‘It’s like attending a funeral’: Singapore Turf Club prepares for farewell race on Oct 5 to honour 182-year legacy

A BITTERSWEET GOODBYE

The final race meeting will be a bittersweet affair, jockeys and horse owners who are affected by the club’s closure told CNA’s Singapore Tonight on Tuesday ( Sep 17 ).  
 
Visitors will be very excited and will be heading out for a fun day of it, according to animal owner Eric Koh, managing chairman of Equine Sanctuary, a company of horse care services.  
 
“ But to a lot of us- the educators, the masters, the jockeys- it’ll be pretty a somber and depressing time. It’s like attending a death truly, because it’s the last day of Singapore racing after 182 times. ”
 
The business in animal and horse racing had hoped for a U-turn in the closure, according to Mr. Koh, who has been busy organizing the relocation of horses.  
 
“ But I guess by then, the truth has set in, ” he said. “So ( for most of the economy ), we have all accepted that there’s no U-turn and so we just have to move on. ”
 
While there is the option of racing overseas, it is “a different feeling ” when competing at home, he added.  
 
There has been a lot of curiosity among other Asian nations that want to set up a track as well since the announcement of ( the closure last year ). ”
 
The STC was where Matthew Kellady’s past horse, who is now a work horse at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, met his wife.  
 
“My whole life is ( in Singapore ), it means everything to me, ” he said. “It’s really hard for me to travel, and get a new career, ” he told CNA from Guangzhou.  
 
I have missed all of their birthdays and other significant lifestyle milestones because I have to leave my wife and my three children in Singapore.  
 
“ While I’m very grateful for the job in China, it is very lonely, being here all alone by myself. I have to create a very difficult decision to leave the home behind when I travel all the way around. ”

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Police called after resident became aggressive at meet-the-people session: Tan Kiat How

According to Member of Parliament ( MP ) for East Coast GRC Tan Kiat How, the police were called to a meet-the-people meeting in Bedok after a resident became aggressive and sparked a commotion on Tuesday ( Sep 17 ). &nbsp,

Mr. Tan addressed the incident in a TikTok video that was posted on his verified account, and he also, bsp, demanded that everyone respect the meetings to ensure that both residents and volunteers can use them safely. &nbsp,

The police were called to# MPS now because a tenant became a little more aggressive, according to the message of the film that was posted in the small hours of Tuesday. &nbsp,

Mr Tan, who represents the Kampong Chai Chee hospital, has meet-the-people lessons on Monday night at Block 408 Bedok North Avenue 2. &nbsp,

” Often you see such circumstances at MPS, where one of the people become aggressive and can become a little more violent,” he said. &nbsp,

” I feel for everyone who is going through a difficult moment,” I said. I do trust that people who come to MPS will also honor our individuals” .&nbsp,

Although those present at the meet-the-people lessons often make an effort to assist the people, Mr. Tan said that” some items are beyond what we can do.” &nbsp,

” For example, we ca n’t write to a government agency to demand the agency to offer a job to a person… but we can facilitate&nbsp, and make sure that opportunities are available for our residents”.

Mr. Tan did not give more information about the incident. &nbsp,

CNA has contacted Mr Tan and the authorities for more information. &nbsp,

Numerous comments were posted on the TikTok blog, with some expressing support for Mr. Tan and others empathizing with the unknown resident who sparked the commotion. &nbsp,

One TikTok users criticized the customer for being “desperate” for a solution to their problem, while another urged people to be patient because not all issues can be resolved right away. &nbsp,

” We try our best. Also, make an effort to be truthful and open about our limits, Mr. Tan remarked in a reply.

Mr. Tan responded to a TikTok user who said,” Hope you can help him,” saying that he “managed to assist his parents when he had previously arrived by himself.”

This is not the first period a meet-the-people period was marked with anger. &nbsp,

Jurong GRC MP&nbsp, Tan Wu Meng was &nbsp, assaulted in 2018 by a 32-year-old person, leaving him with scars on his shoulder and scratches on his chest, according to Now.

