drawings I have access to and the amount of programs and events I may clergyman has greatly increased, which is why I took the job.

Curation, if nothing else, is storytelling. And Toh felt the need to tell a bigger tale after weaving numerous tales of Singapore and Southeast Asia up residence. This particular international collection allows me to” challenge the history of photography and the history of art,” I thought, which I could n’t do in Singapore.

So, Tate’s decision was a “very normal step.”

A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Toh’s second training in this regard, Global Pictorialism, is gradually taking shape. From around the 1880s to the 1940s, a global movement of pictures and aesthetics was well-liked in Europe and North America. Henry Peach Robinson, Alfred Stieglitz, and Edward Steichen were a few of the most notable portrait photography.

Pictorialists focused on creating ambient images to elicit emotions by using a variety of techniques rather than the cameras to record truth. Photographs in this style were typically printed in brown or blues rather than dramatic black and white, with soft focus and artistic effects.

In the West, pictorialism gradually gave way to a newer tone: Modernist images. Toh contends that the art form has been around much longer than American lore. ” In Singapore, for instance, the level of pictorialism was the 1950s. What I’m trying to do in this show is take all that up into the narrative”, she said.

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