According to reports, the man reportedly rushed into the MPS’s conversational place while he was speaking with another tenant. Dr. Tan fell to the floor after he began to hit the MP with his hands. &nbsp,

The person was later arrested. &nbsp,

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Businesses away from F1 circuit rev up deals and activities to draw crowds

Apart from Dempsey, there are also other race-themed hobbies outside the loop, at locations including the Sports Hub, Orchard Road and Kampong Gelam. &nbsp,

Establishments EXPECT MORE Income

With only two weeks until the event, it is all systems put in place as the finishing touches are put in place back in the race location.

Some hotels tucked away from the action are anticipating a 15 % increase in revenue this year.

According to Mr. Theo Ocks, business public director of Fairmont Singapore and Swissotel The Stamford,” The Singapore Grand Prix captivates the owners and the fans everywhere.

” Every time, we are quite busy. But this year is certainly a record-breaking one. We anticipate that this year will be one of our best F1 times.

Both hotels have a list of civilization weekend themed programs at their restaurants and bars, both of which are situated in the prime of the circuit’s Change 9.

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Bay Hotel both informed CNA that all areas with a trackside perspective are fully booked.

Hotels reported that they saw a slight increase in last-minute orders as F1 actions were announced later this year as compared to previous times.

For the race weekend, Trip.com registered 60 % more inbound flight bookings and 60 % more hotel bookings.

Beginning on Wednesday ( Sep 18 ), road closures around the Marina Center and the Padang area will gradually begin, and they will be fully accessible by next Tuesday ( Sep 24 ).

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CNA Explains: Original equipment manufacturers or OEMs, and why companies rely on them

What are the rewards? &nbsp,

An instant plus point is users getting their products sooner, said Asst Prof Choudhary, whose knowledge is in supply chain management.

Because some products are off the shelves, it shortens the lead time, allowing a new product to be released more quickly.

He added that the business also benefits from being able to determine the OEM’s dependability from previous client evaluations. &nbsp,

” It is a trade-off between making products available faster or cheaper, than unique”, he said. &nbsp, &nbsp,

Such an agreement furthermore lets a company focus on various factors like branding, advertising, design, sub-assembly or selling, authorities said.

” It is all about emphasis and specialisation”, said Prof De Meyer. Because of the economies of scale, this may result in better products being produced at higher quantities and so at lower costs.

How about the hazards? &nbsp,

The specialists noted that using an OEM may indicate a lack of control over the manufacturing process. &nbsp,

Prof. De Meyer cited a problem engine report from the aviation company Pratt &amp, Whitney from last year. This affected some carriers using Airbus A320 planes. &nbsp,

He added that because of their business models, Airbus and Boeing no lengthy appear to have complete control over the quality standards of their aircraft engines.

Asst. Prof. Choudhary noted on the company front that companies purchasing and marketing the same product may experience more market competition.

A company may even find it challenging to get an OEM merchandise at a desired period if the OEM places a larger order on another company’s list, he added. &nbsp,

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Remote temperature surveillance, experienced lab staff hired as Cordlife resumes cord blood units collection

REDUCED PRICE PLANS, NEW SIGN-UPS

Cordlife reported that the MOH’s expert panel has also validated an automatic system for processing wire blood units, known as AXP II. &nbsp,

The advanced sensors in the system help to ensure accurate manage while cord blood cells are processed, increasing the number of practical stem cells.

This is crucial for successful cord blood implants, said Cordlife. Additionally, it stated that it plans to reorganize and optimize its critical laboratory equipment in order to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

On Tuesday, team executive producer Chen Xiaoling said Cordlife has previously received fresh sign-ups since the partial continuation. The company, nevertheless, did not disclose how many such sign-ups there have been so much.

In addition, the cord blood bank’s price plans have been saved 20 % to 25 % over the previous suspension. Ms. Chen added that the amount needs to be changed “from time to time” to keep up with the business. &nbsp,

Some clients CNA spoke with before claiming to have spent at least S$ 6, 000 for the collection and storage of their child’s cord blood, despite Cordlife only listing its annual fee of S$ 250 ( US$ 193 ) on its website.

According to Ms. Chen, Cordlife staff has collaborated attentively with several industry specialists as well as MOH over the past nine months of its suspension.

” We intend to move from a controlled continuation to a full resumption.” She continued,” We will work hard to win back both our customers and MOH in Singapore.” &nbsp,

Mr. Yiu noted that the cable blood banks has “emerged from a big challenge” and that its services outside of Singapore are unaffected. &nbsp,

Aside from Singapore, Cordlife also has storage infrastructure in Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, India and Indonesia. &nbsp,

” We did increase our group’s functions to provide more reliable and impressive services, create strategic alliances, and increase our market share in the region”, Mr Yiu said. &nbsp,

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No suspicious activities found at SNEF after ‘governance procedural lapse’ led to Robert Yap’s resignation as president

Singapore National Employers Federation ( SNEF ) internal processes have been reviewed by an independent body, the company announced on Tuesday ( 17 September ) and have concluded without finding any suspicious activity.

The impartial overview was initiated after the SNEF government, which is the policy-making figure of the league, was informed of a “governance legal slip” during a regular internal review.

SNEF made public knowledge of the lapse’s finding on Jun 11. Additionally, it was also made known that Dr. Robert Yap, senator and council member, would be leaving.

After the fall was discovered, the SNEF government “promptly” engaged an outside consultant to conduct a thorough internal review of its internal processes, the union claimed next.

According to a SNEF statement in the press on Tuesday,” the independent review of internal processes by an external consultant has been concluded and it did not identify proof that establishes that there were any cautious, intentional, or false activities.”

Additionally, SNEF claimed that its economic statements had no bearing.

The government “takes really SNEF’s duty in upholding management ideals and made a firm remain to do an impartial review of internal processes when the governance legal lapse was brought to their attention,” SNEF said.

As we work to advance tripartism in Singapore, the government will continue to look into and work toward improvements to leadership and domestic techniques within SNEF.

In a separate statement, the Ministry of Manpower ( MOM) said that SNEF had informed it on the outcomes of the review.

According to the ministry,” there were no suspicious activities detected from the legal fall that the SNEF committee had discovered,” based on the findings of the evaluation.

” We appreciate SNEF’s efforts to address this issue firmly, and pleasant SNEF’s determination to undertake on further efforts to strengthen its internal management processes”.

MOM added in its statement that it has built a” strong tripartite relationship” with SNEF over the decades, and that” tripartism is&nbsp, the bedrock of Singapore’s industrial harmony and economic success”.

As we continue to advance our economic and social targets for Singapore, we will continue to collaborate with SNEF as our bilateral partner in the name of respect, cooperation, and a shared responsibility to win-win options.

CNA has contacted SNEF and MOM for more information, including what the “governance procedural lapse” was and how it came to light.

SNEF and MOM previously did not respond to inquiries that CNA sent, citing the lack of an update because the independent review was still in progress at the time.

Dr. Yap, who served as SNEF’s CEO for ten years, is the CEO of YCH Group, a supply chain and logistics firm. CNA has also contacted him for more information.

One of the three tripartite partners is SNEF, a trade union of employers, along with MOM and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC).

After he won the unanimous election of Mr. Tan Hee Teck as president in July, the federation is currently led by Resorts World Sentosa’s chairman and CEO.

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Malaysian king orders immediate, thorough probe into alleged child abuse, criminal cases at care homes

Nearby TO 100 BANK ACCOUNTS Ice

Additionally, Mr Razarudin – the police chief – said that a total of 96 bank accounts linked to GISB worth over RM580, 000 ( US$ 135, 000 ) have been frozen by the authorities.

Along with this, the government have also ordered for eight cars to be confiscated.

GISB, which was founded in 2010 and has goods totaling around RM325 million, was recently reported by CNA.

The police chief added on Tuesday that Nasiruddin Mohd Ali, the company’s professional chairman and chief executive officer, could be called in day, but he did not give a date for this.

Mr. Nasiruddin denied various allegations of wrongdoing over the weekend, despite acknowledging in a video posted on the conglomerate’s Instagram webpage that there were “one or two” cases of adultery at the maintenance homes.

” Indeed, there were one or two cases of sodomy, but why lump them ( the cases ) all together”? he said.

Mr Nasirudin added:” I do n’t want to blame the laws. Although it is true that we have committed some violations in the eyes of the law, why should n’t there be some discussion or advice first?

When questioned about the comment, Mr. Razarudin responded to the internet by saying that GISB should not be contacted before carrying out their inquiries.

” Let me ask you, do we hold a conversation prior to initiating an research?

” Although he mentioned that he has previously held discussions, but it was not with me, or ( Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain ), and I do n’t know what was discussed,” Mr Razarudin said, according to the Malay Mail.

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Mother of girl with special needs gets jail for allowing boyfriend to beat daughter with belt

A man and a woman were given a jail sentence on Tuesday ( Sep 17 ) for beating an 11-year-old girl with special needs, leaving her with bruises.

The victim, who is now 15 and has high-functioning autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD), was kept anonymous for the identity of all parties.

The girl – the murderer’s mother– was handed 10 months ‘ prison, while the man&nbsp, – the woman’s boyfriend – was given 12 months ‘ jail.

The two 36-year-old Singaporeans had admitted guilt to a charge of each under the Children and Young Persons Act ( CYPA ) for knowingly allowing child abuse and maltreatment.

In punishment, District Judge Shaiffudin Saruwan said he took into account the man’s major depressive disorder, which affected his capacity to exercise self-control.

Because of this, he reduced the boy’s word by three times. He did point out that a physician from the Institute of Mental Health had determined that the guy was also aware of the wrongdoing of his actions and had not made any further adjustments.

Judge Shaiffudin listed a number of additional exacerbating aspects in the case, including the girl’s considerable injury to her arms and legs from being repeatedly hit with a buckle, her 10-day hospitalization, and the psychological damage the ill-treatment caused her.

The prey was afraid to go back to the apartment, and she also had feelings for sadness and fear. The judge also mentioned the recurring beatings in her nightmares and ideas.

As the child had specific needs, she was of “especially great vulnerability”, and there were intrusions of faith by both her mother and the person, whom the victim called “daddy”.

In suffering physical assault on the target, the man had acted deliberately, which means he is more guilty and should get a harsher word, the prosecutor noted.

But, he also considered the limiting factors in the case, which were the couple’s petition of grief and cooperation with the officers, as well as the man’s intellectual problem.

Context OF THE CASE

The victim’s family had a “very tough marriage”, according to her attorney Mr Kalidass Murugaiyan.

She and her child, who also has a moderate fluency disorder and dementia, met her co-accused in 2019, and he first had a good relationship with her.

The partners used a cane after beating the woman with a hanger for being rude in February 2020.

The gentleman assumed the role of caretaker, according to the army, and punished the lady in different manners for items like not wanting to wake up or complete her homework.

The victim’s family was often present and allowed it during the punishment.

A meeting was set for August 26, 2020, and the person left wood marks on the woman after they were discovered by her teacher.

However, the man gave the girl a beat with a buckle before the conference was taking place, which left her with marks and bruises on her arms and legs.

He hit her about 20 days with the pulley, using the conclusion that did not have a lock.

Eventually, the victim’s tutor spoke to her, spoke to her, and reported the incident to her university after hearing about the broad bruises on her.

The Ministry of Social and Family Development ( MSF ) received the report, and the police arrived.

The couple made it clear during studies that they had gone over and had punished the girl cruelly. &nbsp,

The defense requested four times for the person and three for the girl, while the prosecutors requested 12 to 14 months in prison for the male and 10 to 12 months for the person.

The judge ordered the couple to start their jail terms on November 1st, allowing the woman to resolve work issues and schedule an eye appointment with her father, and the man to resolve car-rental issues and arrange for his four pets.

The child has been moved to another family member, and the couple no longer serves her, according to CNA.

The penalty for ill-treating a child under the CYPA, or allowing such ill-treatment, is a jail term of up to eight years, a fine of up to S$ 8, 000 ( US$ 6, 180 ), or both.

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‘Easy to open and to shut down’: Why nail salons are difficult to regulate despite complaints

SINGAPORE: It was Ms Chelsey Chen’s second day at a nail salon. However, the restaurant’s staff refused to let her keep unless she agreed to receive a deal when she was finished with her nails and pedicure.

” They did n’t allow me to stand up after the pedicure … There were two ladies and they were standing there cornering me so I could n’t stand up”, said the 41-year-old housewife. &nbsp,

The package cost&nbsp, S$ 1, 000 ( US$ 770 ) for S$ 1, 200 worth of credits to use on manicure and pedicure services. &nbsp, She refused, but finally gave in and paid before she was allowed to leave.

After last week’s report on Nail Palace chain’s cruel practices, nail shops and their selling strategies have become public.

While Ms Chen’s practice was not at Nail Palace, &nbsp, additional consumers have complained about the ring. The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) conducted studies after discovering that two of its stores had made bogus or deceptive statements in an effort to promote an anti-fungal care package.

The two outlets in Bukit&nbsp, Panjang Plaza, and Eastpoint Mall were given the order to stop the unfair practices and publish declarations in four major Singapore newspapers, but they missed the deadline by almost two weeks.

When the notices were published, the words were “extremely small” and “practically unreadable”, the consumer watchdog said.

Each outlet received a fine of S$ 15 000, and their managing director received a prison sentence of four months for contempt of court.

HARD SELLING, FEARMONGERING

Even after customers pay for packages at nail salons, it is a common occurrence to be pressured into buying additional packages and treatments. &nbsp,

On Ms. Chen’s second visit to the same nail salon, she had a pedicure and the salon staff insisted that she had nail fungus on her feet. They convinced her to add on an S$ 88 treatment. She also had to fork out another S$ 128 for an anti-fungal cream that they said was necessary.

” To me, they are like professionals. You would assume that because of their experience and what they see daily, they probably see 100 feet per month, so Ms. Chen said. &nbsp,

The staff at the salon, which is located in Novena, tried to convince her to sign up for a separate S$ 500 package for six fungus treatments. Ms Chen refused, saying that she still had a lot of credits, and managed to leave the salon. &nbsp,

” After that, I felt like something was not right. I actually asked my doctor and he said there’s no fungus” .&nbsp, &nbsp,

On her next visit, she informed the salon staff, who insisted that the doctor was unaware of what he was saying. ” There was a lot of fearmongering”, said Ms Chen. &nbsp,

“( They said ) your nails, if you do a pedicure, it’s not enough. To have clean nails, you must use the anti-fungal treatment. It’ll be very dirty, it’ll look very bad, when you wear shoes, the bacteria will multiply”.

According to Ms. Chen, salons should not be able to perform false diagnoses or misdiagnoses like she experienced. &nbsp,

” ​​ I was really worried. Then after asking for professional advice, I realised it’s part of their sales tactics” .&nbsp,

COMPLAINTS TO CASE

The Consumers Association of Singapore ( CASE ) has received 89 complaints about nail salons so far this year. It received 114 complaints last year and 127 in 2022.

According to the watchdog’s president Melvin Yong, the most frequent complaints were from customers who were unable to receive refunds for packages after salons abruptly closed, customers who were unable to schedule appointments after paying for a package, and about pressure sales tactics. &nbsp,
 
In April, CASE and NAILS signed a memorandum of understanding, aiming to get 50 beauty and nail salons accredited in the next three years. &nbsp,

” This will enhance standards, resolve common consumer complaints and boost consumer confidence in the beauty industry”, said Mr Yong. &nbsp,

Some beauty and nail salons already have the CaseTrust accreditation, but the accreditation is voluntary. &nbsp,

Ms Rachel Tang, the founder of NAILS, which promotes the local nail and beauty services industry, said some salon owners have told her” they ca n’t control” &nbsp, what employees say to customers. &nbsp,

Many employees may share “more passionately” while trying to hit their commission quotas, she said. Some foreigners may have trouble interacting with customers because English or Mandarin is not their first language, and there might be issues with packages being sold. &nbsp,

For example, although the CCCS has a list of fair trading practices for the beauty industry, these employees may not be able to understand the document, said Ms Tang. &nbsp,

” As an association, we do not approve of hard selling. Our association’s push for better skills qualification aims to enable each service provider to attract customers via their technical skills and service quality, instead of only depending on packages, discounts and promotions”, she added. &nbsp,

Some salons are cognizant of the competitive nature of the industry and are willing to adapt, said Ms. Tang, noting that there are more than 500 salons in Singapore. &nbsp,

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